We’re a regional, member-based non-profit organization that brings together utilities, solution providers, government agencies, regulators, advocates and others to work together on making grid modernization a reality.
Grid Forward brings together diverse stakeholders to educate one another and collaborate to identify, replicate and scale successful approaches to modernizing our regional grid. Our organization accelerates grid innovation by:
SMUD’s on a bold journey to remove all carbon emissions from our power supply by 2030. Ensuring we have a resilient, cost-effective and efficient two-way electric grid is central to maximizing the benefits of our clean energy future for all. Grid Forward’s programs are an invaluable resource to bring a wide range of stakeholders together that must collaborate to modernize power grids to meet our communities’ and the nation’s energy needs – today and tomorrow.
Grid Forward is a 501(c)(6) non-profit trade association dedicated to promoting and accelerating innovation on the regional electric system. Founded in 2010 as Smart Grid Oregon and then renamed Smart Grid Northwest in 2014, the organization has more than 70 members representing regional utilities, advanced technology providers, major energy users, higher education, government agencies, non-profits and other grid development stakeholders. Grid Forward is committed to providing community and resources for leaders who are working to bring modernization into the electric system by way of advanced technology solutions, updated regulatory and business practices, pathways for funding and improved corporate culture.
