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 with more than 100 members representing utilities, advanced technology providers, major energy users, higher education, government agencies, non-profits and other grid development stakeholders. Our membership works together to advanced technology solutions, updated regulatory and business practices, pathways for funding and improved corporate culture.