Membership Value
INFORM POLICY by Amplifying Members’ Interests
- White Papers: Provide in-depth analysis of key industry issues that matter most to our members such as the GridWise Technology Portfolio, Artificial Intelligence, and Meeting the Challenges of Load Growth.
- Grid Modernization Index: A tool for states and utilities to evaluate grid modernization progress.
- Strategic Outreach: Promoting GridWise Alliance initiatives through media, industry events, and other key platforms.
CONVENE Industry Thought Leaders:
- gridCONNEXT®: The GridWise Alliance’s flagship annual event brings together utility leaders, industry innovators, and policy makers to shape the future of grid modernization.
- Grid Innovations Expo: In partnership with NEMA and the bipartisan House Grid Innovations Caucus, this annual Capitol Hill event connects members with policymakers to showcase their grid technologies.
- Annual Fly-In: Members meet with congressional representatives to spread awareness about the benefits and need for grid investments and modernization.
Facilitate Peer-to-Peer Information Sharing via Our Monthly Programming:
- Policy Council: Advances member interests by amplifying their voices in policy discussions and education.
- Technology Council: Establishes the GridWise Alliance as a leading authority on grid modernization technology.
- Grid Investments Taskforce: Bi-weekly meetings for members and government relations staff to discuss policy and strategy.
Drive Impactful Change with Our UNIQUE VOICE
The GridWise Alliance is a coalition of utilities, grid operators, technology solution providers, grid equipment manufacturers, consultants, engineers, planners, and other energy industry stakeholders. Together, we amplify our collective influence to advance grid modernization and industry innovation.
Highlight Members and Showcase Their Achievements
- Grid Map:An engaging, interactive online platform that explores the architecture and technologies of the modern integrated grid and showcases member-driven innovations.
- Minute With the Alliance: A monthly member newsletter reaching over 4,000 industry professionals.
- The GridWise Wire: A non-member newsletter distributed to over 5,000 readers.
- GridWise Forums: Public webinars where members engage a broad audience on the benefits of grid modernization and investment.
WE INFORM
The GridWise Alliance synthesizes best practices and experiential knowledge of our broad membership to inform regulators and policymakers on grid modernization’s real-world value to the nation and benefits to customers.
WE CONVENE
Through conferences, webinars and workshops, the GridWise Alliance convenes stakeholder experts to explore diverse perspective sand uncover market innovations poised to redraw the electric utility landscape.
Dues Structure
Eligibility
Any business entity that operates within North America, and supports the vision, mission and activities of the Corporation shall be eligible to apply to become a Full Member of the Corporation. Designated representatives of Full Members are eligible to serve on the Board of Directors and the Nominating Committee, vote for Directors, join Work Groups, and participate fully in Corporation activities.
Benefits
- Board of Directors Eligibility
- Voting Membership
- Website access
- Project Team/Working Group Participation
- Member Newsletters
- Policy Updates
- Stakeholder Forums
- Update Webinars
Annual Revenue
Annual Dues
> $1B
$25,000
$100M - $1B
$18,750
$10M - $100M
$8,500
< $10M
$3,750
Rural Electricity Cooperatives
$3,750
Eligibility
Any governmental entity, non-profit organization whose primary source of revenue is membership dues, or other similar entity not eligible to become a Full or Affiliate Member, subject to approval by the Board of Directors, that supports the vision, mission and activities of the Corporation, shall be eligible to apply to become an Associate Member of the Corporation. Designated representatives of Associate Members are not eligible to serve on the Board of Directors. Associate Members shall be eligible to vote for Directors, join Work Groups and participate in other activities of the Corporation.
Benefits
- Voting Membership
- Website access
- Project Team/Working Group Participation
- Member Newsletters
- Policy Updates
- Stakeholder Forums
- Update Webinars
Annual Revenue
Annual Dues
$10M - $100M
$6,250
< $10M
$3,750
Eligibility
Any college, university, or other similar entity not eligible to become a Full Member or Associate Member, as determined by the Board of Directors, that supports the vision, mission and activities of the Corporation shall be eligible to apply to become an Affiliate Member of the Corporation. Designated representatives of Affiliate Members are not eligible to serve on the Board of Directors and shall not be eligible to vote for Directors or at meetings of the membership. Affiliate Members shall be eligible to join Work Groups and to participate in other activities of the Corporation.
Benefits
- Project Team/Working Group Participation
- Member Newsletters
- Policy Updates
Annual Dues
$1,000