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GridWise provides value to its members and the industry in five primary ways; managing each effort with active member participation while focusing on stakeholder interests.

Each of the efforts described below are designed to help change the industry in a unique way, through the development and delivery of content that can be leveraged by GridWise members and other stakeholders that reflects the Alliance’s strategic vision.

  • Grid Investments Initiative
  • GMI Readiness Framework
  • gridCONNEXT®
  • Technology Council
  • Policy Council

Grid Investments for Economic Recovery Initiative

Recognizing that the 2020 economic shutdown associated with the COVID-19 pandemic has created a similar economic crisis to what led Congress to enact ARRA in 2009, GridWise Alliance has developed a draft framework for federal stimulus spending. The 2020 framework is different from the ARRA grid modernization portfolio in light of the evolution of the grid over the last decade and new priorities for grid modernization investments.  The importance of grid modernization to meet ambitious climate goals, build resilience, and secure the grid against malicious attacks has grown since the 2009, and therefore the scale of federal investments in a stimulus package must be larger.

Policy Framework for Grid Investments in Economic Recovery

GridWise Alliance Summary of Bipartisan Infrastructure Package Funding

Grid Infrastructure Advisory Council

The Grid Infrastructure Advisory Council (GIAC) consists of over three dozen leaders from the private and public sectors, drawn from all parts of the country and representing the electric utility industry, environmental groups, vendors, labor unions and other key stakeholders. The Council members will provide invaluable advice and assistance as GridWise Alliance seeks to define the need for investments in expansion and modernization of the transmission and distribution networks and in related initiatives to guard against future contingencies, revitalize the economy, create jobs and combat global warming.

Call to Action: Given the administration’s transportation and building electrification goals and the 2035 net-zero goal for the power sector, investments in the distribution system and adding grid enhancing technologies to existing transmission over the next five years is going to be critical to achieving those goals.  Asymmetrical investments with billions for what gets plugged into the grid while nothing for upgrading the existing grid is not a recipe for success.

List of Grid Infrastructure Advisory Council Participants

GridWise Policy Framework for Grid Investments in Economic Recovery

June 29th Congressional Leadership Sign-On Letter 

Grid Modernization Index (GMI)

The GMI has become widely recognized across the industry as a resource that benchmarks states on a wide range of grid modernization policies, practices and investments; providing insights into the progress and various approaches. The GMI takes a comprehensive view, tracking dozens of specific changes in each state and highlighting several of the most significant changes in the industry.

Download the New GMI Readiness Framework (May 2022)

Most recent GMI rankings (2018) – new rankings coming 2022

gridCONNEXT®

gridCONNEXT® brings together world-class experts to explore grid innovations enabling the transition to a low-carbon economy.

Visit gridCONNEXT.com

Technology Council

The member exclusive Technology Council expands the GridWise Alliance’s impact as the premier “thought leader” regarding key technology issues related to grid modernization.  The Council meets monthly to:

Communicate “next generation” technology changes and benefits to stakeholders
Emphasize a “whole system” perspective (T&D both)
Communicate member’s technology “best practices” to stakeholders
Leverage DOE and EPRI RD&D efforts/Labs/Universities
Promote Unique and Collaborative Technology Demonstrations/Pilots

Defining Regional Demo Best Practices

Highlighting Substation Virtualization

Flattening the Grid

Policy Council

The member exclusive Policy Council provides a focal point for Alliance members to engage in ongoing policy efforts. The Council meets monthly, with additional virtual meetings around specific topics with the purpose to:

Raise awareness of timely legislative activities
Address/Discuss key policy issues
Finalize specific position statements
Guide GWA policy and regulatory engagement tactics

Developing Stimulus Recommendations 

GridWise Policy White Papers

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About the Alliance
The GridWise Alliance (GridWise) champions the principle concepts, policies, and investments needed to transform the electricity grid by understanding the diverse perspectives and priorities of all stakeholders. GridWise member companies have been leading changes across the electricity industry since 2003.

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gridwisedc GridWise Alliance @gridwisedc ·
17 Jun

June 22nd at 3pm ET - Building Grid #Resilience to Wildfires with Analytic Tools - Two panels - one providing examples of activities that occur before the wildfire season and the second panel discussing activities during the wildfire season. RSVP to join.
https://conta.cc/3tHo937

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2 Jun

🔴 We're LIVE from our "New Investments in Clean, Equitable, Affordable Energy and Transportation" event!

First up, a fireside chat with @JasonGrumet, @GovLarryHogan and @Exelon’s @CalvinGButler.

📺 https://youtu.be/jkdDmhTTjoo

#BPCLive

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2 Jun

We're talking about #gridinvestments #equity and #Infrastructure later today with a few of our leaders and friends. If you are in the DC metro area, a handful of seats are still available. Hope to see you there in person or on the livestream, too.

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9 May

Great group of panelists to drive a mid-week discussion on #gridinfrastructure #gridmodernization.

Take a moment to RSVP and join us this Wednesday.

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6 May

With @bonnevillepower joining #WEIM - we applaud you - @apsFYI & @portlandgeneral too - and the 16 other utilities working with @CAISO to enhance system reliability and #gridflexibility through more collaborative energy markets. #gridmod http://www.caiso.com/about/Pages/Blog/Posts/The-benefits-of-an-expanded-Western-electricity-market.aspx

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