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The GridWise Wire is a monthly transmission on grid modernization distributed by GridWise Alliance to update you on our efforts in the industry to modernize the grid.

Discussing Grid Modernization on Washington Post Live

Watch as GridWise Alliance CEO Karen Wayland discusses innovation and grid modernization with Siemens CEO Barbara Humpton on the Washington Post Live podcast series, "Bringing it Home." The interview aired on April 18 as part of the "Transportation and Technology" episode and begins at the 23:30 mark.

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Member Highlight: Microsoft Launches Trends in Energy Video Series

GridWise Alliance member Microsoft is our member highlight of the month. Microsoft recently launched its "Top Trends in Energy" video series, which highlights how the advancement of new technology is impacting the energy industry. The series also features a blog that explores the changing landscape of the energy sector.

The first episode of the series, “Modernizing the energy grid,” features our CEO, Karen Wayland, and Hanna Grene, Worldwide Power and Utilities Leader at Microsoft, as they discuss the latest trends in power and utilities and current opportunities for investments in modernization.

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What We're Reading

A new white paper published by the WATT coalition and The Brattle Group discusses Grid-Enhancing Technologies (GETs) and the value they provide before, during, and after the construction of new transmission projects.  Building a Better Grid: How Grid-Enhancing Technologies Complement Transmission Buildouts

Upcoming Grid Modernization Events

May 15-17, 2023, Washington, DC NEI’s 2023 Nuclear Energy Assembly Tuesday, May 16 at 11 AM ET: GridWise Alliance CEO Karen Wayland will participate in the panel discussion, “Deploying Energy Infrastructure: Learning from Other Industries.” May 17-18, 2023, Washington, DC Advancing Towards 100% Clean Energy - A State-Federal Summit June 6-7, 2023, Austin, TX Intelligent Infrastructure 2023 Conference June 22, 2023, Arlington, VA Wharton Club of Washington DC Innovation Summit Thursday, June 22 at 11:45 AM ET: GridWise Alliance CEO Karen Wayland will participate in a panel discussion on smart grids and their relationship to renewable energy.

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Dec 5 - 6, 2023|Convene| Washington, DC

About GridWise Alliance: The GridWise Alliance leads a diverse membership of electricity industry stakeholders focused on accelerating innovation that delivers a more secure, reliable, resilient, and affordable grid to support decarbonization of the U.S. economy. For more information about the GridWise Alliance, visit: www.gridwise.org.