May 2023

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

GridWise CEO Named One of Washington's 500 Most Influential People

Join us in congratulating GridWise Alliance CEO Karen Wayland on being named as one of Washington DC's 500 Most influential People of 2023 by the Washingtonian Magazine for the second year in a row. Karen is credited as one of the experts outside of government who are playing big roles in Washington's policy debates. "Wayland sees the tens of billions dedicated to transportation electrification in the infrastructure bill as a crucial reason the electrical grid should be upgraded and modernized."

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NEMA Leads Coalition Calling on President Biden to Convene Summit on Electrical Steel

The GridWise Alliance joined a NEMA-led coalition of energy industry stakeholders calling upon the White House to host a steel summit with industry stakeholders to define solutions to current steel shortages and prepare for expected demand growth. NEMA and the coalition put forth a set of recommendations that aim to alleviate current and future shortages.

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DOE Announces States, Tribal Nations Receiving First Round Grid Resilience Grants

This week, the Department of Energy announced the states and tribal nations receiving $50 million in Grid Resilience State and Tribal Formula Grants supported by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021. State applications for this round are due on May 31st. This funding will continue to be released on a rolling basis, with further announcements this summer as the Department reviews applications.

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gridConnext 2023 Registration Now Open!

The GridWise Alliance is excited to bring together the leaders and decision-makers of our nation's grid industry at gridCONNEXT 2023 (December 5-6 in Washington D.C.). During this two-day conference, keynote speakers, panelists, and showcase exhibitors explore critical policy issues enabling the transition to a low-carbon economy and spotlight grid innovations supporting the transition. You can take advantage of early bird rates by registering before October 26.

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What We're Reading and Watching

NASEO & NARUC Recommendations for DER Integration: This document provides state energy decision makers with a summary of state actions, considerations, and enabling policies to assist in the implementation of FERC Order 2222 at the state level. Click here to download the summary recommendations.

The Climate Champions: A Krevat Energy Innovations Podcast: On this episode, Lee Krevat, CEO of Krevat Energy Innovations, sits down with Northbridge Energy Partners co-founder Peter Kelly Detwiler to discuss his work and his visions for a clean energy future. Click here to stream or download and follow The Climate Champions Podcast here.

Upcoming Grid Modernization Events

June 6-7, 2023, Austin, TX Intelligent Infrastructure 2023 Conference June 12-14, 2023, Arlington, VA Transmission & Interconnection Summit 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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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.