Grid Forward

Thank you to Torus for partnering with us at GridFWD 2026! Their innovative energy storage solutions and intelligent energy management technologies were a key part of this year’s event. Together with industry leaders, we explored strategies for scaling energy storage and improving grid resilience and energy affordability. Watch this feature video featuring Grid Forward CEO Bryce Yonker and Torus Founder and CEO Nate Walkingshaw to learn more about their discussion. Watch the video: https://lnkd.in/egdaQCdT #GridFWD

Congratulations to Pila, winner of the Grid Innovator Pitch Competition at GridFWD 2026! Pila is advancing grid-edge flexibility with a distributed control platform that integrates backup power, energy management and appliance-level intelligence. Designed for easy deployment without rewiring, its solution helps bring smarter energy management to homes, rentals and multifamily buildings while supporting broader grid flexibility. Mark Hormann, Managing Partner at Accurant International and a judge of the competition, noted “Solutions like Pila’s demonstrate how customer energy solutions deployed cost effectively and at scale can help solve the grid capacity challenges quickly. We’re excited to recognize Pila and support its continued growth.” Thank you to all of this year’s participants for sharing their innovative solutions and helping drive the future of grid modernization. Read the full #GridFWD release to learn more about this year’s winner: https://lnkd.in/esjduEGa

The #GridFWD 2026 Conference Connectors were a hit! From alpine hiking, to mountain coasters, to an aerial tram, our attendees got to experience scenic Snowbird, Utah up close! We hope everyone had a great time building new relationships through outdoor activities. Check out the photos to see the fun!

Day two of #GridFWD 2026 is underway! We were pleased to welcome Sen. John Curtis (Utah) to kick off the day. After welcoming the GridFWD 2026 audience, Sen. Curtis joined Bryce Yonker for a conversation on meeting growing demand while keeping energy affordable, permitting reform, unlocking grid funding and AI security. He also highlighted a bipartisan Senate permitting package that is nearing completion. And we’re just getting started. Today’s agenda features speaking sessions, panel discussions and interactive events, including the #GridFWD Grid Innovation Pitch Competition Finals! Don’t miss what’s ahead today.

Day one of #GridFWD 2026 is officially in the books! We hope everyone enjoyed a great day of connecting, sharing ideas and working together to advance solutions for energy affordability. A big thank you to our closing speakers Entergy, Northern Wasco County People's Utility District and Toronto Hydro. We’re looking forward to another day of insightful conversations, engaging discussions and new ideas. See you tomorrow!

The GridFWD 2026 Innovation Pavilion was a fascinating, up-close look at affordability business cases embodied in “in-the-field” technical, process and business solutions. The Innovation Pavilion is always a great opportunity to get a firsthand look at the people and ideas making real strides toward energy affordability. If you haven’t had a chance to stop by yet, don’t forget to visit the Innovation Pavilion tomorrow! #GridFWD

The first round of the 2026 Grid Innovator Pitch Competition was a major success! Round one highlighted the innovations of eight companies competing to showcase how their technology or business model can improve grid operations and reduce price pressure. Stay tuned for another round of exciting pitches tomorrow at #GridFWD 2026; and be sure to vote for your favorite!

Thank you, Torus, for hosting three incredible tours of GigaOne, your state-of-the-art manufacturing facility, and giving #GridFWD 2026 attendees a firsthand look at your full-stack energy storage system. The system is designed to add resilience, capacity and flexible load management at the sub-transmission and distribution layers of the grid. We hope everyone enjoyed the tours and getting a behind-the-scenes look at GigaOne. Here’s to more great conversations and fun at #GridFWD 2026!

We're excited to kick off GridFWD 2026 in Snowbird, Utah! This two-day event is exploring the grid-related factors driving costs higher, along with the technology, processes, regulatory and policy changes, and business measures needed to keep electricity affordable for all. We had a great Opening Session featuring leaders from Torus, PJM Interconnection, AWEC, NV Energy and the Colorado Office of Utility Consumer Advocate, who discussed why energy affordability is more important than ever. Follow along for more #GridFWD updates!

#GridFWD 2026 starts tomorrow! We’re bringing together the stakeholders needed to define solutions for modernizing the grid to reduce price pressures, and explore how we can keep energy affordable for our communities, businesses and society at large. Get ready for two days of collaborative sessions, workshops and activities. Check out the event agenda to plan your GridFWD 2026 experience: https://lnkd.in/g9RCKfd4