What is the GridWise Architecture Council?

The GridWise Architecture Council (GWAC) is a team of industry leaders who are shaping the guiding principles, or architecture, of a highly intelligent and interactive electric system—one ripe with decision-making information exchange and market-based opportunities. This architecture will provide guidelines for interaction between participants and interoperability between technologies and systems.

How can I get involved with GWAC?
Interested in helping shape the vision for a decarbonized, decentralized, and democratized electricity system? We'd like to connect with you! Please email us to attend the GWAC Meeting (gridwiseac.coordinator@pnnl.gov). All are welcome.

Upcoming Events

GWAC Webinar

August 25, 2026

Bridging to the Future: Navigating the Transition to 21st Century Power Systems

Date: Tuesday, August 25, 2026

Time: 10am - 11:30am Pacific Time

Presented by Ron Ambrosio, GridWise Architecture Council

Abstract: The global electric power sector is undergoing its most profound transformation since its founding over a century ago. Power systems are shifting from a centralized, one-directional, fossil-fuel-based past toward an increasingly decarbonized, decentralized, and participative future. The scale of change represents a true systems transformation challenge. Navigating this complexity requires new tools and governance approaches that will be explored in this session.

Join us! Request a calendar invite from gridwiseac.coordinator@pnnl.gov

GWAC Symposium

March 16, 2027 - March 18, 2027

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Hello GWAC, GWAC Associates & Emeritus and Friends -

Please mark your calendar for the GWAC - GridWise Architecture Council Symposium, taking place March 16-18, 2027, in Tampa, Florida.

This symposium will bring together members of the GridWise Architecture Council and stakeholders to collaborate, share insights, and discuss the future of grid architecture and modernization.

Additional details, including the agenda, registration information, hotel accommodations, and travel logistics, will be shared in the coming months.

We look forward to seeing you in Tampa!

The GWAC Symposium Planning Team