Events

DOE’s recently relaunched $2.4 million Digitizing Utilities Prize Round 3: Resilient Grid Innovation is aimed to facilitate the transformation of digital systems and data analytics for the electric sector through teams of utility and energy sector partners with software developers and data experts. Applications for Phase 1 open in January 2026. Visit HeroX to learn more. 

The Feeder of the Future Prize is a $100,000 competition from the U.S. Department of Energy which aims to encourage the development of advanced distribution system feeder and circuit designs that align with the evolving demands of 21st-century power delivery, including dynamic loads, onsite generation, and distributed devices. Visit HeroX to learn more. Submissions are due January 29, 2026. 

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In addition to the AHR conference, GWAC will have the following presentation. Don't forget to mark your calendar!

Title: The Built Environment, Interoperability, Integration, and Grid Services
Date:  Monday, February 2, 2026
Time: 3:00pm to 4:30pm (1.5 hrs.), Pacific Time Zone
Location: S226. Seminar rooms are located on Level 2, South Building.
Learn more on the AHR Vegas website.

GWAC Presenters:  Ron Bernstein, Shawn Chandler, Sadie Bender, and Matthew McDonnell
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Abstract: How will building decarbonization and electrification affect the US Power Grid? Is the grid ready to handle a large increase in distributed energy resources? What will be the impacts on your electric bill and those of your clients, customers, and neighbors? Is there a role for policy and regulation? Will we have enough power to meet the grid future state? These questions and more will be discussed in this engaging seminar hosted by the US Department of Energy sponsored GridWise Architecture Council.