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Our Senior Manager of Innovation and Venture Acceleration Nick Rancis joined energy innovators at Shell TechWorks during Boston's Tough Tech Week—a celebration of transformational science and engineering. 💡

Check out his insights below. ⬇️
November 20, 2025 at 5:08 PM
After two decades of flat electricity demand, utilities are now "in the spotlight and the firing line" as #AI, data centers, and electrification drive demand.

Check out the story in @forbes.com:

www.forbes.com/sites/kensil...
November 6, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Ideas sparked. Connections made. Innovation accelerated. ⚡

We gathered 200 utility, regulatory, and tech leaders in Boston earlier this month for an immersive day exploring solutions for our industry's biggest challenges. Read the full recap: www.ngpartners.com/stories/nati...
October 31, 2025 at 12:32 PM
How do you remove gigatons of CO2 from the atmosphere? Start with the ocean. 🌊

Meet Captura for this week's #MeetUsMonday!
October 20, 2025 at 7:03 PM
What if #AI could predict emergencies before they happen?

Todd Leclerc from Urbint joined 80 National Grid employees at our latest #FutureForum to show how their tech protects field workers and prevents pipeline damage.

More on Storm Manager soon! ⚡
October 17, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Nick Rancis brought the conversation on underground innovations to #TDWorldLive with Eversource Energy, National Grid, Dominion Energy, and PG&E.

From grid modernization to cutting-edge infrastructure solutions, hear what's powering the future of utilities.

Check out his key takeaways below!
October 15, 2025 at 7:32 PM
October started off with a bang! 🎉 Innovation Day and #NGASummit2025 are officially in the books.

A thank you to everyone who joined us in Boston—your energy and insights made these events unforgettable.

Here are some of our favorite moments captured throughout the week. 📸
October 14, 2025 at 11:16 PM
Bad data = bad decisions. 🤯

APERIO is changing that equation.

For this #MeetUsMonday, CEO Jonas Hellgren breaks down how his team uses AI to help enterprise customers monitor the quality and reliability of their industrial data—turning noise into insights.
October 13, 2025 at 11:00 PM
#NGASummit 2025 is a wrap! From AI-driven grid transformation to massive load growth solutions, this summit proved what's possible when the industry collaborates.

Thank you to every utility leader, startup, and innovator who made it unforgettable! ⚡
October 10, 2025 at 1:21 AM
We unveiled research at the #NGASummit that found nearly two-thirds of utility innovation leaders (64%) have seen increased innovation budgets in the past year, and nearly all (96%) view AI as a strategic focus.
October 9, 2025 at 5:30 PM
It’s been a busy morning at the #NGASummit, as we’ve announced an investment in Aina Climate AI Ventures. The commitment marks our fifth fund investment since our 2018 debut.

Read more: www.prnewswire.com/news-release...
October 9, 2025 at 3:08 PM
It was buzzing in Boston during Day 1 of #NGASummit! But we're not done yet.

Tomorrow we dive into insights from Stanford, MIT, and Harvard, plus more innovation breakthroughs. Ready for Day 2? ⚡

Check out some of our favorite moments! 📸
October 9, 2025 at 1:17 AM
The NextGrid Alliance Summit is officially underway! ⚡

Day 1 kicks off here in Boston as utility leaders, innovators, and startups gather to tackle the industry's most pressing challenges—AI integration, massive load growth, and innovation scaled across the grid.
October 8, 2025 at 6:16 PM
What a day! ⚡

Innovation Day 2025 brought the future of energy to life! But we're not done yet! The conversation continues tomorrow as we kick off the NextGrid Alliance Summit.

Ready for Day 1?

#NationalGridInnovates
October 7, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Major milestone alert! 🎉

The NextGrid Alliance just hit 150+ regulated energy utility companies from around the world – and the momentum keeps building!

www.prnewswire.com/news-release...
October 7, 2025 at 5:42 PM
The future of energy innovation starts NOW! ⚡

Innovation Day is live in Boston, bringing together utility leaders, startups, and innovators tackling the industry's biggest challenges—from massive load growth to grid modernization.

#NationalGridInnovates
October 7, 2025 at 4:04 PM
It’s time for Gerard Kelly, Vice President of Innovation and Venture Acceleration, to join us on the #MeetUsMonday stage. 👋👋

Discover how his team builds scalable, impactful ventures for National Grid —and catch him in person at the #NGASummit in Boston this week.
October 6, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Viridi unveiled the world's first all-electric, battery-powered excavator in 2010 – just a year after its founding.

Bonus fun fact ⭐ Viridi occupies part of an industrial campus in Buffalo that was originally built by GM in 1923.
October 3, 2025 at 8:12 PM
This #NGASummit2025 panel is going to bring the heat! 🔥

Utility CIOs from National Grid, Duke Energy, and Avan Grid will be diving deep into AI integration & digital transformation. Looking forward to the conversation!
September 30, 2025 at 10:50 PM
It's #MeetUsMonday! 👋 Welcome Thomas Folker, co-founder of Leap!

What if your devices could actually talk to the grid?

With Leap, they don't just consume energy—they participate in the system. ⬇️
September 30, 2025 at 4:21 AM
What an incredible evening at #ClimateWeekNYC! 🌍

It was lovely co-hosting this reception with our friends at Khosla Ventures at the iconic Pier 60.

Check out some of our favorite moments! 📸
September 26, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Our portfolio company, APERIO, solves 'garbage in, garbage out' data problems across oil & gas, mining, renewables, pharma, and manufacturing with one platform! 🌍⚡

Check them out: aperio.ai
September 12, 2025 at 3:54 PM
AI demand is soaring, EVs are everywhere, emissions deadlines loom - but major energy infrastructure takes YEARS to build.
The secret weapon? Startups that move fast + utilities that scale safely.

Our Pradeep Tagare dives in: www.ngpartners.com/stories/by-p...
August 29, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Finite State helps energy companies unlock the potential of their smart infrastructure by ensuring it’s both innovative AND secure.
Better security = stronger grid = better future! ⚡🔒

Learn more about Finite State: https://finitestate.io/
August 28, 2025 at 5:05 PM
How is the gas industry evolving to meet tomorrow's energy challenges? 🌍

Our latest blog from Xena Li explores key insights from a recent NextGrid Alliance working group, featuring perspectives from National Grid, FortisBC, and ENGIE on the future of gas in our transforming energy landscape.
August 22, 2025 at 10:17 PM