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Why are new generation projects—including a growing contingent of energy—piling up in queues while the grid continues to fall behind? The problem isn’t just process. It’s #data. In Part 1 of our new blog series, Grid in Focus: The Interconnection Reform Series, learn from Tom Coons, VP of Customer Experience, as he examines the pressure transmission providers face—and why better data, visibility, and role-specific tools are key to moving beyond today’s bottlenecks. 📊 Learn how GridUnity’s model for #interconnection can help transmission providers make faster, smarter decisions—and how we can shift from speculative queues to strategic progress. ⚡ Because the energy transition doesn’t just need more generation. It needs better interconnection. #GridModernization #Interconnection #TransmissionPlanning #EnergyTransition #DataDriven #GridInFocus 👉 Subscribe to our newsletter for the full series and exclusive insights:

Transmission providers are under increasing pressure to evaluate a surge of interconnection requests—often with limited real-time and planning visibility into the state of the grid, nearby systems, or previously queued projects. That lack of insight leads to bloated queues, speculative applications, and missed opportunities for grid reliability. In the first post of our new Grid in Focus series, I explore why we need to rethink interconnection from the ground up—and how better #data and smarter tools can help transmission providers cut through the noise. At GridUnity, we’re working toward an interconnection process that’s faster, more transparent, and aligned with long-term grid reliability—not just checkboxes and form submissions. Energy transformation cannot be realized without modern interconnection. Let’s build a grid that’s ready. Sign up for the Grid in Focus newsletter to follow the full series: https://lnkd.in/gkr5qkDf #TransmissionPlanning #EnergyTransition #DataDriven #Interconnection #GridInFocus

⚡ GridUnity is headed to #GridFWD2025 to explore how AI is transforming grid planning and interconnection. Join us this October in Monterey, California, where we’ll share how we believe AI supports #interconnection and delivering measurable results. 📍 Where you’ll find us: ✅ Oct 7th – Innovation Pavilion Live Demo Experience AI in action — a hands-on opportunity to engage with our AI feature applied to today’s grid challenges. ✅ Oct 8th GridUnity CEO Brian Fitzsimons will speak on: “Using AI to Accelerate the Interconnection Process.” We’re looking forward to meaningful conversations and big ideas — all focused on building a more efficient, reliable #grid. 🔗 Explore the full program:

GridUnity appreciates the chance to collaborate with SCE on something that’s clearly having a positive impact for their customers. Streamlining complex processes and improving communication doesn’t just make things easier—it helps keep projects moving. Thanks for the opportunity, Southern California Edison (SCE)! #gridinfrastructure #interconnection #energization

Xcel Energy has chosen GridUnity’s GridInterConnect™ for #Transmission to manage the full lifecycle of large-generation interconnection projects for Public Service Company of Colorado. As part of the rapidly growing WECC market—preparing for 172 GW of new generation—PSCo is taking a forward-looking approach to interconnection, replacing manual, siloed workflows with a centralized, intelligent platform. With GridUnity, PSCo will streamline cluster studies, automate key milestones, and gain AI-driven insights for cost estimation and planning—delivering faster, more transparent outcomes for all stakeholders. As Kevin Pera, OATT Program Manager with Xcel Energy, shared: “We are transforming how we manage both interconnection and transmission planning.” We’re proud to support Xcel’s team in infrastructure modernization and interconnection transformation. https://lnkd.in/eYvsKCVr #GridUnity #GridInterConnect #GridModernization #WECC #Interconnection

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🚀 Welcome Chloe Medina, M.S. to GridUnity! We’re excited to introduce Chloe Medina, our new Director of Marketing. Chloe brings a multifaceted background in strategic marketing across the nonprofit and public sectors, with a deep commitment to mission-driven work that led her to focus on energy and climate equity. “My role is about connecting the dots—between people, platforms, and purpose—so that transformative ideas don’t just exist, they resonate and move the industry forward.” – Chloe Medina Read more about Chloe and her vision for storytelling, strategy, and connection: https://lnkd.in/dESmvWVV #GridModernization #Interconnection #GTMStrategy #EnergyInnovation #AI #DistributionTransformation

What started as streamlining intake is now expanding into deeper automation—because when the pressure’s on to move faster, the right partner makes the difference. 🎙️ “You all are professionals—and deliver.” -Casey Cathey, VP of Engineering, Southwest Power Pool, shares his experience working with GridUnity. Hear why SPP continues to expand its work with GridUnity in this short clip on this episode of Wired and Inspired with Keith Laska 👇 #FERC2023 #Interconnection #Automation #TransmissionPlanning #GridUnity #CustomerVoices

🚀 That’s a wrap from D.C.! Over the past two days, GridUnity CEO Brian Fitzsimons joined industry leaders at the FERC Technical Conference to share how data-driven, AI-powered solutions are transforming interconnection as we know it. In Panel 1️⃣ , Brian highlighted how GridUnity’s unified platform is helping reduce interconnection timelines from 30 to under 12 months by automating validation, streamlining collaboration, and bringing real-time transparency to every step of the process. In Panel 2️⃣ , he explored the evolving role of AI in power markets, and how it can accelerate queue processing, improve study accuracy, and build regulatory trust. “What we’re trying to do and what we’ve been proving out is that AI will thrive when it’s transparent and being asked to be transparent, when it's audible, and also amplifies human decision-making. That’s where we see it fitting.” - Brian Fitzsimons We’re proud to be part of this important conversation shaping the future of the grid. Huge thanks to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission for hosting and to all the collaborators working toward smarter, faster, and more equitable interconnection.  If you missed it, you can still catch the replay here: https://lnkd.in/eYZN9faB #Interconnection #AI #GridModernization #GridUnity #EnergyTransition #TechForGood

As interconnection queues swell with new generation, Casey shares how SPP reimagined its process — from launching a formal #interconnection backlog mitigation plan to partnering with software vendors like GridUnity for lasting solutions. "We compressed seven years of GI backlog into three." — Casey Cathey, VP of Engineering, Southwest Power Pool It’s not just about clearing a backlog. It’s about building a system that can keep pace with today’s urgency — and tomorrow’s scale. 📹 Catch this clip from our Wired and Inspired podcast with Casey Cathey and Keith Laska on what it really takes to modernize the GI process — and why transformation starts with action. #GridModernization #Transmission #EnergyTransition #SPP #AI #GridUnity