DTECH® Grid Changer Awards

The DTECH Grid Changer Awards are back to shine a spotlight on exceptional achievements within the electric utility industry, with a special focus this year on the Northeast region. As the Northeast navigates complex transition goals and intense infrastructure modernization, highlighting these local triumphs has never been more critical.

These awards honor the visionary individuals and pioneering projects that are delivering immense value today while simultaneously establishing a definitive blueprint for the future. By showcasing these success stories, the Grid Changer Awards provide the entire industry with scalable, real-world frameworks that will guide utility innovation for decades to come.

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Congratulations to the 2026 DTECH® Grid Changer Winners!

Grid Changer Awards

Grid Pioneer of the Year

Ryan Hawthorne

Vice President, Engineering

Central Hudson

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Grid Project of the Year

The Advanced Grid Innovation Laboratory for Energy (AGILe)

New York Power Authority