Who are the Grid Changers? Award Nominees Discuss the Future of Utility Innovation

November 19, 2025
Grand Ballroom A&B
Digital Transformation , Grid Modernization , Advanced Operations

What makes a person or project worthy of celebration by the wider utility industry? How did these groundbreaking projects come together, and what lessons can the industry learn from their success?

These are the critical questions that the 2025 Grid Changers Nominees will answer. Join us to hear firsthand what utility innovation looks like on a practical level, focusing on the people, processes, and tools that are making a difference right now.

Discover the strategic investments and tactical execution driving the future of the Northeast grid—creating a more resilient, reliable, and sustainable energy future for all customers.

Speakers
Andrew Farrell
Andrew Farrell, Director, E-Mobility - Orange and Rockland Utilities, Inc.
Ryan Hawthorne
Ryan Hawthorne, Vice President, Engineering - Central Hudson
Victor Daldegan Paduani, Ph.D.
Victor Daldegan Paduani, Ph.D., Manager, Advanced Grid Innovation Lab for Energy (AGILe) - New York Power Authority