GridUnity

Boston, Massachusetts, USA · ≈79 employees · gridunity.com

GridUnity is a Boston-based software development company focused on enhancing electrical grid interconnection. Founded in 2010, the company offers cloud-based SaaS and PaaS solutions that streamline and automate the complex processes involved in energy deployment. Their platform serves as a unified system for customer engagement, engineering automation, and infrastructure management, promoting efficiency and collaboration in energy projects. The core product is a cloud-based analytics platform designed to manage the entire interconnection life cycle for transmission and distribution applications. Key features include automated interconnection processes, an AI-enabled learning engine for grid analytics, and tools for assessing hosting capacity and optimizing grid planning. GridUnity also supports the management of distributed energy resources, such as solar and wind, and integrates with external tools to enhance technical screening. GridUnity serves a diverse clientele, including utilities, Independent System Operators, and developers, reaching over 50% of the U.S. population across 37 states. The company is recognized for its contributions to energy analytics and has received significant support from the U.S. Department of Energy to address grid interconnection challenges.