The BetterGrids Foundation
The BetterGrids Foundation is a non-profit organization providing support for the GRID DATA Repository in a self-funding and self-governing manner through volunteers.
Our Vision
Our Vision is for grid researchers to have the essential test data they need to develop better grid solutions.
Our Mission
Our Mission is to operate the Repository in a self-funding manner to support research and education in developing better solutions for grid optimization, control, resiliency, and integration of renewable and distributed resources.
Our Strategy
- Engaging a community of volunteers to operate the Repository and govern BetterGrids.
- Developing value-added grid research solutions that can help recover operating costs.
- Connecting grid research students with entrepreneurs to improve Tech-to-Market success.
- Organizing annual fundraising events.
- Making grants to research students developing better grid solutions.
Governance
The BetterGrids Foundation is registered as a non-profit in Delaware.
The activities of the Foundation are carried out via committees as depicted in the organization chart (click to zoom).
More information can be found in these resources:
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Leadership Team
Principal Investigator for the ARPA-E GRID DATA Repository project. He is also the Chief Growth Officer, Qualus.
Adjunct Professor at UC Berkeley and directs Berkeley Energy and Climate Institute’s (BECI’s) Electric Grid program area.
Founder of Open Systems International, Inc. (OSI) and member of the U.S. Academy of Engineering.
Tax Director at Hood & Strong LLP, member AICPA and CalCPA.
CEO of the McDonnell Group, the leading research and marketing agency for the energy industry.
Professor at Illinois Institute of Technology, Member of the US National Academy of Engineering, and a Fellow of IEEE.
Technical Lead for the GRID DATA Repository project. Chief Consultant, Qualus.
Curation Chair for the GRID DATA Repository,
CEO at Rimation Solutions Inc., custom solutions engineering.
CEO at Rimation Solutions Inc., custom solutions engineering.
Attorney at law with the offices of Greenan, Peffer, Sallander & Lally LLP.
Contributing Organizations
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Support Grid Resiliency Education and Research
We thank all the following organizations who have contributed to the creation and operation of the Repository.
Additionally, we want to give a special thank you to organizations who have donated to the BetterGrids Foundation.
