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NextGrid Alliance Surpasses 150 Member Utilities to Speed the Future of Energy
The NextGrid Alliance (NGA), a first-of-its-kind network that brings together utilities and startups to address the future of energy, today announced its membership has surpassed more than 150 regulated energy utility companies from around the world. Recent additions including Georgia Power and ESB Group will join other leading organizations like ConEd, NextEra, and Southern California Edison to share insights, connect with startups, and discuss successful technology deployments to boost innovat
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