Welcome to PowerForum — the community for professionals working across power systems, energy infrastructure, and renewables. This isn’t just another message board — it’s a growing network of practitioners shaping the U.S. energy transition.
Here’s how you can start contributing:
Post a quick hello in the New Member Introductions forum. Share your role, experience, and what you're working on — whether it's interconnection studies, SCADA deployment, equipment procurement, or DER strategy.
Start a thread in your area of expertise:
When posting, use tags to help others find and follow threads:
We’ll be rolling out verified org tags and badges soon.
We’re launching member-led working groups to focus on specific issues like:
If you’re interested in leading or joining a group, let us know in Forum Feedback.
Keep an eye on the
Announcements & Roadmap section for new features, site changes, and community projects. We'll also be launching a newsletter with highlights from the forum and the industry.
This forum is what we make it. Thanks for being part of the foundation.
— The PowerForum Team
Here’s how you can start contributing:
1. Introduce Yourself
Post a quick hello in the New Member Introductions forum. Share your role, experience, and what you're working on — whether it's interconnection studies, SCADA deployment, equipment procurement, or DER strategy.
2. Share Knowledge
Start a thread in your area of expertise:
- Break down a recent challenge or solution
- Ask a detailed question
- Share relevant updates from your region or ISO
- Offer insight into your procurement decisions, policy tracking, or design standards
3. Use the Right Tags
When posting, use tags to help others find and follow threads:
- Project type (e.g., utility-scale, ESS, microgrid)
- Region or ISO (e.g., CAISO, ERCOT, NYISO)
- Topic focus (e.g., EMS, tariffs, switchgear, permitting)
We’ll be rolling out verified org tags and badges soon.
4. Join a Working Group
We’re launching member-led working groups to focus on specific issues like:
- BESS permitting
- Community solar programs
- DER communications standards
- Procurement and supplier QA
If you’re interested in leading or joining a group, let us know in Forum Feedback.
5. Stay Updated
Keep an eye on the
Announcements & Roadmap section for new features, site changes, and community projects. We'll also be launching a newsletter with highlights from the forum and the industry.This forum is what we make it. Thanks for being part of the foundation.
— The PowerForum Team
