One of 57 Energy and Climate Tech Innovators Chosen from Over 400 Applicants
Covington, LA — September 18, 2025 — GridIntel, a provider of intelligent software solutions that help utilities modernize infrastructure and improve grid reliability, is proud to announce its selection as a finalist for Pacific Gas and Electric Company’s (PG&E) 2025 Pitch Fest, taking place September 23–25 at PG&E’s Oakland headquarters.
Chosen from a competitive pool of more than 400 applicants, GridIntel will join 56 other energy and climate tech innovators in presenting breakthrough solutions aimed at addressing California’s most pressing energy and climate challenges — including wildfire resilience, grid modernization, electrification, and more.
“We’re honored to be part of PG&E’s Pitch Fest and excited to share our work on real-time PSPS strategy and coordination, as well as wind and asset-based wildfire risk modeling and analytics,” said Nathan Wallace, PhD, PE, CSSA, Managing Director, Co-Founder, GridIntel. “This opportunity allows us to collaborate with industry leaders and accelerate the impact of our technology across California’s energy landscape.”
GridIntel will present in the wildfire and forest management track, showcasing its solutions designed to automate PSPS events and enhance fire spread modeling to improve safety, decrease customer impact, and address increasing urban conflagration risk.
“Pitch Fest is one of the most impactful ways we connect with the energy and climate tech ecosystem,” said Mike Delaney, Vice President, Utility Partnerships and Innovation, PG&E. “We’re excited to accelerate solutions that can make our grid safer, more sustainable, and more affordable — and we’re energized by the creativity and commitment of this year’s presenters.”
PG&E’s Pitch Fest is a cornerstone of its innovation strategy, offering up to $25 million in funding to support the development and integration of promising technologies. Finalists will have the opportunity to co-develop projects with PG&E, moving quickly from concept to real-world deployment.
Learn more about PG&E’s 2025 Pitch Fest here: PG&E 2025 Innovation Pitch Fest: Home
About GridIntel
GridIntel delivers intelligent software solutions for utilities and construction industries that help modernize infrastructure, protect systems, and plan for a resilient, sustainable future. Backed by decades of utility expertise, GridIntel’s platforms turn complex infrastructure and real-time data into operational efficiency, security, and actionable insights. Based in Covington, LA, GridIntel empowers teams across the U.S. with tools like Power-View and VigilantGrid.
Learn more at gridintel.com.
About PG&E
Pacific Gas and Electric Company, a subsidiary of PG&E Corporation (NYSE: PCG), is a combined natural gas and electric utility serving more than sixteen million people across 70,000 square miles in Northern and Central California. For more information, visit pge.com, pge.com/news and pge.com/innovation.