Across the U.S., grid modernization is no longer a question of ‘if’ — but a question of ‘how well.’ This is where the industry is entering its next phase: ensuring grid modernization investments deliver meaningful results and real operational improvements. Policy maturity is not the same as performanceThe latest findings from the GridWise Alliance’s Grid Modernization Index Report (GridWise), developed in collaboration with Black & Veatch, evaluate how effectively state policies and planning frameworks support grid modernization. Turning grid modernization into business transformationAt its core, grid modernization is not a technology program, it is a business transformation. Conclusion: modernization success is earned, not assumedThe industry has made significant progress in advancing grid modernization.