About GRID 2.0
Consulting Experience Backed by Operating Experience
GRID 2.0, LLC is the consulting and strategic advisory arm of First LightEnergy, LLC.
Talk With GRID 2.0GRID 2.0 provides technical, operational, regulatory and commercial advisory services to organizations developing or operating complex energy infrastructure. Our perspective is grounded in real-world electric-system operations, control centers, Balancing Authorities, transmission, generation and energy markets.
We work with developers, utilities, generation owners, investors, large-load customers and other energy organizations to identify project risks, evaluate alternatives and develop operating strategies before major commitments are made.
Two Companies. One Continuum.
GRID 2.0 — Think It Through.
Strategy, feasibility, operating architecture, independent review, commercial and regulatory advisory.
First LightEnergy — Implement It and Operate It.
Certification, implementation, control-system integration, compliance and 24/7 real-time operations.
The relationship allows clients to engage GRID 2.0 for independent advisory work while preserving a direct path to specialized implementation and operating capabilities when those services are appropriate.
How We Work
Independent Thinking
We evaluate the project from the client's perspective and focus on the operating and commercial outcome rather than a predetermined technology or solution.
Operational Discipline
Recommendations are tested against how the system will actually be controlled, staffed, maintained and restored.
Integrated Perspective
We consider engineering, operations, regulation and commercial structure together because decisions in one area frequently affect the others.
Long-Term Relationships
We seek durable client relationships built around practical solutions, clear accountability and shared success.