5 achievements of 2025 that defined a strong year for TruGrid

Crew members sign a Committed to Safety banner on a Texas jobsite. Banners like this hang at all TruGrid project sites, and all individuals who visit a jobsite must sign it as a reflection of their alignment with safety protocols. 

1. One Full Year with Zero TRIR

This year, TruGrid achieved a full twelve months with a zero Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR). 

“A zero TRIR doesn’t happen by chance. It’s a reflection of intentional planning, awareness, and culture that gives every team member the confidence to speak up for safety,” said Justin Whittenburg, TruGrid Senior Director of Health, Safety & Environment (HSE).  

This milestone reflects consistent planning, strong field leadership, and a culture where accountability is shared. It’s the result of daily decisions that were made on jobsites and is a reminder that safe work starts with thoughtful, well-structured planning.

2. Five Projects Completed On Time and On Budget

TruGrid completed five projects, and each was delivered on time and on budget. Together, these projects added vital battery storage capacity to the grid, supporting reliability during periods of high demand. 

“Execution works best when engineering, construction, and procurement move as one team. These projects showed what that alignment can deliver,” noted Josh Richardson, TruGrid Chief Operating Officer.

What made these projects successful wasn’t just meeting deadlines. It was the coordinated, standardized approach behind the work, including: 

• Early alignment across teams 

• Strong supplier partnerships 

• Ongoing coordination with customer teams 

• Rigorous commissioning and quality assurance 

• Construction planning 

To learn more, read our case study highlighting how TruGrid delivers projects on schedule and within budget.
 

TruGrid field crew inspects battery energy storage system components ahead of energization.

Orlando Lam takes the stage at CLEANPOWER 2025 to share how to deliver results for BESS and solar EPC projects.

Jody Snodgrass shares his expertise on faster commissioning at the Energy Storage Summit USA event. 

3. Speaking Engagements, Publications, and Industry Presence

One thing about TruGrid is that you can count us in when it comes to important conversations. Our team shared lessons learned, insights, and safety perspectives across some of the industry’s most respected conferences and publications.  From panel discussions to technical articles and podcast conversations, our team played an active role in advancing dialogue around battery energy storage systems (BESS), solar energy, safety, and project execution. 

Speaking Engagements

Speaking engagements throughout the year allowed TruGrid leaders to share on-the-ground experience, highlight best practices, and contribute to meaningful conversations across the energy industry.  

Senior Director of Business Development, Orlando Lam at CLEANPOWER

Orlando highlighted how rapid deployment of BESS and solar, as well as the right EPC partner, can help bridge the energy gap and deliver real results.

Chief Executive Officer, Jody Snodgrass at Energy Storage Summit USA 

Jody shared perspectives on accelerating commissioning while reducing costs. His session explored strategies that leverage expert planning and proven methodologies to help asset owners optimize project timelines.

Senior Director of HSE, Justin Whittenburg at the ACP O&M + Safety Conference

Justin presented on the topic Breaking the Communication Code, focusing on adapting to constant changes in communication and the positive impact that clear, consistent messaging can have on project safety. 

Click here to hear what Justin had to say during his panel.  

Director of Marketing, Amy Norstedt at the Women of Renewable Industries and Sustainable Energy Leadership Forum

Amy shared insights on communicating sustainability, tailoring messages for key stakeholders, and engaging communities when projects go through all phases of a project. 

Chris Finley, TruGrid Chief Commercial Officer, adds, “What differentiates strong projects is transparency throughout the process. When experience is shared, it strengthens outcomes across the industry.”

Publications 

TruGrid also contributed to industry publications focused on practical guidance and lessons from the field: 

• ISNetworld® featured TruGrid when it expanded its use of the platform to strengthen subcontractor safety qualification. 
• TruGrid’s article, 5 Overlooked Details That Can Make or Break Battery Energy Storage Projects, was featured by Solar Power World. 

Podcasts & Media

TruGrid shared real-world perspectives through podcast and media appearances: 

• Chief Executive Officer Jody Snodgrass was featured on the Green Giant & Better Than We Found It Podcast. 
• Chief Commercial Officer Chris Finley appeared on PowerUp Live programming at RE+. 
• Director of Marketing Amy Norstedt hosted segments on PowerUp Live at RE+.

These conversations provided space to speak openly about challenges, progress, and what it takes to deliver successful energy projects in today’s market. 

Event Participation

TruGrid participated in several major industry events throughout the year, including the ACP Siting and Permitting Conference, Intersolar & Energy Storage North America, Texas, CLEANPOWER on the Hill, RE+, CLEANPOWER, Energy Storage Summit USA, and the Canadian Renewable Energy Association’s Electricity Transformation Canada conference. 

“Being present at industry events is an important way for TruGrid to stay connected to the conversations that shape our market and to share perspectives that grounded in real project experience.” says Amy Norstedt, TruGrid Director of Marketing. 

Chris Finley speaks on PowerUp Live Podcast at RE+ about navigating OBBBA challenges. 

 TruGrid team on the ground at RE+ ready for great conversations and takeaways.  

TruGrid team works diligently to ensure projects are ahead of schedule and within budget. 

4. Strong Customer Feedback and Strengthened Partnerships

2025 brought some of the strongest and most positive customer feedback we’ve received to date. Across both active and completed projects, customers consistently highlighted: 

• Clear communication 
• Proactive issue resolution 
• Transparency during schedule changes 
• Quick responses from procurement and engineering 

These insights reinforce the TruGrid approach; alignment, planning, and honest communication remain central to every customer partnership.

Don’t just take our word for it. Here’s what one of our clients had to say: 

“I found it very rewarding working with TruGrid. The team was professional across the board. Shout out to the engineering crew and the construction team. The conditions were hot and humid, but they stayed focused and delivered ahead of schedule, which is incredibly impressive.” 

When values are aligned, the relationship goes beyond delivering a project. It becomes a partnership built on trust, accountability, and shared goals. At TruGrid, those principles guide how we show up on every project, every day.