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If you’re responsible for products, platforms, or teams that depend on Python, this is a great lens on what you should be asking for. buff.ly/HGi0eeZ
In Part 3 of The Fantastic Machine, Justin moves you from the generator hall out onto the high-voltage “arteries” of the grid—transmission. buff.ly/Tfa06hp
We’re designing the Energy Tech 2026 agenda around the conversations that matter most right now — and if you know you’re planning to join us, now is the best time to save. Early-bird registration is open for a limited time. 👉 EnergyTechVA.com
Welcome to the team, Nikki! A Software Engineer with a background in data science & backend systems, Nikki joins us ready to keep learning, building, and exploring new tech. When she’s not coding, she’s reading fantasy, playing DND, or perfecting her dragon-themed home office.
Utilities are investing more than ever in “grid modernization software.” If your organization is evaluating where to invest next, this framework is a powerful way to align software spending with reliability, resilience, and return. buff.ly/hd8f19I
As the days get shorter and the air a little crisper, we’re leaning into one of our favorite traditions — our annual Thanksgiving recipe blog! From all of us at Simple Thread — wishing you a season of gratitude, laughter, and really good food. buff.ly/QnBtEnv
Have an innovative idea, project, or pilot in energy, utilities, data centers, or grid tech? Share it on the EnergyTech stage. If you’ve got something sharp and worth sharing, we want to see it. 👉 Submit your Lightning Talk at buff.ly/9YjEZ6c
EnergyTech 2026 registration is officially open! ⚡️ Join us on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, as we bring Virginia’s energy, utility, data center, and innovation communities together again. buff.ly/VFrPLGD
With Minerva, upgrade costs aren’t buried in spreadsheets—they’re visualized in clear cost curves. Instantly spot thresholds, tradeoffs, and the true impact of each decision. Turn complexity into clarity—explore Minerva today → buff.ly/wpDnEKT
Our team combines decades of power systems engineering experience with top-tier software development. The result? Platforms that make interconnection, planning, and modeling faster for the people keeping our future bright. See how we do it: buff.ly/K0pg6LS
Most software projects don’t fail in the middle. They fail before they begin. Why? • No clear owner • Assumed alignment • Legacy complexity overlooked • Goals shifting in the background Here’s a quick diagnostic before you kick off 2026 priorities.
Help us welcome Josh Williams to the Simple Thread team! A Richmond native with roots in Hampton, Josh brings seven years of product design experience — and a creative journey that began in illustration and graphic design before finding its home in UX.
With one click, export your study models directly into PLEXOS and integrate them into broader planning workflows—fast, simple, and reliable. Streamline your planning process with Minerva + PLEXOS → buff.ly/wpDnEKT
From city-sized hydro to rooftop solar, Justin breaks down how the grid’s power actually gets made—why synchronous generators matter, what dispatchable vs. variable really means, and how inverters + storage are reshaping operations. buff.ly/WPUdbAh
Tomorrow at , Inalvis Alvarez presents the paper: “A Graph-Based Methodology Integrating Spatial & Electrical Data.” #GridModernization If you’re at #CIGRE, don’t miss the technical session!
With 20 years of experience in UX & service design, Ashley has helped organizations like Johnson & Johnson, MetLife, and the Department of Veteran Affairs connect human needs with business strategy. She believes great user experience can shape the world.
Who gets to shape the future — and how? If you’re working in any field undergoing rapid transformation, this article is a timely reminder: The future isn’t just ahead. It’s being designed — and we each have a role in choosing. buff.ly/FsYtmCV
By ranking projects by electrical distance, Minerva puts the most impactful ones right at the top—so you can instantly see which prior-queue projects actually matter for your results. Focus on what moves the needle—explore Minerva today. buff.ly/wpDnEKT
Founded by Al and Justin. Grown through craftsmanship and care. Now 70+ strong—bringing software, design, and energy technology together to make the grid smarter. ⚡ Here’s to how far we’ve come—and what’s next. 💛
From Richmond roots to a nationwide team. Simple Thread has grown across the U.S.—with Threadheads in New England, Texas, and Nevada—all connected by a shared commitment to craft and collaboration. Here’s to another year of building great things, together.
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