{"title":"Navigating Utility Workforce Dynamics","authors":"Miguel Jacob","doi":"10.1002/gas.22469","DOIUrl":null,"url":null,"abstract":"<p>Emerging innovations, like smart grids and the internet of things (IoT), are driving profound changes in the utilities industry, revolutionizing how energy is generated, distributed, and used. Utilities can now deliver more reliable services, improve operational efficiency, and engage customers in new and interactive ways. As roles across all levels of the utility workforce evolve and new skill sets become necessary, the industry is proactively responding to ensure a smooth transition. This article explores the changes, identifies key workforce challenges, and offers strategic recommendations to navigate the upskilling of the workforce.</p>","PeriodicalId":100259,"journal":{"name":"Climate and Energy","volume":"41 12","pages":"16-19"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0000,"publicationDate":"2025-06-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":"0","resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":null,"PeriodicalName":"Climate and Energy","FirstCategoryId":"1085","ListUrlMain":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/gas.22469","RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":null,"ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":null,"EPubDate":"","PubModel":"","JCR":"","JCRName":"","Score":null,"Total":0}
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Emerging innovations, like smart grids and the internet of things (IoT), are driving profound changes in the utilities industry, revolutionizing how energy is generated, distributed, and used. Utilities can now deliver more reliable services, improve operational efficiency, and engage customers in new and interactive ways. As roles across all levels of the utility workforce evolve and new skill sets become necessary, the industry is proactively responding to ensure a smooth transition. This article explores the changes, identifies key workforce challenges, and offers strategic recommendations to navigate the upskilling of the workforce.