A new era for utilities. Essential plays for utility leaders. The Black & Veatch 2025 Electric Report is infused with insights from 500 U.S. energy industry stakeholders. And in its 19th year, the report is the benchmark to see where you stand — and where to lead next.  Get it first by preregistering today. Report arrives in October.  

Facing the future: Utility insights on infrastructure, AI, and workforce gaps

Unprecedented demand and infrastructure, market speed and policy drag, digital potential and workforce gaps. The grid hasn’t changed this fast in decades. This year’s report offers a front-line view into the decisions, technologies and strategies defining the future of the U.S. electric grid.  

“The electric industry has always been full of changes, but never at the speed it is now,” said Todd Edsall, president of Power Providers for Black & Veatch. “Meeting the demands of AI and data centers requires not just new technology and incremental improvements, but building adaptive, intelligent systems from completely new ways of thinking and tight collaboration across the industry.”   

According to the report, 53% of utilities cite limited available power as the top obstacle to getting data centers online, with transmission (47%) and substation upgrades (46%) close behind. 

Drive utility investments with confidence: Align strategy with industry trends

By surfacing trends and pain points across the industry, the report enables utility leaders to align internal strategies with external realities, justify investments to stakeholders and build long-term resilience into infrastructure plans. 

Unlock utility growth: Grid modernization, clean energy and resilience trends

In addition, this year’s report identifies where demand is accelerating—like AI-driven data centers—and spotlights growth areas such as grid modernization, clean energy, and resilience. It offers benchmarking data from hundreds of industry peers, helping utilities align with trends, reduce risk, and confidently invest in infrastructure, cybersecurity, and innovation to stay competitive in a rapidly evolving energy landscape. 

Whether you're a utility executive, policymaker, technology provider, or energy enthusiast, the Black & Veatch 2025 Electric Report offers a timely and thought-provoking look at the forces shaping the future of power. It doesn’t just document change — it invites you to make bold moves. 

Preregister today and be the first to explore the data, insights and expert perspectives driving the next chapter of the electric industry.