Strategy & Workforce

A strong business strategy must align with a skilled, adaptable workforce. This track covers how utilities equip field teams with tools like mobile management, drones, and AR to improve safety and productivity, while also addressing talent attraction, upskilling, leadership development, and building diverse, inclusive teams. Learn how utilities invest in technology and people to strengthen today’s operations and build tomorrow’s workforce.

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4:00 PM
  1. From Ambition to Action: Early Lessons from Tampa Electric’s Advanced Distribution Infrastructure Deployment
    Grand Horizons Ballroom ABC
    45 mins
    As utilities accelerate their grid modernization efforts, Tampa Electric Company (TECO) is leading the charge with its Advanced Distribution Infrastructure (ADI) program—an ambitious initiative aimed …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Robert Hogan
    Robert Hogan, Project Engineer II, Advanced Delivery Infrastructure - Tampa Electric (TECO)
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    Eric Gupta, Principal Consultant: Infrastructure Transformation - Black & Veatch
12:45 PM
  1. Workforce Excellence as a Driver of Grid Reliability: Transforming Training for Engineers and Field Personnel
    Grand Horizons Ballroom ABC
    45 mins
    As electric utility systems become increasingly complex and operational expectations continue to rise, the need for a highly skilled and well-prepared workforce has never been greater. Ensuring the re …
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    Steve Walker, Director of Dist/Trans & Commissioning Engineering - ComEd

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Dozens of utilities join pledge pledge to protect consumers from high bills from AI data centers

President Donald Trump announced a voluntary pledge with 23 governors and 187 companies to lower U.S. electricity bills amid AI growth concerns.
July 28, 2026
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Trump administration admits grants for clean energy were canceled based on politics

The Trump administration admitted in court that it canceled $7.6 billion in clean energy grants for 16 states that voted for Kamala Harris in 2024, citing political identity as the reason.
July 28, 2026
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Can this senate bill make hydropower projects more affordable?

U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski, Steve Daines, and Jim Risch introduced the Hydropower Licensing Affordability Act to reform hydropower licensing.
July 27, 2026
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FERC takes action to streamline reviews for hydropower projects with ‘minimal’ environmental impact

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission approved measures to simplify NEPA review for hydropower actions, aiming to streamline approvals.
July 27, 2026
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