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Empowering your advantage in a changing energy world
Unlock new opportunities in the future of power and utilities
Our 2025 power and utilities industry outlook shines light on how rising electricity demand and strategic decarbonization efforts are reshaping the energy landscape. Leverage key insights to help navigate challenges, drive growth, and build competitive industry advantage as you advance a more sustainable future.
At a glance: Forces transforming the industry
- Higher electricity demand: Accelerated growth fueled by data centers, electric vehicle adoption, and industrial reshoring.
- Decarbonization imperatives: Renewables, nuclear, and emerging technologies are driving clean energy targets and shaping power portfolios.
- Evolving grid dynamics: Investments in infrastructure, supply chain constraints, and weather events underline the importance of modernization.
- Focus on resilience: Utilities face record capital expenditures to help fortify transmission and distribution systems against growing vulnerabilities.
- Shifting workforce needs: Rapid hiring and new skill sets are important to delivering on expanding and diversifying energy demands.
Five trends defining the future of power and utilities

Anticipating tomorrow’s energy progress
Power and utilities organizations are facing unprecedented opportunities and obstacles as they respond to intensifying energy needs, emergent technologies, and mounting calls for cleaner energy.
Our outlook explores how strategic planning, digital innovation, and collaboration with public and private stakeholders can help accelerate progress. By examining these trends, leaders can maintain a sharper edge on the future of electric power utilities while staying ready to adapt to unforeseen shifts.

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As the power and utilities industry evolves, it’s important to collaborate with professionals who provide not only deep experience and robust digital capabilities but also tailored business strategies. Deloitte stands ready to navigate this transformation, helping your company create a competitive edge through bespoke solutions.