Utility 2030 Leadership Collaborative (U2030)

✊🏾 Celebrating Black Leadership in Energy & Utilities ✊🏾 At U2030, we believe that diverse perspectives drive stronger outcomes—and this month, we proudly celebrate the Black leaders who have shaped, and continue to shape, the energy and water industries. From trailblazers who pioneered innovation to today’s changemakers leading transformation, Black excellence in utilities is undeniable. We are grateful for your contributions to grid modernization ⚡, sustainability 🌱, customer experience 💡, and leadership development 🚀. This Black History Month, we honor the past, celebrate the present, and look toward a future where leadership teams embrace and uplift diverse backgrounds and perspectives. #BlackHistoryMonth #LeadershipMatters #DiversityInEnergy #RepresentationMatters #U2030

🚨 Tomorrow’s RADIATE Session: Utility Financials & Governing Bodies! 📅 Date: Tomorrow, February 20 ⏰ Time: 11:00 AM ET 🔒 RADIATE participants, leaders, and sponsors—get ready for a powerful discussion on utility financials, regulatory frameworks, and strategic leadership decision-making. Feeling FOMO? You won’t have to for long! Nominations for the 2025-2026 RADIATE cohort open in April, with the next leadership journey kicking off in October 2025. Stay tuned for details! What’s on the Agenda? 💡 Demystifying Capital Expenditures (CapEx): Why it’s a key driver of utility ROI 📊 Expert Insights: How financial and regulatory factors impact leadership decisions 🔥 Fireside Chat: Real-world financial challenges and strategies from industry leaders 🔍 Capstone Project Kickoff: Applying financial knowledge to leadership growth Meet Our Session Leaders: Doneen Hobbs Brittany N. Ross, B.A., M.S.F. Briauna Perryman, MBA Perryman Vanessa Edmonds Dave Reim #RADIATELeadership #WomenInUtilities #UtilityFinance #LeadershipDevelopment #U2030 #EnergyLeaders #FinanceAndRegulation Landis+Gyr Liberty Central States Water Resources Milepost

🚀 Tired of Cybersecurity Saying "No" to Your Big Ideas? Let’s Change That!🔑 If you've ever felt frustrated by IT and cybersecurity roadblocks when pushing for innovative and #energytransition projects, you're not alone. The reality? Cybersecurity isn’t just about blocking risks—it’s about enabling smart, secure solutions. Join us for our next Energy Transition CoE Forum: 📅 Wed, Feb 26 | ⏰ 8 AM PT / 11 AM ET 🔹Topic: From “No” to “Yes”: Navigating Information Security in the Energy Transition 🔹Facilitators: Nihat Guven & Chris Hilborn 🔹 Who Can Attend? 💡 Why This Session Matters: As the energy transition accelerates, the need for stronger collaboration between business leaders and cybersecurity teams is greater than ever. Too often, IT and security are seen as the "Department of No"—slowing down projects instead of enabling progress. 🔥 What You’ll Learn: ✅ How to shift cybersecurity from a roadblock to a strategic partner ✅ Ways to foster collaboration and buy-in from IT & security teams ✅ How to remove common friction points between business and cybersecurity teams 💬 Let’s turn “we can’t do that” into “here’s how we make it happen!” 🔗 Register now and be part of the conversation! https://lnkd.in/eepKTX5z #Cybersecurity #EnergyTransition #Collaboration #Leadership #U2030 #Innovation #DigitalTransformation PurpleBox, Inc.

: 🚨 FOMO ALERT! 🚨 We’re beyond psyched for our February RADIATE session—and trust us, this one’s a game-changer. 🔥 📅 Feb. 20 | 8 AM PST / 11 AM EST 🔒 Exclusive to RADIATE participants, leaders & sponsors 💰 Utility Financials & Governing Bodies 💼 might not sound like the spiciest topic, but if you want to lead in this industry, you NEED to understand it. Why? Because the way money moves and decisions get made impacts every corner of the utility enterprise. And we’re bringing in top-tier speakers (Marguerite Behringer, Doneen Hobbs, Brittany N. Ross, B.A., M.S.F., CPM Briauna Perryman, MBA Vanessa Edmonds, Dave Reim) to break it all down for our incredible RADIATE participants. Feeling the FOMO? 😏 We get it. If you want in on future sessions (or even lead one!), sponsorship is your golden ticket. And if you’re eyeing a particpant spot in our 2025-2026 cohort, stay tuned—we’ll start accepting nominations in April 2025, after the ENERGIZE Retreat. https://lnkd.in/gtKwmbCc Landis+Gyr Liberty Central States Water Resources Milepost #RADIATE #WomenInUtilities #Leadership #UtilityFinance #NoFOMO #SponsorshipOpportunities

🔹 What if the solutions to some of the energy and water industry’s biggest challenges are already in the room—waiting to be uncovered, shaped, and amplified? 🔹 This belief is at the core of The RADIATE Women’s Leadership Program Capstone Project, a bold initiative designed to drive real change in energy and water leadership. It isn’t just an exercise—it’s an action-driven journey. Over several months, women leaders will work together to tackle industry challenges through systems thinking, design thinking, and change management, crafting solutions that ignite change and shape the future. 💡 Why This Capstone Matters Women in energy and water face persistent barriers—from leadership representation to workplace dynamics. The RADIATE Capstone Project provides a structured yet dynamic approach to addressing these challenges head-on: 🔹 Women in leadership 🔹 Hiring practices for women 🔹 Women in skilled trades 🔹 Work-life balance for women professionals 🔹 Workplace behaviors & culture shifts 🚀 Meet the Esteemed Capstone Leader: Briauna Perryman, MBA Briauna isn’t just leading this initiative—she’s powering transformation. As a Senior Consultant at Milepost, she specializes in business strategy, innovation, and human-centered design. So, what if the solutions we need are already within us? The RADIATE Capstone Project is about bringing those solutions to life. Are you ready to be part of the movement? 🌍💡 #RADIATELeadership #WomenInEnergy #WomenInWater #Innovation #LeadershipDevelopment Milepost Samantha S. Hart Vanessa Edmonds Jody Allison, CFE, CCE Christine Scott 🌍💡 https://lnkd.in/e_HiEdER

🌟 Welcoming Dave Reim & Chris Hilborn to #U2030! 🌟 The Utility 2030 Leadership Collaborative (U2030) is thrilled to welcome two dynamic leaders who will strengthen our mission of empowering utility executives to navigate industry challenges with confidence and success. 🚀 Dave Reim joins as President of the Memberships, where he’ll expand leadership development programs and foster a collaborative space for utility professionals to build high-trust relationships. With 25+ years of experience in customer engagement, workforce development, and digital transformation, Dave’s leadership will elevate our members' ability to drive change. 💡 Chris Hilborn, MBA, P.Eng steps into the role of President of U2030’s Advisory Practice, leading strategic engagements to help utility leaders navigate transformation, prioritize investments, and enable cross-functional collaboration. His 30+ years in utilities, regulated industries, and consulting—most recently as VP at Liberty—bring invaluable expertise to our advisory clients. With Dave and Chris on an already strong team, U2030 is entering an exciting new era of leadership development, helping utility professionals become "force multipliers" and leave a legacy that future generations will celebrate. Please join us in welcoming Dave and Chris to the U2030 Leadership Collaborative! 👏  Read more, https://lnkd.in/e-7Uj5pF #U2030 #UtilityLeadership #LeadershipDevelopment #EnergyTransition #CustomerExperience

#Silos are the enemy of progress. They limit collaboration, slow innovation, and create invisible walls that keep teams from seeing the bigger picture. If we want to accelerate the energy transition, we need to climb out of our silos. Vanessa Edmonds, CEO of Utility 2030 Collaborative (U2030), offers a silo-busing challenge in her latest article: https://lnkd.in/dMW-6HYx Her key takeaway? #Change doesn’t have to be overwhelming. It starts with one problem, one solution, and one small, cross-functional team working together. Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA), Phil McKay, Chris Hilborn, MBA, P.Eng, Alana Ingram #forcemultiplier #EnergyTransition #SiloBusting #UtilityTransformation #Leadership #Collaboration #RADIATELeadershipProgram #SPARKAnnualMeeting #WomenWhoSPARKAwards

🚀 Help 50K Utility Professionals Make Better Decisions: Sponsor the 2025 Annual Research Program 🚀 The utility industry is changing fast. From the rise of electric vehicles (EVs) to the need for smarter water management, utilities are investing in innovative technologies to stay ahead. But with change comes the need for bold decision-making. 🔍 Introducing "Rethinking Utility Priorities: Bold Utility Leadership" In collaboration with Energy Central, the Utility 2030 Collaborative is launching a year-long research initiative designed to provide actionable insights for utility leaders navigating a rapidly evolving landscape. Program Highlights: → Monthly blog articles with exclusive content from U2030 & Energy Central → Interactive virtual sessions for peer collaboration → A featured SPARK session at the U2030 Annual SPARK Meeting → A comprehensive research report with insights from 50 utility surveys and 12 in-depth interviews Why Sponsor? Sponsorship provides unparalleled visibility and thought leadership opportunities: → Engage with Industry Leaders: Build direct connections with utility executives shaping the future of the sector. → Gain Exclusive Insights: Access critical data that will help you develop targeted products, programs, and services. → Drive Demand Generation: Multiple thought-leadership activities ensure a steady stream of qualified leads to fuel your sales pipeline. 🎯 Exclusive Sponsorship Opportunities Utility Sponsorship (1 available) Solution Provider Sponsorships (1 available) Exclusive Solution Provider Sponsorship (1 available) 💡 Key Areas of Inquiry: → Customer Experience → Emergency Preparedness → Energy Transition → Innovation → Leadership Development 🔗 Take Action Don’t miss the chance to shape the future of utilities. Join us as a sponsor and be at the forefront of this industry transformation! 👉 Learn More, https://lnkd.in/ezPPCWaj Contact Mike Smith at [email protected] or visit www.utility2030.org to request a sponsorship prospectus. #UtilityLeadership #EnergyInnovation #Utilities #SponsorshipOpportunities #Utility2030 #EnergyTransition #ResearchProgram Mike Smith Vanessa Edmonds Audra Drazga Dave Reim Chris Hilborn, MBA, P.Eng

⚡ Celebrating the Arizona Public Service - APS Team: Women Who SPARK Award Winners! ⚡ We’re excited to spotlight the incredible APS Customer to Grid Solutions (C2GS) Team, winners of the Women Who SPARK Leadership Team Award! Under the leadership of Kerri Carnes, alongside Sarah Noll, Elizabeth Lawrence (Izzy), and Erika Larsen, this powerhouse team is redefining customer engagement and innovation in the clean energy space. From pioneering demand-side management to expanding #virtualpowerplant (VPP) technology, their work is making a lasting impact—balancing customer needs with grid reliability while driving APS closer to its 100% clean energy goal by 2050. Their strategic programs, sustainability initiatives, and commitment to mentorship set a new standard for excellence in the utility sector. 👏 Join us in celebrating this inspiring team and their groundbreaking achievements! 👉 Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/ecwtPFVN #WomenWhoSpark #CleanEnergy #Innovation #Leadership #Sustainability #UtilityIndustry #WomenInEnergy #WomenWhoSPARK #CleanEnergy #WomenInLeadership

🚀 Exciting News! 🚀 As champions of diversity in decision-making, U2030 proudly launches the first session of the RADIATE Women’s Leadership Program on January 23rd—a transformative 12-month initiative designed to accelerate leadership growth for women in utilities. 🌟 January Focus: Personal Branding 🌟 Participants will: 1️⃣ Identify their Top 5 Strengths using StrengthsFinder. 2️⃣ Attend the January session to explore what a personal brand is and the conscious and unconscious factors shaping it. 3️⃣ Complete a Personal Branding Worksheet as part of their homework. 4️⃣ Meet with a mentor to discuss their brand and strategies to bring it to life. Meet Our Incredible Session Leaders: Jody Allison, CFE, CCE Denise Foster, SPHR Bill G. Williams Taryn Mitchell Vanessa Edmonds Chris Hilborn, MBA, P.Eng This session is exclusively for RADIATE participants, leaders, and a limited number of sponsors. 📧 Interested in becoming a sponsor? Email us at [email protected] to learn more! Let’s empower women to lead the transformation of utilities with clarity, confidence, and resilience! 🌟💡 #LeadershipDevelopment #WomenInLeadership #DiversityInUtilities #PersonalBranding #RADIATELeadership #UtilityTransformation