Best Practices for Building Tomorrow's Power Leaders During Record Growth

Chris Williams | Source: Power | Posted 01/14/2025

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After several years of relatively steady demand, U.S. electricity demand is now surging, driven by various factors, including commercial sector growth, the urgent development or expansion of data centers, and the adoption of new power-hungry artificial intelligence (AI) technologies.  


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The U.S. is experiencing a surge in electricity demand, driven by factors such as commercial sector growth, the urgent development of data centers, and the adoption of new power-hungry AI technologies. As a result, the country is set to reach record highs in power consumption by 2024 and 2025. With the growing demand, the U.S. power sector is adding the most new generation capacity in over two decades, necessitating efforts to develop a younger workforce as older workers retire.

Challenges and opportunities exist in managing a multi-generational workforce in the power industry, such as differences in work styles, preferences, and levels of experience. Effective knowledge transfer is crucial for organizational success, requiring a collaborative mindset, team problem-solving, a safety-first environment, and a focus on long-term development. Facilitative leadership plays a key role in bridging generational gaps, empowering employees, and ensuring seamless sharing of critical experience and innovative ideas in the power industry.



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