Insights & resources
Perspectives on utility transformation, leadership, and the human side of change.
U2030 UNFILTERED
AI Won’t Eliminate Your Team, but It Will Change It
The Utility 2030 Leadership Collaborative (U2030) recently sat down with Bashir Bseirani, CEO/CTO of avertra, for the first interview of our new program, U2030 UNFILTERED. UNFILTERED is a short-form, experience-based point-of-view program…
Jul 1, 2026
4 min
Leadership & Personal Growth
Utility 2030 Leadership Collaborative Welcomes Gretchen Stanford to Executive Leadership Team
ALPHARETTA, GA — June 11, 2026 — Utility leaders carry tremendous responsibilities. Every day, they make decisions that…
Jun 10, 2026
3 min
Leadership & Personal Growth
U2030 Introduces UNFILTERED: A New Point-of-View Program for Utility Leaders
The Utility 2030 Leadership Collaborative (U2030) is deeply committed to delivering what our members actually need—through thoughtfully designed…
Jun 9, 2026
3 min
Community Service
The Golden Age of Service Starts with Community Impact
Dallas, TX | Atlanta, GA | Orlando, FL | Seattle, WA | Denver, CO | Los Angeles, CA…
May 6, 2026
2 min
Press Release
Nominations Now Open for 2026 Women Who SPARK Awards—Deadline June 30
Alpharetta, GA – April 22, 2026 U2030 has officially opened nominations for the 2026 Women Who SPARK Awards,…
Apr 21, 2026
2 min
Press Release
U2030 Turns Events into Impact: Launches Community Service Program at ENERGIZE Retreat
Charleston, SC – April 22, 2026 – Utility 2030 Leadership Collaborative (U2030) this week announced the launch of…
Apr 21, 2026
4 min
Press Release
This Week’s ENERGIZE Retreat: Where Superheroes, Customers, and AI Share the Stage & if you’re feeling fomo, INFLIGHT IS OUR NEXT STOP
Charleston, SC – April 22, 2026The ENERGIZE Retreat, offered by the Utility 2030 Leadership Collaborative (U2030) and its…
Apr 21, 2026
4 min
Press Release
U2030 RADIATE Women’s Leadership Program Convenes in Charleston as Applications Open for Next Class
Charleston, SC – April 22, 2026 – Participants in the U2030 RADIATE Women’s Leadership Program will gather at…
Apr 21, 2026
2 min
Case Study
Advancing SMUD’s Voice of the Customer (VoC) Program Brandy Bolden’s Vision: Turning Feedback into a Force for Transformation
At Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD), customer-centricity is a core strength – but Brandy Bolden, the company’s Chief…
Apr 14, 2026
3 min
Leadership Spotlights
The Camino de Santiago: The Road That Followed Me Home
A Personal & Professional Reset The Camino de Santiago is a network of ancient pilgrimage routes leading to…
Apr 9, 2026
8 min