Insights & resources
Perspectives on utility transformation, leadership, and the human side of change.
Community Service
The Golden Age of Service Starts with Community Impact
Dallas, TX | Atlanta, GA | Orlando, FL | Seattle, WA | Denver, CO | Los Angeles, CA The Utility 2030 Leadership Collaborative (U2030) and Paymentus partnered during the summer of 2025 to host…
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
Events & Conferences
ENERGIZE Retreat 2026: Where Utility Leaders Reconnect with What Matters Most
In an industry defined by constant pressure – extreme weather, aging infrastructure, regulatory scrutiny, and rapid technological change…
Apr 9, 2026
3 min
Awards & Recognition
Celebrating Sheri Rice’s Promotion at Seattle City Light
The Utility 2030 Leadership Collaborative (U2030) is proud to celebrate Sheri Rice’s recent promotion to Director of Transmission…
Apr 9, 2026
2 min
Sponsor Announcements
avertra Named Headline Sponsor of U2030’s ENERGIZE Retreat 2026
Charleston, SC — April 22, 2026 — Utility 2030 Leadership Collaborative (U2030) is proud to announce avertra as the Headline…
Apr 9, 2026
4 min