HSI and POWER Engineers, member of WSP to Present U2030 & Energy Central Annual Research Findings at SPARK 2025

SEATTLE, WA – September 9, 2025 – HSI and POWER Engineers, member of WSP, sponsors of the 2025 U2030 and Energy Central Annual Research Study, will unveil the latest findings at the Utility 2030 Leadership Collaborative’s SPARK Annual Meeting, taking place September 15–17, 2025, at the Edgewater Hotel in Seattle, WA.

The research presentation, U2030 & Energy Central Annual Research Study | Gallery Walk: Hot Takes & Hard Truths, is scheduled for September 16 from 1:45 – 2:45 PM. Designed as an interactive Gallery Walk, the session will highlight key insights shaping the utility industry today—sparking dialogue around what’s working and what’s not.

Moderators include:

• Mike Smith, Principal, Research & Advisory, U2030

• Mark Streifel, Managing Director, HSI

• Chris Kasiewicz, VP & Business Unit Director, Advisory Services, POWER Engineers, member of WSP

  
  

“HSI is proud to be part of this important research study and to collaborate with Utility 2030 and POWER Engineers, member of WSP in presenting the findings at SPARK 2025. The insights uncovered are critical for guiding industry leadership as utilities navigate rapid change, workforce challenges, and the energy transition ahead.” Mark Streifel, HSI.

About SPARK 2025

Hosted by the Utility 2030 Leadership Collaborative, SPARK is the premier leadership event for utilities, bringing together executives, innovators, and solution partners to collaborate on the industry’s most pressing challenges.