National Public Radio's program All Things Considered covered the power industry this week.
They detail that expertise is quickly leaving the power industry in the form of boomers retiring. We've heard this too while collaborating with Arizona State University in discussions with Arizona Power Supply. Separately I've also heard this point from major technology vendors in the utilities sector too.
This opens up great opportunities for younger people to backfill the positions. However, unless the skills are passed down quickly, the sector will likely face a skills shortfall. Complicating the matter is the introduction of newer technologies like green energy and intelligent power grids into the industry.
All of this foretells major efforts required to usher in the inevitable.
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