The Next Big Challenge for Utilities: Procurement in the Age of AI and Electrification
The electrification wave isn’t just coming—it’s here. After years of relatively flat electricity usage, demand is now climbing at an unprecedented pace, driven by energy-intensive technologies and sweeping electrification trends. For utility procurement teams, this isn’t a minor adjustment; it’s a fundamental shift requiring new approaches. The question isn’t if demand will surge—it’s how fast and how prepared you are . The Scale of the Surge Forecasts from McKinsey and the Energy...