The utility workforce and operations have long been trending in the more mobile direction, implementing innovations like AR/VR, remote data collection, sensors, smart grid technologies, and so much more. As steady as the rate of mobile workforce adoption had been, the challenges of 2020 were a fresh shot in the arm that to the adoption of these technologies and practices. Keeping utility employees socially distanced from each other and from customers became paramount, and the spirit of the mobile workforce was there to make this all possible.

The oil and gas industry continues to be one of the more critical energy markets to watch for many reasons, with the future of the utility energy mix likely to continue to be decided based on the economics and availability of oil and gas. It can be a complex market, though, and so we are always seeking thought leadership and industry expert opinion.