The Next Blackout Won't Be Caused by a Storm—It Will Be Sparked by a Talent War

Imagine a city going dark, not from a hurricane or a cyberattack, but because there weren’t enough skilled workers to restore power after a routine failure. While utilities scramble to fill critical roles, hyperscale data centers are hiring the same talent at premium salaries. The grid’s biggest vulnerability isn’t hardware; it’s a talent war that utilities are losing. COMMENTARY The Skills Gap That Could Break the Grid For decades, success was often seen as earning a four-year degree and landing a desk ...