10 Trends to Dominate the Energy & Utility Landscape in 2025 and Beyond

The energy and utility sector is undergoing a rapid, tech-driven transformation—and staying ahead means understanding not just where the industry is, but where it’s going. In this exclusive report, SEW.AI unpacks 10 pivotal trends that will define the next phase of growth, resilience, and innovation across the energy and water ecosystem.

SEWA’s Revolutionizing Journey to Holistic Digital CX-WX Transformation

Sharjah Electricity, Water, and Gas Authority (SEWA), serving over 450,000 customers across the UAE, set out to modernize its legacy systems and meet the rising expectations of digital-first customers. Facing challenges like siloed operations, outdated processes, and the need for paperless, efficient service delivery, SEWA partnered with SEW to lead a connected digital transformation.

Smart Revenue Recovery

Revenue collection is an increasing challenge for utilities amid economic pressures and rising customer debt. McKinsey reports that non-collectible revenues now exceed 2% across Europe and North America, leading to financial strain. Outdated credit-risk strategies and fragmented operations further complicate collections.

How can utilities enhance revenue recovery while ensuring a seamless customer experience?

Designing Industry Leading Digital CX for a Municipally Owned Electric & Water Utility

A municipally owned utility committed to raising service standards recognized the need for a digital transformation to better serve its customers and promote environmental stewardship. Focusing on increasing conservation efforts and improving customer interactions, the utility sought an innovative solution with intuitive self-service features to support its energy efficiency goals.

Harnessing Digital Platforms for Enhanced Energy Efficiency in California

Being one of the largest utilities in California, United States, the utility recognized the evolving needs of its customers due to accelerated advancements in technology and lifestyle. Additionally, the utility realized the need to cater to vulnerable customer segments and help them by delivering excellent utility services.

The utility implemented the Energy Savings Assistance (ESA) Program, leveraging SEW’s Smart Customer Experience and Energy Efficiency platform to make it possible.