1、2022 Megatrends in Power Sponsored by Black&Veatch and Clarion Energy2022 MEGATRENDS IN POWER|ABOUT THIS REPORT|2About This ReportMario AzarPresident,Energy&Process Industries,Black&VeatchSponsored by Black&Veatch,a global leader in sustainable engineering,procurement and construction,and Clarion En

2、ergy,a media leader covering power generation,transmission and distribution,the 2022 Megatrends in Power report explores the sweeping forces driving a complete repowering of the American power industry.Todays electric grid is in a tenuous position.The accelerating impacts of climate change are being

3、 felt nationwide as extreme weather events from wildfires to deep freezes tornadoes and hurricanes push aging infrastructure beyond its capabilities.This comes as U.S.electric utilities work diligently to accelerate the energy transition by investing in new transmission to support renewable growth a

4、s well as the critical grid modernization assets that will help the industry meet aggressive net-zero energy targets.02022 MEGATRENDS IN POWER|ABOUT THIS REPORT|3Built on a survey of 216 power sector stakeholders,the 2022 Megatrends in Power report examines four megatrends that are setting the stage

5、 for the next decade of a rapidly evolving energy ecosystem:1.Decarbonization:With renewable energy reshaping the power sector,decarbonization is grabbing a bigger foothold among states,companies and other enterprises eager to cut their carbon footprints,independent of any external pressures.Others

6、thinking of following suit must understand that going green doesnt happen overnight and takes thoughtful planning for the goals,the needs to reach them and,perhaps most importantly,how to pay for it.I PAGE 4 2.Electrification:When the topic of electrification comes up,most people immediately point t