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Energy & Utilities: jobs, conferences and layoffs

Utilities, oil and gas, renewables and power generation. Energy & Utilities has about 9,577 verified open jobs on NextChapter right now, with a typical posted salary of $120,000 a year. About 32% of openings are entry or early-career level. Payroll employment in the closest BLS sector is up 1.6% over the past year (October 2026). 40 layoff notices were filed in the last 12 months. 121 conferences are tagged to it, 102 with dates announced.

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Energy & Utilities market snapshot

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Verified open jobs
about 9,577

Source: NextChapter job data, jobs verified live in the last 7 days.

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Typical posted salary
$120,000 a year (middle half $92,000 to $153,000)

Source: NextChapter job data: salary ranges employers posted, midpoint of each range, 1,484 of the newest 5,000 verified open jobs.

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Entry or early-career level
32% of openings

Source: NextChapter job data: level read from the full posting, newest 5,000 verified open jobs.

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Ask for AI skills
4% of openings

Source: NextChapter job data: AI-skill tagger on the posting text, newest 5,000 verified open jobs.

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Remote
3% of openings

Source: NextChapter job data, newest 5,000 verified open jobs.

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Employment, year over year
+1.6% in utilities, the closest BLS sector

Source: BLS Current Employment Statistics, seasonally adjusted payroll employment, October 2026.

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Job openings rate
4.8% of jobs, against 4.1% a year earlier (transportation, warehousing and utilities, the closest BLS sector)

Source: BLS Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey, seasonally adjusted, September 2026.

Layoffs and discharges rate
1.6% of employment, against 1.5% a year earlier (transportation, warehousing and utilities, the closest BLS sector)

Source: BLS Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey, seasonally adjusted, September 2026.

Hires rate
4.0% of employment, against 3.5% a year earlier (transportation, warehousing and utilities, the closest BLS sector)

Source: BLS Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey, seasonally adjusted, September 2026.

Layoff notices, Energy & Utilities
40 notices naming 2,939 workers

Source: State WARN filings collected by NextChapter, last 12 months.

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States with the most notices
CA (6), MI (5), ID (3)

Source: State WARN filings collected by NextChapter, last 12 months.

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Most recent notice
Nov 4, 2026

Source: State WARN filings collected by NextChapter.

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Conferences in the catalog for Energy & Utilities
121, 102 with dates announced

Source: NextChapter conference catalog, checked against each event’s own site.

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Next conference
EEI Financial Conference, Nov 8, 2026

Source: NextChapter conference catalog.

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Median published ticket price
$785

Source: NextChapter conference catalog, lowest published price, 29 conferences with a price.

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Open calls for speakers
23 conferences

Source: NextChapter conference catalog.

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Skills most often named in openings

  1. 1. project management9%
  2. 2. procurement8%
  3. 3. excel8%
  4. 4. supply chain5%
  5. 5. audit4%
  6. 6. forecasting3%
  7. 7. powerpoint3%
  8. 8. python3%

States with the most openings

  1. 1. TX15%
  2. 2. CA11%
  3. 3. IL5%
  4. 4. NY5%
  5. 5. FL5%

What Energy & Utilities pays

Advertised pay on live postings that state it, annual in US dollars.

  • Energy: median $140,000, middle half $107,500 to $175,000 (1,755 postings).

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Energy & Utilities outlook: Building

Built from public Bureau of Labor Statistics numbers, not from our own postings. It describes the industry nationally, not any one employer.

  • Employment up 1.6% over the year in transportation, warehousing and utilities
  • Job openings rate 4.8%, up 0.7 points from a year ago
  • Layoffs rate 1.6%, up 0.1 points from a year ago

Where Energy & Utilities ranks

Where Energy & Utilities placed in our monthly rankings, month by month. Each month stays online at its own address.

November 2026

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Energy & Utilities conferences

Dates, costs, calls for speakers and who runs each one.

  • EEI Financial Conference

    Nov 8 to Nov 10, 2026 · Phoenix, AZ

    Paid ticket. Pricing not read.

  • NARUC Annual Meeting and Education Conference

    Nov 8 to Nov 11, 2026 · In person

    Ticket $780 to $1,390. Through Oct 28: NARUC state/associate/federal members $780; other government, NASUCA, academia $885; all…

  • Alaska Resources Conference

    Nov 11, 2026 · Anchorage, AK

    Ticket $525 to $600. RDC members $525; nonmembers $600; non-refundable, transferable. Exhibit booths sold out.

  • Bisnow Carolinas Data Center Conference & Expo

    Nov 12, 2026 · Charlotte, NC

    Ticket About $239. Single ticket price $239 shown.

    Open call for speakers

  • ANS Winter Conference & Expo

    Nov 15 to Nov 18, 2026 · Phoenix, AZ

    Ticket $650 to $1,995. Full conference: early bird (to Oct 22) member $1,395, non-member $1,695; priority (to Nov 8) $1,595 /…

  • AWWA Water Quality Technology Conference (WQTC)

    Nov 15 to Nov 19, 2026 · Memphis, TN

    Ticket $785 to $1,135. Full conference: member early $785, non-member early $1,030, member regular $990, non-member regular…

    Open call for speakers

  • NASUCA Annual Meeting

    Nov 16 to Nov 18, 2026 · New Orleans, LA

    Paid ticket. Page gives Nov 15-18 in text and Nov 16-18 in structured dates; fee not stated.

  • Bisnow West Coast Data Center Conference & Expo

    Dec 3, 2026 · San Jose, CA

    Ticket About $439. General ticket $439 (limited number at this price; rises once tier sells out).

  • POWERGEN International

    Jan 18 to Jan 21, 2027 · Salt Lake City, UT

    Paid ticket. Pricing not posted on the page opened.

  • Joint Young Professionals Program

    Jan 24, 2027 · In person

    Paid ticket. Separate registration fee covers coffee, breaks and lunch; amount not stated.

  • ERCOT Power NEXT

    Jan 25 to Jan 27, 2027 · Austin, TX

    Ticket $2,495 to $2,695. Advance rate from Oct 24, 2026: Standard Access $2,495; Market Intelligence+ $2,695 (early bird through…

  • NACWA Winter Conference

    Feb 2 to Feb 5, 2027 · Houston, TX

    Paid ticket. Prices not on listing page.

  • RE+ Northeast

    Feb 2 to Feb 4, 2027 · Boston, MA

    Ticket $760 to $900. Full conference pass $760 for SEIA Premium/SEPA members, $900 non-members; early bird through Dec 10.…

    Open call for speakers

  • Enabling the Good Life Summit

    Feb 2 to Feb 3, 2027 · Babcock Ranch, FL

    By invitation only

  • NAPE Summit Week

    Feb 3 to Feb 5, 2027 · Houston, TX

    Ticket $355 to $1,095. NAPE Experience Plus (conference + expo): $695 preferred to Oct 9, $895 Oct 10-Dec 11, $995 Dec 12-Feb 1,…

  • Mining Indaba

    Feb 8 to Feb 11, 2027 · Cape Town, ZA

    Paid ticket. Registration page asks to register interest; prices not read.

  • Intersolar & Energy Storage North America

    Feb 9 to Feb 11, 2027 · San Diego, CA

    Ticket $820 to $1,390. Conference pass without lunch $820 early bird (to Nov 30), $1,085 advance, $1,250 onsite; with lunch $960…

  • Hydrogen Technology Expo North America

    Feb 10 to Feb 11, 2027 · Houston, TX

    Free expo, paid sessions. Expo entry free; conference pass prices not listed.

  • Energy Innovation Conference

    Feb 12, 2027 · Los Angeles, CA

    Paid ticket, price not listed

  • WEF/AWWA Utility Management Conference

    Feb 16 to Feb 19, 2027 · Vancouver, CA

    Ticket $710 to $1,070. Full conference: member early $710, non-member early $945; late rates $945/$1,070 after Jan 15, 2027.

    Open call for speakers

  • PURC Annual Conference

    Feb 17 to Feb 18, 2027 · Gainesville, FL

    Ticket $250 to $300. Early registration $250 through Jan 25, 2027; standard $300; UF faculty, students and staff free with code

  • GCPA MISO/SPP Regional Conference

    Feb 18 to Feb 19, 2027 · In person

    Paid ticket. GCPA members get discounted registration; amounts not published on the home page.

  • NASEO Energy Policy Outlook Conference

    Feb 22 to Feb 25, 2027 · Washington, DC

    Paid ticket, price not listed

  • GreenBiz

    Feb 23 to Feb 25, 2027 · San Diego, CA

    Ticket $3,995 to $4,895. Cheapest tier open now is $3,995; the $2,995 launch tier ended Aug 28.

  • GreenBiz 27

    Feb 23 to Feb 25, 2027 · Chula Vista, CA

    Ticket $2,995 to $4,895. All-Access Pass: Launch $2,995 (ended Aug 28); Best Rate $3,995 until Nov 13; Advance $4,295 until Jan…

    Open call for speakers · deadline Sep 11, 2026

  • MINEXCHANGE SME Annual Conference & Expo

    Feb 28 to Mar 3, 2027 · Denver, CO

    Ticket $945 to $1,565. Full conference: SME member $945 early bird (to Jan 14), $1,095 standard, $1,245 onsite; nonmember $1,265…

    Open call for speakers · deadline Aug 1, 2026

  • DistribuTECH International

    Mar 1 to Mar 4, 2027 · Atlanta, GA

    Paid ticket. Georgia World Congress Center, Mar 1-4, 2027. Pass tiers (Utility, General, Solution Provider; All Access vs…

  • DTECH (formerly DISTRIBUTECH)

    Mar 1 to Mar 4, 2027 · Atlanta, GA

    Paid ticket. Exhibition Pass or All-Access Pass; summit add-ons $299-$399. Base prices not read.

    Open call for speakers

  • EV Charging Summit & Expo

    Mar 1 to Mar 3, 2027 · Las Vegas, NV

    Paid ticket. Ticket prices vary by attendee type and sit behind registration.

    Open call for speakers

  • WateReuse Symposium

    Mar 1 to Mar 4, 2027 · Las Vegas, NV

    Paid ticket. Members-only Super Saver ends Oct 27, 2026; Early Bird opens to all Oct 28. Amounts not shown.

    Open call for speakers

  • AI in Energy Summit

    Mar 1 to Mar 4, 2027 · Houston, TX

    Paid ticket, price not listed

  • Argus Rare Earths & Critical Minerals Conference

    Mar 2 to Mar 3, 2027 · Washington, DC

    Ticket $1,099 to $1,499. Super early $1,099 (to Nov 6, 2026), early $1,299 (to Jan 29), standard $1,499. Overview page shows…

  • PDAC Convention

    Mar 7 to Mar 10, 2027 · Toronto, CA

    Paid ticket. Prices in Canadian dollars (tax included). All Access 4-day: member early (by Feb 12) CAD $349, regular $539;…

    Open call for speakers

  • CERAWeek

    Mar 8 to Mar 12, 2027 · Houston, TX

    Ticket $2,250 to $11,000. Executive Conference pass (includes Innovation Agora): $8,500 through Nov 20, 2026; $10,000 Nov 21 to…

  • Energy Solutions Mountain West

    Mar 8 to Mar 10, 2027 · Denver, CO

    Paid ticket, price not listed

  • Michigan Section AWWA Young Professionals Summit

    Mar 9 to Mar 10, 2027 · Lansing, MI

    Paid ticket. Registration opens fall 2026; cost not stated.

  • LEAD on a Clean Economy

    Mar 15 to Mar 17, 2027 · Washington, DC

    Free expo, paid sessions. Price not found. Ceres Policy Network members get a free ticket.

  • AIChE Spring Meeting & Global Congress on Process Safety

    Mar 21 to Mar 25, 2027 · In person

    Paid ticket. Pricing not read; abstract deadline Oct 2, 2026 may have passed.

    Open call for speakers · deadline Oct 2, 2026

  • AMTA/AWWA Membrane Technology Conference

    Mar 22 to Mar 25, 2027 · Denver, CO

    Ticket $930 to $1,240. 2026 rate card: member early $930, non-member regular $1,240; 2027 registration opens late October 2026.

  • Bisnow Central Region Data Center Construction, Design & Development Conference

    Mar 23, 2027 · Dallas, TX

    Ticket About $429. Super early bird $429; prices rise by tier as tickets sell.

  • RE+ Texas & RE+ Microgrids

    Mar 24 to Mar 25, 2027 · Houston, TX

    Paid ticket. Pricing not posted on the page opened.

    Open call for speakers

  • UNC Cleantech Summit

    Apr 5 to Apr 6, 2027 · Chapel Hill, NC

    Paid ticket. Registration opens early November

  • UT Energy Week

    Apr 5 to Apr 9, 2027 · Austin, TX

    Free

  • ANS Student Conference

    Apr 8 to Apr 10, 2027 · Berkeley, CA

    Paid ticket. Price not listed on the page

  • AMPP Annual Conference + Expo

    Apr 11 to Apr 15, 2027 · Columbus, OH

    Paid ticket. Advance registration open; prices not on the page.

  • International Partnering Forum (IPF)

    Apr 11 to Apr 14, 2027 · Newport, RI

    Ticket $995 to $1,595. Member $995 (renewal special to Feb 1), early bird $1,195 member / $1,395 non-member to Mar 17; standard…

  • AMPP Annual Conference + Expo

    Apr 11 to Apr 15, 2027 · Columbus, OH

    Ticket $1,075 to $1,625. Full conference $1,075-$1,275 members, $1,425-$1,625 non-members; exhibit hall only $175; $99 membership…

  • Corporate Citizenship Summit

    Apr 13 to Apr 14, 2027 · New York, NY

    Paid ticket. Pricing varies; member discounts at checkout.

  • Water Week and National Water Fly-In

    Apr 13 to Apr 14, 2027 · Washington, DC

    Paid ticket. Registration prices not captured.

  • SF Climate Week

    Apr 17 to Apr 25, 2027 · San Francisco, CA

    Free expo, paid sessions. Participating is free; some individual events charge. Calendar goes live January 2027.

    Open call for speakers

  • Florida Water Resources Conference (FWRC)

    Apr 18 to Apr 21, 2027 · Orlando, FL

    Paid ticket. Dates from the official site; attendee registration opens Dec 8; ticket prices increase Mar 21.

    Open call for speakers

  • GPA Midstream Convention

    Apr 20 to Apr 22, 2027 · Arlington, TX

    Paid ticket. 2026 edition was Sept 20-23 in San Antonio.

  • SSA Annual Meeting

    Apr 20 to Apr 24, 2027 · Seattle, WA

    Paid ticket. Registration fees not stated on the page; member discounts may apply.

  • Sustainability LIVE New York

    Apr 20 to Apr 21, 2027 · New York, NY

    Paid ticket. Ticket price not shown in search snippet.

  • WEF Residuals, Biosolids, and Treatment Technology Conference

    Apr 27 to Apr 30, 2027 · Milwaukee, WI

    Paid ticket. Registration and prices expected early February 2027.

    Open call for speakers

  • Wood Mackenzie Houston Trading Conference

    Apr 28 to Apr 29, 2027 · Houston, TX

    Paid ticket. Price not published; 2026 edition was Oct 15, next edition not announced.

  • Offshore Technology Conference (OTC)

    May 3 to May 5, 2027 · Houston, TX

    Paid ticket. Registration not yet open; contact meetingsotc@otcnet.org.

  • URTeC (Unconventional Resources Technology Conference)

    May 3 to May 5, 2027 · Houston, TX

    Paid ticket. Pricing not posted on the page opened.

    Open call for speakers · deadline Nov 9, 2026

  • Offshore Technology Conference

    May 3 to May 5, 2027 · Houston, TX

    Paid ticket. Reliant Park, May 3-5, 2027 (co-located with URTeC). Attendee registration not open yet (site says end of 2026 /…

    Open call for speakers

  • Energy Thought Summit

    May 3 to May 6, 2027 · Austin, TX

    Paid ticket. Registration via Eventbrite; price not shown on the event page.

Showing 60 of 121 conferences, 102 with dates announced.

Industry associations and organizers

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