Doble Women In Power

Despite notable progress in gender equity across many industries, the power and utilities industry continues to reflect significant gaps in female representation, leadership, and wage equality. Women hold only 16.3% of C-suite positions and just under 27% of board roles within U.S. and Canadian power and utilities companies, with even fewer stepping into core industry leadership roles. Beyond the boardroom, representation remains low with women making up around 22% of the overall workforce in the electric power sector—a stark contrast to the global workforce average of 48%.

This disparity extends to wage equity as well: women in energy, including electric utilities, earn approximately 19% less than their male counterparts, even when factors like education and experience are taken into account. The innovation landscape tells a similar story: only 25% of energy-related patents listing a female inventor, pointing to an untapped pool of ideas, perspectives, and talents that could be pivotal to the industry’s future.

Addressing these gender gaps is vital, not only to create a more inclusive and equitable workplace, but to harness a full range of ideas and talents that can strengthen the power sector’s resilience and growth. This report explores the impact women have within the industry, shares insights from female leaders at Doble, and outlines best practices for companies aiming to increase female participation at all levels.