| | MAY - JUNE 20238IN MY OPINIONLora Anguay, Chief Zero Carbon Officer, SMUDByThe Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) is located in northern California and has been serving the Sacramento region for over 70 years. Towards the end of 2020, the SMUD board of directors adopted a climate emergency declaration which instructed staff to take action in the fight against climate change. Within six months, SMUD staff developed our 2030 zero-carbon plan, which was approved by our board in April 2021. Our goal is to achieve zero emissions in our power supply by 2030 and to help facilitate the region’s decarbonization efforts through the electrification of vehicles and buildings. When adopted, it became the most aggressive plan of any utility in the United States. As SMUD’s first Chief Zero Carbon Officer, I have been tasked with leading this transition. Leading change is never easy, but it is a skill I have developed throughout my 18 years in the utility industry. Over the years, I have led major initiatives that required changes in procedures, job duties and technologies that impacted a large portion of our organization. Whether or not you are leading a major transition, change leadership is one of the most critical competencies for effective leadership, as our world is constantly evolving. Below is a list of traits and characteristics that I believe are needed to lead people successfully through a transition or change. Have a clear vision. It is essential to have a clear understanding of where you are trying LEADING THE ENERGY TRANSITIONLora Anguay
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