GITNUXREPORT 2025

Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion In The Power Industry Statistics

Power industry boosts DEI; improves innovation, performance, and talent attraction.

Jannik Linder

Co-Founder of Gitnux, specialized in content and tech since 2016.

First published: April 29, 2025

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Companies implementing DEI initiatives have seen a 25% increase in employee engagement

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65% of power industry workforce believes that DEI initiatives have improved workplace culture

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Employee training programs focused on cultural competency have increased by 25% among power companies since 2020

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Less than 10% of leadership positions in the power sector are held by women

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In 2022, companies with diverse leadership saw a 19% increase in revenue compared to less diverse counterparts

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Only 8% of top executive roles in the power industry are held by women of color

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Power industry companies with diverse boards are 21% more likely to outperform their peers financially

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The percentage of women in senior executive roles in the power industry is about 10%

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Black women represent less than 3% of leadership roles in the power industry

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88% of power company executives agree that DEI is critical to business success

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Only 4% of power industry boards are composed of people from underrepresented racial groups

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The proportion of women in renewable energy leadership roles is approximately 22%

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Only 11% of power sector senior managers are women of color

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Power industry leadership diversity has increased by 4% over five years

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The number of minority women in leadership roles increased by 18% from 2019 to 2022

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Women make up approximately 13% of the power industry workforce

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Approximately 26% of renewable energy workers are from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups

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The percentage of Hispanic workers in the power industry is around 10%

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African Americans constitute approximately 9% of the power sector workforce

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The median age of power industry workers is 44 years, with underrepresented groups skewing younger

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The proportion of LGBTQ+ employees in the energy sector is estimated at 7%

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Women constitute about 15% of technical roles in the power industry

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Less than 20% of engineering roles in the power sector are held by women

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Minority-owned businesses constitute roughly 12% of contracting in the power industry

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In 2021, only 7% of renewable energy startups were founded by women

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About 14% of the power industry workforce identifies as LGBTQ+

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Only 12% of power industry workers are from Indigenous backgrounds

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The percentage of foreign-born workers in the power sector is approximately 16%

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The number of women engineers in the power industry increased by 5% from 2019 to 2022

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Over 50% of power industry employees support mentorship programs targeting minorities

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The attrition rate for minority employees in the power sector is 12% higher than for their majority counterparts

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The percentage of power industry workers with disabilities is estimated at 5%

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40% of minority employees in the power sector report feeling underrepresented

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Asian Americans comprise around 8% of the power industry workforce

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The implementation of ERGs has increased by 40% in the power industry since 2021

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Women make up 17% of the board members in public power utilities

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On average, women in the power industry earn 10% less than men

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The percentage of power sector employees who identify as persons with disabilities is about 4.8%

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The percentage of women participating in STEM fields within the power industry is approximately 20%

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Diversity in the power industry has been linked to increased innovation and problem-solving

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A survey found that 45% of power industry employees believe that their companies are making efforts toward DEI

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Employee resource groups for underrepresented minorities in the power industry increased by 30% between 2020 and 2022

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Companies in the power industry that prioritize DEI see 35% better talent attraction

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Around 15% of power industry companies have formal DEI strategies

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Around 60% of power industry employees support Mandatory diversity training programs

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70% of power companies report that attracting diverse talent is a top strategic priority

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The pay gap between men and women in the power industry is around 12%

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Companies with comprehensive DEI policies saw a 15% higher return on equity

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Around 25% of power industry companies have implemented unconscious bias training

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Companies with dedicated DEI officers perform better financially by 10%

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50% of power industry HR professionals report difficulty in recruiting diverse candidates

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55% of power industry companies are actively working toward gender equality

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52% of power industry respondents believe that DEI initiatives have positively impacted company reputation

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35% of power industry employees feel their organizations are genuinely committed to DEI efforts

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Power industry companies that set measurable DEI goals are 28% more likely to succeed in achieving them

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Over 75% of power industry executives agree that diversity improves team performance

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In 2023, only 6% of renewable energy venture capital funding was directed to minority-led startups

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The percentage of power sector companies with a dedicated DEI committee increased from 22% to 35% between 2020 and 2023

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Nearly 60% of power sector organizations have implemented inclusive recruitment practices

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The rate of retention for minority employees in the power industry is 10% higher when strong DEI initiatives are in place

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Key Highlights

Women make up approximately 13% of the power industry workforce
Less than 10% of leadership positions in the power sector are held by women
Approximately 26% of renewable energy workers are from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups
Diversity in the power industry has been linked to increased innovation and problem-solving
In 2022, companies with diverse leadership saw a 19% increase in revenue compared to less diverse counterparts
The percentage of Hispanic workers in the power industry is around 10%
African Americans constitute approximately 9% of the power sector workforce
A survey found that 45% of power industry employees believe that their companies are making efforts toward DEI
Only 8% of top executive roles in the power industry are held by women of color
Employee resource groups for underrepresented minorities in the power industry increased by 30% between 2020 and 2022
The median age of power industry workers is 44 years, with underrepresented groups skewing younger
Companies in the power industry that prioritize DEI see 35% better talent attraction
The proportion of LGBTQ+ employees in the energy sector is estimated at 7%

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are shaping the future of the power industry—fueling innovation, boosting financial performance, and highlighting urgent gaps in representation, from women and minorities to LGBTQ+ and persons with disabilities.

Inclusion Initiatives and Employee Engagement

Companies implementing DEI initiatives have seen a 25% increase in employee engagement
65% of power industry workforce believes that DEI initiatives have improved workplace culture
Employee training programs focused on cultural competency have increased by 25% among power companies since 2020

Inclusion Initiatives and Employee Engagement Interpretation

Harnessing the current momentum, the power industry’s investment in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion not only brightens workplace culture but also sparks a 25% surge in employee engagement, illuminating a path toward a more equitable and energized future.

Leadership and Executive Diversity

Less than 10% of leadership positions in the power sector are held by women
In 2022, companies with diverse leadership saw a 19% increase in revenue compared to less diverse counterparts
Only 8% of top executive roles in the power industry are held by women of color
Power industry companies with diverse boards are 21% more likely to outperform their peers financially
The percentage of women in senior executive roles in the power industry is about 10%
Black women represent less than 3% of leadership roles in the power industry
88% of power company executives agree that DEI is critical to business success
Only 4% of power industry boards are composed of people from underrepresented racial groups
The proportion of women in renewable energy leadership roles is approximately 22%
Only 11% of power sector senior managers are women of color
Power industry leadership diversity has increased by 4% over five years
The number of minority women in leadership roles increased by 18% from 2019 to 2022

Leadership and Executive Diversity Interpretation

Despite mounting evidence that diverse leadership fuels financial success—evidenced by a 19% revenue boost and a 21% performance edge—the power industry remains a stark portrait of underrepresentation, with women—particularly women of color—struggling to break through the 10% ceiling and highlight the urgent need for inclusive change to truly energize both equity and innovation.

Workforce Composition and Demographics

Women make up approximately 13% of the power industry workforce
Approximately 26% of renewable energy workers are from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups
The percentage of Hispanic workers in the power industry is around 10%
African Americans constitute approximately 9% of the power sector workforce
The median age of power industry workers is 44 years, with underrepresented groups skewing younger
The proportion of LGBTQ+ employees in the energy sector is estimated at 7%
Women constitute about 15% of technical roles in the power industry
Less than 20% of engineering roles in the power sector are held by women
Minority-owned businesses constitute roughly 12% of contracting in the power industry
In 2021, only 7% of renewable energy startups were founded by women
About 14% of the power industry workforce identifies as LGBTQ+
Only 12% of power industry workers are from Indigenous backgrounds
The percentage of foreign-born workers in the power sector is approximately 16%
The number of women engineers in the power industry increased by 5% from 2019 to 2022
Over 50% of power industry employees support mentorship programs targeting minorities
The attrition rate for minority employees in the power sector is 12% higher than for their majority counterparts
The percentage of power industry workers with disabilities is estimated at 5%
40% of minority employees in the power sector report feeling underrepresented
Asian Americans comprise around 8% of the power industry workforce
The implementation of ERGs has increased by 40% in the power industry since 2021
Women make up 17% of the board members in public power utilities
On average, women in the power industry earn 10% less than men
The percentage of power sector employees who identify as persons with disabilities is about 4.8%
The percentage of women participating in STEM fields within the power industry is approximately 20%

Workforce Composition and Demographics Interpretation

While the power industry is illuminating progress with increased minority representation and rising female participation, its persistent gaps—such as the 13% female workforce, underrepresentation of Indigenous and disabled workers, and wage disparities—highlight that there’s still a long current to navigate toward true inclusivity and fairness in powering the future.

Workforce Diversity and Representation

Diversity in the power industry has been linked to increased innovation and problem-solving
A survey found that 45% of power industry employees believe that their companies are making efforts toward DEI
Employee resource groups for underrepresented minorities in the power industry increased by 30% between 2020 and 2022
Companies in the power industry that prioritize DEI see 35% better talent attraction
Around 15% of power industry companies have formal DEI strategies
Around 60% of power industry employees support Mandatory diversity training programs
70% of power companies report that attracting diverse talent is a top strategic priority
The pay gap between men and women in the power industry is around 12%
Companies with comprehensive DEI policies saw a 15% higher return on equity
Around 25% of power industry companies have implemented unconscious bias training
Companies with dedicated DEI officers perform better financially by 10%
50% of power industry HR professionals report difficulty in recruiting diverse candidates
55% of power industry companies are actively working toward gender equality
52% of power industry respondents believe that DEI initiatives have positively impacted company reputation
35% of power industry employees feel their organizations are genuinely committed to DEI efforts
Power industry companies that set measurable DEI goals are 28% more likely to succeed in achieving them
Over 75% of power industry executives agree that diversity improves team performance
In 2023, only 6% of renewable energy venture capital funding was directed to minority-led startups
The percentage of power sector companies with a dedicated DEI committee increased from 22% to 35% between 2020 and 2023
Nearly 60% of power sector organizations have implemented inclusive recruitment practices
The rate of retention for minority employees in the power industry is 10% higher when strong DEI initiatives are in place

Workforce Diversity and Representation Interpretation

While only a small fraction of power companies have formal DEI strategies, the growing evidence—such as a 15% higher return on equity and improved team performance—suggests that embracing diversity and inclusion isn't just a moral imperative but a smart investment in energizing innovation and ensuring a brighter, more equitable future for the industry.