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Current State of the Industry
Market Size (industry trends)
Market Forecast (5-year projection)
Products/Services Breakdown
Revenue per State
Financial Metrics
Salary & Compensation Statistics
Public Company Information
Key Private Companies
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2023 U.S. Industry Statistics & Market Forecast - Utilities

Published: September 2023

Market Size & Industry Statistics

The total U.S. industry market size for Utilities: Industry statistics cover all companies in the United States, both public and private, ranging in size from small businesses to market leaders. In addition to revenue, the industry market analysis shows information on employees, companies, and average firm size.

Investors, banks, and business executives use growth rates and industry trends to understand the market outlook and opportunity.

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Statistics	2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Market Size (Total Sales/Revenue)		Order at top of page
Total Firms
Total Employees
Average Revenue Per Firm
Average Employees Per Firm
Average Revenue Per Employee

Statistics Source: U.S. Census, AnythingResearch Analysis of Federal Data

Market Forecast

Market forecasts show the long term industry outlook and future growth trends. The following extended five-year / six-year demand forecast projects both short-term and long-term trends.

Forecast / Industry Outlook	2023	2024	2025	2026	2027	2028
Market Forecast ($ millions)
Projected Industry Growth Rate (%)

Source: AnythingResearch Economic Analysis

Industry Insights

The Utilities industry is undergoing significant changes due to emerging trends. The following are some of the key trends affecting the industry:

1. Renewable energy: The shift towards renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, geothermal, and hydropower is changing the landscape of the Utilities industry. The falling costs of renewable energy technologies have made them more accessible and cost-competitive and resulted in an increase in investment and adoption.

2. Decentralization: There is a growing trend towards decentralization of the energy grid, with the rise of distributed energy resources such as rooftop solar, batteries, and micro-grids. This trend is driven by the need for greater resilience, energy security, and the potential for energy cost savings.

3. Electric vehicles: The adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) is expected to increase significantly in the coming years. This trend will require significant investment in charging infrastructure and grid upgrades to support increased demand for electricity.

4. Digitalization: Utilities are increasingly adopting digital technologies such as artificial intelligence, blockchain, and the Internet of Things to improve operational efficiency and customer service.

5. Aging infrastructure: The Utilities industry is grappling with the challenge of aging infrastructure, which requires significant investment to upgrade and maintain existing assets.

6. Regulatory changes: Regulatory changes, such as the introduction of energy storage incentives and carbon taxes, are driving the industry towards renewable energy and energy efficiency solutions.

As a result of these trends, the Utilities industry is undergoing a significant transformation, which presents both challenges and opportunities for stakeholders in the sector.

Product & Services Breakdown

Research products and services in the Utilities industry generating sales. Note that products are broken into categories with different levels of classification.

Product Description	Number of Companies	Sales ($ millions)	Percent of Total Sales
Industry Total
Transportation Of Bulk Natural Gas And Liquefied Natural Gas By Pipeline
Electricity - Power Marketing And Brokering
Natural Gas Distribution To Final Consumer
Natural Gas - Power Marketing And Brokering
Steam And/Or Air-Conditioning
Water
Electric Power Transmission
Irrigation System User Charges
Sewer System User Charges
Electricity - Generation
Electricity - Distribution
Other Products

U.S. Geographic Distribution: Revenue Statistics by State

Market Size by State ($ millions) indicates how the industry's competition is distributed throughout the country. State-level information can identify areas with higher and lower industry market share than average.

U.S. map by state

Income Statement (Average Financial Metrics)

Financial metrics provide a snapshot view of a benchmark "average" company. Key business metrics show revenue and operating costs. The data collected covers both public and private companies.

	Industry Average	Percent of Sales (Industry Benchmark)
Total Revenue	Order at top of page
Operating Revenue
Cost of Goods Sold
Gross Profit
Operating Expenses
Pension, profit sharing plans, stock, annuity
Repairs
Rent paid on business property
Charitable Contributions
Depletion
Domestic production activities deduction
Advertising
Compensation of officers
Salaries and wages
Employee benefit programs
Taxes and Licenses
Bad Debts
Depreciation
Amortization
Other Operating Expenses
Total Operating Expenses
Operating Income
Non-Operating Income
EBIT (Earnings Before Interest and Taxes)
Interest Expense
Earnings Before Taxes
Income Tax
Net Profit Net Income

Source: AnythingResearch Analysis of U.S. federal statistics

Financial Ratio Analysis

Financial ratio information can be used to benchmark how a Utilities company compares to its peers. Accounting statistics are calculated from the industry-average for income statements and balance sheets.

Profitability & Valuation Ratios	Industry Average
Company valuation can be measured based on the firm's own performance, as well as in comparison against its industry competitors. These metrics show how the average company in the Utilities industry is performing.
Profit Margin Gross Profit Margin, Operating Profit Margin, and Net Profit Margin. Show company earnings relative to revenues.
Return on Equity (ROE) Return on Equity (ROE) is net income as a percentage of shareholders' equity. Shareholders' Equity is defined as the company's total assets minus total liabilities. ROE shows how much profits a company generates with the money shareholders invested (or with retained earnings).
Return on Assets (ROA) Return on Assets (ROA) is net income relative to total assets. The market research on Utilities measures how efficiently the company leverages its assets to generate profit. ROA is calculated as Net Income divided by Total Assets.

Liquidity Ratios	Industry Average
Bankers and suppliers use liquidity to determine creditworthiness and identify potential threats to a company's financial viability.
Current Ratio Measures a firm's ability to pay its debts over the next 12 months.
Quick Ratio (Acid Test) Calculates liquid assets relative to liabilities, excluding inventories.

Efficiency Ratios - Key Performance Indicators	Industry Average
Measure how quickly products and services sell, and effectively collections policies are implemented.
Receivables Turnover Ratio If this number is low in your business when compared to the industry average in the research report, it may mean your payment terms are too lenient or that you are not doing a good enough job on collections.
Average Collection Period Based on the Receivables Turnover, this estimates the collection period in days. Calculated as 365 divided by the Receivables Turnover
Inventory Turnover A low turnover rate may point to overstocking, obsolescence, or deficiencies in the product line or marketing effort.
Fixed-Asset Turnover Generally, higher is better, since it indicates the business has less money tied up in fixed assets for each dollar of sales revenue.

Compensation & Salary Surveys for Employees

Compensation statistics provides an accurate assessment of industry-specific jobs and national salary averages. This information can be used to identify which positions are most common, and high, low, and average annual wages.

Title	Percent of Workforce	Bottom Quartile
Management Occupations	8%	Order at top of page
Top Executives	5%
Chief Executives	0%
General and Operations Managers	5%
General and Operations Managers	3%
Business and Financial Operations Occupations	9%
Business Operations Specialists	7%
Logisticians and Project Management Specialists	6%
Project Management Specialists	5%
Architecture and Engineering Occupations	9%
Engineers	6%
Electrical and Electronics Engineers	8%
Electrical Engineers	8%
Nuclear Engineers	10%
Nuclear Engineers	10%
Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations	12%
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians	10%
Nuclear Technicians	9%
Nuclear Technicians	9%
Protective Service Occupations	11%
Other Protective Service Workers	9%
Security Guards and Gambling Surveillance Officers	9%
Security Guards	9%
Sales and Related Occupations	6%
Office and Administrative Support Occupations	14%
Other Office and Administrative Support Workers	6%
Office Clerks, General	5%
Office Clerks, General	5%
Construction and Extraction Occupations	6%
Construction Trades Workers	23%
Electricians	6%
Electricians	6%
Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters	6%
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters	6%
Solar Photovoltaic Installers	15%
Solar Photovoltaic Installers	15%
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations	29%
Electrical and Electronic Equipment Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers	6%
Miscellaneous Electrical and Electronic Equipment Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers	6%
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay	6%
Other Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations	20%
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers	12%
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door	12%
Industrial Machinery Installation, Repair, and Maintenance Workers	7%
Industrial Machinery Mechanics	7%
Line Installers and Repairers	11%
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers	11%
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General	5%
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General	5%
Wind Turbine Service Technicians	41%
Wind Turbine Service Technicians	41%
Production Occupations	14%
Supervisors of Production Workers	5%
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers	5%
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers	5%
Plant and System Operators	11%
Power Plant Operators, Distributors, and Dispatchers	6%
Nuclear Power Reactor Operators	12%
Power Plant Operators	6%
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators	26%
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators	26%
Miscellaneous Plant and System Operators	6%
Gas Plant Operators	6%

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics

Utilities Competitor Landscape & Key Companies [PREMIUM]

The most influential companies in the Utilities industry and adjacent industries either have large market share or are developing new business models and methods that could disrupt the status quo. We look at leading and emerging companies in the Utilities industry and adjacent sectors:

Market Leaders: Direct Competitors Companies with the largest market share, focused in this industry	Market leaders: Diversified Competitors Largest companies that have diversified operations in this and other industries
Innovators: Direct Competitors Innovative, Emerging, and Disruptive Companies that may influence the future direction of the industry.	Innovators: Diversified Competitors Innovators and Disruptors in adjacent industries that may also affect the Utilities industry.

Source:

Government Contracts

In 2022, the federal government spent a total of $38,550,085,455 on Utilities. It has awarded 6276 contracts to 1686 companies, with an average value of $22,864,819 per company.