This video uncovers the trends driving the energy and utilities industry. The rise in demand for advanced technology, smart cities, and electric transportation is coverging with the rise in demand for renewable energy sources and sustainability. The important trends that will shape this industry have been listed as follows: 1) Energy storage will cause changes in consumption patterns 2) Renewable energy will take lead 3) Self-sustaining communities will prosper 4) Digigtization will promote sharing economies 5) Greater acceptance of out-come based regulatory structures - to name a few