American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., sponsored and joined leaders in energy, investment and policy at the 2025 Women’s Energy Summit (WES), held August 26 in Chicago, Illinois. Cheryl Norton, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of American Water, spoke on the panel “Powering the Future: Financial and Policy Insights on Energy Innovation.”

The panel explored how financial frameworks, public-private partnerships and forward-thinking federal and state policy are enabling clean energy innovation to scale. From grid modernization and energy storage to community resilience and infrastructure funding, the conversation highlighted how capital, regulation and strategic leadership are shaping the future of utilities. Norton shared American Water’s perspective on how the water sector is navigating the clean energy transition, investing in sustainable infrastructure and driving long-term impact and value for customers.

“Scaling innovation in the utility sector takes more than technology. It takes the right investment, smart policy and the willingness to work across industries,” said Norton. “It was a pleasure joining fellow utility and policy leaders at WES to talk about how we’re building the foundation for resilience and sustainability in the communities we serve.”

With regulated operations across 14 states, American Water continues to invest in resilient infrastructure, environmental innovation and workforce development to help ensure safe, reliable service in a changing regulatory and climate landscape. Participation in national forums like the Women’s Energy Summit reflects the company’s commitment to shaping a more sustainable and future-focused utility sector.

Learn more about American Water’s leadership in sustainability and view the newly released 2024 Sustainability Report here.

About American Water

American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States. With a history dating back to 1886, We Keep Life Flowing® by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to more than 14 million people with regulated operations in 14 states and on 18 military installations. American Water’s 6,700 talented professionals leverage their significant expertise and the company’s national size and scale to achieve excellent outcomes for the benefit of customers, employees, investors and other stakeholders.

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“Scaling innovation in the utility sector takes more than technology. It takes the right investment, smart policy and the willingness to work across industries,” said Cheryl Norton, EVP and Chief Operating Officer of American Water.