Berkshire Hathaway Energy Recognized as 2025 Military Friendly Employer

DES MOINES, Iowa – November 12, 2024 – VIQTORY has named Berkshire Hathaway Energy a Military Friendly^® Employer for the 16^th consecutive year, achieving a Gold rating for 2025. 

“The unique experiences and perspectives of military veterans and active service members not only enhance our culture but also provide leadership, discipline and resilience to our Berkshire Hathaway Energy team,” said Scott Thon, president and CEO, Berkshire Hathaway Energy. “We are proud to recruit and employ current and former military service members to serve our customers and communities.”

Methodology, criteria and weightings were determined by VIQTORY with input from the Military Friendly^® Advisory Council of independent leaders in the military recruitment community. Final ratings were determined by combining an organization’s survey score with an assessment of the organization’s ability to meet thresholds for recruitment, new hire retention, employee turnover, and promotion and advancement of veterans and military employees.

“Organizations earning the Military Friendly Employers designation have wholeheartedly invested in comprehensive and impactful initiatives that bring about positive, life-changing results for our valued service members, dedicated military spouses, and esteemed veterans within their ranks,” said Kayla Lopez, senior director of military partnerships, Military Friendly®. “We salute these exemplary employers who raise the bar and understand that hiring military personnel is not merely an act of goodwill but a testament to a standard that truly embodies sound business wisdom. Their steadfast commitment to integrating military personnel into their workforce not only reflects their compassion but also underscores their business acumen.”

Military experience transfers well into a variety of technical and leadership positions, especially within the energy industry. Veterans and military members are encouraged to visit Berkshire Hathaway Energy’s Opportunities for Veterans career page to learn more and look for positions related to their military experience.

Berkshire Hathaway Energy will be showcased alongside other 2025 Military Friendly^® Employers in the December 2024 issue of G.I. Jobs^® magazine and on MilitaryFriendly.com.