America’s demand for skilled electricians is entering a boom [Video]

The demand for electricity to power homes, factories, office buildings, data centers, EVs, utilities and other parts of daily life keeps growing, while the supply of electricians needed to connect and control electricity keeps going down.

That labor market conundrum threatens to stall the transition to renewable energy, which is crucial for meeting climate goals and reducing carbon emissions, as well as other booms where power needs are intense, including cryptocurrencies and artificial intelligence. It’s a golden opportunity for tens of thousands of workers to enter a stable profession, with many open positions in the years ahead, and offering solid pay.

“The electrification industry is alive and well, and will be in high demand for a decade-plus,” said David Long, CEO of the National Electrical Contractors Association, which represents nearly 4,000 companies that employ members of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers union. “There’s not an aspect of American life that will not be impacted by the work of electricians.”

According to the Bureau …