With climate law putting pressure on American homes to install electric car chargers and electric heat pumps, suddenly there is an unsettling lack of electricians able to take on the increased workload. Across the nation, electricians are struggling to keep up with the rising demand – many are booked out for months in advance and facing labor shortages that are leading the industry to raise their prices and their wages, adding more barriers for Americans to access these electrical services. Keep reading to learn more about the country’s growing demand for electrification, pressures facing the industry and American homes, as well as other clean energy alternatives available that can make a huge impact today.
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