The EV charging network in the United States is in a lot of trouble. Despite all the promises of new public EV chargers, there is one crucial element missing from the pot – the people to install and maintain them. The country’s electrification push, including EV charging and solar panels will require at least 142,000 more certified electricians by the Biden Administration’s 2030 deadline.
There is a strong demand for electricians, as clean energy in itself requires lots of them, but, the job is not easy to be qualified for. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, electricians need four to five years of apprenticeship experience before getting a license on top of having a certification to work on EV chargers.
