The demand for skilled electricians continues to surge as modern infrastructure and renewable energy systems become more advanced. According to AOL Finance, electrician jobs now rank among the top nine trade positions paying over $80,000 annually, yet many remain unfilled. Employers face growing challenges in hiring as the need for experienced professionals outpaces the available […]
If you’re preparing for your license exam, one of the most important tools you’ll bring with you—besides your knowledge—is the National Electrical Code® (NEC) book. And while the exam is open book, don’t let that fool you into thinking it’s easy. Many test takers waste precious time flipping through the Index, chasing keywords in […]
Housecall Pro has introduced the new Electrical Toolkit app, a comprehensive mobile solution designed for electricians and electrical contractors. The app combines multiple professional-grade tools into one platform, helping users work faster and more accurately on the job. According to PR Newswire, Electrical Toolkit includes voltage drop and wire size calculators, conduit bending tools, conduit […]
⚠️ Don’t let tricky wording cost you points on your electrical exam! One of the most common mistakes we see is misunderstanding how conductor quantities are described. For example, a question might say: “A 250 kcmil conductor with (3) other similar conductors…” Sounds like 3 conductors, right? Wrong. That actually means 4 conductors total—the […]
The U.S. electrical industry faces a critical shortage of qualified electricians, and a new data-driven mobility strategy may hold the key, according to Forbes. Employers and staffing agencies are using labor market analytics to identify regions with high demand and relocate licensed electricians efficiently. By moving skilled tradespeople where they’re most needed, companies aim to […]
The narrative of future millionaires wearing toolbelts instead of ties is gaining traction, according to HUM News. Skilled trades professionals—especially electricians—are increasingly in demand as automation replaces desk jobs. Across evolving sectors like renewables and construction, hands-on expertise drives earnings, not just academic credentials. Electricians who embrace this shift, train in specialty services or high-tech […]
New tariffs on imported steel, copper, and electrical components are hitting electrical contractors hard in 2025, according to BuildForce. The duties—25% on steel and aluminum and potential tariffs on copper—are driving price hikes in key materials. Costs for copper wiring jumped nearly 18%, and electrical panels rose about 22%. Many contractors report tighter profit margins […]
The Foundation for Every Electrician’s Exam Success The National Electrical Code, or NEC, is the cornerstone of electrical work and a key focus of every electrical licensing exam. If you want to pass your exam and become a skilled electrician, mastering the NEC is essential. But what exactly is the NEC, and how can you […]
A suspect in Huntington Beach, California, posed as an electrician to gain access to multiple churches, police say. The man claimed to be responding to a power outage while wearing equipment and carrying tools before entering the buildings, according to KTLA. One church staff member confronted him when no outage existed and alerted authorities. Surveillance […]
A group of friends secretly had an electrician build what he believed was a tiny home for their sister, but it was actually for him. According to Scoop Upworthy, the man named Dan worked for weeks under the impression the project wasn’t for him. His friends revealed the surprise with his children waiting inside holding […]