Tag: Trends
23 posts
AI data centers are driving demand for skilled electricians
Artificial intelligence (AI) is fueling significant investment in data centers across North America. As companies expand the infrastructure needed to support AI, industry leaders are also drawing attention to another challenge: finding enough skilled electricians to help build and maintain those…
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The electrical workforce shortage and the effort to help develop the next generation
Every jobsite, building, and facility depends on skilled trades, but the workforce behind it has become harder to find. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the industry will need more than 800,000 electricians to meet demand over the next 10 years — while already facing a…
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Five electrical product categories shaping jobsites in 2026
What electrical contractors are seeing more of — and how to prepare As electrification, energy management, and connected systems continue to shape the electrical industry, contractors are seeing real changes on jobsites — not just in product demand, but in scope, planning, and expectations. Rather…
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2026 is the year to join the trade industry
There’s no doubt about it: the trade industry is poised for remarkable growth in 2026. The U.S. Electrical Services market alone reached $158.5 billion in 2023 and is projected to grow at a 5.6 percent compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2024 to 2032. According to Global Market Insights, these…
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Top 5 reasons to install EV chargers at multi-unit dwellings
The trend toward increased electric vehicle (EV) charging availability in multifamily unit dwellings (MUDs) is supported by both market demand and policy initiatives, signaling a positive trajectory for future adoption. While homeowners can install chargers and power their EVs at home, apartment…
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Electrical industry trends for 2024
Continuing the Renewable Revolution Since the rollout of recent U.S. legislation, the efforts to shift to cleaner energy have become increasingly measurable. Nearing the halfway point of 2024, City Electric Supply (CES) turns to experts to provide insights on what you can expect in the upcoming…
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5 reasons to join the electrical industry
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics, the country employed over 725,000 electricians in 2020. And that demand is expected to grow by 9% between 2020-2030 — an average of 84,700 jobs per year. This job growth keeps pace with the average U.S. job growth and doesn’t even account for…
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5 reasons retrofits are booming for electricians
As progress marches forward, an electrician will always encounter existing, outdated electrical systems. Here, are some of the most in-demand electrical retrofit opportunities available today and the best electrical products for them. Retrofitting existing buildings is one of the most…
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CES prepares to support drastic solar changes in U.S.
The current administration released a plan for the U.S. to produce 50% of its electricity from the sun by 2050. For this change to happen, the country will need to double the amount of solar energy installed every year for the next four years. And then, the U.S. will need to double it again before
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New EV Executive Order: 50% of vehicle sales to be electric by 2030
A recent executive order is shaping the future of electric vehicle sales and the electric vehicle infrastructure. And the new EV Solutions division at City Electric Supply is ready to help achieve the new EV executive order target. EV Executive Order Details By 2030, the goal is for electric…
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What’s happening with the electrical supply chain in 2021?
What’s happening with the electrical supply chain in 2021? Well, let’s dive in. Unfortunately, the pandemic caused new cracks in the electrical supply chain — and exposed some old ones. How the Pandemic Impacted the Supply Chain Manufacturing slowed down, causing rampant shortages. Studies show…
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Top 10 solar energy trends in 2021
One of the most impactful solar energy trends has been its growth in just the last few years. Since 2019, solar is the fastest-growing sector of renewable energy. While it generated 2.3% of total U.S. electricity in 2020, it accounted for 43% of all new electrical-generating capacity. What does…
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