If you’re not using AI in some way, you’re not keeping up. But for electricians, AI isn’t just helping us “keep up.” Yes, it’s a great behind-the-scenes tool (think planning, scheduling, marketing), but it’s playing an even more important role in the outlook for electricians. And all of the trades, for that matter.

If you're planning electrical work, whether it’s a new build, a service upgrade, or a system retrofit, there’s a moment where you ask yourself: “Do I really need to hire a professional electrician, or can I handle this myself?”

While solar technology continues to evolve, policy changes, such as fewer federal incentives and credits, have created some uncertainty around the future of solar energy.

AI is giving us the tools to deliver higher-quality work, doing what we do best—only smarter and more effectively than ever before. But does that mean AI will eventually take over our jobs in the trade?

Regardless of where the power comes from, our role as electricians remains essential in ensuring safe, efficient, and optimized electrical systems.