Richard Sajiun on the Workforce Challenge Shaping New York's Electrified Future

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New York’s electrification goals depend on skilled electricians. Richard Sajiun explains why workforce development may be the state’s next major challenge.
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New York is investing heavily in EV charging, grid upgrades, and clean-energy infrastructure, but Richard Sajiun argues that funding and technology alone cannot deliver the state’s electrification goals. The CEO and master electrician of Sajiun Electric highlights a growing workforce gap as experienced electricians retire faster than new workers enter the trade. He believes mentorship, hands-on training, and early investment in the next generation of electricians will be essential to building New York’s electrified future.