How to Save a Planet When ‘Electrify Everything’ Means Quitting Your Desk Job and Getting Your Hands Dirty
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Jun 2, 2022 AI Snips
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From Writer to Wireman
- Nate Johnson, a journalist, found unexpected joy in home electrical work, leading him to explore a career change.
- He enjoyed the tangible results and the "aha" moment when the lights turned on after his work.
Attic Adventure
- Nate recounts a challenging experience crawling through an attic filled with blow-in insulation.
- Covered in sweat and dust, he questioned if he'd made the right career choice.
The Labor Bottleneck
- A significant barrier to electrifying everything is not technology or demand, but a labor shortage of qualified electricians.
- Nate observed this firsthand, seeing his boss overwhelmed with work requests they couldn't fulfill.