The Skill Gap in the Electrical Industry: Navigating a 5:2 Retirement Ratio

Posted by Gillespie Electric, Inc. on Saturday, January 4, 2025

In recent years, the electrical industry has been grappling with a significant challenge that threatens to dim the lights on progress: the skill gap. This issue has been exacerbated by a stark ratio where for every five skilled electricians retiring, only two new workers are stepping into the trade. This 5:2 ratio isn't just a statistic; it's a wake-up call for the industry, signaling potential ...

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Wet Location? Damp Location?

Posted by Gillespie Electric, Inc. on Thursday, September 2, 2021

Wet Location? Damp Location? It’s important to know the difference because installing the wrong electrical equipment is going to be discovered during the final inspection and just when the electrician was packed up and ready to move on to his next project. It’s easy to recognize when a dry location luminaire is installed under a porch roof because it has a load of bugs already piling up inside ...

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Six Top Industrial Energy Saving and Carbon Emission Reducing Tips

Posted by Gillespie Electric, Inc. on Wednesday, May 11, 2016

Six key methods for any industry to reduce costs, increase efficiency, and cut carbon emissions Climate change is real, and it’s a real problem. A bigger problem, perhaps, for the companies that choose to ignore it. It’s not just about squeaking by regulatory compliances. Simple changes can make a big difference in the bottom line for the companies that pay attention, and they’re missing out by ...

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Tagged: Industrial Energy, Carbon Emission, Energy Efficiency, Industrial Electric, Commercial Electric, Electrical Efficiency, Intelligent Lighting, Commercial Lighting, Industrial Lighting, Combined Heat and Power, Heating Efficiency, Cooling Technology, Electrical Contractor