a16z Partner: Only 2% of US Electricians Certified for DC Power
GregCook2011 · x · 2026-08-29
Ben Horowitz of a16z highlighted a physical bottleneck in AI infrastructure: only 2% of US electricians are certified in DC power. As data centers shift from AC to 800VDC distribution, the industry faces a critical shortage of workers qualified to install and maintain these systems. The post also notes the revitalizing effect of data centers on small towns and blue-collar employment.
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