Maine needs more technicians to install and repair electric heat pumps
Maine needs more technicians to install and repair electric heat pumps
Citing the state's aging workforce, employers and schools say they can't train enough workers to keep pace with the expanding demand, resulting in customers waiting weeks or even months to get an appointment.
Maine's push to expand electric heat pump usage is outpacing the availability of trained technicians, leading to long wait times for installations and repairs.
The state faces a shortage of HVAC workers, exacerbated by an aging workforce and the COVID-19 pandemic's impact on supply chains. Despite surpassing ambitious targets set by Gov. Janet Mills to install more heat pumps, Maine's workforce in this sector is shrinking, with projections showing a further decline by 2030.
Training programs, like those at the Maine Energy Marketers Association's Technical Education Center in Brunswick, are trying to meet the demand, but the need for skilled technicians remains high, with employers struggling to fill positions despite offering competitive pay and benefits.
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