While attending an exclusive Schneider Electric “Editor Day” in Chicago earlier this month, EBMag’s Anthony Capkun chatted with Allen Breeze, senior vice president, Power Business, with Schneider Electric U.S., and asked him about opportunities for electrical contractors—both today and in the coming years. Specifically, how should they position themselves to succeed in the 21st century? How important are electric vehicles, renewables, smart grid, etc.?

Corroborating Breeze’s vision was Stephen “Energy Guy” Todd, the director of energy services with Egan Contracting—a Minnesota-based, integrated specialty contractor providing electrical, mechanical, systems construction and service.