Already codified in the latest version of the National Electrical Code, it’s only a matter of time before Digital Electricity® moves from early adoption to mainstream acceptance. In fact, VoltServer predicts that it will become the standard power option for new building designs within the next two decades.
The integrators that make it a priority to become fluent in Digital Electricity now will be the ones ready to hit the ground running as clients start to ask about it and projects start to spec it. We already see that shift happening as more owners and operators are introduced to the technology.
If your integration firm wants to be positioned to win more work, own more of a project, and build deeper client relationships, then understanding Digital Electricity is where your edge starts.
We put together a list of the top reasons for integrators to offer this technology to their clients. From faster installations to new revenue streams, here’s what Digital Electricity makes possible.
1. Create a Faster Path from Proposal to Completion
Digital Electricity, which is a Class 4 system, installs using the same methods integrators already design and deploy every day. Because the technology operates as a limited-energy system, full installation can be completed without needing to involve other trades or coordinating around other schedules. (If you know how to install Class 2 and Class 3 cabling systems, then Digital Electricity falls squarely within that same scope of work, with no new certifications, licenses, or processes required.)
It can also be installed in existing data pathways or in the same cable as fiber optics, helping reduce deployment complexity while accelerating network and technology expansion.
The bottom-line benefit: Every time an integrator has to wait on another trade, they aren’t in full control of the schedule, the budget, or the client relationship. Fewer subcontractors mean fewer delays and fewer uncontrolled variables. This streamlined approach keeps timelines tighter and project costs more predictable for clients.
2. Make Installation Safer for Everyone on the Job
While Digital Electricity shares installation practices with Class 2 and Class 3 systems, it features something that those technologies don’t: built-in safety.
Because it’s a form of fault-managed power, Digital Electricity monitors every packet of energy and stops hazardous current within milliseconds when a fault condition is detected. The system only delivers energy when it confirms the circuit is safe.
The bottom-line benefit: The level of protection Digital Electricity offers makes it safe for installers to handle, which means they don’t need to approach the work with the same precautions required with higher-voltage systems. And because of these safe conditions, tenants and occupants don’t need to vacate the area when work is being done. They can safely remain in the space and continue operating as usual, which minimizes disruption and eliminates downtime.
3. Power More Devices Across More Space
Power over Ethernet (PoE) is a reliable option for lower-power devices that operate in close proximity to a network switch, but wattage limits and distance constraints restrict where and how those devices can be installed. Digital Electricity removes these constraints.
The technology delivers thousands of watts of power per circuit over long distances to support endpoints that need to be installed in complex environments (outdoors, up high on a ceiling, etc.). That means integrators can design and deliver systems in spaces that would otherwise require a separate power infrastructure.
LED lighting systems, digital signage, distributed antenna systems, building automation systems, in-room controls, and IoT devices can all be powered with the same infrastructure.
The bottom-line benefit: With Digital Electricity, a single cable run handles distance, power, and data across a much wider range of devices and environments, which simplifies installation and makes the system easier to manage and maintain. It involves fewer cable runs and less hardware.
4. Expand Your Role on Every Project
Because building owners increasingly want to work with fewer vendors to reduce project risk and simplify decision-making, an integrator’s ability to offer more capabilities under a single scope of work makes them more attractive to potential clients. Every additional system that falls within an integrator’s scope reduces coordination complexity and deepens the client relationship.
Systems that previously required coordination with separate trades — or separate bids altogether — can be delivered under a single contract. These expanded capabilities shape the way clients think about future projects, and which partners they call first.
The bottom-line benefit: More scope per project means more wallet share per client — and clients who see their integrator as a single point of accountability are more likely to return for the next project (and the one after that).
5. Generate a New Form of Recurring Revenue
For many integrators, the bulk of revenue is still tied to project completion. As more integration firms look for ways to build and grow recurring revenue, Digital Electricity can help create that foundation.
Because the technology tracks power consumption in real-time, logs fault events, and supports remote software updates without interrupting power delivery, it presents a revenue opportunity that continues well after installation is finished.
By offering services centered around remote system monitoring, proactive maintenance, and service-level agreements, integrators can stay involved long after the job is technically over.
The bottom-line benefit: By shifting a portion of their business model toward services, integrators create predictable income that compounds over time, while giving their clients a reason to stay engaged well beyond the warranty period.
6. Help Clients Meet Sustainability Goals
Energy performance is a measurable business priority for many building owners, especially in markets where ESG reporting is increasingly tied to procurement. For example, commercial real estate firms are required to disclose energy performance under frameworks like ENERGY STAR and LEED, and healthcare systems are pursuing sustainability benchmarks tied to accreditation and public reporting.
Digital Electricity deployment can:
- Reduce electricity costs by eliminating unnecessary power conversions and losses
- Lower operating costs by simplifying power infrastructure
Integrators offering those kinds of outcomes as part of their technology offering participate in conversations that focus on business priorities. Because power and data share the same infrastructure, building teams can monitor where energy is going in real-time and actively manage loads, which supports better peak‑demand control, smarter use of electrified equipment, and more efficient retrofits.
The bottom-line benefit: Being able to talk about how a technology lowers operating costs or contributes to stronger sustainability reporting reframes the integrator’s role. Instead of being the vendor that pulled the cable, integrators can be viewed as the partner that helped the client hit an ESG target.
The Advantages of Moving Early Are Real
The integrators that invest in understanding Digital Electricity now will be the ones positioned to win when the market catches up, which is expected to happen sooner vs. later.
If you’re ready to expand what you offer, deepen client relationships, and offer something that your peers don’t, then Digital Electricity is the logical next step.
