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California's Trusted Commercial Electrical Contractor

Powering
Government,
Military &
Commerce

Family-owned precision. Nationwide capability. DIR-compliant work you can count on.

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C-10 Licensed & Insured
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25+ Years of Service
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25+Years in Business
Who We Are

Family Owned.
Professionally Run.

California Electric is a family-owned, minority and woman-owned commercial electrical contractor headquartered in Monterey County, California. Founded on the values of hard work, honest pricing, and genuine pride in craftsmanship, we've spent over two decades building a reputation that speaks for itself.

We specialize in large-scale commercial and government electrical projects — the kind that require exacting standards, DIR compliance, and a team that shows up clean, professional, and on time, every time. While our roots are in Monterey County, our reach is national.

When you hire California Electric, you're not just hiring electricians — you're partnering with a family that treats every project like it's their own.

C-10 Licensed Bonded & Insured MBE Certified WBE Certified DIR Registered Prevailing Wage
What We Do

Commercial Electrical Services

From new construction to retrofits, we handle the full spectrum of commercial and government electrical work — safely, efficiently, and on budget.

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Commercial Electrical

Complete electrical systems for office buildings, retail centers, warehouses, and large-scale commercial construction. Panel upgrades, service entry, branch circuits, and full build-outs.

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Government & Institutional

Federal, state, and county government buildings including courthouses, administrative offices, DMV facilities, post offices, and public infrastructure projects.

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Schools & Education

K–12 schools, community colleges, and universities. We understand DSA requirements, occupied-school protocols, and summer construction schedules.

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Military & Defense

Electrical contracting for military installations including barracks, admin buildings, training facilities, and infrastructure on Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps bases.

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Correctional Facilities

Electrical systems for state and federal prisons, county jails, and detention centers. We understand security requirements, access protocols, and compliance standards unique to correctional environments.

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Healthcare & Medical

Critical power systems, emergency generators, medical-grade electrical, and lighting retrofits for hospitals and clinics meeting OSHPD and NEC requirements.

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Lighting & LED Retrofit

Energy-efficient LED upgrades for commercial and government buildings. Reduce operating costs, qualify for utility rebates, and improve workspace quality inside and out.

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EV Charging Infrastructure

Commercial and fleet EV charging station installation for government facilities, municipal lots, schools, and corporate campuses. EVSE-compliant, utility-coordinated installations.

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Solar & Energy Storage

Commercial solar electrical integration, battery storage interconnection, and microgrid infrastructure for government and commercial clients pursuing energy goals.

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Fire Life Safety Systems

Fire alarm installation, testing, and inspection. Smoke detection, emergency lighting, exit signage, and mass notification systems compliant with NFPA 72 and local AHJ requirements.

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Low Voltage & Data

Structured cabling, fiber optic networks, access control, CCTV, and AV infrastructure. Complete low-voltage solutions for modern commercial and government facilities.

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Service & Maintenance

Preventive maintenance programs, troubleshooting, emergency service, and support contracts to keep your facility's electrical systems safe and code-compliant year-round.

Our Specialty

Government & Public Works Experts

The majority of our work is for publicly funded projects — and we know the difference between contractors who say they can handle government work and those who actually deliver. California Electric has the experience, certifications, and discipline that public agencies require.

We are registered with the California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR), fully compliant with prevailing wage laws, and experienced navigating the bid and compliance requirements of public works projects at every level of government.

Federal Courthouses & Judicial Buildings
State & County Government Offices
K–12 Public Schools (DSA)
Community Colleges & Universities
Military Bases & Family Housing
State & Federal Prisons
DMV & Public Agency Offices
Parks & Recreation Facilities
Public Housing Developments
Water & Wastewater Infrastructure
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25+Years of commercial & government electrical experience
DIRRegistered, prevailing wage compliant on all public works
50States — nationwide capability for federal clients
MBE
WBECertified — helps GCs fulfill DBE participation goals

DIR Registered &
Prevailing Wage Ready

All California public works projects require DIR-registered electrical contractors. California Electric is fully registered, our workforce is properly classified, and we maintain certified payroll documentation on every project.

DIR RegisteredRegistration on File
Prevailing WageCompliant Payroll
Certified PayrolleCPR Ready
Why California Electric

The Difference Is In the Details

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Family Owned

We're not a faceless corporation. When you call California Electric, you reach the people doing the work — owners who take personal pride in every project and every client relationship.

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Minority & Woman Owned

Certified MBE and WBE — we help general contractors meet Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goals on public and federally funded projects.

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Competitive Pricing

Fair, transparent bids. We price to win work and keep it — not to lowball and change-order. Honest numbers from the start, no surprises at the finish.

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Clean, Fast & Professional

Our crews are professional, tidy, and respectful of occupied facilities. We take pride in workmanship that's clean, fast, and built to last.

Representative Projects

Work We're Proud Of

Federal Corrections — Low Voltage

Bureau of Prisons — Nationwide Camera & Network Installations

Contracted at over a dozen BOP facilities nationwide, California Electric installed security camera systems and Wi-Fi networks across Low FCIs to Maximum Penitentiaries — including 700+ cameras at the Victorville complex, and projects at LA MDC, Seattle FDC, Lompoc USP, Phoenix FCI, and Coleman USP.

CA, AZ, WA, FL, WI — Nationwide
Judicial / Government

Salinas Courthouse — Electrical Systems Overhaul

Coordinated with multiple subcontractor teams to deliver an internal systems overhaul including the removal and replacement of heavy electrical equipment within the courthouse.

Salinas, CA
Federal — Rehabilitation

Sacramento Wildlife Reserve — Federal HQ Rebuild

A federal project involving the demolition, expansion, and complete rehabilitation of the headquarters building. Scope included trench work, PG&E coordination, and a substantial solar component.

Willows, CA
Correctional Facility

Elmwood Correctional — Inmate Charging Infrastructure

Ran wiring and installed new power outlets throughout dorms and cells at the Elmwood facility to support new inmate tablet charging stations — a technology-forward project requiring work inside an active correctional environment.

Milpitas, CA
Law Enforcement

California Highway Patrol — Multi-Location Electrical

Electrical installations at multiple CHP locations including running power to satellite buildings, fixture installation, and panel work at Santa Barbara, Buellton, and Salinas facilities.

Santa Barbara, Buellton & Salinas, CA
K–12 Education

Pacific Grove Unified School District — Ongoing Electrical Services

Ongoing relationship with PGUSD covering lighting installations, electrical tracing, core drilling, and panel work across multiple campus facilities.

Pacific Grove, CA
Where We Work

Monterey County & Beyond

Our home base is Monterey County, California — but our footprint extends statewide and across the nation for federal, military, and large commercial projects.

Wherever the project is, we mobilize a professional crew that meets your standards and schedule.

Monterey County

  • Salinas
  • Monterey
  • Seaside
  • Marina
  • Pacific Grove
  • Carmel-by-the-Sea
  • King City
  • Soledad
  • Gonzales
  • Greenfield

Statewide & National

  • Santa Cruz & San Benito Counties
  • Silicon Valley / Bay Area
  • Greater Central Valley
  • Southern California
  • All CA Military Installations
  • Federal Projects — All 50 States
Client Feedback

What Our Clients Say

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California Electric has been our go-to electrical sub for school district work for years. They show up, they know what they're doing, and they don't create drama on a job site. On our last project they finished ahead of schedule.

John M.General Contractor — Monterey County School Projects
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We specifically sought a certified WBE electrical contractor for our federal project to meet DBE requirements. California Electric wasn't just a checkbox — they were genuinely the best bid AND the best crew.

Sarah T.Project Manager — Federal Construction
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Working in a correctional environment requires contractors who understand protocol. California Electric consistently impresses our facilities team with their professionalism, security compliance, and quality of work.

R. DominguezFacilities Director — State Correctional Institution

Ready to Talk About Your Project?

Whether you're a GC looking for a reliable electrical sub or an owner putting a project out to bid — we'd love to hear from you.

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Let's Build Something Great Together

Ready to discuss a project? Looking to add us to your subcontractor list? Need a certified MBE/WBE partner for an upcoming bid? We're easy to reach and quick to respond.

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Phone(833) WATTS-UP
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Emailinfo@caelectric.com
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HeadquartersMonterey County, California
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HoursMonday–Friday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM

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