Common Questions About Electrical Service

Q: What residential electrical improvements can I make to lower my monthly electrical bill?

• Install ceiling fans instead of using window air conditioners.
• Replace your old appliances with new EnergyStar models - check with your power company as they often offer rebates for customers who install EnergyStar appliances.
• Replace your hot water heater with a new tankless, on demand hot water heaters. Tankless hot water heaters are the most energy efficient saving you up to 76% on your water heating bill.

Q: How affective are solar panels and are they worth the cost?

For a household with a typical monthly electric bill of $200, you can expect your monthly electric bill to be about $16 after solar panels have been installed. The up front cost of installing solar panels will be around $30,000. The government offers rebates which will shave a few thousand dollars off the initial cost. Solar panels will also add value to your home and are an excellent selling feature.

Q: I just bought a hot tub, how much will it cost to have the electrical run to the hot tub?

In most cases, a dedicated line will need to be installed to run to the hot tub. State code requires that an exterior power outlet and adequate lighting also be installed. The cost for hooking up the electrical power for the hot tub will vary depending upon how far away the hot tub is from the main power box and if underground wiring will need to be installed. A typical installation costs $1200.