What Riverside Electric does

Riverside Electric Inc. is a fourth-generation, family-owned electrical contracting firm founded in 1945 in Cincinnati, Ohio, operating across the Cincinnati, Columbus, and Indianapolis metropolitan areas with full licensure in Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana. The company provides commercial electrical contracting, residential and commercial generator sales and service (as a Generac PowerPro Premier Dealer), EV charging infrastructure installation, LED lighting retrofits, commercial lighting management subscription programs, and 24/7 emergency electrical services. Its technical capabilities include automatic transfer switch systems, remote generator monitoring with smartphone alerting, smart lighting controls with occupancy sensing and daylight harvesting, and fleet-based service dispatch with bucket trucks. The business is led by President Krista Mahon and is supported by electricians trained through a five-year National Joint Apprenticeship Training Program with continuing education requirements.

Revenue is generated through a diversified mix of project-based commercial electrical contracts, hardware sales and installation of generators and EV chargers, recurring managed-services contracts for lighting management, and emergency service fees. Distribution runs through three regional offices, a 24/7 toll-free dispatch line, a website with callback request forms, and inside sales for scheduling. Pricing is project-based for commercial work, flat-rate subscription for lighting management, and financed through Synchrony for residential generators at approximately $125/month. The customer base spans healthcare, industrial and manufacturing, retail, logistics and warehousing, real estate and REITs, property management, education, religious, government, hospitality, and multi-family residential segments, with concurrent service to individual homeowners for backup power and EV charging needs. The company has earned BBB A+ accreditation and reports 300+ five-star reviews across Google, Angi, and Generac platforms, with a 4.7 average rating across 703 reviews.

Name

Riverside Electric

Legal name

Riverside Electric, Inc.

Website

https://www.riverside-elec.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1945

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Riverside Electric is a contracting company that offers lighting management, LED technology, generator, and electrical services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electrical Contracting Services

akta.pro primary industry

EV Charging Equipment Installation & Commissioning (AC/DC, Depot/Fleet) (TLAKAMAE)

Keywords

• Commercial electrical contracting
• Standby generator installation
• EV charging infrastructure
• LED lighting retrofits
• Lighting management programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Cincinnati

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Commercial Electrical Contracting: Full-service electrical contracting for commercial properties including new installations, system upgrades, preventive maintenance, and emergency repairs. Revenue generated through project-based fees and service calls.
2. Generator Sales and Installation: Sales, turnkey installation, warranty, and service of Generac residential and commercial generators. Revenue from equipment sales, installation labor, and ongoing maintenance contracts.
3. Generator Maintenance and Repair: Ongoing service including oil changes, filter replacements, battery testing, fuel system maintenance, coolant checks, and transfer switch servicing. Revenue from service visits and maintenance agreements.
4. Lighting Management Programs: Exterior lighting management programs with flat-rate pricing covering lamp replacement, labor, materials, cleaning, warranty, disposal fees. Includes automatic repair options and warranty tracking.
5. EV Charger Installation: Residential and commercial EV charging station installation including electrical panel upgrades, permitting, and compliance. Revenue from equipment sales and installation labor.
6. 24/7 Emergency Electrical Services: Round-the-clock emergency response for commercial electrical issues including power outages, faulty wiring, lighting failures. Revenue from emergency service fees and hourly billing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Riverside Electric is a full-service electrical contracting company that installs, services, and maintains commercial electrical systems, standby generators (as a Generac PowerPro Premier Dealer), EV charging stations, and LED lighting/lighting management programs for commercial and residential customers across Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana. The company also operates 24/7 emergency electrical dispatch and offers managed lighting maintenance contracts with flat-rate pricing.

Product overview

Riverside Electric is a family-owned electrical contractor (est. 1945, 4th-generation management) offering a portfolio of electrical services across commercial, residential, and industrial segments. The company's core offerings include commercial electrical contracting services, residential and commercial generator solutions (as a Generac PowerPro Premier Dealer), EV charger installation, and LED lighting/retrofits. Generator products include installation, service/repair, remote monitoring, and warranties. The company also provides 24/7 emergency electrical services, outdoor lighting, and commercial lighting management programs. These products operate as service offerings rather than a software platform, with Generac generators sold as a primary product line alongside the company's contracting services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Commercial Electrical Services Full-service commercial electrical contracting including installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems for retail, logistics, warehouses, industrial, healthcare, government, and other business sectors in Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana.
• Residential and Commercial Generators Sales, turnkey installation, warranty service, and maintenance of Generac residential and commercial standby generators with Automatic Transfer Switch systems for automatic backup power.
• Residential and Commercial EV Chargers Installation of EV charging stations (Level 1, Level 2, and DC Fast Charging) for homes and businesses, including electrical panel upgrades, permitting, and compliance, using chargers from Blink, ChargePoint, and JuiceBox.
• 24-Hour Commercial Electricians Round-the-clock emergency electrical services with fully stocked service trucks and qualified electricians dispatched for critical commercial electrical issues.
• Commercial LED Lighting and Retrofits Energy-efficient LED lighting installation, retrofits, energy audits, photometric studies, and lighting maintenance for commercial properties.
• Commercial Lighting Management Programs Comprehensive exterior and interior lighting management with scheduled maintenance, night audits, flat-rate pricing covering lamp/labor/materials/cleaning/warranty/disposal, and automatic maintenance options with smart lighting controls.
• Outdoor Lighting Design and installation of outdoor lighting systems including architectural accent lighting, landscape illumination, pathway lighting, and parking lot lighting for commercial properties.

Quantifiable outcome

• 4.7/5 customer rating based on 703 reviews
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• GeneraccoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGenerac PowerPro Premier Dealer - primary generator brand partnership. Dealers must employ dedicated power generation experts, carry Generac as primary generator line, provide 24/7 support, maintain market-appropriate parts inventory, and consistently receive top customer ratings. Riverside Electric is recognized as having more 5-star reviews than any other Generac dealer in Cincinnati.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• WireNut Home Services: Indianapolis-based residential and commercial home services company offering electrical, HVAC, and plumbing. Highly comparable regional player in the same Ohio Valley market with overlapping service lines and similar target customer base.
• Qmerit: North America's largest network of certified EV charger installers serving residential and commercial customers. Directly comparable on the EV charging installation side of Riverside's business, though Qmerit is EV-only whereas Riverside is multi-vertical.

Broad incumbents

• Mister Sparky Electric: National residential electrical services franchise under Authority Brands. Comparable on residential electrical and generator service delivery, but operates at national scale via franchise model rather than family-owned regional footprint.
• EMCOR Group: Fortune 500 national provider of electrical and mechanical construction, energy, and building services. Operates at vastly larger scale across commercial/industrial verticals with overlapping capabilities in electrical contracting and EV infrastructure.
• IES Holdings: National electrical and mechanical contractor serving commercial, industrial, and residential markets. Comparable in offering electrical contracting services with similar customer verticals (healthcare, industrial, multi-family) but at much larger scale.
• MYR Group: Public specialty contractor serving electric utility, commercial, and industrial markets with electrical construction services. Comparable electrical contracting capabilities with national footprint and similar commercial customer base.
• Comfort Systems USA: National provider of mechanical and electrical services for commercial, industrial, and institutional customers. Comparable recurring-service commercial contracting model, though primarily HVAC-focused.

Others

• Generac Holdings: Leading manufacturer of backup power generators and energy storage systems. Riverside Electric is a core channel partner as a PowerPro Premier dealer; comparable insofar as both ride the same backup-power demand cycle but operate at different points in the value chain.
• ChargePoint: Leading EV charging network and hardware provider that Riverside Electric partners with for commercial installations. Connected as a supplier/integration partner in the EV charging revenue line.
• Blink Charging: EV charging equipment manufacturer and network operator that Riverside Electric partners with for residential and commercial charger installations. Supplier/integration partner in the EV charging vertical.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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