What Willow Glen Electric does

Willow Glen Electric is a regional licensed electrical services contractor serving residential, commercial, and industrial customers across Northern California, Southern California, and Las Vegas. Founded in 1987 and headquartered in San Jose, the company delivers a broad service portfolio spanning traditional electrical work (panel upgrades, wiring, repairs, lighting, ceiling fans, smoke detectors, generators, pool/spa wiring) and higher-ticket electrification services including EV charging station installation (Tesla and bidirectional), Tesla Powerwall battery storage, smart panel upgrades, and smart home automation. It holds California C-10 (#933396) and Nevada C-2 (#0093648) contractor licenses and maintains certified partnerships with Qmerit (Gold Badge), Tesla (Wall Connector Approved Electrician, Powerwall Certified Installer), and EVITP, which credential its workforce for the regulated, specialized segments of residential electrification.

The business operates through three regional offices (Riverside CA, San Jose CA, Las Vegas NV) with field electricians dispatched directly to customer sites, supported by 24/7 emergency service and quote-based pricing. Go-to-market is primarily direct-to-consumer via website, phone, local SEO, and review-platform presence (Yelp, Houzz, BBB, HomeAdvisor), with an enterprise field-sales overlay for commercial contractors and developers. Customer segments include residential homeowners (primary), commercial/industrial businesses (primary), HOA and property managers, EV owners, and residential construction projects. LightStream partnership provides customer financing for larger projects.

As of January 6, 2026, Willow Glen Electric merged with Trout Electric, combining the two contractors under the Trout Electric brand. The combined entity continues to operate the Willow Glen service capabilities within an expanded portfolio, though Willow Glen Electric itself no longer operates as an independent company.

Name

Willow Glen Electric

Legal name

Trout Electric

Website

https://willowglenelectric.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Acquired

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Willow Glen Electric is a licensed regional electrical contractor serving residential, commercial, and HOA customers across California and Las Vegas, specializing in EV charging, panel upgrades, and electrification services; it merged into Trout Electric in January 2026.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electrical Contracting Services

NAICS

Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors (23821)

SIC

Electrical Work (1731)

akta.pro primary industry

Electrical Panel Upgrades & Service Changes (HSAOADAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Circuit Additions & Dedicated Lines (Appliance/EV/Hot Tub) (HSAOADAD), Electrical Panel & Service Entrance Emergency Repair (HSAOAEAF), Low-Voltage Wiring (Data/CAT6, Coax, Phone) (HSAOADAI), Generator Installation & Transfer Switches (Standby/Portable Interlock) (HSAOADAF)

Keywords

• Residential electrical services
• Commercial electrical contracting
• EV charger installation
• Electrical panel upgrades
• Home electrification services

Headquarters

HQ city

San Jose

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Electrical Services: Professional electrical services including repairs, panel upgrades, wiring, circuit breakers, outlets, switches, lighting installations, and emergency repair services. Revenue generated through project-based service fees.
2. EV Charger Installation: Certified EV charging station installations for residential and commercial properties, including Tesla charging stations and bidirectional chargers. Premium pricing for specialized certification requirements.
3. Electrification Upgrades: Smart panel, battery storage (Tesla Powerwall), and electrification upgrades for homes transitioning to clean energy. Services include smart home automation integration.
4. Commercial & Industrial Services: Comprehensive electrical solutions for contractors, developers, and businesses including new construction wiring and large-scale projects.
5. HOA & Community Electrical: Scalable electrical services for property managers and HOA communities including multifamily residential electrical work.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Willow Glen Electric is a licensed electrical services contractor delivering residential and commercial electrical work including repairs, panel upgrades, wiring, lighting, ceiling fans, outlets and switches, smoke detectors, whole-home surge protection, and 24/7 emergency repair. The company specializes in electrification upgrades such as certified EV charger installation (Tesla and bidirectional units), Tesla Powerwall battery storage, and smart panel installations, serving homeowners, businesses, contractors, developers, and HOA communities across California and Las Vegas.

Product overview

Willow Glen Electric, now operating under Trout Electric after a January 2026 merger, provides a comprehensive suite of electrical services for residential and commercial customers across California and Las Vegas. The core offering is organized around Electrical Services (repairs, panel upgrades, wiring, inspections), Commercial & Industrial Services, Residential Construction, and HOA & Community Electrical. The company has expanded into specialized areas including EV Charging Stations (with Tesla and bidirectional charger capabilities) and Electrification services (battery storage, smart panels, Tesla Powerwall). Additional services include 24/7 emergency response, smart home automation, interior/outdoor lighting, generators, and pool/spa electrical work. The service portfolio is delivered through licensed, insured electricians as a certified Qmerit partner and Tesla Powerwall certified installer.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Emergency response available 24/7
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Trout ElectriccoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 January 2026Willow Glen Electric merged with Trout Electric on January 6, 2026, combining two established residential electrical services providers under the Trout Electric family name. Merger strengthens operational scale and expands service capabilities including electrification solutions, EV charger installations, and commercial electrical services.
• QmeritcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCertified Qmerit partner providing nationally trusted EV chargers and electrification solutions. Qmerit connection enables access to vetted electrification installations meeting highest industry standards for EV charging and battery storage.
• TeslacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTesla Wall Connector Approved Electrician and Tesla Powerwall Certified Installer. Partnership provides certified installation services for Tesla EV charging equipment and Powerwall battery storage products.
• HomeAdvisorminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHomeAdvisor Pro Partner with verified business rating and customer reviews. Provides lead generation and customer referral channel through HomeAdvisor platform.
• LightStreamminorOthersFinancing partner providing flexible financing options for larger electrical projects. LightStream offers financing programs designed to fit customer budgets for home improvement projects.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Mister Sparky Electric: National residential electrical services franchise offering panel upgrades, EV charger installation, and emergency repair across multiple U.S. metros. Closely comparable service mix and customer segment to Willow Glen/Trout Electric.
• Mr. Electric: Neighborly-branded national electrical service franchise with residential and light-commercial offerings, including EV charger and panel-upgrade work. Direct overlap with Willow Glen/Trout Electric's core service portfolio.

Broad incumbents

• Qmerit: North America's largest network of certified EV charging and electrification installers. Both a partner and an indirect competitor — Qmerit-certified contractors like Willow Glen/Trout compete for the same homeowner electrification projects.

Regional players

• WireNut Home Services: Residential electrical, plumbing, and HVAC provider based in Las Vegas with comparable service offerings and overlapping Nevada territory. Most directly comparable regional competitor.
• Baker Electric: Established Southern California electrical contractor serving residential, commercial, and solar customers. Comparable geographic footprint in California and similar commercial/residential mix.
• Express Electrical Services: Southern California residential and commercial electrical contractor with 24/7 emergency service and panel-upgrade offerings. Operates in the same Inland Empire and greater LA market as Willow Glen/Trout Electric.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/people/Trout-Electric/100031055876911
• Xx.com/WGElectric

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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