Volt Electric

What Volt Electric does

Volt Electric, Inc. is a privately held, family-owned electrical contracting company founded in 2008 and headquartered in Big Rock, Illinois, with a secondary office in Downers Grove, Illinois. The company delivers industrial, commercial, and municipal electrical contracting services across the greater Chicagoland area, operating as a Union IBEW contractor with WBE, BEP, and Illinois Capital Development Board (CDB) certifications that qualify it to participate as a minority subcontractor on state-funded public projects.

Its service portfolio spans power distribution, standby generator installation, motor controls and frequency drives, automated lighting systems, lighting retrofits, street lighting, design-build electrical work, and complete plant and machinery relocations. The company has also built out in-house low-voltage capabilities (data, fire alarm, security/CCTV) and adjacent renewable energy offerings, including NABCEP-certified solar installation, EV charging station deployment, and factory-certified Tesla Powerwall installation. A 24/7 emergency electrical service line and recurring maintenance/infrared inspection contracts provide a baseline of repeat engagement.

Volt Electric generates revenue primarily through project-based electrical contracting (time-and-materials service work, fixed-price project contracts, and premium-rate emergency response), supplemented by recurring maintenance and service agreements. Go-to-market is field-based enterprise sales targeting project managers, facilities directors, and municipal procurement officers, with a self-service website quote request and direct estimator relationships supporting lead capture. The company is privately held by the Bronski family, employs 11-50 people, and has not raised external capital.

Name

Volt Electric

Legal name

Volt Electric, Inc.

Website

https://voltelectricinc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Volt Electric is a family-owned, IBEW union electrical contractor founded in 2008 serving commercial, industrial, and municipal customers in the greater Chicagoland area with power distribution, solar, EV charging, fire alarm, security, and 24/7 emergency services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electrical Contracting Services

NAICS

Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution (22112)

SIC

Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620)

akta.pro primary industry

Distribution System Hardening & Resilience Upgrades (EUAEACAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Compliance, Safety & Code-Driven Retrofit Programs (NERC CIP, arc-flash, OSHA) (EUAEALAO), Substations, Transformers & Grid Step-Up Facilities (EHV Substations, GSU Transformers) (EUAMAFAE)

Keywords

• Electrical contracting services
• Commercial electrical installation
• Industrial electrical services
• Solar energy installation
• Emergency electrical services

Headquarters

HQ city

Big Rock

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Electrical Contracting Services: Project-based revenue from commercial, industrial, and municipal electrical contracting including new installations, retrofits, and build-outs. Revenue earned through time-and-materials service calls, emergency service fees, and fixed-price project contracts.
2. 24/7 Emergency Electrical Services: Round-the-clock emergency electrical services generating premium-rate revenue for urgent response outside normal business hours.
3. Solar and Renewable Energy Systems: Installation and maintenance of solar energy systems, EV charging stations, and energy storage solutions including Tesla Powerwall.
4. Maintenance and Service Contracts: Ongoing maintenance services for electrical systems, parking lot maintenance, infrared inspections, and preventive maintenance programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Volt Electric, Inc. is an industrial, commercial, and municipal electrical contracting company that installs, maintains, and services power distribution systems, solar energy and EV charging systems, fire alarm and security systems, data and voice cabling, motor controls, automated lighting, generators, and street lighting. The company also provides design-build services, directional boring, complete plant relocations, infrared inspections, and 24/7 emergency electrical response. It serves as a union IBEW electrical contractor with in-house data, fire alarm, and security capabilities.

Product overview

Volt Electric, Inc. is an electrical contracting company providing commercial, industrial, and municipal electrical services. The company operates as a single unified service offering with multiple specialized divisions including power distribution, solar energy systems, fire alarm and security systems, data/voice infrastructure, automated lighting controls, and EV charging station installation. Additional specialty services include 24/7 emergency response, infrared inspections, directional boring, street lighting for municipalities, design-build construction services, and plant/machinery relocation. The company is certified in Tesla Powerwall installation and offers in-house capabilities for CCTV, intercom, motor controls, and building automation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Power Distribution Services
• Solar Energy Systems
• Tesla Powerwall Installation
• Generator Installation
• Fire Alarm Systems
• Security Systems
• Data and Voice Systems
• EV Charging Station Installation
• Motor Control Services
• Lighting Retrofit and Automated Lighting
• Emergency Electrical Services
• Infrared Electrical Inspections
• Street Lighting Services
• Design-Build Electrical Services
• Directional Boring Services
• Complete Plant Relocation
• Maintenance and Service Contracts

Segments4 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

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• IBEW (International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers)coreOthers · 1 January 2008Union partnership providing trained, licensed electricians through IBEW apprenticeship and training programs. Volt Electric operates as a Union IBEW electrical contractor, ensuring access to skilled labor force.
• State of Illinois - Business Enterprise Program (BEP)coreOthersCertified Business Enterprise Program participant for Minorities, Females, and Persons with Disabilities. Enables Volt Electric to participate as certified minority subcontractor on state-funded projects.
• Capital Development Board (CDB) - IllinoiscoreOthersRegistered Capital Development Board Contractor enabling Volt Electric to bid on Illinois state public construction projects.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Kelso-Burnett: Chicago-area electrical contractor offering design-build, installation, and maintenance across commercial, industrial, and institutional markets. Direct competitor on similar Chicagoland bids.
• Gaylor Electric: Indianapolis-based national electrical contractor with strong Midwest presence serving commercial, industrial, and mission-critical clients. Comparable service breadth and customer mix to Volt Electric but at larger scale.
• Meade Electric: Established Chicagoland electrical contractor providing utility, commercial, and industrial electrical services. Comparable in regional focus, union workforce, and municipal/industrial project mix.
• Continental Electrical Construction: Long-standing Chicagoland electrical contractor serving commercial, industrial, and data center clients. Comparable in scope of services and regional focus.
• Huen Electric: Chicago-area union electrical contractor serving commercial, industrial, and institutional clients across the Midwest. Closest direct peer to Volt Electric in scope, geography, and customer mix.

Broad incumbents

• EMCOR Group: Large publicly traded provider of mechanical and electrical construction, energy, and facilities services across the U.S. Operates broad portfolio of electrical contracting capabilities including industrial, commercial, and data center work.
• IES Holdings: Public national provider of electrical and mechanical infrastructure services for commercial, industrial, and residential markets. Comparable service lines but at significantly larger scale than Volt Electric.
• MYR Group: Public specialty electrical construction services provider focused on T&D, commercial, and industrial markets. Comparable in commercial and industrial electrical construction but with much broader geographic and scale footprint.
• Quanta Services: Largest publicly traded infrastructure construction company in North America, including electric power, communications, and renewable energy services. Adjacent to Volt Electric's distribution and renewable capabilities but at vastly larger scale.

Others

• Tesla (Energy): Tesla certifies and partners with electrical contractors like Volt Electric to install Powerwall and EV charging products. Relevant ecosystem participant rather than a direct competitor; the relationship shapes Volt Electric's renewable energy capability.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/VoltElectricinc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/volt-electric-inc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

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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