What WATT Electric does

Watt Electric Inc. (W.E.I.) is a privately held, family-owned licensed electrical contractor founded in 2006 by Robyn Watt (CEO and Senior Accountant) and Josh Watt (CFO and license holder, JATC-IBEW apprentice graduate), headquartered at 385 Flora Ave, Hollister, California, with a satellite office in San Francisco. The company operates as an IBEW Local Union shop with C-10 electrical contractor licensing and Minority/Woman-owned and Small Business Enterprise (SBE) certifications, and is a member of the California Green Business Network, Central Coast Builder Association, and San Benito Chamber of Commerce. Its service mix spans core Electrical Services (installation, repair, panel upgrades), Solar Energy Solutions (panel installation, solar farm construction, solar structures/carports/canopies), and supplemental Power offerings (EV charging stations, backup generators, solar battery backup). The underlying technology stack is conventional electrical-contracting service delivery rather than a proprietary software platform; there is no disclosed API, SDK, or unique technical architecture.

The company serves three primary customer segments: residential property owners, commercial businesses, and multi-family / multi-unit housing developers (explicitly marketed as "The Bay Area's Top Electrician for Multi-Unit Housing"), plus secondary segments in public works/municipal organizations and green/environmental customers. Geographic coverage spans six California counties — Santa Clara, Monterey, Santa Cruz, San Benito, Merced, and Sonoma — via a direct field-service model in which licensed electricians and crews are dispatched from the Hollister and San Francisco offices. Revenue is generated through project-based professional services with quote-based pricing; free consultations and estimates are provided within 24–48 hours, and revenue streams include electrical services, solar systems, EV charger installations ($500–$1,000 per residential unit), backup battery systems ($5,–$10,000), and multi-unit housing electrical infrastructure work. Customer acquisition relies on SEO/local search, the company website, phone outreach, organic social on Facebook and LinkedIn, community sponsorships, and referral, with no e-commerce or self-serve channel. Headcount is reported in the 11–50 range, with no external funding raised and no disclosed revenue figures.

Name

WATT Electric

Legal name

Watt Electric Inc.

Website

https://wattelectricinc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Watt Electric is a family-owned, IBEW-affiliated licensed electrical contractor serving residential, commercial, and multi-unit housing clients across six California Bay Area counties, offering electrical installation and repair, solar energy systems, EV charging, and backup power solutions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electrical Contracting Services

NAICS

Solar Electric Power Generation (221114)

SIC

Electrical Work (1731)

akta.pro primary industry

Circuit Additions & Dedicated Lines (Appliance/EV/Hot Tub) (HSAOADAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Renewable Distributed Generation (Rooftop/Onsite Solar, Small Wind, Small Hydro) (EUACALAJ), PV Balance of System (BOS) & Electrical Infrastructure (Inverters, Transformers, Cabling, Substations) (EUACAGAC)

Keywords

• Electrical contracting services
• Solar panel installation
• Commercial electrician services
• Backup generator installation
• EV charging installation

Headquarters

HQ city

Hollister

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Electrical Services: One-time professional services revenue from electrical installation, repair, panel upgrades, and wiring for residential and commercial properties. Services are quoted per project or hourly. Includes new construction, remodeling, and emergency repair services.
2. Solar Energy Systems: Revenue from solar panel installation, solar farm construction, and solar structures (carports, canopies, patio covers). Services include system design, permitting support, utility coordination, and incentive filing assistance. Revenue is project-based, with financing options offered to customers.
3. EV Charging Station Installation: Installation services for residential and commercial EV charging stations. One-time project-based revenue ranging approximately $500–$1,000 per residential installation as referenced on the EV charging page.
4. Backup Power Solutions: Revenue from backup generator and backup battery system installation. Solar battery backup systems range approximately $5,000–$10,000 as noted on the backup battery page. Both residential and commercial whole-house generator services are offered.
5. Multi-Unit Housing Electrical: Specialized electrical services for multi-family residential developments including electrical infrastructure for new construction and retrofits. The company explicitly targets multi-unit housing developers and property managers as a key customer segment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Watt Electric is a licensed C-10 electrical contracting firm that delivers installation, repair, and panel upgrade services for residential and commercial properties, alongside solar energy systems (panel installation, solar farm construction, solar structures/carports), EV charging stations, backup generators, and solar battery backup systems. The company specializes in large-scale electrical infrastructure for multi-unit housing developments and operates as an IBEW Local Union shop across six California Bay Area and Central Coast counties.

Product overview

Watt Electric Inc. is a full-service electrical contractor offering a comprehensive portfolio of electrical and solar energy services. The company operates as a unified service provider organized into three main categories: core Electrical Services (installation, repair, panel upgrades), Solar Energy Solutions (panel installation, solar farm construction, solar structures), and Backup Power Systems (EV charging stations, backup generators, backup batteries). As a licensed and insured IBEW Local Union contractor, the company serves residential, commercial, multi-family, and public works clients throughout the California Bay Area.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Electrical Installation Professional electrical wiring installation services for residential and commercial properties, including new construction and renovation projects.
• Electrical Repair Comprehensive electrical repair services including panel upgrades, wiring and rewiring, outlet and switch repair, and appliance repair for homes and businesses.
• Electrical Panel Upgrades Electrical panel installation, replacement, and repair services to ensure homes and businesses meet safety codes and have reliable power distribution.
• Solar Panel Installation Residential and commercial solar panel system design and installation services, including Title 24 compliant Solar Ready Solutions.
• Solar Farm Construction Large-scale solar farm design and construction services for developers and property owners seeking sustainable energy production.
• Solar Structures Solar structures including residential solar carports, solar canopies, and weatherproof solar patio covers that provide shade while generating clean energy.
• EV Charging Stations Electric vehicle charger installation services for both residential homes and commercial properties, including Level 2 home chargers.
• Backup Generators Whole house and commercial standby generator installation to provide reliable backup power during outages.
• Backup Battery Solar battery backup system installation that stores energy for use during power outages, reducing reliance on the grid.

Quantifiable outcome

• Solar panel systems typically pay for themselves within a few years, after which customers enjoy free energy from the sun.
• +1 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• IBEW Local UnioncoreOthersWatt Electric is partnered with IBEW (International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers) Local Union, indicating a labor union partnership. Josh Watt, the CFO and license holder, graduated from the JATC–IBEW apprenticeship program in June 2004. The IBEW affiliation is a core part of the company's workforce and training model, providing access to union-certified electricians.
• California Green Business NetworkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWatt Electric is a member of the California Green Business Network, a certification program for businesses that adopt sustainable and environmentally friendly practices. This affiliation supports the company's green energy positioning and helps market its solar and energy-efficient solutions.
• Central Coast Builder AssociationminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMember of the Central Coast Builder Association, providing networking and business development opportunities within the regional construction and building community.
• San Benito Chamber of CommerceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMember of the San Benito Chamber of Commerce, supporting local business community engagement and local customer acquisition in the Hollister area.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Tesla Energy (Solar): National residential and commercial solar installer with battery storage and EV charging. Comparable to Watt Electric on rooftop solar, battery backup, and EV charging installation, but at vastly larger scale and with vertically integrated hardware.
• Sunrun: National residential solar, battery storage, and EV charging installer. Comparable to Watt Electric's solar and backup battery service offerings to residential and small commercial customers in California.
• Helix Electric: National electrical contractor with strong California presence across commercial, multifamily, and renewable energy projects. Comparable service portfolio to Watt Electric but at substantially larger scale.
• Cupertino Electric: Large California-based electrical contractor with capabilities across data centers, commercial, and renewable energy projects. Comparable to Watt Electric in core commercial and solar electrical work, but with substantially greater scale and national reach.

Direct peers

• Rex Moore Electrical Contractors: California electrical contractor serving commercial, industrial, and renewable energy clients. Directly comparable to Watt Electric in service mix, IBEW union model, and California regional focus.
• Redwood Electric Group: California and Nevada electrical contractor delivering commercial, industrial, and solar PV installations. Comparable to Watt Electric across multi-family, commercial, and renewable energy electrical work in overlapping West Coast geographies.
• Baker Electric: San Diego-based electrical contractor with residential, commercial, and solar installation services. Comparable to Watt Electric as a multi-service California electrical and solar contractor serving residential and commercial customers.
• Sprig Electric: Northern California electrical contractor specializing in commercial, multi-family, and green building electrical installations. Closely comparable to Watt Electric on multi-unit housing and green energy positioning in the same Bay Area geography.
• E&M Electric: California electrical contractor providing commercial, industrial, and renewable energy services. Comparable to Watt Electric as a regional California electrical contractor with solar and energy services.
• Collins Electrical Company: California IBEW-affiliated electrical contractor serving commercial, industrial, and multifamily residential clients. Directly comparable to Watt Electric on unionized workforce model and California commercial/residential service mix.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/wattelectricinc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/watt-electric
• Xx.com/wattelectricinc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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