Kva Electric, Inc.

What Kva Electric, Inc. does

Kva Electric, Inc. is a privately held specialty electrical services company founded in 1989 and headquartered in Arlington, Washington. The company provides high-voltage substation maintenance, repair, inspection, testing, and engineering field services for electric utilities, the U.S. Department of State (at U.S. Embassies worldwide), government facilities, industrial customers, contractors, and electrical equipment manufacturers. Service delivery spans the Pacific Northwest domestically and extends internationally through its State Department contract, with 24/7 emergency response capability for major substation component failures including transformers, LTC/voltage regulators, switches, and circuit breakers.

The company's technical capabilities center on condition-based monitoring and predictive maintenance of substation electrical equipment. Core methodologies include Dissolved Gas Analysis (DGA) for transformer oil, non-destructive battery impedance testing performed online without service interruption, and comprehensive condition assessment with life-cycle cost analysis for capital equipment replacement planning. The company operates dedicated shop facilities in Arlington capable of complete electrical testing and repair of utility equipment (distribution transformers, regulators, circuit breakers, reclosers, protective relays), and has developed proprietary Micro SCADA systems and Advanced Control Systems design, repair, testing, and commissioning capabilities. IBEW affiliation indicates trained and certified electrical workers, with over 35 years of accumulated substation expertise and 32+ years specifically in hydroelectric and diesel generator turbine control systems.

Kva Electric operates a project-based, consultative professional services business model with custom quotes for each engagement — no public pricing exists. The go-to-market motion is enterprise field sales through direct relationships and industry referrals rather than broad digital marketing. Revenue streams derive from recurring and project-based field services, engineering consulting and program development, shop-based equipment testing and repair, 24/7 emergency repair, and full project management from specification through commissioning. The company is privately held with no external institutional investors, no funding history, and no disclosed parent or subsidiary structure; ownership and operational control rests with President/General Manager Kevin T. Duncan. Customer mix is concentrated across utilities, government, industrial, contractors, and equipment manufacturers, with the U.S. Department of State Embassy relationship serving as a significant government contracting channel.

Name

Kva Electric, Inc.

Legal name

KVA Electric, Inc.

Website

https://kvaelectric.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Kva Electric, Inc. is a privately held specialty electrical services firm providing high-voltage substation maintenance, repair, testing, and engineering field services to electric utilities, the U.S. Department of State, and industrial customers in the Pacific Northwest and at U.S. Embassies worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Substation Maintenance Services

NAICS

Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution (2211), Electric Bulk Power Transmission and Control (221121), Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals (334515), Hydroelectric Power Generation (221111)

SIC

Instruments For Meas & Testing Of Electricity & Elec Signals (3825), Switchgear & Switchboard Apparatus (3613), Power, Distribution & Specialty Transformers (3612), Electric Services (4911)

akta.pro primary industry

Commissioning, testing & energization services (HVT, relay testing, SAT) (EUADAKAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Substation Systems & Integration (EPC, Engineering, Protection, Commissioning) (IMAGAAAC), Testing, Commissioning & Energization Services (HV) (EUAEABAI), Power Transformers, Reactors & Auxiliary Power Systems (EUADACAJ), Electrical Pre-Commissioning & Energization Support (EUAEAJAC)

Keywords

• Substation maintenance services
• Electrical testing services
• Protective relay calibration
• Transformer field services
• Emergency substation repair

Headquarters

HQ city

Granger

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Substation Maintenance and Repair Services: Recurring and project-based field services for substation electrical equipment including transformers, regulators, circuit breakers, protective relays, and advanced control systems. Services include scheduled maintenance, emergency repairs, condition assessments, and preventative/predictive maintenance programs.
2. Engineering and Consulting Services: Engineering consulting, advisory support, substation maintenance program development, specifications and budgeting assistance, and compliance documentation for utility and government customers.
3. Shop Services and Equipment Testing: Complete electrical testing and repair of utility equipment at shop facilities, including distribution transformers, regulators, circuit breakers, reclosers, sectionalizers, capacitor banks, protective relay calibration, and meter testing services.
4. Emergency Repair Services: 24/7 on-call emergency repair services for major substation components including transformers, LTC/voltage regulators, switches and circuit breakers, including temporary service maintenance while permanent repairs are made.
5. Project Management and Installation: Complete substation design, installation, start-up and commissioning orchestration, including switchgear installation and commissioning, and project management from specifications through maintenance scheduling.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

KVA Electric provides high-voltage substation maintenance, repair, testing, and engineering field services for electric utilities, government facilities, industrial customers, contractors, and equipment manufacturers. Offerings span substation inspections, condition assessments, preventative and predictive maintenance, transformer services, protective relay calibration, circuit breaker maintenance, switchgear installation, Micro SCADA development, advanced control systems commissioning, shop-based equipment testing, project management, and 24/7 emergency repair. The company also delivers specialized Engineering and Field Services at U.S. Embassies worldwide for the U.S. Department of State.

Product overview

KVA Electric, Inc. is a specialized electrical substation maintenance and repair services company serving utilities, government facilities, industrial customers, contractors, and equipment manufacturers in the Pacific Northwest. The company operates as a single unified service offering focused on comprehensive substation services including Substation Inspections, Substation Condition Assessments, Substation Maintenance Program Development, Substation Preventative and Predictive Maintenance, Complete Substation Power Transformer Services, Substation Battery Inspection, Circuit Breaker and Switcher Maintenance, Protective Relay Testing and Calibration, Power Quality Site Surveys, Complete Shop Services, Project Management, Advanced Control Systems services, Switchgear services, Micro SCADA Development, and Emergency Repair Services (24/7). The company also provides specialized Engineering and Field Services for U.S. Embassies Worldwide under contract with the U.S. Department of State, and offers hydroelectric and diesel generator turbine control systems services with over 32 years of experience.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Substation Inspections Regular inspection of key substation components including batteries, transformers, LTCs/Voltage Regulators, switches, circuit breakers, meters, protective relays, annunciators, and dissolved gas oil sampling and analysis. Performed for electric utilities and other substation-owning customers to maintain continuous operation.
• Substation Condition Assessments Analysis of condition and longevity of electrical system components based on initial inspection. Provides detailed reports identifying equipment reaching end of useful life, predicted life expectancy, replacement cost estimates, and cost savings analysis for Extended Life Cycle programs. Used as basis for capital equipment replacement planning.
• Substation Maintenance Program Development Customized substation maintenance programs designed to fit specific customer needs and requirements, including specifications, procedures, and maintenance scheduling.
• Substation Preventative and Predictive Maintenance Systematic maintenance program delivering increased system reliability, reduced operating and capital expenditures, improved customer satisfaction, and reduced liability and public exposure. Includes all required preventive maintenance functions for critical substation electrical equipment.
• Complete Substation Power Transformer Services Comprehensive transformer services including LTC/Regulator Maintenance, electrical testing, repair, assembly, transformer oil processing and reclamation, and Dissolved Gas Sampling and Analysis (DGA). Designed to detect developing problems, prevent transformer failure, and improve reliability and longevity.
• Substation Battery Inspection, Maintenance and Load Testing Periodic inspection, testing, and maintenance of substation batteries and battery chargers including online impedance testing and load testing to ensure continuous power to substation control and protective equipment.
• Circuit Breaker and Circuit Switcher Maintenance and Repair Maintenance and repair services for air, oil, vacuum, and SF-6 circuit breakers and circuit switchers including trip checks, trip coil current and timing tests, cleaning, inspection, adjustment, and lubrication.
• Protective Relay Testing and Calibration Calibration and functional testing of both electromechanical and solid state protective relays to ensure proper operation in detecting faults and abnormal conditions.
• Power Quality Site Surveys, Monitoring and Evaluation Comprehensive investigation to identify nature and source of power problems including online instrumentation for harmonics, switching transients, voltage outages, and grounding or load histories.
• Complete Shop Services In-house electrical testing and repair of utility equipment at Arlington, Washington facilities including distribution transformers, single and three phase regulators, oil/air/vacuum circuit breakers, reclosers, sectionalizers, capacitor banks, protective relays, and meters.
• Project Management Full project management including specification preparation, budgeting, drawings, equipment recommendations, procedures development, certifications, documentation, commissioning, and maintenance schedule creation.
• Advanced Control Systems Design, Repair, Testing and Commissioning Design, repair, testing, and commissioning services for advanced control systems used in substations.
• Switchgear Installation and Commissioning Installation and commissioning services for substation switchgear equipment.
• Micro SCADA Development and Installation Development and installation of Micro SCADA systems for substation control and monitoring.
• Emergency Repair Services 24/7 on-call emergency repair services for major substation components including transformers, LTC/voltage regulators, switches, and circuit breakers, with ability to maintain electrical service while permanent repairs are made.
• Engineering and Field Services for U.S. Department of State Engineering and Field Services provided at U.S. Embassies Worldwide for the U.S. Department of State, including substation maintenance and repair at diplomatic facilities internationally.
• Hydroelectric and Diesel Generator Turbine Control Systems Turbine control and systems services for small hydroelectric and diesel generator installations, backed by over 32 years of company experience.

Quantifiable outcome

• Increased System Reliability
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• U.S. Department of StatecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKVA Electric, Inc. provides Engineering and Field Services at U.S. Embassies Worldwide for the U.S. Department of State. This is a significant government contracting relationship involving specialized substation maintenance and repair services at diplomatic facilities internationally. The company has been delivering services to this government client, providing substation equipment maintenance, repair, and emergency services at U.S. diplomatic facilities around the world.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• ABB: Global electrification and automation company that manufactures substation equipment and provides lifecycle services, including commissioning and condition monitoring — competes with KVA as both an OEM service provider and a maintenance contractor.
• Quanta Services: Largest pure-play infrastructure services firm for the electric power, oil and gas, and renewable sectors; offers turnkey substation EPC and maintenance that competes with KVA at the prime contractor level.
• Vertiv: Global provider of critical digital infrastructure including power protection, substation services, and lifecycle management for utility and data center customers; competes broadly with KVA in the power services and commissioning space.
• Siemens Energy: Major OEM and service provider for HV substations, transformers, and grid technologies; competes with KVA through bundled service agreements and T&D digital offerings.
• Eaton: Power management company offering switchgear, transformers, and electrical services including substation modernization — overlaps with KVA in switchgear installation, commissioning, and maintenance.

Direct peers

• Shermco Industries: Largest independent electrical testing and maintenance services provider in North America, offering substation commissioning, relay testing, transformer services, and 24/7 emergency response — directly overlapping KVA's core field services portfolio across utilities and industrial customers.
• Power Grid Engineering: Specialty engineering services firm focused on substation commissioning, protection and control, relay testing, and engineering consulting for investor-owned utilities and renewable developers — closely comparable to KVA's protective relay and commissioning offerings.
• RESA Power Services: Provider of transformer services, electrical testing, and field engineering for utilities and industrial customers, with NETA-certified technicians — directly comparable to KVA's transformer and electrical testing capabilities.

Emerging players

• Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL): Manufacturer of protective relays and provider of engineering services, including protection system commissioning and training — directly overlaps with KVA's protective relay testing and advanced control systems offerings.
• Doble Engineering: Provider of diagnostic instruments, condition monitoring, and engineering services for the electric power industry — comparable to KVA's DGA and condition-assessment capabilities, though Doble is more instrument-and-software-centric.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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