Licensed Electrician Serving Palo Alto, CA
Professional electrical services for Palo Alto homes and businesses since 2014
Need a licensed electrician in Palo Alto? Pacific Edge Electric and Solar has been providing professional electrical services to Palo Alto homeowners and businesses for over 10 years. From historic Professorville homes to modern tech company offices, our experienced electricians handle every project with expertise and attention to detail.
We're fully licensed (CA License #1143455), bonded, and insured. Our team understands Palo Alto's unique mix of historic homes, Eichler properties, and modern construction, ensuring your electrical work meets all code requirements and exceeds expectations.
Electrical Services for Palo Alto Properties
Residential Electrical Services
- Electrical Panel Upgrades - 100A to 200A+ service upgrades
- Eichler Home Rewiring - Specialized mid-century modern electrical
- Historic Home Electrical - Professorville and Old Palo Alto upgrades
- EV Charger Installation - Tesla and universal Level 2 chargers
- Solar Panel Systems - Rooftop solar with battery storage
- Home Automation - Smart home electrical and lighting control
- Kitchen Remodels - Electrical for high-end kitchen upgrades
- Whole-House Generators - Backup power systems
- Landscape Lighting - Outdoor electrical and lighting design
- ADU Electrical - Accessory dwelling unit wiring
Commercial & Tech Office Electrical
- Tech Office Build-Outs - Complete electrical for startups
- Data Center Power - Redundant power systems
- Lab Electrical - Specialized power for research facilities
- Retail Electrical - University Avenue commercial spaces
- Restaurant Wiring - Commercial kitchen electrical
- LED Retrofits - Energy-efficient lighting upgrades
- EV Charging Stations - Workplace charging infrastructure
- Emergency Lighting - Code-compliant safety systems
- Commercial Solar - Reduce operating costs with solar
- Tenant Improvements - Office and retail electrical
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Licensed, bonded & insured Bay Area electricians. Upfront pricing and same-day estimates available.
CA Lic #1143455 · Tesla Certified Installer · Enphase Gold · Bonded & Insured
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Eichler Home Specialists
Palo Alto has numerous iconic Eichler homes with unique electrical challenges - radiant heating systems, post-and-beam construction, and distinctive lighting needs. We're experienced with Eichler electrical systems and modernization.
Historic Property Expertise
From Professorville to Old Palo Alto, we've upgraded electrical systems in countless historic homes while preserving architectural character and meeting current electrical codes.
Tech Industry Experience
We understand the electrical needs of Palo Alto's tech companies - high-density power, data center requirements, and modern office infrastructure. We've completed projects for startups and established tech firms throughout Palo Alto.
Licensed & Insured
California Contractor License #1143455, fully bonded and insured. All work complies with National Electrical Code and City of Palo Alto building requirements.
Premium Equipment
We use only UL-certified equipment from industry leaders like Square D, Tesla, Enphase, and FranklinWH. Your Palo Alto property deserves the best.
Transparent Pricing
Detailed, upfront estimates with no hidden fees. You'll know the exact cost before we begin work on your Palo Alto project.
Common Electrical Projects in Palo Alto
Electrical Panel Upgrades for Modern Loads
Many Palo Alto homes still have 100-amp or even 60-amp electrical panels insufficient for today's needs - especially with EV chargers, solar systems, and modern appliances. We upgrade electrical panels to 200 amps or higher, coordinating the disconnect and reconnect with City of Palo Alto Utilities (CPAU) — the city's own municipal utility — and handling all City of Palo Alto permits and inspections.
Solar Installation for Palo Alto Homes
Palo Alto's progressive energy policies and excellent sun exposure make it ideal for solar. We design custom solar systems using premium Tesla, Enphase, and FranklinWH equipment, maximizing your energy savings and property value. Our solar installations include:
- Custom system design for your roof orientation and energy needs
- City of Palo Alto permit processing
- CPAU (City of Palo Alto Utilities) interconnection and net metering
- Battery storage for backup power during outages
- 25-year warranties on equipment and installation
EV Charger Installation - Tesla & Universal
Palo Alto has one of the highest electric vehicle adoption rates in the country. As Tesla Certified Installers, we install Tesla Wall Connectors and all major universal chargers. Most installations include:
- Panel capacity assessment and upgrades if needed
- Dedicated 240V circuit installation
- City of Palo Alto electrical permits
- Smart charger installation with WiFi connectivity
- Solar integration for charging with clean energy
Eichler Home Electrical Modernization
Palo Alto's mid-century modern Eichler homes require specialized electrical knowledge. We handle:
- Panel upgrades while preserving Eichler aesthetics
- Radiant heating electrical system maintenance
- Post-and-beam compatible wiring methods
- Period-appropriate lighting upgrades with LED technology
- Smart home integration for mid-century homes
Serving All Palo Alto Neighborhoods
- Professorville - Historic home electrical upgrades
- Old Palo Alto - Vintage property electrical services
- Crescent Park - Eichler and mid-century modern homes
- Midtown - Residential and commercial electrical
- South Palo Alto - Neighborhood electrical contractor
- Barron Park - Residential electrical services
- College Terrace - Near Stanford electrical services
- Downtown Palo Alto - Commercial electrical contractor
- University Avenue - Retail and restaurant electrical
- Stanford Research Park - Tech office electrical
- Ventura - Residential electrician services
- Evergreen Park - Local electrical contractor
Palo Alto Electrical Code Compliance
We ensure all work meets Palo Alto's strict electrical requirements:
- City of Palo Alto Development Center permits
- National Electrical Code (NEC 2023)
- California Title 24 energy efficiency standards
- Palo Alto Green Building Ordinance compliance
- Historic preservation district requirements where applicable
We handle all permit applications and schedule inspections with Palo Alto building inspectors, ensuring first-time approval.
FAQs — Palo Alto Electrician
How much does an electrical panel upgrade cost in Palo Alto?
Most Palo Alto panel upgrades run between $2,500 and $5,000. What moves the number is the target amperage (a jump to 200A is most common), whether the meter or service entrance has to be relocated, and the age of the home — Eichlers and pre-war homes in Old Palo Alto and Professorville often have undersized 60A–100A service plus original wiring that needs attention. With the city actively pushing electrification — heat pumps, induction ranges, EVs — we're upgrading panels in Palo Alto almost every week. Every estimate is a free, fixed price. Call (650) 451-8464.
How long does a panel upgrade take in Palo Alto, including the permit and CPAU coordination?
The hands-on swap is typically a single day. The longer part is paperwork: we pull the electrical permit through the City of Palo Alto Development Center and coordinate the disconnect and reconnect with City of Palo Alto Utilities (CPAU) — Palo Alto runs its own municipal utility, so this scheduling is handled directly with the city rather than an outside power company. Allowing for the permit, the CPAU service appointment, and the final inspection, plan on roughly 2 to 3 weeks start to finish. We manage all of it on your behalf.
Do I need a permit to install an EV charger in Palo Alto, and do you handle it?
Yes — a Level 2 EV charger needs an electrical permit from the City of Palo Alto Development Center, and we file it and schedule the inspection for you. As a licensed C-10 contractor (CA #1143455) and Tesla Certified Installer, we install the dedicated 240V circuit to code so it passes inspection the first time. Because Palo Alto has one of the highest EV-ownership rates in the country, this is one of our most common local jobs.
How much does it cost to install a Level 2 or Tesla Wall Connector in Palo Alto?
A typical Level 2 or Tesla Wall Connector install in Palo Alto is about $800 to $2,200 when your existing panel has spare capacity and the run from the panel to the parking spot is reasonable. Older Eichler and historic homes sometimes need a panel upgrade or a longer conduit run first, which raises the total. We check your panel's available capacity up front and quote one fixed price covering the circuit, permit, and inspection.
Can my existing panel handle an EV charger plus a heat pump and solar?
That's the right question to ask in Palo Alto, because the city's electrification programs encourage stacking exactly these loads. Many older homes have 100A (or smaller) service that's already close to full, and adding a 40–60A EV circuit, a heat pump, and solar can push it over. During your free visit we run a proper load calculation and tell you honestly whether your panel can absorb the new loads or whether a 200A upgrade is the smarter move before you electrify.
Are you a licensed and insured electrician serving Palo Alto?
Yes. Pacific Edge Electric and Solar holds California C-10 Contractor License #1143455 and is fully bonded and insured. We're a Tesla Certified Installer and an Enphase Gold Partner, with more than 1,000 Bay Area projects completed since 2014. We're also experienced with Palo Alto's historic-district and Green Building requirements.
Do you give upfront fixed pricing, or just hourly estimates?
We quote Palo Alto projects as upfront fixed prices — you see and approve the full total before any work starts, with no hidden fees or surprise hourly charges. The estimate itself is free and there's no obligation.
How much does it cost to rewire an older or historic Palo Alto home?
Whole-house rewiring in Palo Alto generally runs from $8,000 to $20,000 or more. The range is wide because so many local homes are older — Professorville and Old Palo Alto have homes from the 1900s–1930s with knob-and-tube or cloth-insulated wiring, and Eichlers have post-and-beam construction that makes fishing new cable more involved. We give a detailed, room-by-room estimate and work to preserve the home's character and any historic-district requirements.
What are the signs my Palo Alto home needs a panel upgrade?
Watch for a fuse box or 60A/100A service, breakers that trip when appliances run together, lights that dim or flicker, a panel with no open slots, any warmth, buzzing, or scorch marks at the panel, and plans to add an EV charger, heat pump, induction range, or solar. Eichlers and pre-war homes very often show several of these. Any one is worth a free inspection.
Do you offer same-day or emergency electrician service in Palo Alto?
Yes. We offer same-day service for most jobs and 24/7 emergency response across Palo Alto. We're based nearby in Los Gatos and typically reach Palo Alto homes within about 30–45 minutes for urgent calls such as a dead panel, a sparking outlet, or a partial power loss. Call (650) 451-8464 any time.
Do you install solar and battery storage, and how does net metering work in Palo Alto?
Yes — we're a full solar-plus-electrical contractor and install rooftop solar with battery backup (Tesla Powerwall, FranklinWH, and Enphase IQ). In Palo Alto, interconnection and net metering go through City of Palo Alto Utilities (CPAU), the city's own municipal utility, rather than an outside power company, and we handle that paperwork along with the City permit. That means a panel upgrade, EV charger, solar, and storage can all be done by one licensed team.
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