--- title: "West Electric" description: "West Electric is an electrical contractor whose recent jobs run from EV chargers to solar panels and battery backup. The company describes itself as having" doc_version: "2026-10-19" last_updated: "2026-10-19" --- # West Electric **Trade:** Electrical · **Address:** 40 Cherry St., East Hartford, CT 06108 · **Phone:** (860) 428-7000 · **Website:** https://westelectric.energy/ · **Languages:** English **Rating: 4.7/5** (high confidence) — from 157 reviews across 10 sources. 99% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 9 reviews, 0 negative. ## The honest read West Electric is an electrical contractor whose recent jobs run from EV chargers to solar panels and battery backup. The company describes itself as having over 25 years of experience serving homeowners and businesses. A recent customer had West Electric do a full 200-amp service upgrade plus several dedicated circuits, and said the permit was pulled and approved and the inspection passed clean. A recent customer said the company set up a pair of batteries as a backup on their house. A recent solar panel and battery backup customer said the company explored alternatives during the design phase. A recent customer wrote that this was the second time they had used West Electric for an EV charger installation. A 2025 customer said West Electric installed a FranklinWH aGate and three 15 kWh aPower units, and that by the end of the day the system was running with solar and a backup generator. A 2024 customer said the two technicians installing a level 2 charger noticed something wrong with a pipe in the basement that another contractor had left open. A 2025 customer gave one star, writing that they were having many problems after the installation. Its BBB page shows an A+ grade and accreditation. Its Connecticut E1 electrical contractor licence, ELC.0197545-E1, is active, held by Edward C West Jr. **Strengths:** - A clean inspection — a recent customer said the service upgrade passed inspection - A battery backup — a recent customer said a pair of batteries was set up **Concerns:** - Post-install problems — a 2025 customer reported many problems after installation ## Claims & citations Every claim below is backed by real evidence rows — uncited claims are dropped in code before publication. - Describes itself as having over 25 years of experience serving homeowners and businesses _(confidence: medium)_ - [Official Website](https://westelectric.energy) — “About (self-reported, verbatim): West Electric is a top-rated electrical contractor with over 25 years of experience serving homeowners and …” - A recent customer said the permit for a 200-amp service upgrade was approved and the inspection passed clean _(confidence: high)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT20xVU5sOVBUbXM0WVcxNlZ6bGZWbTVqYzJ0U1ZFRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x6f5df2b37a297ee5!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOm1UNl9PTms4YW16VzlfVm5jc2tSVEE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “4★ We had West Electric do a full 200-amp service upgrade plus several dedicated circuits at my home. Ed came out on a Saturday for the init…” - Battery backup installation _(confidence: high)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2twelJ6VlFWbVpTZEVKeE9UQnpaazlwV1dZMGQxRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x6f5df2b37a297ee5!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkpzRzVQVmZSdEJxOTBzZk9pWWY0d1E%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Had West Electric set up a pair of batteries as a backup on my house and they were very professional and knowledgeable. Drew is the GOAT” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTURJdE8zWDJRRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x6f5df2b37a297ee5!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgMDItO3X2QE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ I had West Electric install a FranklinWH aGate and three 15 kWh aPower units. A crew led by Chris and Drew showed up at 7 AM and worked …” - Solar panel installation _(confidence: high)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT200MGNWcFlMVEJ2ZVhOdVpHVTROVkp0Vmt0Nk0wRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x6f5df2b37a297ee5!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOm40cVpYLTBveXNuZGU4NVJtVkt6M0E%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Had a solar system installed with West electric. They did an absolutely phenomenal job from the consultation to clean up and beyond. They…” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25CSlkxaDFUSEpQTFZKcmFuQlNlVGhVTW1KTU1rRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x6f5df2b37a297ee5!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnBJY1h1THJPLVJranBSeThUMmJMMkE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ West Electric recently completed a solar panel and battery backup installation for my home. The experience exceeded my expectations from…” - EV charger installation _(confidence: high)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURON3Y3aEF3EAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x6f5df2b37a297ee5!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDN7v7hAw%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ I had a level 2 EV charger installed with these guys through QMerit. It required fixing shoddy work from the prior homeowner. New wire to…” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pGR1dtZGhXblZUYkZBNWEyTk5jM1JLVUcxNVlrRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x6f5df2b37a297ee5!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjFGWmdhWnVTbFA5a2NNc3RKUG15YkE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Ed, Anthony and the team have been terrific to deal with. This is the second time I have used them for an EV charger installation and als…” - A 2025 customer reported many problems after the installation _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25aTlZrUllVblZ2WW1VMFZqWnNaazkwVFRaRU1HYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x6f5df2b37a297ee5!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnZNVkRYUnVvYmU0VjZsZk90TTZEMGc%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “1★ After the installation I am having many problems this is a bad service, I do not recommend it” - BBB grade A+ and accredited _(confidence: high)_ - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ct/east-hartford/profile/electrical-contractors/west-electric-llc-0111-87103634) — “Better Business Bureau: accredited / certified / member” - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ct/east-hartford/profile/electrical-contractors/west-electric-llc-0111-87103634) — “Better Business Bureau grade: A+” - Google 4.9 stars from 141 ratings _(confidence: high)_ - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=West%20Electric&query_place_id=ChIJ6X9CxX5U5okR5X4perPyXW8) — “Google: 4.9★ from 141 ratings” - Its Connecticut E1 electrical contractor licence, ELC.0197545-E1, is active, held by Edward C West Jr. _(confidence: high)_ - [State License Registry](https://www.elicense.ct.gov/Lookup/LicenseLookup.aspx) — “CT electrician license ELC.0197545-E1 registry-verified active — registry holder of record: EDWARD C WEST JR” - Specializes in Electrical _(confidence: high)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURON3Y3aEF3EAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x6f5df2b37a297ee5!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDN7v7hAw%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ I had a level 2 EV charger installed with these guys through QMerit. It required fixing shoddy work from the prior homeowner. New wire to…” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT20xVU5sOVBUbXM0WVcxNlZ6bGZWbTVqYzJ0U1ZFRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x6f5df2b37a297ee5!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOm1UNl9PTms4YW16VzlfVm5jc2tSVEE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “4★ We had West Electric do a full 200-amp service upgrade plus several dedicated circuits at my home. Ed came out on a Saturday for the init…” - Specializes in Solar Installation _(confidence: high)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT200MGNWcFlMVEJ2ZVhOdVpHVTROVkp0Vmt0Nk0wRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x6f5df2b37a297ee5!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOm40cVpYLTBveXNuZGU4NVJtVkt6M0E%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Had a solar system installed with West electric. They did an absolutely phenomenal job from the consultation to clean up and beyond. They…” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25CSlkxaDFUSEpQTFZKcmFuQlNlVGhVTW1KTU1rRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x6f5df2b37a297ee5!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnBJY1h1THJPLVJranBSeThUMmJMMkE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ West Electric recently completed a solar panel and battery backup installation for my home. The experience exceeded my expectations from…” ## License Status: **active** (#ELC.0197545-E1, electrician) — verified against the official CT state registry on 2026-10-19, never self-reported. Re-check at the official registry: https://www.elicense.ct.gov/Lookup/LicenseLookup.aspx ## Sources - [Exa](https://westelectric.energy/): 0 web mentions across the open web (each linked to its source) - [Reddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/NewWest/comments/1t54fu9/new_west_electricity_utility/): 0 community mentions discussing this business - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=West%20Electric&query_place_id=ChIJ6X9CxX5U5okR5X4perPyXW8): 4.9★ from 141 ratings - [Official Website](https://westelectric.energy): 25 yrs in business · Self-reported profile and service details - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=West%20Electric&query_place_id=ChIJ6X9CxX5U5okR5X4perPyXW8): Listed on this source - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ct/east-hartford/profile/electrical-contractors/west-electric-llc-0111-87103634): Listed on this source - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ct/east-hartford/west-electric-llc-reviews-1.htm): 4.9★ from 47 ratings - [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/west-electric): Listed on this source - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.WestElectricLLC.25801598.html): 4.9★ from 47 ratings - [Local News](https://stnonline.com/event-news/v2g-project-subject-of-stn-expo-west-electric-school-bus-panel/): Listed on this source ## Recent reviews - **5/5 · Google Reviews · David · 2026-10-07**: Ed, Anthony and the team have been terrific to deal with. This is the second time I have used them for an EV charger installation and also going to be looking to them for solar. Professional, fair, and easy to work with. - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Tom Grygorcewicz · 2026-09-28**: Had West Electric set up a pair of batteries as a backup on my house and they were very professional and knowledgeable. Drew is the GOAT - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Joe Dante · 2026-09-27**: After running on generator power I was unable to move the main breaker back to the on position. Ed and his team helped me through this problem. - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Howard Tenenbaum · 2026-09-23**: West Electric recently completed a solar panel and battery backup installation for my home. The experience exceeded my expectations from start to finish. I was especially impressed by their willingness to go the extra mile during the design phase of the project. They listened to what was important… - **Angi · reviews · 2026-08-01**: This process from start to finish has been great! The companies were all professional during the proposal process. - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Jane Greenwood · 2026-07-23**: 🔋☀️ We couldn’t be happier with our decision to go solar and add battery backup! Huge thanks to Ashley DiCarlo and the team at West Electric LLC for making the process so seamless from start to finish. Now we can keep the A/C running without worrying about the electric bill and we have reliable ba… - **4/5 · Google Reviews · Terrence Johnson · 2026-06-02**: We had West Electric do a full 200-amp service upgrade plus several dedicated circuits at my home. Ed came out on a Saturday for the initial walkthrough and was honest, straightforward, and easy to talk to from the start. The crew was professional, efficient, and a pleasure to have in the house. Kim… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Davon Roberts · 2026-05-31**: Had a solar system installed with West electric. They did an absolutely phenomenal job from the consultation to clean up and beyond. They communicated regularly throughout the process and were transparent from start to finish. If you are considering going solar, i recommend that you give them a call… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Amaury de Parcevaux · 2026-05-29**: If you need to install a Wall Charger for your EV in Connecticut and have an old house, you won't regret the expertise of West Electric... Is there anything they can't do. We had the pleasure of getting Traver and Nick to do the install... don't plan on sleeping in the day they do the work... 7:30am… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Ryan Kadri · 2026-03-25**: Outstanding work, easy to work with, transparent and honest, great communication. Highly recommend --- Data freshness: last scanned 2026-10-13T09:22:25.287Z. 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