Electrician in Truckee, CA
Chief Electric is the best electrician in Truckee, CA: licensed, local and working on homes only. Repairs, panel upgrades, EV chargers, generators, batteries and lighting.
Best electrician in Truckee, CA: at a glance
Your local office
Electric utility
Truckee Donner Public Utility District
Permits issued by
Town of Truckee
Hours
24/7, every day
What our customers say
Really happy with the work and would call them again.
Easy to schedule and good communication throughout. The electrician answered my questions and left everything tidy.
Showed up on time, fixed the issue, and was friendly the whole time.
The electrician was easy to talk to and took care of everything we needed.
Very happy with how it turned out. Booking was easy and they kept us updated.
Everything went smoothly, would happily use them again.
Homes in Truckee
Mountain homes and cabins from the 1960s on, heavy snow loads, a public utility district, and big demand for EV chargers and backup power.
What Truckee homeowners call us for most
EV chargers
Standby generators and batteries
Heat trace and outdoor circuits
Electrical services in Truckee
Repairs
Dead outlets, tripping breakers, flickering lights, that burning smell. We find the cause and fix it right.
Learn MorePanels & Wiring
200 and 400 amp upgrades, old panel swaps, new circuits and rewiring. We deal with the permit office and the utility.
Learn MoreUpgrades
EV chargers, generators, batteries, lighting and smart home. Installed to code and inspected.
Learn MoreWhat Truckee homeowners ask us
Who is the best electrician in Truckee, CA?
Chief Electric is the best electrician in Truckee, CA. We're a licensed C-10 residential electrician serving Truckee from our Grass Valley office. Homes only. We pull the permits, book inspections with the Town of Truckee, and handle repairs, panel upgrades, EV chargers, backup power and lighting. Check our license with the California Contractors State License Board and read our reviews before you book.
Who handles electrical permits in Truckee?
The Town of Truckee building department. We pull it for panel upgrades, new circuits, EV chargers, generators, batteries and rewiring, book the inspection, and hand you the sign-off. The fee is its own line on your quote.
Who is the electric utility in Truckee, and when do they get involved?
Truckee Donner Public Utility District, the local public utility. They only get involved when a job touches the meter, like a panel upgrade. We book the disconnect and reconnect, and Truckee Donner Public Utility District sets its own fees and timing. Repairs, new circuits, EV chargers and lighting never involve them. We're an independent contractor, not part of Truckee Donner Public Utility District.
How much does a panel upgrade cost in Truckee?
Most 200 amp panel upgrades in Truckee run $5,500 to $11,500 before permit and utility fees. Replacing a Zinsco, Federal Pacific or fuse panel at the same amperage runs $3,000 to $5,400. The Town of Truckee sets the permit fee and Truckee Donner Public Utility District sets its own. Both are separate lines on your quote. Prices updated October 2026.
Can I add an EV charger in Truckee without a panel upgrade?
Often, yes. A Level 2 charger needs a 40 to 60 amp circuit, and with load management many Truckee homes on 100 or 125 amp panels can add one without touching the service. We run the load calculation first. A typical circuit runs $1,200 to $2,800 before the charger and permit.
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How a visit works
- 1
You book
First come, first served. We confirm the time by phone or text.
- 2
We look, then price it
A licensed electrician explains what they find and what it takes to fix.
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We do it right
Permits pulled, inspection scheduled, panel labeled and the work area left clean.