Colfax is up I-80 from Auburn, and we’ve helped many customers there and in the nearby foothill communities. Homes range from older houses in town to rural properties in the trees.
How we can help in Colfax
- Generators & Battery BackupInlets and interlocks, standby generators and transfer switches.
- Solar & Renewables GuideSolar, batteries and backup power, planned together.
- Panel & Service UpgradesPanel replacements, service upgrades and subpanels.
- Networking, Wi-Fi & FiberWi-Fi, data cabling and networks for homes and businesses.
- Lighting & LEDRecessed and LED lighting, outdoor and landscape lighting.
- EV ChargersLevel 2 chargers and circuits, and checking the panel has room.
Good to know about electrical work in Colfax
Foothill outages and PSPS
Colfax is served by PG&E, and foothill and forested areas can be included in Public Safety Power Shutoffs, as well as storm outages. For a lot of Colfax customers, backup power is the first project. We install inlets and interlocks, standby generators with transfer switches and home batteries, sized to what you need. PG&E: Public Safety Power Shutoffs · Power outage and generator safety · Battery & Backup Sizer
Older homes and add-ons
Older homes in the area often have original panels, ungrounded outlets or wiring that’s been added to over the years. We check it before big new loads go in. Federal Pacific, Zinsco and other problem panels: what to know · Two-prong outlets and cloth wiring: your GFCI options
Permits
Inside city limits, permits go through the City of Colfax; unincorporated addresses nearby go through Placer County. We pull the permit and meet the inspector either way.
These notes are general and meant to help you plan. Utility boundaries, permit offices and rules can change and can depend on the exact address, so we confirm them for your property before any work starts.
Free tools to plan ahead
These give a rough first look. They are estimates, not a design, and a licensed electrician should confirm anything before you buy equipment.
Request a free estimate in Colfax
Free estimates, no pressure. Tell us a little about the job and we’ll get back to you. Or call (530) 401-7419, answered 24/7.
Common questions
Is a battery or a generator better for PSPS outages in Colfax?
Both can work. Generators run as long as you have fuel; batteries are quiet and automatic but limited by their size, unless paired with solar. Our guide and Battery & Backup Sizer walk through the trade-offs.
Do you come out to rural properties around Colfax?
Yes. We work in Colfax and the nearby foothill communities.
How do I reach you, and do you give free estimates?
Call (530) 401-7419, 24/7. Estimates are free. You can also send photos through Ask IES for a rough starting price before anyone comes out.