Preferred Electric has earned a reputation of excellence by providing uncompromising service and value to all our clients. As a single source provider for both electrical and low voltage services, Preferred Electric works directly with our clients to design, build and implement the most efficient and reliable electrical systems. For 50 years, Preferred Electric has remained Chicagoland’s premier source for turnkey electrical design and installation that’s superior to the industry standard.
Whether it’s a Plan & Spec or Design & Build project, we have the knowledge and training to meet the commercial market’s diverse needs and get the job done. Our experience includes office buildings, warehouse and distribution, institutional facilities, roadway and site work.
Our organization understands the need for efficiencies in the industrial industry. We know how important it is for production to be uninterrupted. Our experience includes manufacturing, packaging, and processing facilities.
As one of Chicagoland’s premier electrical contractors in the emerging healthcare market, we understand the complexities within the healthcare industry and offer leading edge installations. Our experience includes medical office buildings, treatment centers, and medical equipment installations.
Well-versed in the expertise that Mission Critical work requires, Preferred Electric’s experience includes new facilities as well as existing critical facility infrastructure upgrades. We’ve installed generating systems, UPS systems, DC plants, and inverter systems, and other major components of redundant back-up systems.
Our Technical Services Division offers design and installation expertise for a full range of structured cabling solutions and low voltage systems. Our capabilities include, but are not limited to, voice, certified data, fiber optics, air blown fiber, building riser management, fire alarm, access control, CCTV, sound & paging, and wireless solutions.
Our Energy Solutions Division helps our customers maximize energy savings and minimize utility costs all while reducing the size of their carbon footprint. Preferred Electric provides comprehensive, cost-effective solutions to help our customers meet their energy goals for new and existing buildings. We are Illinois certified installers for Distributed Generation and Electric Vehicle Charging.
GENERAL CONTRACTOR: M.A. MORTENSON COMPANY | ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR: PREFERRED ELECTRIC
Preferred Electric is excited to be a part of the construction Team for the EMTOC Microgrid in Rockville, MD. M.A. Mortenson has put their trust in Preferred Electric to coordinate, and build this state-of-the-art facility.
The microgrid comprises of 5 MWDC of rooftop and canopy solar generation, 2 MW/7.35 MWh battery energy storage, and up to 4.5 MW of charging capacity. It will provide sustainable, resilient power to a mixed fleet of battery electric and fuel cell electric buses, as well as EMTOC’s existing buildings. Interconnected to the Pepco utility, the microgrid is designed to operate in island mode indefinitely, ensuring uninterrupted service during extended grid or power outages. Its intelligent management system, featuring software tools and IoT-connected hardware, will minimize power disruptions and maximize distributed energy resources for resilience.
AS ALWAYS, WE LOOK FORWARD TO WORKING WITH ALL TRADES TO BRING THIS PROJECT IN ON TIME AND WITHIN BUDGET.
Our design department offers full service, in-house, BIM coordination. We are fully trained in the latest Autodesk software.
We’ve been a well-respected Design/Build contractor for over 40 years. Our team will work hand in hand with our clients to make sure they receive the most innovative, functional, and cost effective project possible.
Our Green Initiative has been moving at full speed for years. Renewable energy systems like solar and wind, lighting retrofits, and EV Chargers are just a few of our capabilities.
We are here to help 24/7. When our customers need us the most, we’re just a phone call away.
Preferred Electric is always looking for bright, talented people to better our company. If you’d like to inquire about available positions, please send your resume to careers@preferred-electric.com.
