Business Details
43 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Trusted Electrical Services in Dayton, OH
Founded in 1983, Active Electric has established itself as a trusted provider of comprehensive electrical services. As a women-owned business, we combine decades of industry experience with a highly trained team dedicated to delivering safe, reliable, and exceptional service across commercial, industrial, institutional, and residential sectors. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our numerous safety awards, including the Accredited Quality Contractor designation from Associated Builders and Contractors since 1998. We prioritize fair pricing, personalized customer support, and innovative solutions tailored to meet the unique needs of each client. With a strong presence in Dayton, Ohio, we serve the greater Miami Valley, Columbus, and Northern Kentucky regions. Our team holds specialized certifications in areas such as arc flash analysis, high-voltage systems, and fire alarm installation, ensuring compliance with the latest safety standards.Active Electric maintains memberships in reputable organizations like the Better Business Bureau and Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce, reinforcing our dedication to professionalism. We invest in ongoing employee training and safety programs, including weekly job site meetings and semi-annual safety sessions, to uphold our zero-incident goals. Our expertise extends to design/build projects, emergency power solutions, and energy-efficient lighting systems, making us a one-stop resource for all electrical needs. This combination of technical proficiency, customer-centric values, and community engagement has solidified our reputation as an industry leader.
Services
Commercial Electrical
Industrial Electrical
Residential Electrical
Emergency Electrical
Arc Flash Protection
Details
- Year established: 1983
Highlights and features
- We have over 40 years of experience in electrical contracting since 1983
- Our team holds specialized certifications in arc flash analysis and high-voltage systems
- We maintain an AQC (Accredited Quality Contractor) designation from ABC
- Our 24/7 emergency service responds with temporary power solutions and rapid repairs
- We implement weekly safety training programs exceeding OSHA compliance standards
Associations and certifications
- Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC)
- Better Business Bureau
- Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce
Services
Commercial Electrical
We provide comprehensive electrical solutions for commercial properties including lighting upgrades, emergency systems, and security infrastructure. Our team ensures businesses maintain operational safety and compliance with NFPA 70E standards. Services include point-of-sale wiring, parking lot lighting maintenance, and 24-hour monitoring system installations.
Industrial Electrical
Our industrial services optimize manufacturing operations through motor control programming, arc flash analysis, and preventative maintenance. We specialize in thermal scanning of distribution equipment and implementing energy-efficient power solutions that reduce operational costs while maintaining OSHA compliance for production facilities.
Emergency Electrical
Available 24/7 for urgent electrical needs, our technicians provide temporary power solutions, fire damage assessments, and immediate circuit repairs. We maintain mobile units stocked with critical components to restore operations within hours, serving both commercial and residential clients across three states.
Arc Flash Protection
We help businesses comply with OSHA's arc flash regulations through comprehensive risk assessments and safety protocol implementation. Our services include system documentation, boundary planning, and employee training programs that prevent electrical hazards while maintaining NFPA 70E compliance standards.
Residential Electrical
Our residential experts handle home electrical system inspections, GFCI installations, and outdoor lighting projects. We specialize in historical home rewiring with minimal structural impact and offer generator backup systems for emergency power continuity in the Miami Valley region.
People
Jenny Holp
President / CFO
Jenny Holp leads Active Electric's operations with a Master Electrical License and degrees in Business and Accounting from Wright State University. She oversees corporate strategy and community engagement while maintaining the company's WBENC-certified women-owned business status since 2015.
Jason Schafer
VP / COO
Jason Schafer manages project estimation and completion with hands-on field experience since 1998. His Purdue University leadership training supports his role in guiding multi-million dollar projects from planning through execution while maintaining field-management communication.
Questions
What electrical services do you offer?
We provide commercial, industrial, residential, and emergency electrical services including power distribution, arc flash protection, and 24/7 emergency repairs across Ohio and Northern Kentucky.
Are your electricians certified?
Yes, our team holds certifications in arc flash analysis, high-voltage systems, fire alarm installation, and OSHA safety standards with ongoing training programs exceeding industry requirements.
Do you offer emergency services?
We provide 24/7 emergency electrical services with mobile technicians available 365 days a year for urgent repairs, temporary power solutions, and fire damage assessments.
What safety programs do you maintain?
Active Electric implements weekly safety meetings, semi-annual training, and a drug-free workplace program while holding the Accredited Quality Contractor designation from ABC since 1998.
Which areas do you serve?
We primarily serve the Miami Valley region including Dayton and Cincinnati, Ohio, plus Northern Kentucky with project capabilities extending to Columbus and surrounding areas.
