Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Electrical Partner in Madison, CT
Founded in 1919, Forest Electric has built a legacy as one of Connecticut's most reputable electrical contractors. Our family-owned business combines nearly a century of industry expertise with modern innovations to deliver quality workmanship for renovations, new construction, and emergency power solutions. We specialize in indoor and outdoor lighting systems, LED retrofits, decorative pole lighting, and 24/7 emergency services, serving commercial, industrial, and municipal clients across the Eastern United States. Our commitment to energy efficiency helps businesses reduce operational costs through advanced lighting assessments and energy-saving fixture upgrades.Backed by a licensed, insured team and a sister general contracting firm, we ensure comprehensive project execution from planning to maintenance. With a dispatch center in New Haven, our fleet of specialized vehicles enables rapid response to power outages and critical electrical needs. Our values of professionalism, reliability, and customer satisfaction have sustained our leadership position in the electrical contracting industry since the company's inception.
Services
Indoor Lighting
Outdoor Lighting
LED Retrofits
Emergency Service
Decorative Pole Lighting
Car Charging Stations
Building Renovation
Commercial Electrical
Industrial Systems
Power Maintenance
Details
- Year established: 1919
Highlights and features
- Family-owned since 1919 with century-spanning electrical expertise
- 24/7 emergency response with specialized service vehicles
- Energy-efficient solutions reducing clients' operational costs
- Licensed, insured professionals with industry-certified teams
- Full-service capabilities through sister general contracting firm
Services
Indoor Lighting
Our indoor lighting solutions maintain optimal business environments through energy-efficient fixtures and planned maintenance programs. We provide relamping, cleaning, and troubleshooting services to minimize energy waste while enhancing your professional image. Our team ensures peak operational efficiency for commercial spaces.
Outdoor Lighting
Protect your property with our comprehensive outdoor lighting maintenance. We conduct periodic surveys and immediate corrective repairs to ensure safety, security, and aesthetic appeal. Our 24/7 emergency service addresses critical lighting failures promptly while maintaining energy efficiency.
LED Retrofits
Transform your electrical systems with commercial LED retrofits for industrial facilities, schools, and municipal areas. Our services include planning, design, and installation of energy-saving solutions that reduce operational costs while meeting modern efficiency standards across various commercial applications.
Emergency Service
Access immediate electrical assistance through our New Haven dispatch center. Our fleet of crane trucks, bucket trucks, and lifts provides rapid response to power outages and critical failures. Licensed technicians deliver urgent repairs for commercial and industrial clients 24 hours daily.
Car Charging Stations
Install commercial electric vehicle charging stations meeting manufacturer specifications. Our qualified team handles concrete work, paving, and line striping while ensuring compliance with electrical safety standards for reliable charging infrastructure solutions.
People
Louis Pasquariello
Founder
Founder of Forest Electric, Louis Pasquariello established the company in 1919 after obtaining his master electrician license. His work on Groton Submarine Base power lines laid the foundation for Connecticut's premier electrical contracting firm.
Louis Pasquariello Jr.
Former President
Joined his father's business in 1950, managing operations and expanding service offerings. His leadership helped establish Forest Electric as a diversified electrical contracting leader across the Eastern United States.
Ken Horton
Current Director
Current director maintaining traditional values while leading Forest Electric's continued growth. Oversees operations ensuring adherence to quality standards and customer satisfaction across all electrical contracting services.
Questions
What electrical services do you offer?
We provide indoor/outdoor lighting, LED retrofits, emergency power services, car charging stations, and commercial electrical construction across Connecticut and the Eastern US.
Are you available for emergencies?
Yes, our New Haven dispatch center offers 24/7/365 emergency response with specialized vehicles and licensed technicians for urgent electrical needs.
How can I reduce energy costs?
Our energy assessments identify efficiency improvements through LED retrofits and maintenance programs that minimize energy waste while maintaining optimal lighting performance.
Do you serve residential clients?
We primarily focus on commercial, industrial, and municipal clients while maintaining expertise in large-scale electrical systems and infrastructure projects.
What areas do you cover?
We operate throughout Connecticut with expanded service across the Eastern United States, supporting diverse electrical contracting requirements.
How long have you been in business?
Since 1919, we've provided electrical contracting services, making us one of Connecticut's longest-operating family-owned electrical firms with century-spanning expertise.
