We Set The Standard

Choosing New River Electrical is the most powerful choice for powerful results. We are a proven electrical construction company providing customers with unmatched expertise, safety, and professionalism.

Our Services

Since 1953, New River Electrical has been the trusted electrical contractor for coast-to-coast electrical construction, utility upgrades, installation, transmission, and distribution. Our distinct capabilities aligned with our passion for our craft makes NRE a best-in-class powerhouse for executing custom projects with real results.

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Safety is Our Culture

Our NRE culture is built on our commitment to safety on and off the job. We are driven to provide the safest operations and interactions in the communities that we work in. We believe a job isn’t successful unless all our crews get home safe at the end of the day. To us, safety is personal. Trust us to set the standard. Our Commitment to Safety

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Powering Customers For Over Half A Century

Our company’s roots were established in 1953 by our founder Sherrill W. Stockton. From our first contract, our company’s values of professionalism, integrity, respect, and passion for our work have been placed into everything we do today. For 50+ years, we’ve reflected our values in our craft while delivering our diverse sets of electrical services to the customers we serve. Read About Our NRE History

Our Employees

The backbone of our half-decade of success is thanks to our 100% employee-owned company that takes pride in its work. Our growth and long-standing customer relationships are a strong testament to the dedication our 1,100+ workforce puts into representing their company.

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Featured Projects

Project Spotlight: Bixby Station

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Featured Projects

Project Spotlight: Dearington-Reusens Transmission Line

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Featured Projects

Project Spotlight: Bradford Substation

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Featured Projects

New River Electrical partners with Energy Co-op on 69kv Transmission Line in Licking County, Ohio

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Featured Projects

Project Spotlight: Kentucky Lattice Work