We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
"Excellent 1 service call completion."
Mark S on February 2025
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
Welcome to Active Cabling & Communications, LLC. We provide the best electrical work for all our residential and commercial clients. We promise to serve our clients with the highest quality and the most convenient pricing.
"I really enjoyed the work by these Networking/Ethernet folks. A different provider had quoted me an $800-1000 project and said I needed Cat 6 cabling for ethernet, when really my existing Cat 5E was fine. All it took was ~$100 and one hour for parts and labor and I now have ethernet ports in every room that support Gigabit speed. Thanks again! Couldn't be happier with this."
Sekhar P on April 2018
Welcome to Active Cabling & Communications, LLC. We provide the best electrical work for all our residential and commercial clients. We promise to serve our clients with the highest quality and the most convenient pricing.
"I really enjoyed the work by these Networking/Ethernet folks. A different provider had quoted me an $800-1000 project and said I needed Cat 6 cabling for ethernet, when really my existing Cat 5E was fine. All it took was ~$100 and one hour for parts and labor and I now have ethernet ports in every room that support Gigabit speed. Thanks again! Couldn't be happier with this."
We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!
"Fair price for what he does!"
Paul - on August 2020
We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!
We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all of our projects no matter how big or small. We are experts in our trade and will always keep you educated on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!
"They charged me almost $500 for a job that took them less than 30 minutes. They're explanation of the job was not detailed when I made my initial phone call and they charge $75 to drive there $150 to tell you what is wrong and $250 to do the job. There is no hourly rate, but they say they have one. They don't tell you that each job has its own price."
Raoul P on September 2025
We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all of our projects no matter how big or small. We are experts in our trade and will always keep you educated on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!
"They charged me almost $500 for a job that took them less than 30 minutes. They're explanation of the job was not detailed when I made my initial phone call and they charge $75 to drive there $150 to tell you what is wrong and $250 to do the job. There is no hourly rate, but they say they have one. They don't tell you that each job has its own price."
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
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Rob B on July 2024
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
Family owned. We have been here for Over 20 years. lots of experience of providing premium electrical services in Eagle/Summit county. We strive to satisfy all of our customers and will go the extra mile to make sure you're completely satisfied. All aspects of the electrical field. From changing a light bulb to panel upgrades, generators, Service, Low vault lighting, remodels, commercial, new homes, etc. We can help.
"The work that was done was excellent and professional. My $3500 budget was right on the money and done on time. I was introduced to new technology which we incorporated in the project and the end result was amazing. Very impressed by the craftsmanship and informational assistance during the remodel. Great job. Thank you."
Duke L on July 2023
Family owned. We have been here for Over 20 years. lots of experience of providing premium electrical services in Eagle/Summit county. We strive to satisfy all of our customers and will go the extra mile to make sure you're completely satisfied. All aspects of the electrical field. From changing a light bulb to panel upgrades, generators, Service, Low vault lighting, remodels, commercial, new homes, etc. We can help.
"The work that was done was excellent and professional. My $3500 budget was right on the money and done on time. I was introduced to new technology which we incorporated in the project and the end result was amazing. Very impressed by the craftsmanship and informational assistance during the remodel. Great job. Thank you."
In the business of helping clients with electrical needs in the Roaring Fork Valley. Electrical work ranging from residential construction, service upgrades, service work and light commercial projects. We are a small family owned business. I moved here from northern MN to find adventure. I have a passion for riding mountain bikes fast and working even faster. Look forward to working with you, Chance Larson
In the business of helping clients with electrical needs in the Roaring Fork Valley. Electrical work ranging from residential construction, service upgrades, service work and light commercial projects. We are a small family owned business. I moved here from northern MN to find adventure. I have a passion for riding mountain bikes fast and working even faster. Look forward to working with you, Chance Larson
Assuring - Customer Confidence Pricing, One-trip Service Calls, One electrician for all your needs Promising - to answer your call - show up for the appointment - be professional - to guarantee our work
Assuring - Customer Confidence Pricing, One-trip Service Calls, One electrician for all your needs Promising - to answer your call - show up for the appointment - be professional - to guarantee our work
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts
The amount of time a standby generator can run continuously is around 3,000 hours on average. However, standby generators can generally run indefinitely as long as they have a continuous fuel supply. Generators hooked up to a home’s natural gas supply are the best option for extended usage, as these won’t rely on a finite fuel supply based on how much you have in storage. Generators running on liquid propane or diesel won’t last as long, as these require fuel storage and regular refueling to stay running.
Homeowners can often access federal tax credits, such as the Investment Tax Credit (ITC), which covers a percentage of installation costs. Many states and utilities offer additional rebates, grants, or performance-based incentives. These programs can significantly lower your upfront investment. Check the Database of State Incentives for Renewables and Efficiency (DSIRE) or contact your local energy office for current offers.
Energy output depends on turbine size, average wind speed at your site, and system efficiency. A 5 kW turbine in a good wind location can generate 8,000 to 12,000 kilowatt-hours per year, which may cover a large portion of an average home’s needs. Accurate output estimates require a professional wind assessment and a review of your household’s energy usage patterns.
Generally, you’ll want to keep between 60 and 70 feet between the generator and the transfer switch. There are a few reasons for this, including:
The distance reduces the noise coming from the generator into your home.
It increases efficiency because you won’t have a voltage drop from this short of a distance.
Prevents carbon monoxide poisoning: keep at least 15 feet between your generator and an open window.
No, you shouldn’t use an extension cord to plug a generator directly into your home without using a transfer switch. That’s because systems like pumps and HVAC fans need a steady power source that might not be available directly from your generator alone. If you bypass the circuit breaker box, you risk damaging your electrical system, creating a risk of electrical fire or electrical shock to you or any workers repairing lines on your local electrical grid.
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