cohort vetting · electrical · solar · generator
Electrical + power shortlist
Electrical + power cohort. Aratech Electrical (Joel + Bob) is engaged-preferred — 3 jobs since 2020 totalling $1,448. Open slots for emergency electrician (when Aratech is booked) + solar installer + generator install/service specialist.
Vetting criteria:
- PA-licensed master electrician — required for any panel work, hardwired equipment, permits
- Lived-experience signal — multiple clean jobs over years > paper credentials (Aratech is the proof)
- Specialty match — generator install · EV charger · solar · smart-home automation are sub-trades within electrical
- 24-hour callback capacity — power problems can be safety problems
- Insurance + permit-pulling — vendor pulls township permit for big work
Engaged + leads
Engaged · preferred · call first
Joel + Bob · 3 jobs at New Hope 2020-2024 · $1,448 lifetime · CPO-grade craft on dimmers / GFI / Sense / chandelier / Lutron / panel / radon-fan
A++ in lived experience across 3 mixed-scope jobs. The contractor to call FIRST for any future electrical work — no shortlisting needed. 6-axis signal 88/100. Phone + BBB axes are pending paper-credential capture but engagement is strong enough to override.
Next: Capture phone number + BBB profile + PA license number on next contact. Confirm Bob's role (partner / co-owner / second tech).
Open slots — shortlist building
Open slot — Backup electrician (when Aratech is booked)
Shortlist building
What we're looking for: a second PA-licensed electrician on file — Aratech's schedule sometimes constrains. Local Bucks/Mont preferred. The 'we'll fall back to this number if Joel can't get out within 48 hours' option.
Where to find: NECA (National Electrical Contractors Association) member directory · BBB Doylestown electrical category · referrals from A&B Pools (pool electrical work crosses trades).
Where to find: NECA (National Electrical Contractors Association) member directory · BBB Doylestown electrical category · referrals from A&B Pools (pool electrical work crosses trades).
Open slot — Solar installer (residential PV)
Shortlist building
What we're looking for: residential solar PV install specialist — different trade from general electrical. NABCEP-certified preferred. Local installers OFTEN beat national chains (Tesla / SunPower) on price + service.
Where to find: NABCEP certified professional directory · SEIA member list · search 'solar installer Bucks County PA' · referrals from neighbours with visible solar arrays.
Where to find: NABCEP certified professional directory · SEIA member list · search 'solar installer Bucks County PA' · referrals from neighbours with visible solar arrays.
Open slot — Generator install + service
Shortlist building
What we're looking for: Generac / Kohler / Briggs & Stratton authorized installer for the GP6500 portable + future automatic standby consideration. Annual maintenance + transfer-switch wiring overlap with general electrical.
Where to find: Generac authorized dealer locator · referrals from Aratech (likely knows the local generator-install crew) · BBB Doylestown generator category.
Where to find: Generac authorized dealer locator · referrals from Aratech (likely knows the local generator-install crew) · BBB Doylestown generator category.
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pa.gf.cx · contractors · electrical-shortlist · stubbed 25 May 2026 · 1 engaged + 3 open slots