Hunt Electrical Contractors - News

May 2025

Wired for the Future: What Utah HB 212 Means for Your Energy Strategy

House Bill 212 just became law, and it’s a big step toward modernizing Utah’s transmission systems. Learn how these changes could benefit your business through smarter, more efficient grid technology.

April 2025

Hunt Electric Wins 2025 Best of State Award in Electrical Services

We're proud to announce that Hunt Electric has been awarded the 2025 Best of State Award in Electrical Services, marking our third time receiving this prestigious honor.

March 2025

Working with Design Teams to Ensure Constructability

How do you build smarter from day one? At the Advancing Data Center Construction Conference, Hunt Technology Division Manager Matt Burke shared how early collaboration, efficient RFIs, and strategic BIM use drive better outcomes in data center projects.

February 2025

Energy Demand Is Surging. Can the Grid Keep Up?

Energy demand is only increasing, and businesses must adapt to ensure they have reliable, sustainable power. Staying ahead of these changes is critical, whether it’s planning for future energy needs, navigating interconnection challenges, or investing in smarter energy solutions.

January 2025

Bridging the Gaps in Public Safety Communication

In an emergency, every second counts—but dead zones in buildings can mean the difference between life and death. Public safety depends on seamless communication, and Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS) and Emergency Responder Communication Enhancement Systems (ERCES) are the key to ensuring first responders and occupants stay connected when it matters most. Learn how DAS and ERCES are transforming emergency preparedness in Utah, Colorado, and Idaho—and why investing in this technology is an investment in saving lives.

December 2024

Keeping Your Electrical System Up & Running This Season

Any disruption—whether an outage or system failure—can significantly impact productivity. That’s why it’s essential to have a trusted partner available 24/7 to restore power quickly when needed.

November 2024

Tech Meets Style: Integrating AV and Home Automation into Custom Homes

Integrating cutting-edge AV and home automation systems is a key differentiator for developers looking to make their mark in the custom home market. For developers, offering flexible, future-ready AV solutions elevates the home and sets properties apart in an increasingly competitive market.

October 2024

Choosing the Right Power Delivery System for Your Business: Primary, Secondary, or Applicant-Built?

The decision between primary metering, secondary metering, and applicant-built systems is not one to be taken lightly. The type of power delivery system you choose can have a lasting impact on your business’s operational efficiency, financial performance, and scalability.

September 2024

AV: What’s New and What’s Next

Businesses are increasingly integrating AV scopes to increase productivity and foster better collaboration. The demand for immersive experiences, better collaboration, integration of artificial intelligence, and streamlined digital platforms all fall under the AV umbrella.

September 2024

Hunt Electric Announces Leadership Promotions

Meet the recently promoted leaders at Hunt Electric! Zach Eschrich will lead our Traffic & Infrastructure Division Manager and Brandon Asyeerne transitions to his new role as Executive Division Manager.

August 2024

Ensuring Safety and Reliability: The Crucial Role of Arc Flash Studies

The importance of conducting arc flash studies for critical facilities cannot be overstated. These assessments are essential for ensuring the safety and reliability of electrical systems. Learn how Hunt Electric can help.

August 2024

Charging Forward: The Future of EV Technology and Infrastructure

The rapid evolution of charging technology is reshaping the electric vehicle (EV) landscape, making electric mobility more accessible and practical. These advancements make it clear that the transformation of EV technology is a comprehensive overhaul that promises to redefine the future of transportation.

July 2024

Hunt Electric: A Culture Built on Safety

Our safety-first culture ensures that our employees remain committed to the health and safety of our job sites, and of each other, every day. As a company, we are committed to reaching our goals and surpassing the safety expectations of our clients.

May 2024

9 Ways Electrical Trade Partners Can Mitigate Project Risks

The electrical system is one of the most critical parts of constructing a new building. It can affect other aspect of the project. Today's market conditions bring unprecedented risks to the electrical side of a new construction project that could dramatically impact your budget and schedule

April 2024

Congratulations to our Division Leadership - New and Newly Promoted!

Meet the newest division leaders at Hunt Electric! Matt Burke joins as our Technology Division Manager and Gordon Coles transitions to his new role as Corporate Service Manager.

December 2023

AGC Colorado ACE Award-Winner: 1450 Infinite Life Labs

AGC of Colorado recently awarded the Gold Best Project Award to 1450 Infinite Life Labs, a large renovation project to support an expansion and update to their operations.

August 2023

Enhancing Success: How VDC Increases Your Project’s Efficiency

A team equipped with Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) technology can bridge the transition between design and construction and find new opportunities to increase efficiency, accelerate progress, and reduce risk. Learn what a VDC team can do for your project.

July 2023

Unlocking Design-Build Construction's Potential: Two Keys for Maximum Performance

Getting the most from design-build delivery often depends on the quality of the electrical, mechanical, and general contractors you select. How can owners and developers identify the right design-build partners?

May 2023

Which Solar and EV Charging Incentives Are Right for You?

Today more businesses are installing solar arrays and electric vehicle chargers, which has led to more grant programs, incentives, and tax credits to encourage the adoption of green technology. How can you tell which incentives are real and which are just advertising hype?

April 2023

Private LTE: Your Custom Wireless Network

Why LTE is shaping how businesses protect their data, increase speeds, and operate smoothly. Private LTE provides access to fast and secure wireless connectivity that will become indispensable for business growth and innovation. Learn more today

March 2023

Electrical Supply Chain & Manufacturing Roundtable

Since there seems to be no foreseeable end to supply chain challenges, we assembled a panel of eleven experts including manufacturers, distributors, wholesalers, and installers to explain the state of the supply chain today, what we can expect in the future, and what actions you can take to mitigate the effects of these issues on your projects.

January 2023

Electrical Experts Share Seven Ways to Strengthen Your Business Against a Natural Disaster

Natural disasters or even common severe weather events that cause power outages can’t be controlled and they’re rarely predictable. Be prepared with these seven tips to ensure your electrical system and facility can weather any storm.

January 2023

Staker Parson Eliminates Disruptive Shutdowns by Modernizing Electrical Systems and Controls

Staker Parson contacted Hunt Electric's Industrial, Automation and Controls division to create and implement a cost-effective solution to replace and enhance the control and electrical systems and make them more robust, easier to manage, and resistant to expensive shutdowns.

November 2022

Thank You & Happy Thanksgiving

Our partnerships, teams, and friendships stand at the foundation of our company. We are grateful for those relationships every day, and this holiday season, our President & CEO Troy Gregory has shared this message of thanks.

October 2022

Keep Your Electrical System Up and Running Efficiently During This Holiday Season

The Holidays are just around the corner, and now more than ever, failure is not an option when it comes to the electrical system in your building or production plant! Here are a few preventative maintenance options that can benefit you.

September 2022

Hunt Electric Is Now Serving Our Clients in Four Key Markets

As our clients will tell you, Hunt Electric is always changing and adapting to find better ways to meet their needs. This is a critical reason why Hunt has grown into the Denver Colorado, St. George Utah, and Boise Idaho markets alongside our Salt Lake City Headquarters.

September 2022

Performing Critical Electrical Upgrades without Disrupting Operations

August 2022

6 Best Practices for Your Large-Scale Resort or Master-Planned Community’s Electrical System

Demand for large-scale resorts and communities are on the rise. Learn from our experience with these best practices.

July 2022

Microgrid Control Protects Your Business Operations from Power Outages

A microgrid can equip your business with the reliable electrical supply it needs to do the work your customers are counting on. Control your energy sources smarter with a microgrid.

July 2022

Zions Technology Center Celebrates Final Milestone

The Hunt Electric Sustainable Energy Division brought all their experience, creativity, and expertise to bear on this project. From executives to project managers to our foreman on the project, leadership and passion led the way at every level.

May 2022

Maximize Your Solar Power with a Battery Energy Storage System

Learn how pairing your solar panels with a battery energy storage system makes your power supply even more efficient and resilient.

May 2022

The Enterprise, Utah's Business Journal: How to Make Installing Electric Vehicle Chargers Fast and Easy

You don’t have to know a lot about electric vehicle charger installation to make your employees and customers happy, you just need to choose the right installation partner.

April 2022

Hunt Electric wins AGC of Utah Diamond Safety Award

Associated General Contractors of Utah recognized Hunt with the 2021Diamond Achievement of Safety Excellence Award

April 2022

How to Keep Your Building’s Electrical System Healthy

Learn How an Arc Flash Risk Assessment and other Engineering Studies on Your Building’s Electrical Systems Help Increase Efficiency, Productivity, and Safety

April 2022

Hunt Electric Wins Utah Best of State Award

Hunt Electric won the 2022 Utah Best of State - Electrical Services award. Congratulations to the entire Hunt team for their contributions to Quality, Performance, Integrity, Versatility, and Safety.

March 2022

Hunt Installs a 2,000-Component Video Wall System in Just 9 Days

Learn how hiring audiovisual experts makes installing your video wall system easy despite compressed schedules, supply shortages, and great complexity

March 2022

The Steady and Sustainable Electric Vehicle

EV Charger Grants & Incentive Funding Available - Ask Hunt about government funding for electric vehicle charging stations and other exciting energy-efficiency programs

January 2022

What Is DAS? And How It Makes Your Building Better for Business

Answer the questions: what is DAS, why does your business need it, and how we can help you overcome the challenges of installing a DAS system.

January 2022

ANNOUNCEMENT: New Division Leadership!

Meet the newest leaders at Hunt Electric! Todd Wood joins as our Sustainable Energy Division Manager and Roland Howard transitions to his new role as Industrial Division Manager.