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November 3, 2025

Cache Valley Electric Earns National Recognition from ENR and EC&M for 2025

2025 Rankings: ENR No. 16 and EC&M No. 14

August 06, 2025

Cache Valley Electric Announces New Site for Strategic Expansion in Salt Lake City

Supporting the growth of CVE’s Line and Substation Division and expanding prefabrication capabilities across the Western U.S.

July 28, 2025

Cache Valley Electric Welcomes Zach Nyborg as Director of Development

Nyborg to lead business development, strategic growth initiatives, and marketing across all CVE divisions.

July 10, 2025

Cache Valley Electric Opens Newly Renovated Office in Albany, Oregon

The updated facility supports CVE's Northwest Line Division and is configured for future multi-division growth across the Pacific Northwest

May 28, 2025

Cache Valley Electric Acquires Rouser Automation to Expand Industrial Automation Capabilities

Strategic acquisition expands CVE’s in-house automation capabilities and strengthens company-wide service offerings.

April 1, 2025

Cache Valley Electric Celebrates 110 Years of a Tradition of Excellence

110 Years of progress, powered by people—and we’re just getting started.

January 22, 2025

Cache Valley Electric Names Eric Laub Co-CEO

Eric Laub named Co-CEO, continuing a four-generation legacy of leadership at CVE.

March 24, 2024

How to Modernize Your Business with Audio Visual Technology

Discover how audio visual technology revolutionizes business communication and collaboration, enhancing meetings and live events.

February 27, 2024

Understanding Electrical Safety Standards and Regulations

Discover essential electrical safety standards & regulations for the workplace, including OSHA guidelines & NFPA 70E compliance for worker protection.

January 22, 2024

What is Electrification? Understanding the Future of Energy

Discover what electrification means, its importance, and benefits for energy, the environment, and the future in this easy-to-understand blog.

December 18, 2023

The Importance of Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS)

Explore the importance of Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS) for robust cellular coverage and internet connection in industrial settings with Cache Valley Electric.

December 01, 2023

Electrical Preventive Maintenance: A Checklist for Buildings

Discover essential tips for electrical preventive maintenance in our guide. Ensure safety and efficiency in building systems with our expert checklist.

October 24, 2023

Current Career Trends: Why You Should Become an Electrician

Discover the electrifying benefits of becoming an electrician! Dive into the process, career paths, and why it's a bright choice for your future.

October 12, 2023

Understanding Commercial Electrical Panels: Key Components and Functions

Explore the intricacies of commercial electrical panels, their key components, and roles in powering buildings efficiently and safely

September 01, 2023

What is an Electrical Substation?

Ever wondered how electricity smoothly travels from power plants to your home? Discover the pivotal role of electrical substations in our grid!

August 14, 2023

What Do Transformers Do?

Ever wondered what transformers do in our electrical systems? Discover their function, types, and how they regulate power efficiently.

July 27, 2023

The Significance of Substantial Completion: What Every Contractor Should Know

Is substantial completion the key to successful construction projects? Discover its significance, determination, and impact on contractors and owners.

June 27, 2023

Unlocking Efficiency and Sustainability: Why Companies Should Build Smart Buildings

Are smart buildings the key to unlocking efficiency and sustainability? Discover the transformative power of Power over Ethernet and intelligent management systems.

June 22, 2023

Load Flow Analysis: A Critical Tool for Managing Energy Demands in Industrial and Commercial Buildings

Learn how load flow analysis affects commercial building analysis. Optimize load allocation, voltage regulation, power quality, and energy efficiency.

June 15, 2023

The Importance of Construction Safety: Common Safety Hazards and How to Prevent Them

What is the importance of construction safety & how do we prevent common hazards? Learn how to create a safety plan, improve culture, and protect workers.

March 23, 2023

Electrical Construction Technology Trends to Follow

As technology advances, so does the electrical construction industry. New innovations are constantly emerging, making the job of electricians and contractors easier and more efficient.

February 19, 2023

What is Arc Flash?

Arc flash is a type of electrical explosion that occurs when electric current travels through air, creating an ionized channel that becomes a conductor for the flow of current.

February 16, 2023

Industrial Electrician Terminology

Working as an industrial electrician requires an understanding of certain specific electrician terms of the trade or electrician words.

December 16, 2022

What is Low Voltage Wiring? Here’s What You Need to Know

With newer homes being built to be as efficient as possible, more construction projects are following the lead of commercial buildings and relying on low voltage wiring.

November 23, 2022

What Incentives Exist for Implementing EV Charging Stations?

Wonder if there are incentives for EV charging stations? Learn more about the opportunity for your business.

November 23, 2022

Latest Technologies in the Electrical Field

The construction industry is changing faster than ever. New technology for electrical construction is everywhere, and not just in the electrical systems themselves, but in tools used on project sites, wearable devices, materials that offer more energy efficiency, and the technological advancements that make building a structure that much faster.

September 04, 2022

What Is a Design-Build Construction Contract?

The design-build approach to construction streamlines the construction process by giving the owner a single point of contact.

August 20, 2022

The Future of Electrical Prefab in the Construction Industry

Prefabrication is the future of construction, and it is making a big impact on electrical construction as well. Read about the advantages and disadvantages.

August 10, 2022

Investing in EV Charging Stations

Getting into EV charging stations is not only good for the environment, it’s a great business opportunity as well. Electric vehicles are the wave of the future, and you can be in front.

May 03, 2022

What Do Industrial Electrical Contractors Do?

The electrical engineers install, maintain, and service electrical equipment and systems. The difference between a standard electrical contractor and an industrial electrical contractor is one of scale. Industrial electrical contractors work on large projects, anything from enormous data centers to factories to mines to power grids.

March 28, 2022

The Pros and Cons of Integrated Project Delivery

March 02, 2022

Key Considerations for Distribution Line Maintenance

There is a lot that goes into proper distribution line maintenance. Here’s the basics of all we inspect and repair.

February 07, 2022

How To Make Sure Your Substation Projects Finish on Time

The overall success of substation projects and their on-time completion will come down to having proper project management that will communicate accurately, that will properly organize and optimize supply chain, and that will engineer and design the type of substation that is required to meet the requirements of the client in a safe, optimized, and technically proficient manner.

January 25, 2022

What To Consider Before Scheduling Your Substation Upgrade

Upgrading a substation can be a daunting task, and very dangerous, too, if the best safety protocols aren’t adhered to. Fortunately, Cache Valley Electric can help.

January 25, 2022

Why You Should Hire Data Center Electricians

You need to hire data center electricians because data centers must be running at peak efficiency at all times, and a data center electrician can maintain and manage your data center power.

December 23, 2021

What Is Data Center Design?

Data center design is the process of modeling and laying out, in a systematic way, the data center's resources, including IT resources, architectural layout, and other infrastructure. Designing data center facilities is one of the most fundamental things that can be done to ensure that a data center will be operating at peak efficiency, but it is often overlooked and therefore poorly

September 20, 2021

The Data Center Construction Process Explained

Unlock the complexities of data center construction with expert insights. Understand the unique challenges, security needs, & market trends. Learn more!

September 16, 2021

What Is Mission Critical Construction?

Many construction projects are simply about doing the requisite work. But with mission critical projects, there's no room for error, and just about anything can embody a serious safety, security or uptime risk. After all, doing electrical work for a hospital that's still serving patients throughout the day or an airport where planes are still taking off and landing could represent a risk to life and limb, literally. That's when you know you need mission critical services for your next construction, data center or network project. But what is mission critical construction and how can you benefit from it? Keep reading to find out.

August 11, 2021

What Are the Costs of Electrical Preconstruction Engineering

July 04, 2021

What Do Industrial Electrical Contractors Do?

There are different segments in electrical work, such as commercial, service and maintenance, and industrial. You may wonder, “What do industrial electrical contractors do?” Basically, they offer electrical services to heavy industry companies. The heavy industry sector, which includes mining, steel mills, and food processing facilities, requires large machinery and complicated electrical systems. Contractors should understand that these businesses usually have major jobs with tight deadlines.

July 01, 2021

How To Evaluate Large Electrical Contractors for Your Construction Project