• Mon - Fri: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • (805) 495-1745
  • 100 Rancho Rd., Suite 7, Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
Established 1984
Commercial • Solar • Industrial Contractors

Wiring Safety & Powering Excellence Since 1984

Tri-County Electric Inc. provides premier electrical contracting, commercial solar array installations, and industrial HVAC energy controls across Ventura, Santa Barbara, and Los Angeles counties.

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John Grindle Founder & Master Electrician

"Our mission isn't just about wiring projects; it's about providing the safety and reliability that families and businesses deserve. We treat every job as if it were our own."

JOHN GRINDLE MASTER ELECTRICIAN • FOUNDER & GENERAL MANAGER
Serving CA Since 1984
1984
Year Established
40+
Years Experience
2,500+
Units & Facilities Wired
100%
Quality & Safety Commitment
What We Do

Comprehensive Electrical Solutions

We serve commercial, retail, and industrial buildings, as well as residential solar energy installations throughout Ventura, Santa Barbara, and Los Angeles counties.

Commercial Electrical

Full electrical infrastructure for General Contractors and building owners. New building wiring, tenant improvements, lighting retrofits, and service repairs.

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Solar & Utility Tie-In

Commercial rooftop & residential solar installations, high-voltage inverter setups, Edison utility tie-ins, and energy rebate optimization.

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Industrial HVAC & Controls

Building Automation Systems (BAS), DDC/electric/pneumatic controls, single-point resource management, and equipment rigging & relocation.

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Why Contractors Choose Us

The Benchmark for Quality & On-Time Delivery

For over 40 years, General Contractors, municipalities, and private developers have relied on Tri-County Electric Inc. for engineering precision and uncompromised safety.

Master Electricians & Journeymen Staff Every job supervised directly by certified Master Electricians.
On-Time & Within Budget Performance Strict adherence to project schedules, reducing contractor delays.
Full Edison Utility Grid Tie-In Expertise Turnkey utility synchronization and rebate assistance.
Industrial Power Distribution
How We Work

Our Project Execution Process

1

Consultation

In-depth project scoping, blueprints review, and engineering load calculation.

2

System Design

Custom electrical schematic drafting and code-compliant utility planning.

3

Precision Installation

On-time execution by licensed journeyman electricians and general foremen.

4

Utility Grid Tie-In

Testing, Edison grid synchronization, commissioning, and final sign-off.

Client Reference Portfolio

Featured Completed & Ongoing Projects

Brookfield Campus Housing

California State University Channel Islands

• Ph 1A: 140 Apt, 54 Townhomes, 26 SFD (Camarillo, CA)
• Ph 1B: 152 Apartments, 74 Townhomes (Camarillo, CA)
• Ph 1C: 148 Apartments, 78 Townhomes (Camarillo, CA)
Camarillo, CA Completed
Cabrillo Economic Development Corp

Valle Naranjal Low Income Housing

66 Unit Apartment and Site Electrical Installation
Piru, CA Completed
Solar Power Partners, Inc.

Saticoy Operations Yard

Solar Array Electrical, Inverter Installations, and Utility Grid Tie-In with Edison
Ventura, CA 93004 Completed
County of Ventura

Government Building Solar Installation

1400 Vanguard Avenue - Solar Array Electrical, Inverter Setups & Edison Tie-In
Oxnard, CA Completed
Client Endorsements

Trusted By General Contractors & Developers

"Tri-County Electric handled our 384-unit residential project with absolute professionalism. Their team delivered flawless electrical infrastructure on schedule."

AMLI Spanish Hills Development Camarillo, CA

"TCE's solar array and inverter tie-in at our operations facility was seamless. Their Edison tie-in coordination saved us weeks."

Solar Power Partners, Inc. Ventura, CA

"Jack Grindle and his team are our go-to electrical contractors. Exceptional quality of workmanship and zero safety compromises."

Cabrillo Economic Development Corp Oxnard & Piru, CA
Got Questions?

Frequently Asked Questions

We dispatch electricians across Ventura County, Santa Barbara County, and parts of Los Angeles County.
We specialize in multi-tenant commercial centers, solar power installations, industrial HVAC energy control automation, tenant improvements, and new building wiring.
Yes, we provide turnkey solar array installations, high-voltage inverter wiring, and full Southern California Edison utility grid tie-in services.
Leadership Team

The TCE Management Team

General Manager / Founder

John Grindle

Master Electrician jack@tricountyelectric.com
Controller & Office Manager

Colleen Knight

Financial & Administrative Management colleen@tricountyelectric.com
Lead Estimator

Mark Harris

Project Management & Bidding mark@tricountyelectric.com