Have you ever wondered why the Pacific Northwest is such a thriving hotspot for data centers? There is always a new data center in Portland that is opening up, which begs the question – why this area? The answer is…
What are smart traffic lights?
What are smart traffic lights? We’ve all been stuck at an impossibly long red light from time to time in the Portland or Vancouver metro areas. Traffic seems to inch along at the slowest possible pace while you wonder if…
How to make industrial processes more efficient
When it comes to industrial electrical solutions, meeting production demands with as little downtime as possible is key in just about any industry. Automated processes require well-designed control systems to improve overall efficacy and provide reliable monitoring information about the…
Directional Drilling: Underground Installing Without the Disruptions
Traffic and street light installations are not a pretty sight. The sidewalk is torn up, dirt piled high, traffic backed up (or rerouted altogether), and the whole process is a huge disruption. Not to mention, those open ditches from digging…
How to Know Your Electrical Contractor is Qualified
Hiring the wrong electrical contractor can result in a tremendous loss for your company, in terms of time and money. Your problems can range from poor quality of work and unexplained delays to more hazardous issues like personal safety and…
What is a Partial Power Outage and What Can I Do About It?
Simply put, a partial power outage is an outage that occurs in certain areas of a home or commercial space. This is in contrast to a full power outage, which occurs when power goes out all over the property. If…
Who Invented Traffic Signals?
Streets with no traffic signals would mean a world of urban chaos! Streets with no traffic signals are unsafe – people have a difficult time communicating with other drivers, congestion occurs, and more and more accidents happen without these modern…
We Install Security Cameras!
Looking for a way to keep your home, family, or business property safe? Security cameras have redefined the protection and security of homes and businesses around the world. Whatever your needs, Prairie Electric is ready and able to help you…
What Do Industrial Electricians Do?
One of our busiest departments at Prairie Electric is our industrial Division. We work with established brands like Resers, building electrical systems that allow large facilities to run optimally. In addition, our industrial electricians specialize in testing, repair, and maintenance…
Prairie Electric Transforms the Beauty Box Spa!
Our Prairie Electric team is always excited to work on commercial projects that incorporate both wiring and lighting design. Our Lighting Design department is highly skilled at assessing new spaces and blending business owners’ desires with architectural practicality to create…