Saint Paul, Minnesota – September 16, 2026 – PRESSADVANTAGE –
Holton Electric, a commercial electrical contractor in Minnesota, is supporting schools, colleges, and universities as the new academic year begins. The company is focusing on electrical work that helps educational facilities maintain safe, reliable power for classrooms, laboratories, theaters, shops, and campus buildings.
Educational institutions rely on electrical systems that must perform consistently for students, faculty, and staff. Holton Electric provides design, installation, upgrades, and maintenance tailored to those settings. Projects include powering robotics labs, upgrading theaters, installing energy-efficient lighting in classrooms, and supporting shop equipment. The company also handles power distribution upgrades, panel replacements, and rewiring that accommodate growing technology demands on campus.
New construction and renovation work for schools involves coordination with administrators, architects, and construction teams. Electrical layouts support lighting, HVAC systems, information technology networks, security systems, laboratory equipment, and athletic field lighting. Specialized systems for research labs include dedicated circuits, equipment grounding, and backup power intended to protect sensitive experiments and equipment.
Preventive maintenance and emergency response remain part of the company’s electrical services for educational facilities. Scheduled inspections help identify issues before they interrupt classes or campus events. Twenty-four-hour emergency service is available when outages or equipment failures occur. Standby generator installation and troubleshooting provide backup power options for facilities that cannot afford extended downtime.
Safety and code compliance are central to campus work. Holton Electric conducts assessments that support National Electrical Code requirements and related safety standards. Infrared scanning and related diagnostic tools help detect hidden electrical risks in occupied buildings. Work on active campuses is planned to limit disruption to students and staff.
Ted LaFrance, President of Holton Electric, said educational facilities require a different approach than typical commercial sites. “Schools and campuses are places where students spend their days, and electrical systems have to support learning without interruption. The team treats those projects with that responsibility in mind.”
LaFrance added that the company values the connection to educational work. “Upgrading a theater, bringing a robotics lab online, or improving classroom lighting is part of supporting the next generation. The work has to be safe, durable, and planned around the academic calendar.”
Holton Electric also serves related campus needs such as structured cabling and power for technology, lighting controls, and energy-efficiency improvements. Athletic facilities receive lighting and power support for gymnasiums, fields, scoreboards, and related equipment. These projects are designed to meet visibility and safety expectations while remaining compatible with existing building systems.
Founded in 2007 and strengthened by its 2020 integration with A-1 Electric Service of Waconia, Holton Electric further expanded its team in May 2026 with the addition of Rice Lake Electric, Inc. of Belle Plaine. The company operates as a local, team-operated commercial and light industrial electrical contracting company serving the Twin Cities metro area and beyond. The firm emphasizes workmanship, integrity, and thorough communication.
Client feedback notes the team’s knowledge, respect on occupied sites, and follow-through. Those qualities are especially relevant in schools, where electricians often work around class schedules and student activity.
Holton Electric continues to provide commercial electrical services across manufacturing, restaurants, healthcare, multi-family housing, and other sectors. For educational institutions, the focus remains on systems that keep campuses operational, compliant, and ready for instruction as the school year proceeds.
Holton Electric is a commercial and light industrial electrical contracting company based in Minnesota. It provides professional electrical services to educational institutions and other businesses throughout the region with an emphasis on safety, reliability, and client collaboration.
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For more information about Holton Electric Contractors, contact the company here:
Holton Electric Contractors
Theodore LaFrance
651-769-4110
tlafrance@holtonelectric.com
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