Population 25,000 · 3 license-checked installers listed
Showing 3 of 3 installers. Check the box on any installer below to compare a few side by side or request quotes directly from the ones you pick.
Chris Electric, Ltd. is a licensed RI electrical contractor based in Newport, in business since 1981, offering generator installation and repair for all of Newport County.
JL Electric, Inc. is a licensed RI electrical contractor based in Middletown, serving all of Aquidneck Island and the East Bay, with generator sets among its core business lines.
Shamrock Electric, Inc. is a licensed RI electrical contractor based in Middletown, in business since 2006, offering general electrical contracting, fire alarms, and green energy systems.
What the 3 installers listed here have on record. A missing answer only means it isn't on record yet, so ask. Why these questions matter.
| Is their state electrical license active? | 3 of 3 have a license we checked against the state board |
|---|---|
| Are they an authorized dealer for the brand you want? | None list a brand yet, ask which brands they install and whether they are an authorized dealer |
| Will they pull the permit and schedule the inspection? Permit requirements by state | None mention permit help yet, ask if it is in the quote |
| Who services the generator after it's installed? Generator maintenance checklist | 1 of 3 offers maintenance plans or repair, not just installation |
| Can you reach them during an outage? | None advertise 24/7 service yet, ask about after-hours response |
| What does their workmanship warranty cover? Generator warranty guide | None have posted warranty details yet, get it in writing |
| Do they offer financing? Generator financing options | None list financing yet, ask when you request a quote |
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Every installer above has a checked state electrical license. They're listed alphabetically, and no one pays for placement. See our listing standards.
Based outside Newport, within a realistic drive.
Nolin Electric, Inc. is a licensed RI electrical contractor based in Cranston, founded in 1985, that sells, installs, and services backup generators for commercial, industrial, and residential clients.
Eastern Electric Construction Co., Inc. is a licensed RI electrical contractor based in Cranston, in business since 1996, offering generator sales and service alongside fire alarm and commercial/industrial electrical work.
Rossi Electric Company LLC is a licensed RI union electrical contractor based in Cranston, in business since 1993, serving commercial, industrial, and higher-education clients.
Ace Electric Inc is a licensed RI electrical contractor with 30+ years serving Providence, offering residential and commercial electrical work.
C&K Electric Company, Inc. is a licensed RI electrical contractor based in Providence, in business since 1923, offering emergency generator wiring alongside general residential and commercial electrical work.
E W Audet & Sons, Inc. is a licensed RI electrical contractor based in Providence, in business since 1966, offering engineered design, construction, and maintenance of commercial standby generators for businesses, municipalities, and institutions.
Rossi Electric Company LLC is a licensed RI union electrical contractor based in Cranston, in business since 1993, serving commercial, industrial, and higher-education clients.
Eastern Electric Construction Co., Inc. is a licensed RI electrical contractor based in Cranston, in business since 1996, offering generator sales and service alongside fire alarm and commercial/industrial electrical work.
Nolin Electric, Inc. is a licensed RI electrical contractor based in Cranston, founded in 1985, that sells, installs, and services backup generators for commercial, industrial, and residential clients.
Whole-home standby generator installation in Newport typically costs $7,500-$15,700 all-in. See our full cost breakdown guide for what drives the price up or down, or use the generator sizing calculator for an estimate based on your own home.
LumoWatt estimate, not a published market study. Your quote depends on your home and site.
City of Newport Building & Zoning Services issues electrical wiring permits within city limits.
See the full Rhode Island state permit overview.
Rhode Island's outage risk is driven by Atlantic Nor'easters, coastal hurricane and tropical-storm remnant winds, and heavy wet-snow and ice events across its dense, tree-lined suburban grid; Providence and Cranston see urban-grid outages from downed limbs on aging infrastructure, while Newport's coastal, storm-exposed location on Aquidneck Island regularly sees the earliest and most severe wind and surge impacts in the state.
Newport shares Aquidneck Island with Middletown and Portsmouth, and homeowners across Newport County, which also includes Tiverton, Jamestown, Little Compton, and Block Island (New Shoreham), commonly search for local installers by the county name rather than just the city. Every installer listed above has had their Rhode Island electrical license confirmed against the state licensing board before appearing here, the same verification standard LumoWatt applies everywhere. Request a quote from up to three installers directly below, we never bulk-sell or share your contact details beyond the installers you select.
Rhode Island doesn't have functioning county governments, so despite the shared "Newport County" name, there's no single county permitting office, each town handles its own electrical permits. Newport's own permits go through the City of Newport Building & Zoning Services noted above; if you're just outside city limits in Middletown, Portsmouth, or elsewhere on Aquidneck Island, confirm with your installer which town office actually covers your address.
Aquidneck Island's natural gas service has a real vulnerability worth knowing about: in January 2019, a pipeline valve failure cut natural gas to more than 7,000 customers on the island for about a week during a cold snap, since the island was served by a single supply route at the time (Rhode Island PUC investigation report). A natural-gas-fueled generator would have been useless during that specific outage, since the fuel source itself failed, while a propane or diesel unit with fuel stored on-site would have kept running, worth factoring into your fuel choice. See our natural gas vs. propane guide for the full tradeoffs.
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