— Licensed Oklahoma electrical contractor · OKC metro
Electrical work for homes and businesses in the Oklahoma City metro.
Troubleshooting, new-construction wiring, remodels, and EV charger installation — performed to the National Electrical Code.
License
OK Lic. #00196169
Insurance
Bonded & insured
Code
Work performed to the NEC
Hours
Mon–Fri 7–5 · Sat 9–5
01 — Services
The work
Residential and commercial. Four categories cover most of the work — call about anything electrical.
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Complex Electrical Troubleshooting
Trace the real cause — then repair it to code.
- Tripping breakers, dead outlets, and flickering lights
- Hot panels, loose neutrals, and failing connections
New Construction Wiring
Service to switch — wired and inspection-ready.
- Service, panel, and feeder sizing and installation
- Branch-circuit layout and rough-in with the framer
Residential & Commercial Remodels
More circuits, more capacity, current code.
- Panel and service upgrades to add capacity
- New circuits for kitchens, additions, and TI build-outs
EV Charger Installation
Level 2 charging, sized to your panel.
- Panel-capacity and load evaluation before install
- Dedicated 240V Level 2 circuit (NEC Article 625)
02 — Documented work
From recent jobs
Job-site photographs from PES installations in the OKC metro. No stock imagery.
03 — Company record
Who does the work
Dane Abbott
Owner · Licensed Oklahoma electrical contractor
Practical Energy Solutions LLC is an electrical contracting company owned and operated by Dane Abbott. The work is troubleshooting, new-construction wiring, remodels, and EV charger installs — residential and commercial. Repairs come with a written summary of what was wrong and what was done.
Company details
- Business
- Practical Energy Solutions LLC
- Owner
- Dane Abbott
- License
- OK Lic. #00196169
- Service area
- Oklahoma City Metropolitan Area
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
- Phone
- (405) 816-7292
- dane.abbott12@gmail.com
04 — Common questions
Common questions
- When should I upgrade a 100A panel to 200A service?
- Upgrade when you are adding load the existing service cannot carry: an EV charger, an electric range or dryer conversion, a heat pump, a hot tub, or a finished shop or garage. Also upgrade if the panel is full with no room for breakers, if it is a Federal Pacific Stab-Lok or Zinsco panel, or if you see scorching, buzzing, or breakers tripping under normal load. We run an NEC Article 220 load calculation to confirm what the home actually needs before quoting anything.
- How much does a 100A to 200A panel upgrade cost in Oklahoma?
- Most 100A to 200A service upgrades in the OKC metro land between $1,800 and $4,000. The spread comes down to whether the meter base and service mast are replaced, how far the panel sits from the meter, whether the grounding electrode system needs bringing up to code, and whether the utility has to drop and reconnect the service. A proper quote includes the permit and inspection — if a bid does not mention a permit, that is a red flag.
- How much does it cost to rewire a house in Oklahoma?
- A whole-home rewire in the OKC metro typically runs $8,000 to $20,000 for a single-story house, driven mostly by square footage, attic and crawlspace access, plaster versus drywall, and how much old wiring has to be abandoned in place. Partial rewires — replacing just the aluminum branch circuits or the knob-and-tube a home inspector flagged — cost far less. We walk the house, count circuits and devices, and give you a fixed price rather than an hourly guess.
- How much does it cost to install a Level 2 EV charger at home?
- A straightforward Level 2 installation — panel with spare capacity, charger mounted in the garage near the panel — commonly runs $800 to $2,000 installed, not counting the charger itself. Cost climbs when the run is long, when it routes through finished walls or under a slab, or when the panel is full and needs a subpanel or a service upgrade first. We start with a load calculation so you know up front which situation you are in.
- Do you charge for a diagnostic or service call?
- Yes — an $89 diagnostic fee covers the trip and the time to actually find the fault, and it is credited toward the repair when you approve the work. Troubleshooting is skilled labor: the value is in correctly identifying the problem, which is exactly what a free-estimate model cannot pay for. Quotes on planned work — panel upgrades, rewires, remodels, and EV chargers — are always free.
- Why does my breaker keep tripping?
- A breaker that trips repeatedly is doing its job — something is wrong. The three usual causes are an overloaded circuit, a short circuit from a damaged conductor or failed appliance, or a ground fault, which is common in kitchens, baths, garages, and outdoor circuits. Resetting it over and over is the one thing you should not do. We trace the fault to the specific circuit, device, or appliance instead of swapping the breaker and hoping.
- Is a Federal Pacific or Zinsco panel actually dangerous?
- Both are known-defective designs. Federal Pacific Stab-Lok breakers have a documented rate of failing to trip under overload, and Zinsco breakers can weld themselves to the bus bar. A breaker that does not trip leaves the wiring in your walls as the only thing between a fault and a fire. Many insurers now surcharge or decline coverage on homes with either panel. Replacement is the only real remedy — these cannot be repaired to a safe condition.
- Do I need a permit for electrical work in Oklahoma City?
- Yes, for most work beyond a like-for-like device swap. Panel upgrades, service changes, new circuits, rewires, and EV charger installations all require a permit and inspection in OKC and the surrounding metro. Only a licensed electrical contractor can pull it, and we handle the permit and inspection as part of the job. You should never be asked to pull a homeowner permit for work a contractor is performing.
- What areas do you serve?
- The Oklahoma City metro — Oklahoma City, Edmond, Moore, Norman, Midwest City, Del City, Yukon, Mustang, Bethany, Warr Acres, The Village, Nichols Hills, Choctaw, El Reno, and surrounding communities.
- Are you licensed and insured?
- Yes. Practical Energy Solutions is a licensed Oklahoma electrical contractor (OK Lic. #00196169), bonded and insured. Every job is performed to the National Electrical Code as adopted by the State of Oklahoma, and you can verify any Oklahoma contractor's license through the Construction Industries Board before you hire.
- What kind of electrical work do you do?
- Troubleshooting and repairs, new construction wiring, residential and commercial remodels, and EV charger installation. Panel upgrades, added circuits, and code-update work fall under our repair and remodel services.
- Do you handle both residential and commercial?
- Yes — homes and commercial properties.
- Do you offer emergency service?
- Yes — commercial emergency calls are answered 24/7 at (405) 816-7292. Residential work is scheduled Mon–Fri 7–5 and Sat 9–5.
- How do I get a quote?
- Call (405) 816-7292 or use the request form below. Quotes on planned work are free and carry no obligation — the $89 diagnostic fee applies only to troubleshooting a fault, and it is credited toward the repair.
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05 — Request service
Call or send the job details
Describe the job and where it is. We reply during business hours — Mon–Fri 7–5, Sat 9–5. Commercial emergencies: call (405) 816-7292, answered 24/7.
- Service area
- Oklahoma City Metropolitan Area
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
- Credentials
- OK Lic. #00196169 · Bonded & insured
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