The process started several years ago; however, 2009 became the year of greatest change for Claude M. Anderson Electric Co., Inc. in MN and Northern Electricians, Inc. in WI because we changed our look, our brand and joined together as NEI Electric. By combining our resources and areas of expertise, NEI Electric has more than 100 years of experience delivering quality electrical services to a diverse and unique list of clients. Our original business philosophy has remained, simply...provide quality electrical installations at competitive prices and make it easy for customers to use our services.

The decision to change our company name was not made lightly nor was it an easy process, especially from the west side of the St. Croix River. Continue reading "A Powerful Combination" >>

In today’s volatile energy market, alternative energy sources have become practical and necessary, moving alternative energy production high on the priority list. There are many factors creating the demand for renewable energy, such as the nations overloaded and aging infrastructures and the decline in oil production.

The recent BP Macondo Oil Well disaster in the Gulf of Mexico and the possibility of reaching peak oil production mean the laws of supply and demand will force the prices of oil even higher. The threat of gas reaching $4.00 per gallon by the end of summer and with the demand of the buying public, the auto manufacturers have finally been encouraged to start producing energy efficient cars. Some of these vehicles are designed to run on electricity alone and when they hit the market they will need a source to charge them. What better way to charge a “green car” than with “green energy”! Continue reading "Green Energy" >>

Individuals needing to work or play outside in hot weather or inside in a hot environment, need to take special precautions to protect themselves from the possibility of over-heating their body. Read an overview of heat stress disorders, how to recognize and prevent them >>

A History Moment...

From the 1951 payroll records... the gross wages paid to a journeyman electrician for a week was $106.00. The journeymen working for Claude at that time were: Edward Drake, Gillman Moe and Delbert Westlund.