Electrician Tremont, IL
Electrician in Tremont, IL: one call for generators, repairs and wiring
Looking for an electrician in Tremont, Illinois? Call (815) 456-4349. Moore Power Electrical is a referral service that connects Tremont homeowners and businesses with independent local electricians, including electricians who install and service home standby generators.
- Locally
licensed pros - Permits pulled
when required - Tremont
and nearby - Written estimate
before work
Tremont. Wired right.
Local homes.
Local rules.
Licensed hands.
Who we are
A referral line for Tremont, not a local contractor
Moore Power Electrical is a referral service. We take your call and pass the job to an independent electrician who works in the Tremont area.
We do not do electrical work ourselves. We are not connected to any Tremont, Peoria-area or Tazewell County business with a similar name, such as a company called Moore Electric.
We are also not a Generac dealer and we do not sell generators. The electrician you speak with quotes the job, does the work and handles any warranty.
- Tell us the jobGenerator, repair, new circuit or service change, plus your address.
- We find an electricianOne who takes work in Tremont and nearby Tazewell County.
- You get the estimateThe electrician sets the price in writing. The referral is free to you.
Most requested in Tremont
Home standby generators in Tremont, IL
Most Tremont calls are about home generators: new installs, yearly maintenance and repair of units that will not start. A home standby generator is a permanent generator that starts on its own when utility power fails and feeds the house through an automatic transfer switch.
The electrician's part of the job is the transfer switch, the wiring between the generator and your panel, and the load plan. A gas fitter or the electrician's crew handles the fuel line, and the unit sits on a pad outside.
See our page on generator installation in Tremont for sizing, fuel, maintenance and repair details.
Generator jobs we connect
- New installs: whole-home or essential-circuit standby units.
- Service: oil, filters, battery and a test run under load.
- Repair: no-start, fault codes, transfer switch problems.
- Generac and other brands: warranty claims go to an authorized dealer.
- Portable generators: a transfer switch or interlock so you never backfeed.
Electrical services in Tremont
Electrical services we connect in Tremont
Not sure which one you need? Call and describe what is happening. We will match you with a licensed electrician who does that work.
Before work starts
How electrician licensing works in Illinois
Illinois does not issue a statewide electrician license. Cities, villages and counties set their own licensing or registration rules, so the rule depends on where the work is done.
A bill filed in 2023, HB1198, proposed a statewide licensing program through the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. Until a statewide program exists, local rules apply.
- 1. Ask which licenses the electrician holdsMany hold a license from a nearby city, such as Peoria, plus insurance.
- 2. Call Village HallAsk (309) 925-5711 what Tremont requires from the contractor listed on your permit.
- 3. Ask for proof of insuranceGet a current certificate before work starts.
Permits
Electrical permits from the Village of Tremont
Inside village limits, the Village of Tremont takes permit applications at Village Hall. Properties outside the village are handled by the county, so confirm which side of the line you are on.
Village Hall
211 S. Sampson St., Tremont, IL 61568.
Phone (309) 925-5711. Open Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm.
Applications can also be emailed to village@tremontil.gov.
Electrical items on the permit form
Temporary pole, new wiring, remodel, service or meter replacement, and solar.
The form has a field for the electrical contractor when the owner is not doing the work.
- The Village's residential permit sheet lists the 2014 National Electrical Code among the codes it reviews plans against.
- A standby generator adds new wiring and a transfer switch, so ask the electrician to confirm the permit before the install date.
- Keep a copy of the approved permit with your generator paperwork.
Outages and storms
Ameren Illinois outages and central Illinois storms
Ameren Illinois owns the power lines and meters that serve Tremont. Report a downed line or a street-wide outage to Ameren, not to an electrician.
Spring storms are the usual cause of long outages here. On April 17, 2026, severe storms left about 5,800 customers in Tazewell County without power.
Winter adds ice and cold. A home that loses power in January also loses its furnace blower and its sump pump, which is why many Tremont owners ask about standby generators.
Who to call
- 911: fire, smoke, sparks, or a person shocked.
- Ameren Illinois: lines down, a dark street, or a damaged meter or service drop.
- An electrician: one circuit dead, a breaker that will not reset, a generator that will not start.
Call (815) 456-4349 any time. We connect you with an electrician who takes urgent jobs when one is available.
Cost factors
What changes the price of electrical work in Tremont
We do not set prices. The electrician gives you a written estimate after looking at the job.
These factors move the price most on Tremont homes:
- Generator sizeWhole-home coverage needs a bigger unit and transfer switch than a few key circuits.
- Panel conditionAn older or full panel sometimes needs work before a generator ties in.
- Permit and inspectionVillage or county fees and inspection visits add to the total.
- TimingBooked work costs less than a no-start call during a storm outage.
From call to final inspection
How a typical Tremont job works
You call
Tell us what is happening, your ZIP and how urgent it is. Have a photo of the panel label ready if you can.
We connect you
We match you with an independent, licensed electrician who handles that kind of work near you.
Estimate and permit
The electrician confirms the scope in writing and pulls a permit when the job needs one.
Work and inspection
The work is done, the local inspector signs off when required, and the utility reconnects service if it was disconnected.
Areas we serve near Tremont
Your neighborhood, your local electrician
We connect homes and businesses in Tremont and nearby Illinois communities.
- Delavan
- Green Valley
- South Pekin
- East Peoria
- Hopedale
- Pekin
- Washington
- Groveland
- Deer Creek
- Mackinaw
- Minier
- Morton
ZIP codes we serve
- 61568
Before you call: your ZIP, a photo of the panel label, and when the problem started.
Call (815) 456-4349Questions we hear
Electrician Tremont FAQs
Talk to a licensed electrician
Describe the problem and your ZIP. We will connect you with a local pro in Tremont.
Call (815) 456-4349How do I find an electrician in Tremont, IL?
Call (815) 456-4349 and describe the job. We connect you with an independent electrician who takes work in Tremont and the rest of Tazewell County.
Who installs home generators in Tremont?
Independent electricians and generator dealers in the Peoria and Tazewell County area. We connect you with an electrician who installs standby generators and transfer switches.
Does Illinois license electricians?
Not at the state level. Illinois leaves electrician licensing to cities, villages and counties, so ask Village Hall what Tremont requires.
Do I need a permit for electrical work in Tremont?
The Village of Tremont permit form covers new wiring, remodels, service and meter replacement, temporary poles and solar. Call Village Hall at (309) 925-5711 to confirm for your job.
Who do I call when the power goes out in Tremont?
Call Ameren Illinois for a dark street or a downed line. Call an electrician when only your home, one circuit or your generator has a problem.
Is Moore Power Electrical a Generac dealer?
No. We are a referral service. For Generac warranty work, an authorized Generac dealer handles the claim.
Page updated 2026-10-25.