Older commercial buildings across the Bozeman area were wired for a different era, and the demands placed on them today often outpace what their original systems were built to handle. At Core Electric, we provide commercial electrical retrofits that bring aging buildings up to modern standards, improving safety, capacity, and efficiency for property owners throughout Bozeman, MT, and the surrounding Gallatin Valley, including Belgrade, Manhattan, Three Forks, Livingston, and Big Sky.
A retrofit is not a full rebuild, and that is exactly the point. Since 2018, Core Electric has helped commercial property owners modernize their electrical systems without tearing their buildings apart, replacing only what needs replacing and upgrading strategically. We bring a methodical, detail-focused approach to every project, and we back our work with a two-year workmanship warranty so you can invest in your building with confidence.
Many commercial property owners find that their buildings' electrical systems have quietly fallen behind. Breakers trip under normal use; there are not enough circuits for modern equipment; the panel is full; and energy costs are higher than they should be. The building still functions, but it strains against demands it was never designed to meet.
The cause is decades of accumulated change layered onto original infrastructure. Wiring methods and code requirements have evolved, electrical loads have multiplied as businesses adopt more technology, and panels, breakers, and fixtures installed years ago were sized for a lighter era. Piecemeal additions by different contractors only compound the mismatch between the system you have and the system you need.
Our retrofit process begins with a full assessment of your existing service, panel, wiring, and load. We perform a load calculation to understand your true demand, then develop a staged plan to upgrade what matters most: replacing outdated panels, rewiring failing or undersized circuits, swapping inefficient fixtures for modern equivalents, and adding capacity where your operation needs it. We pull permits through the City of Bozeman or Gallatin County, coordinate inspections, and verify everything against current Montana electrical code.
The result is a building that performs like a modern one without the cost and disruption of a complete teardown. Your system runs cooler and more safely, supports the equipment your tenants and operations rely on, uses less wasted energy, and includes documented, code-compliant upgrades that strengthen the long-term value of your property.
A well-planned electrical retrofit modernizes your building where it counts, improving safety and performance without unnecessary expense.
We add the circuits and panel capacity your building needs to support modern equipment, eliminating the overloads and shortages that hold an older system back.
Retrofitting replaces outdated, deteriorating components with modern wiring and devices that meet current Montana electrical code, reducing fire risk and liability.
Modern, efficient fixtures and properly sized circuits draw less wasted power, which can meaningfully reduce the energy costs of running an older commercial building.
Because a retrofit upgrades only what needs upgrading, we can stage the work to keep your business running rather than shutting it down for a full rebuild.
Documented, permitted electrical upgrades make your building more attractive to tenants, lenders, and buyers, protecting your investment for years to come.
A retrofit often connects to other work your property needs. Explore the rest of the electrical services Core Electric offers across the Gallatin Valley.
A retrofit sometimes begins with active faults, and our electrical repair service resolves dead outlets, failing switches, and nuisance trips that impede a modernized system.
When a retrofit needs more headroom, our electrical service upgrades replace the undersized panel and increase the capacity your modernized building will draw on for years.
Retrofits and remodels often go hand in hand, and our electrical remodeling service rewires and reconfigures circuits to match a new layout as the building is brought up to date.
Modernizing a building is a natural time to add resilience, and our generator installation service equips your property with a Generac standby system to ride out the next outage.
Updated lighting is one of the most visible parts of any modernization, and our lighting installation service fits efficient fixtures and Lutron controls into your refreshed space.
As buildings modernize, charging demand follows, and our Tesla-certified EV charger installation service adds dedicated, properly sized circuits for reliable on-site charging.
When a retrofit precedes a new lease, our tenant electrical improvements service tailors circuits, outlets, and wiring to the incoming commercial tenant's specific needs.
A retrofit should start with facts, and our electrical safety inspections document the true condition of your system so your upgrade targets exactly what needs attention.
For larger modernization projects, our commercial lighting service redesigns entire lighting systems across retail, office, and warehouse spaces to improve efficiency and visibility.
If recurring faults prompted your modernization, our commercial troubleshooting and repair service pinpoints those underlying issues and corrects them as part of the bigger picture.
Once a standby system is in place, our generator maintenance and repair service keeps it dependable through scheduled testing and expert repairs for Generac and other units.
To round out a modern, resilient building, our remote monitoring service connects your generator and electrical systems to real-time alerts you can check from anywhere.
Modernizing a commercial building takes as much judgment as it does skill, and that is where our experience earns its keep.
We retrofit with purpose, upgrading the components that truly need it and leaving sound infrastructure in place, so your budget goes toward real improvements.
Founder Lee Gibson, an electrician since 2013, stays close to the work, bringing the practical experience complex retrofits demand.
We hold every upgrade to current Montana electrical code and leave your building with organized, documented wiring rather than another layer of patchwork.
We provide free estimates and a staged project plan up front, so you understand the scope, sequence, and value before committing to anything.
Core Electric has served the Gallatin Valley since 2018, and our standing in this community depends on doing right by every property owner we work with.
Frequent breaker trips, a full or outdated panel, insufficient circuits for your equipment, and rising energy costs are all common signs. A Core Electric assessment will tell you exactly which parts of your Bozeman-area system need attention.
In most cases, yes. A retrofit upgrades only the components that need it rather than replacing the entire system, which typically makes it more cost-effective and far less disruptive for commercial properties.
Yes. Retrofit work that alters panels, circuits, or wiring requires permits through the City of Bozeman or Gallatin County. We handle the permitting and inspections so your upgraded system is fully documented and compliant.
Usually. We stage retrofit work to keep disruption minimal and can often schedule around your business hours, restoring power to active areas as quickly as possible across the Gallatin Valley.
It can. Replacing inefficient fixtures and correcting overloaded or undersized circuits reduces wasted power, which many Bozeman-area businesses notice on their monthly energy bills after a retrofit.
FAQs reviewed by Lee Gibson, owner and founder of Core Electric.
If your commercial property is straining against an aging electrical system, a retrofit from Core Electric brings it up to modern standards safely and strategically. Serving Bozeman and the entire Gallatin Valley, we back every project with our two-year workmanship warranty.
Business Name: Core Electric
Address: Bozeman, MT 59718
Phone: 406-579-4546
Business Hours:
Mon - Fri: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Sat-Sun: Closed