Progressive Electric Company
Honolulu, Hawaii · Est. 1948

Family-Owned & Operated Since 1948

Three generations of the Tanaka family serving Honolulu with trusted residential, commercial, and specialty electrical work for more than 77 years.

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Founded 1948 — 77+ Years 3rd Generation Family C-13 Licensed Contractor Honolulu, Hawaii
77+ Years in Business Founded 1948
3rd Gen Tanaka Family Family owned & operated
C-13 Licensed Contractor State of Hawaii
4.3★ Customer Rating BBB file since 1990
Capability

From the first call to the final inspection.

After the legacy comes the work. Progressive Electric handles the everyday electrical needs, the larger commercial and construction projects, and the specialty systems Hawaii properties increasingly rely on.

The Tanaka Family Story

The kind of trust you can only build over generations.

Progressive Electric Company began in Honolulu in 1948 and continues today through the Tanaka family. This is the legacy section — the place where the company’s history, continuity, and family accountability deserve to be celebrated.

Serving Honolulu Since 1948
77+ Years

Decades of work behind the name.

More than seventy-seven years in business means generations of homes, businesses, service calls, projects, and relationships across Honolulu — built one job at a time.

Family-Owned Continuity
3rdGen

The Tanaka family still stands behind the work.

Three generations of family ownership gives the company something bigger than a service list: a reputation to protect, a local name to carry forward, and accountability that stays personal.

1948

Founded in Honolulu

The company’s story begins with local electrical work for Honolulu homes and businesses.

1973

Formally incorporated

Progressive Electric strengthened its foundation as a Hawaii corporation.

1990

BBB file opened

Another long-standing marker of the company’s public business presence.

Today

Still family-led

The Tanaka family continues the legacy with local accountability and pride in the work.

Why Progressive Electric

Practical confidence before anyone touches the wiring.

After the history comes the decision. Customers need to know the company is licensed, capable, responsive, and able to handle the real electrical needs of their home, business, or project.

This is the practical reason to choose Progressive Electric: one local contractor for service calls, larger projects, and specialty electrical work.

C-13

Licensed electrical contractor

Electrical work needs proper licensing, code awareness, and inspection readiness — especially for repairs, upgrades, commercial work, and larger projects.

FULL SCOPE

Residential, commercial, and project work

From outlets, fixtures, and panel work to new construction, renovations, commercial service, and property management calls.

SPECIALTY

EV chargers, PV systems, and generators

Modern electrical needs are changing. Progressive Electric can support charging infrastructure, solar/PV electrical connections, and backup power systems.

Who We Serve

Electrical support for the properties that keep Oahu moving.

The same core promise applies whether the job starts with a homeowner, a property manager, a business owner, or a contractor: clear scope, licensed work, and a company with a long local record.

01

Homeowners

Repairs, outlets, fixtures, panel work, inspection items, EV chargers, and renovation electrical needs.

A practical choice for homeowners who want licensed work, clear communication, and a contractor with deep local roots.

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02

Commercial Properties

Electrical service for offices, storefronts, facilities, and business spaces that need dependable support.

From service calls to planned improvements, the work is handled with business continuity and code compliance in mind.

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03

Property Managers

Trouble calls, tenant-requested repairs, ongoing service needs, and practical coordination for managed properties.

A steady electrical partner for recurring needs, inspection items, and responsive support across managed spaces.

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04

Builders & Developers

New construction and renovation electrical work for projects that need licensed execution from rough-in to finish.

Support for project teams that need dependable coordination, clean execution, and a contractor who understands the full build cycle.

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05

EV & Solar Customers

Electrical installation and connection support for EV charging, PV systems, and modern power upgrades.

For customers upgrading how their property uses power, from chargers to PV connections and panel readiness.

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06

Backup Power Needs

Generator installation and electrical readiness for homes and businesses that need dependable backup options.

A fit for properties that need more resilience, safer backup preparation, and properly installed power support.

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Office Phone (808) 845-1560 Mobile / Direct (808) 841-0888
Address 1722 Akahi St
Honolulu, HI 96819
Email hello@progressiveelectric.com
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