Updated: Jun 30, 2026
Location and Projects
Address
3420 W Bismark Ave, Spokane, WA, 99205
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Independent Power Generation Construction
We are an electrical contractor specializing in energy independence using solar, batteries, and generators. We offer whole home and critical loads backup. Electric bill reduction. Home electrical system upgrades ie. 100-400amp. Electrical panel upgrades.
From BuildZoom: Independent Power Generation, 3420 W Bismark Ave, Spokane, WA (Owned by: Jake Ford, Tyler Strain) holds a Electrical Contractor, General license and 4 other licenses according to the Tukwila license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 110 ranks in the top 4% of 128,670 Washington licensed contractors.
Their license was verified as active when we last checked. If you are thinking of hiring Independent Power Generation, we recommend double-checking their license status with the license board and using our bidding system to get competitive quotes.
Independent Power Generation Contact Information
Phone Number: (509) 240-9615
Address: 3420 W Bismark Ave, Spokane, WA 99205
Independent Power Generation Spokane
Quality
110
96th percentile
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We generally recommend hiring a contractor with a score higher than 95.
Independent Power Generation has a BuildZoom score of 110, which places them above 96% of 128,670 contractors in Washington.
Activity
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8 projects
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2025 |
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8 projects
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2024 |
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6 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Independent Power Generation has worked on at least
22.0 projects over the past 3 years.
This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.
This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.
Experience
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3 projects
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Home Additions |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that Independent Power Generation mostly works on
home addition
projects.
Pricing
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1 project
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< $5k |
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1 project
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$5k-$20k |
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9 projects
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$20k-$50k |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $22,034. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
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Building Permits by Independent Power Generation
This is a sample of this contractor's permits. Click here to access their complete permit history.
New installation of 15 photovoltaic panels - 6.45kw - on residential garage the project includes a new or altered service of (1-200 amps) (3) circuits (1) feeders/sub panels and no structural improvements. sa20250120-7541-4-14161-a
Valuation:
$20,250
Permit #:
B2501058SOLR
Status:
final
Fee:
$522
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Residential garage
New installation of 26 photovoltaic panels - 11.18kw - on residential house & garage the project includes a new or altered service of (1-200 amps) (4) circuits (1) feeders/sub panels and no structural improvements. sa20241022-7541-70-14161-a
Valuation:
$30,500
Permit #:
B2418962SOLR
Status:
final
Fee:
$1,097
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Residential house...
New installation of 17 photovoltaic panels - 7.14kw - on residential house & garage the project includes a new or altered service of (1-200 amps) (2) circuits (1) feeders/sub panels and no structural improvements. sa20240905-7541-59-14161
Valuation:
$22,848
Permit #:
B2417439SOLR
Status:
final
Fee:
$667
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Residential house...
New installation of 30 photovoltaic panels - - on residential house & garage the project includes a new or altered service of (1-200 amps) (5) circuits (1) feeders/sub panels and no structural improvements
Valuation:
$38,400
Permit #:
B2409870SOLR
Status:
complete
Fee:
$7
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Residential house...
New 9.855 kwp utility interactive solar energy system without energy storage consisting of 3 arrays and interrconnected via supply side tap electrical service reconnect - residential (0) feeders/sub panels (2) number of circuits (3) temporary service (0) altered service (0)
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
B2217157ELEC
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Install 5.135 kwp solar energy system electrical service reconnect - residential (0) feeders/sub panels (1) number of circuits (1) temporary service (0) altered service (0)
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
B2306645ELEC
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
New installation of 18 photovoltaic panels on residential house & garage the project includes a new or altered service of (1-200 amps) (2) circuits (2) feeders/sub panels and no structural improvements
Valuation:
$29,507
Permit #:
B2314552SOLR
Status:
complete
Fee:
$7
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Residential house...
Rewire dwelling and garage to eliminate all cloth wiring methods and nm-a. upgrade service to 400a. addition receptacles to meet 2020 nec and wac. remove coaxial cable and install cat 6 ethernet drops
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
B2312867ELEC
Status:
final
Fee:
$225
Permit Type:
Remodel
Building Type:
N/A
New rooftop mounted utility interactive photovoltaic system interconnected via line side tap feeders/sub panels (2) number of circuits (6)
Valuation:
$95,321
Permit #:
B2219774BLDC
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Tear off and recover 40 squares on a pitched roof for residential house & garage
Valuation:
$20,440
Permit #:
B2421535RFSW
Status:
final
Fee:
$352
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Residential house...
New rooftop mounted utility interactive photovoltaic system interconnected via line side tap feeders/sub panels (2) number of circuits (6)
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
B2219097ELEC
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
2 bedroom 2-1/2 bathroom 1918 residence. rewire to 2023 nec. addition solar prep addition ductless mini-split
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
B2405805ELEC
Status:
final
Fee:
$255
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Residential solar/photo voltaic - prescriptive roof mounted
2025-12-12
Photovoltaic roof mounted solar installation 23.40kw 60 modules (gsl 55#)
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
E-B2504594
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Residential
Remove existing photovoltaic system and reroof 2 sq covered patio. install new 4920 watt utility interactive photovoltaic system
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BLD2023-1286
Status:
issued
Fee:
$97
Permit Type:
Solar
Building Type:
Single family
Tear off and recover 15 squares on a pitched roof for residential house & garage
Valuation:
$4,500
Permit #:
B2306647RFSW
Status:
final
Fee:
$144
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Residential house...
Tear off and recover 40 squares on a pitched roof for commercial/industrial building
Valuation:
$21,617
Permit #:
B2220452RFSW
Status:
final
Fee:
$383
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Commercial/indust...
Addition 2 receptacles to kitchen island. correct panel schedule. final b2015264elec
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
B2218766ELEC
Status:
final
Fee:
$40
Permit Type:
Remodel
Building Type:
N/A
Upgrade existing 200a service to 400a service
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
B2301952ELEC
Status:
final
Fee:
$105
Permit Type:
Remodel
Building Type:
N/A
Residential solar/photo voltaic - prescriptive roof mounted
2025-07-09
No Description Available
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
E-B2504557
Status:
issued
Fee:
$193
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Residential
Addition 36kw tankless water heater and 36kbtu ductless split unit
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
B2405807MECH
Status:
issued
Fee:
$56
Permit Type:
Remodel
Building Type:
N/A
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| License # | INDEPPG7831L |
| Status | Active |
| City | Tukwila |
| Type | Electrical Contractor, General |
| Class | Limited Liability Company |
- When BuildZoom last verified this license, it had an expiration date of April, 2026. Check the current license status of Independent Power Generation with the The City of Tukwila, WA
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Verified License
| License # | INDEPPG7831L |
| Status | Active |
| State | Washington |
| Type | Electrical Contractor, Electrical Contractor |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of June 2026.
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Inactive License
| License # | INDEPPG783JL |
| Status | Inactive |
| City | Tukwila |
| Type | Construction Contractor, General |
| Class | Limited Liability Company |
- According to the The City of Tukwila, WA, the status of this license was at one point cancelled. However, this information may have changed.
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Inactive License
| License # | RCE-67724 |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | Idaho |
| Type | General Contractor Registration |
- According to the State of Idaho Bureau Of Occupational Licenses, the status of this license was at one point cancelled. However, this information may have changed.
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Inactive License
| License # | INDEPPG783JL |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | Washington |
| Type | Construction Contractor, Construction Contractor |
- According to the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries, the status of this license was at one point cancelled. However, this information may have changed.
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110
BuildZoom Score
Insured
| Insurer | Northfield Ins Co |
| Insured up to | $1,000,000 |
Bonded
| Bonded Agent | Hartford Insurance Co The Midwest |
| Bond Value | $4,000 |
28
Permits
- Building permit records show that Independent Power Generation has worked on 28 permitted projects.
Independent Power Generation Employees
JF
Jacob Ford
Owner Electrician
JS
Jake Ford, Tyler Strain
Owner
TS
Tyler Strain
Owner Electrician