Ferguson Electric Named Qualified Electrical Equipment Maintenance Company

NETANETA News, Summer 2026 NETA News

Ferguson Electric is a full-service electrical contractor with more than nine decades of experience serving commercial and industrial customers throughout New York State. Founded by Whitworth Ferguson Senior, the company opened for business on August 1st, 1935, with leadership rooted in engineering and construction. 

Ferguson is still headquartered in downtown Buffalo but has 18 sites throughout New York state. Six company divisions serve the area in construction, engineering, line, renewables, service, and systems. The company has been the leading electrical contractor in Western New York for over 90 years, and has operated under an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) since 2001.

Ferguson serves a wide spectrum of customers from end-user commercial facilities up to utility and cogeneration plants. Their mission is to provide customers with the highest quality electrical construction and maintenance services. They aspire to maintain a level of integrity, responsiveness, trust, and knowledge that will perpetuate repeat business. 

“Rooted in trust and responsiveness, Ferguson Electric delivers the highest quality solutions,” says Service Division Manager Daniel Schultz. “Our connection to quality is directly proportional to our commitment to exceed expectations, and we have the skill, experience, and dedication to address any electrical design, repair, and construction needs. In fact, our professional team has handled a majority of the construction and service contracts for the commercial and industrial facilities in the Western New York area since our inception.”

Ferguson finds it extremely important to contribute and stay active within the community. The Ferguson Electric Foundation contributes to many local charities and stays involved with various groups that add value to their communities.

“Ferguson Electric is proud to be recognized by NETA as a Qualified Electrical Equipment Maintenance Company,” says Schultz. “As a QEMC, Ferguson Electric is trusted as an experienced contractor with a proven track record of providing the finest service. Aging equipment and power grid resource adequacy are two of the biggest challenges the industry faces. Ferguson Electric can help mitigate these issues by providing excellent service in replacing and repairing equipment and assisting in improving customer electrical efficiency.”

As part of the Federated Electrical Contractors (FEC) network, Ferguson can handle select projects outside of their home state. 

“NETA is honored to recognize Ferguson Electric as a NETA Qualified Electrical Equipment Maintenance Company (QEMC),” says Chasen Tedder, NETA QEMC and QEMW Committee Chair. “NETA QEMC service providers ensure their Qualified Electrical Equipment Maintenance Workers (QEMWs) align with new NFPA 70B requirements and lead the way in meeting the growing demand for electrical power system maintenance services.” 

Ferguson Electric
321 Ellicott Street
Buffalo, New York 14203
716-852-2010 
info@fergusonelectric.com