Lunenburg is a quieter, more rural town than its neighbors, with homes spread along country roads and clustered around Lake Whalom and Lake Shirley. Many lake houses started out as summer cottages and were expanded and winterized over the years, often with the electrical service left behind.
Rural homes bring their own electrical needs: well pumps that stop the water when the power goes, detached garages and workshops at the end of long runs, and heating systems that need a reliable circuit. Lunenburg is served by Unitil, and storm outages are a real consideration when choosing a generator setup.
Where we work in Lunenburg
- Lake Whalom
- Lake Shirley
- Lunenburg center
- Rural roads toward Townsend and Shirley
Common jobs in Lunenburg
- Service upgrades for winterized lake houses
- Power to detached garages and workshops
- Generator hookups that keep the well pump running
- Exterior and dock-area lighting with proper GFCI protection
Electrical permits are filed with the Town of Lunenburg's inspector of wires. We file the permit and schedule the inspection for any job that needs one.
Lunenburg questions
Asked in Lunenburg.
Short answers to what people in Lunenburg ask most. More in the full Q&A.
Sparks, a burning smell, a hot panel or half the house dark? Turn off the breaker or the main if it’s safe to do so, then get an electrician out. For fire or smoke, get out and call 911. For a downed line, stay clear and call your utility.
Our Lunenburg lake cottage is now year-round. Does the electrical need work?
Often, yes. Seasonal cottages were usually wired for light summer loads. Year-round heat, a full kitchen and laundry can push a small service past its limits, so start with a load evaluation and the panel.
Can a generator run our well pump during an outage?
Yes, if the generator is sized for the pump's starting load and it's connected through proper transfer equipment. We help choose which circuits to back up, with the well pump usually at the top of the list.
Who is the electric utility in Lunenburg?
Unitil serves Lunenburg. Service upgrades are coordinated with Unitil and the town's electrical inspector.
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