STAR Energy Services LLC

OUR HISTORY

STAR Energy Services LLC is based in Alexandria, MN, with a branch office in La Crosse, WI. The company was formed in 1997 to provide electrical engineering services and operational support to rural electric utilities. We have grown steadily from one employee in 1998 to a group that now includes over 35. Many employees are based in the client offices, which enhances our understanding of utility needs and challenges.

OUR MISSON

To lead the electric power industry by providing a portfolio of innovative engineering, technical solutions, and utility services.

OUR CORE VALUES

• Customer Service Excellence
• Employee Success
• Innovation
• Integrity
• Product & Service Leadership
• Safety
• Teamwork

We focus on the needs of our clients.

Our mission is to lead the electric power industry by providing a portfolio of innovative engineering and technical solutions.

 OUR LOGO

'STAR' is an acronym that is a legacy from an earlier organization that was STARs predecessor – STAR Services Federation. The federation was formed by Stearns Electric Association, Todd-Wadena Electric Cooperative, Agralite Cooperative, and Runestone Electric Association in 1982. The federations original purpose was to facilitate joint procurement of power line construction material. This evolved when Stearns chose to leave the group and the remaining three contracted jointly for electrical engineering services from an independent consulting firm. In 1997, STAR Energy Services LLC was formed. The logo reflects the retention of the STAR acronym. An orbit of planets revolving around a central star communicates the close working relationship between our clients. The planets orbiting a star form an overall working system – a solar system.

Our business approach sets us apart.

At STAR Energy Services, we place particular focus on the needs of our clients to make sure the solution fits the specific situation. Clients routinely provide feedback that motivates us to find a better way to do things; constant evolution and development is at our core. While we strive to be leaders and innovators, there is clear understanding that problems and challenges must be met in a practical and cost effective way.

OUR ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING & TESTING SERVICES INCLUDE

• Distribution system planning studies
• Work plans and job estimates
• Short circuit studies and sectionalizing plans
• Contingency switching studies
• Distribution substation design
• Operations personnel support
• Disturbance and event analysis
• Microprocessor control and relay settings
• Work order inspections
• Line design and field staking
• Recloser control testing
• Power quality investigations
• Stray voltage investigations
• Thermographic investigations
• Low voltage wiring installation and upgrades in substations and other facilities (SCADA)
• Distribution automation system design and installation