A historic river town on the Pithlachascotee (“Cotee”) River, with Sims Park and a revived Main Street, about 28 miles north of Seminole.
Keywest Lights & Electric is a licensed (EC13014717), woman-owned electrical contractor, in business since 2010, with weekend appointments available, taking planned projects in New Port Richey and the rest of Pasco County. New Port Richey is about 28 miles up the coast from our shop, so jobs here are scheduled ahead rather than taken as emergency calls, and we don’t promise response times. Our emergency service covers Pinellas homes near Seminole.
Call (727) 476-7079 or book a site visit. Office 7 AM–5 PM, weekend appointments available.
New Port Richey homes and buildings
New Port Richey has about 17,400 residents, and the median home was built in 1980 (Census ACS 2020–2024). Older homes near downtown and the river, 1970s–80s neighborhoods, and many rentals. Panel replacements (including FPE and Zinsco), aluminum-wiring remediation and service upgrades are common.
Permits and utility in New Port Richey
Inside city limits, permits come from the City of New Port Richey. Unincorporated addresses nearby go through Pasco County Building Construction Services (permits through the PascoGateway portal). Whichever office it is, we pull the permit and meet the inspector.
Utility: Duke Energy serves addresses inside New Port Richey city limits. Unincorporated addresses nearby can be Duke or Withlacoochee River Electric Cooperative (WREC), depending on the street, and TECO serves other parts of Pasco County. Check your bill. We coordinate with whichever one serves your address.
Popular services in New Port Richey
- Federal Pacific & Zinsco panel replacement
- Panel upgrades (Good: ABB / Best: Siemens; manufacturer warranty varies by panel line, plus our 3-year workmanship warranty, 5 years for members)
- Rewiring (aluminum, knob & tube, ungrounded)
- Service upgrades
- Residential service & repairs
Save on routine work with a Member Care Plan, with safety visits, trip credits and 7% off all labor (no yearly cap) on every tier.
Nearby areas
Port Richey · Tarpon Springs · Palm Harbor · All service areas
New Port Richey FAQ
Who issues permits in New Port Richey? The City of New Port Richey inside city limits, and Pasco County outside them.
Which electric company serves New Port Richey? Duke Energy inside city limits. Some unincorporated addresses nearby are on WREC, so check your bill if you’re outside the city.
Do you replace Zinsco panels? Yes, with a new ABB or Siemens panel and surge protection, under permit.
Need an electrician in New Port Richey? Call (727) 476-7079.