Ed Staub & Sons Serving the energy needs of our local communities for over 55 years! Founded in Alturas, California by Ed Staub, the company has expanded to serve communities in California, Oregon, Idaho, Nevada and Washington. Ed’s founding principles of integrity, a strong work ethic, and customer service remain the most vital components of our daily operations. We are continually honored and humbled by the substantial growth of the company, and our commitment to serve our customers–and the communities in which we live–continues to be our central focus.