Meter-main & service
Review the existing service and replace aging equipment when the assessment calls for it. We coordinate the utility, permits and inspections.
AI NETWORK / PANEL UPGRADES
Make room for what comes next.
Replacing aging equipment or adding an EV charger, battery or new loads begins with an honest assessment of your service and panel.
SERVICE · SUBPANELS · SPAN
Know what your electrical system can support.
We review the existing service, feeder sizes, available capacity and local utility requirements. A load calculation helps determine whether a panel replacement, service upgrade, smart panel or load management is the right path.
UPGRADE PATHS
Plan around the actual equipment.
Subpanels & SPAN
Organize circuits with a subpanel or consider a SPAN smart panel for circuit visibility and load management when appropriate.
EV & battery readiness
Plan capacity for a Tesla, ChargePoint or another compatible Level 2 charger and for future backup power.
EV CHARGING
The charger should fit your car and your home.
We plan circuits and charging equipment for Tesla, ChargePoint and other compatible Level 2 systems. The choice starts with the vehicle, available panel capacity and how you use the garage.
SMARTER CAPACITY
The panel is part of the plan.
A panel upgrade should match the loads in the home and what you intend to add, whether that is a kitchen remodel, battery, HVAC equipment or EV charging.
COMMON QUESTIONS
What to know before you begin
Do I need a new panel for EV charging?
Not always. We evaluate the service and calculated load, then compare a new circuit, load management, subpanel or service upgrade.
Can you install a SPAN panel?
Yes. Our SPAN certified team can review whether a smart panel is appropriate for your home and backup power plans.
Do I need a new circuit and breaker or a panel upgrade for my new electric range?
An electric range commonly needs an appropriately rated dedicated circuit and breaker. We check the appliance specifications, existing wiring and service load calculation; a panel upgrade depends on capacity and local requirements.
Do I need a new circuit and breaker or a panel upgrade for my new electric dryer?
An electric dryer typically needs its own appropriately rated circuit and breaker. We check the appliance rating and existing wiring, then determine whether the panel and service have capacity.
Do I need a new circuit and breaker or a panel upgrade for electric heating and air conditioning?
Heating and air conditioning equipment may require one or more dedicated circuits sized to the manufacturer specifications. We calculate the new loads and assess the panel and service before recommending an upgrade.
Do I need a new circuit and breaker or a panel upgrade for my electric water heater?
The water heater type and rating determine its circuit and breaker needs. We review the equipment, wiring and available capacity; a panel upgrade is based on the load calculation and local code.
Do I need a load shedding device?
Not always. If your service has limited capacity, an approved load management device may let you add an EV charger or another large electric load by reducing or temporarily disconnecting the managed load when household demand is high. We review the load calculation, equipment compatibility and local requirements before recommending a device or a service upgrade. Our team is certified in several load management solutions, including Stepwise.
WHERE WE WORK
Mountain homes. Desert homes. Local planning.
Reno, Sparks, Carson Valley, Truckee and Lake Tahoe · Palm Springs, Palm Desert, La Quinta and the Coachella Valley
Bay Area projects are considered by scope. Call the office nearest your project for availability.
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