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Stepwise's solution bridges a complicated yet crucial part of EV ownership: the increased amount of electricity that charging demands from your home electrical system. Today’s electric panels don’t have the built-in intelligence or real-time insights needed to deliver their full electrical capacity: an average U.S. home uses just 4% of its panel’s ampacity rating. ⚡ Stepwise's solution optimizes electrical panels to tap into their full capacity. Its product, EV Tap, balances a home’s energy demand by increasing power sent to an EV charger when other electrical demands are low and vice versa. This modulation enables an EV charger—which could use about 50 amps—to run in a house with a 100-amp electrical panel, with enough ampacity left over for other electricity needs. By automatically shifting and deferring loads, EV Tap allows homeowners to sidestep the costly electrical panel upgrades (which can run up to $10,000) that are typically necessary for home electrification. Read more in Boston Globe Media: #HomeElectrification #EVCharging #ElectricalPanels #innovation #climatetech Jane Chen Ethan Brewer Austin Hunt

🔌 The Washington Post explores how SPAN's smart panels are simplifying home electrification, solving the electrical panel upgrade dilemma millions face. Learn more about their pioneering role in home electrification here: https://rb.gy/9ec575 #GCxNAlum #SmartPanel

A good summary of the options for electrifying a home currently on 100amps. Read this before you pay to upgrade your electric panel:

Is a home battery backup a good option for you? Check out these pros and cons Considering backup power for your home? It's more than just keeping the lights on. It's about safeguarding crucial appliances like medical equipment, security systems, and heating and cooling units. While #generators have been the go-to option, have you looking into home battery backups? With their quiet, eco-friendly operation and potential for long-term savings, they offer a reliable solution to keep your essential devices powered during outages. Learn more with Schneider Electric: #homebackup #battery #batterybackup #smarthome #connectedequipment #LifeIsON

Electrify your home...well let's not blow a fuse. Getting to a better and cleaner energy future means electrifying things. From your stove to your water heater, etc. This is all well and good and I agree with a whole lot of it. But there are always trade offs and things that we have not considered. I like to think of it as 'displacement' while others look at it from the view of 'consequences'. In this case, if you were to electrify just about everything in your home and add an EV, well you're probably going to have to monitor and manage things more closely as you'll overwhelm the circuit breaker. And this article in The Washington Post explains it a lot better than I do. #electrifyeverything #electricalwork https://wapo.st/48Qd5Cm

Saving energy is not only good for the environment, but it's also great for your wallet. Did you know that by adjusting your thermostat down or up 7 to 10 degrees, depending on the season, you can lower your annual heating and cooling costs by around 10%? Or that switching to LED lighting can save you around $225 per year? These small changes can make a big difference. #HomeEnergySavings #NatalieTheMuse  

As we continue to celebrate a century of miniature circuit breakers in our homes - check out this fascinating article by TechRadar exploring the 100-year evolution of home circuit breakers 💯 How often do you think about the crucial role of MCBs in keeping our homes and families safe? Probably never for most of us, as we consider electrical safety a given... But while reading this article, you'll understand how their role is truly amazing! This is a great read for anyone interested in the history and future of home electrification but for all of us who want to future-proof our homes for the new energy landscape. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/e6as786M #100yearsofMCB #ElectricalSafety #Innovation #ImpactMaker #ImpactStartsWithUs #SustainableLiving Schneider Electric #safety #electrcity4.0

Important things to think about when planning to install an EV charger. Fortunately, there are lot of ways to get the most from your existing panel.

Koben has introduced an innovative solution to help millions of US homes upgrade their undersized electrical panels. With the shift to electric heating, appliances, and EV chargers, upgrading electrical panels can be costly and time-consuming. But Koben's GENIUS AI smart panel technology can help avoid these issues by automatically adjusting power flows to maximize a home's existing electricity capacity. Rewiring America has proposed federal legislation to incentivize electrical panel upgrades and electric appliances. Without these incentives, homeowners may delay switching to electric when appliances break down and need replacement. The latest version of the National Electrical Code allows for "automatic load management systems" for EV chargers and upcoming versions of the code will allow for automated management of multiple types of electric appliances, including smart electrical panels. Learn more about this innovative solution from Koben in the Rewiring America news. #smartpanels #electricalupgrades #cleanenergy #sustainability #rewiringamerica Check it out here: https://lnkd.in/ebW9MVsG