Considerations
- Have your electrification plan ready so you know how much panel amperage you are saving for each future need (heating, water heating, 240 V charging, cooking, drying).
- Actively participate in device and appliance selection with the contractors.
- Contractors will need to know the maximum nameplate amps or watts you are allocating for the device, and if the circuit is installed.
- Install circuits and space for controls if needed.
- Think of the EV as the “shock absorber” in the plan.
- 120V charging is common.
- Don’t put yourself into an expensive corner by picking incorrect equipment and not planning your electrification. You could end up upsizing your electrical panel when you do not need to.
- Don’t wait until your water heater, furnace, dryer or cooktop fails to install circuits. Be proactive, pre-wire for electrification.
- Don’t install power hogs, like 50-amp EV chargers.
- Don’t oversize your HVAC equipment “just to be safe.”
- Don’t undersizing your heat pump water heater.
Bid Packet
It is a good idea to get three quotes from different contractors. Here is what you can expect from them:
