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Commercial service & panel upgrades

New tenants, aging equipment, and added loads can change what a building needs from its electrical service. Review the whole path from utility connection to distribution before replacing equipment.

Switchgear and a bank of tenant meters
CRE field photo · Switchgear and a bank of tenant meters

Service upgrades: the work we can help with.

Make room for what comes next.

Service upgrades

Service & switchgear

Assess existing service equipment, condition, capacity, and the requirements of a proposed replacement.

    Service upgrades

    Meter banks & panels

    Coordinate metering, tenant distribution, and downstream panels as part of the building scope.

      Service upgrades

      New loads & expansion

      Review added equipment and planned growth before deciding what must change at the service.

        The details that shape the project.

        Before defining the work, we review how your property operates and what the equipment needs.

        • Existing & future demand

          Document the current use and proposed additions so equipment selection follows the actual scope.

        • Utility coordination

          Confirm utility requirements and responsibilities before treating an equipment delivery date as an energization date.

        • The cutover

          Plan access, outage communications, material readiness, inspection, and re-energization with the people operating the building.

        A useful starting point.

        Send what you have. These details help us prepare for your service upgrades project.

        • Recent utility information
        • Existing service and panel exterior photos
        • Proposed loads or equipment schedule
        • Available drawings and outage constraints

        Common questions.

        Does adding a panel increase service capacity?

        A panel can add distribution, but it does not automatically increase utility service capacity. The source and building demand must be reviewed.

        How long does a service upgrade take?

        Assessment, design, utility coordination, equipment availability, and inspections all affect timing. The schedule is project-specific.

        Can the building stay open during the work?

        Some work can be staged, but a service cutover generally requires a planned interruption. The proposal should identify the affected systems and coordination needs.

        Help with the cost.

        Match the project address and electricity provider to the program. We can discuss the electrical scope; the program administrator confirms eligibility, available funding, and the award.

        Program details checked September 17, 2026.

        Silicon Valley Clean Energy customers

        Workplace & multifamily EV charging

        $5,500 per eligible Level 2 port

        For existing properties: up to 18 ports; eligible outlets receive $2,500 each. Workplaces, public charging sites, and multifamily properties with at least four units can qualify. Required panel upgrades may receive up to $5,000 as part of the charging project. Reserve funds before buying equipment or installing. Total incentives cannot exceed project cost; funding is limited. New affordable construction has separate rates.

        Check program rules & apply

        The panel incentive above is tied to an eligible EV charging installation. It is not a general rebate for a standalone service upgrade.

        Make room for the next electrical load.

        Share the property address, equipment or plans, and the timing you have in mind. Attach photos below to help us understand the work.

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