Energy Efficiency
Energy Efficiency | Electric Panel Upgrades | Electrical | Greenback
Your Greenback home deserves an electrical backbone that’s as modern and efficient as the appliances it powers. HEP’s certified team specializes in electric panel upgrades that replace outdated fuse boxes and overcrowded breaker panels with sleek, code-compliant systems designed for today’s high-demand lifestyles. The result? Greater capacity, fewer tripped breakers, and a safer environment for everything from smart thermostats to EV chargers—all installed with the courtesy, cleanliness, and one-day turnaround HEP is known for.
Choosing HEP means choosing performance that pays you back. Our upgraded panels make it easy to add whole-home surge protection, monitor real-time energy use, and qualify for valuable utility rebates, while our industry-leading warranty protects your investment for years to come. Empower every circuit in your Greenback residence with HEP, and watch your energy efficiency—and peace of mind—soar.
FAQs
Why should I upgrade my electrical panel for energy efficiency?
Today’s energy-efficient homes draw more power from high-efficiency HVAC equipment, smart appliances, LED lighting, solar inverters, and electric-vehicle (EV) chargers. An older panel with limited amperage or obsolete fuses can become overloaded, wasting energy through heat loss, tripping breakers, and creating safety hazards. Upgrading to a modern 200-amp or larger panel with copper bus bars, tighter connections, and AFCI/GFCI protection ensures clean, consistent power delivery, reduces resistive losses, and prepares your home for future efficiency upgrades.
How do I know if my current electrical panel is outdated or undersized?
Common warning signs include: frequent breaker trips when several appliances run at once; warm or buzzing breakers; a panel rated below 150 amps; limited breaker space with multiple "tandem" breakers; visible corrosion; or brand names that have been recalled (e.g., old Federal Pacific or Zinsco units). If you’re adding heat pumps, EV chargers, or a solar system and your load calculation exceeds 80 % of the panel’s rating, it’s time to consider an upgrade.
What panel size should I choose to accommodate modern energy-efficient devices and future growth?
Most Greenback homes upgrading for efficiency move to a 200-amp, 40-space panel, which comfortably supports a heat-pump HVAC system, induction range, whole-home surge protection, and a Level-2 EV charger. Larger homes, properties with multiple EVs, or homes planning battery storage often install 225- or 320-amp service. We perform a National Electrical Code (NEC) load calculation and discuss your future projects to recommend the optimal size.
Will upgrading my panel lower my monthly electric bill?
A panel upgrade alone doesn’t directly cut kWh usage, but it eliminates energy losses from loose, corroded, or undersized connections and allows high-efficiency equipment to operate at its rated performance. When paired with new energy-saving systems (heat pumps, solar, smart breakers), the upgrade becomes the backbone that lets those technologies deliver maximum savings. Customers typically see a 3 – 7 % reduction in wasted energy after eliminating voltage drops and nuisance trips.
How long does an electric panel upgrade take, and will my power be out?
Most residential upgrades in Greenback are completed in one working day. Power is usually disconnected for 4–8 hours while we remove the old panel, install the new load center, re-terminate circuits, and have the local utility reconnect service. We schedule the outage at your convenience, provide temporary lighting if needed, and restore critical circuits first. Larger service upgrades may extend to a second day, but overnight power loss is rare.
What permits and inspections are required in Greenback, and do you handle them?
The City of Greenback requires an electrical permit for any service or panel change, plus a final inspection by a city or county electrical inspector. Utility coordination with KUB (or your local provider) is also needed for meter pull and reconnection. Our team manages the entire process—submitting permit applications, scheduling inspections, meeting inspectors on-site, and coordinating with the utility—so you stay compliant without the paperwork hassle.