Which whole‑home load‑management strategies avoid service upgrades for HPWH, EVSE, and induction ranges under NEC/CEC?
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Hey, to keep things smooth, you can use smart panels or load-shed relays to pause your water heater or EV charger when the stove’s working hard. Demand-response controllers or priority circuits help you stay within your limit, no need to upgrade! Also, setting your EV to charge at certain times and timing your water heater for off-peak hours keeps your panel load steady, so you’re good to go with NEC/CEC.
To avoid service upgrades for HPWH, EVSE, and induction ranges under NEC/CEC, consider the following whole-home load-management strategies:
-Demand Response Programs: Participate in utility-offered programs that incentivize reducing energy usage during peak demand periods. This can be achieved through load scheduling or shifting non-essential loads to off-peak hours.
-Load Scheduling: Schedule energy-intensive appliances like HPWH, EVSE, and induction ranges to operate during off-peak hours or when electricity rates are lower.