Step 1
Review present and future loads
We evaluate the existing service and the equipment the property needs to support, including known additions.
Electrical Services
Electrical Service Upgrades
Renovations, additions, new appliances and EV chargers often call for more electrical capacity than an older service was designed to provide. We plan and install service upgrades that meet current demand and leave room to grow.
An electrical service upgrade increases the capacity available to a property. It is considered when an evaluation shows that the existing service cannot appropriately support current or planned electrical demand.
Signs You May Need Electrical Service Upgrades
- A load evaluation shows insufficient capacity for planned equipment
- A renovation or addition substantially changes electrical demand
- New high-demand appliances or EV charging are being planned
- Existing service equipment is being replaced as part of a larger modernization
- A property owner needs to understand capacity before investing in new equipment
These signs do not diagnose a specific condition on their own. A licensed electrician can evaluate the property and recommend the appropriate next step.
What to Expect
Step 2
Define the upgrade
The project is planned around appropriate capacity, compatible equipment and site conditions rather than a preset package.
Step 3
Plan coordination
Service work may involve the permitting authority, inspection and the electric utility. The required sequence depends on the address and scope.
Step 4
Complete the installation
Approved service components are installed and the work proceeds through applicable inspection and reconnection steps.
What Customers Should Know
Service upgrade versus panel change
A panel distributes power within the property; the electrical service supplies the property. Changing a panel alone does not necessarily increase service capacity.
Common Questions About Electrical Service Upgrades
Does adding an EV charger always require a service upgrade?
No. Charger requirements and the property’s available capacity must be evaluated. The suitable solution depends on the actual loads and equipment.
Is utility coordination required?
It may be. Requirements vary by project and service configuration. Sunshine Electric identifies applicable coordination during planning.
Can commercial properties receive service upgrades?
Yes. Sunshine Electric evaluates and performs electrical upgrades for both residential and commercial properties.
Service Throughout Palm Beach & Martin Counties
Sunshine Electric provides electrical service upgrades in legitimate communities throughout Palm Beach County and Martin County. Visit our electrical service areas page for community details and local planning context.
