Win more EV charger and electrification jobs in California — and earn more per hour
Stop losing bids to electrical panel upgrade quotes you didn’t want to write. Load management closes the job in days, costs the homeowner less, and pays you 2–3× more per hour than the upgrade.
Why electricians use load management
- Higher close rate. When the customer hears “small device, same-day install” instead of “thousands for an electrical panel upgrade and a 3-month wait,” the close rate is dramatically higher.
- Higher profit per hour. Per Stepwise’s published installer data, you earn 2–3× per hour on a load management install vs. an MPU. Less labor, fewer trips, smaller materials list, no utility wait.
- Schedule certainty. Stepwise needs no utility coordination — same-day install. ConnectDER MSA needs a meter pull but typically only a 1-week wait. Both are dramatically faster than the multi-month MPU queue.
- Less coordination overhead. No service upgrade application, no transformer review, no AHJ back-and-forth on service equipment sizing.
Stepwise Tap and ConnectDER EV MSA
ConnectDER EV MSA
For: EV chargers on 100A or 125A single-family breaker panels.
- Hardwired Level 2 EV charger via meter socket adapter — no main breaker panel work
- ~15-minute hands-on install after utility meter pull
- UL 414 listed, Intertek/ETL certified
- Approved in PG&E, SCE, SDG&E territory
- Wholesale through GreenTech Renewables
Full ConnectDER EV MSA details →
Stepwise Tap
For: EV chargers and other resistive loads on load centers up to 200A — single-family or some multifamily.
- CT-based load monitoring + dynamic management
- Per Tap, manages one compatible EV charger (Wallbox, Tesla, Grizzl-E and others via dynamic load management) OR interrupts any 240V resistive load (electric ranges, water heaters, dryers)
- Under 30-minute install, no utility coordination
- USA-built, UL 916 listed
- Trade discount through Stepwise store with code ConnectCA
When each product fits the job
| Scenario | Best product | Why |
|---|---|---|
| 100A panel, EV-only request | ConnectDER MSA | Faster install, lower customer cost |
| 125A panel, EV-only request | ConnectDER MSA | Same |
| 150A or 200A load center, any single load | Stepwise | MSA is breaker-panel-size limited |
| Non-EV resistive load (electric water heater, range, dryer) | Stepwise | MSA handles EV chargers only |
| Multifamily / condo / apartment | Stepwise | MSA is single-family only |
| Customer already has a panel-upgrade quote | Either, depending on panel size and loads | Both close as the alternative |
Get the trade discount
- Stepwise Tap: order through the Stepwise store with code ConnectCA for trade pricing. Bulk pricing on request — call (858) 367-3617 or use the contact form.
- ConnectDER EV MSA: wholesale through GreenTech Renewables. Call us for utility approval letters and California-specific install documentation before ordering.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need utility approval to install Stepwise?
No. Stepwise installs behind your customer’s main panel and is not a service-side device. Pull your standard residential electrical permit through the local AHJ.
What about ConnectDER EV MSA?
The MSA is a meter socket adapter, so it requires utility coordination for a meter pull — but it doesn’t require a service upgrade application. ConnectDER is approved for installation in PG&E, SCE, and SDG&E territory. We send approval documentation per job before you order.
What’s the per-hour profit comparison vs. an MPU?
Per Stepwise’s published installer data, load management installs typically earn 2–3× per hour vs. an MPU. The math: smaller materials list, less labor, no service work, no utility queue time, no rework risk.
Can I sell either product as the upsell from a basic charger install?
Yes — both are commonly positioned as “the alternative to the panel upgrade” once you’ve assessed the panel and identified an upgrade would otherwise be needed.
Does the customer pay for the device or do I?
Either model works. Most installers buy at trade pricing and bill the device + labor + markup as a single line item. Some pass the device cost through at trade and only bill labor.
What support do you provide?
Pre-sale: utility approval letters, sizing guidance, install drawings. Post-sale: warranty escalation, technical support, replacement RMAs. All included; call (858) 367-3617 or use the contact form.
Can I list these on my own service menu?
Yes — both manufacturers allow installer-side branding and quoting. Ask us for marketing assets.