Service Upgrades & Panel Changeouts

North Peak Electric upgrades electrical service and main panels with code-compliant, EV- and solar-ready work so your home stays safe, reliable, and ready for future load increases.

Utility-coordinated upgrades

We handle permits, utility clearances, and inspections so your new service is energized on schedule.

Future-ready capacity

Panels sized with EV charging, battery storage, and solar backfeed in mind, not just today’s loads.

Clean, labeled finish

Every circuit is labeled, torque-checked, and installed to spec.

Upgraded electrical service panel
200A+ Ready

What is a service upgrade?

A full service upgrade evaluates everything from the meter socket to the grounding system. North Peak Electric aligns each component so the new main panel delivers dependable power and meets local code.

  1. 1

    Service equipment

    We evaluate the meter socket, service mast, and main disconnect to ensure they match the new ampacity and utility standards.

  2. 2

    Panel capacity

    Load calculations guide whether 100A, 200A, or 400A service best supports new appliances, EVs, or additions.

  3. 3

    Grounding & bonding

    Upgrades include grounding electrode checks, surge protective devices, and bonding jumpers that satisfy the latest NEC.

New electrical service and panel installation
NEC Compliant

Upgrades consider conductor sizing, clearances, and utility coordination so the new panel and service entrance work as a single, reliable system.

Signs you may need one

Electrical symptoms often point to limited capacity or aging equipment that is ready for replacement.

Breakers trip frequently

An overloaded panel or dated breakers can trip under modest loads, signaling the need for a modern load center.

Buzzing or warm panel

Heat, humming, or discoloration around the main breaker often points to loose lugs or undersized service conductors.

No open spaces

When tandem breakers fill every slot, future projects like EV chargers or hot tubs have nowhere safe to land.

New high-demand loads

EV chargers, electrified HVAC, and workshops demand additional capacity and dedicated protection.

Capacity options fit your plans

Choose the ampacity that keeps pace with electrical goals, additions, and fast-growing loads like EV charging.

100 amp service

Compact homes with limited large appliances or accessory dwelling units.

  • Supports essential circuits with careful load management.
  • Ideal for campsites and cabins

200 amp service

Typical Minnesota single-family homes planning for EVs, spas, or remodels.

Most requested
  • Provides ample space for AFCI/GFCI breakers and battery-ready circuits.
  • Simplifies adding solar-ready breakers and whole-home surge protection.

320/400 amp service

Large residences, multi-unit dwellings, or properties with significant electrified equipment.

  • Dual main breakers or split-bus configurations for separate living areas or shops.
  • Sized for multiple EV chargers, geothermal, and backup power integration.
SPAN panel plug

Plug SPAN into your service upgrade

North Peak Electric can drop in a SPAN smart panel while we rebuild your service equipment, giving you live circuit insights, backup prioritization, and app-based control before the power comes back on.

  • App-based circuit control

    Toggle individual loads, rename circuits, and view live amperage from the SPAN app.

  • Backup energy prioritization

    Pair SPAN with batteries to rank essential rooms so outages sip stored power efficiently.

  • Future-ready monitoring

    Analytics reveal when EV chargers, spas, or heat pumps need more capacity or scheduling.

Panel replacement details

Panel changeouts do more than swap metal boxes. North Peak Electric rebuilds grounding, protection, and labeling so your electrical system performs for decades.

Modern load centers

We install main-breaker panels with copper bus, surge suppression, and room for smart monitoring modules.

Protection everywhere

AFCI and GFCI breakers are placed where code requires, giving spaces safer shock and fire protection.

Clear circuit labeling

Each breaker is labeled and mapped to a digital panel schedule so future work is fast and accurate.

Surge and backup

We integrate whole-home surge devices as per NEC

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Our upgrade process

Transparent milestones keep crews, inspectors, and utilities aligned from the first walkthrough to power-up.

Site evaluation Step 1

We request site images over email or text and review existing service equipment, load profile, and utility requirements to select the right upgrade path.

Permitting Step 2

Detailed load calculations, panel schedules, and permit packets keep inspectors and utilities aligned.

Power shutoff & Installation Step 3

Our team schedules the utility disconnect. Old equipment is removed, conductors are upsized, and the new panel is terminated, torqued, and tested.

Inspection & power-up Step 4

The utility re-energizes service, and afterward, the site is inspected.

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EV & solar ready planning

Every upgrade looks ahead to home electrical—ensuring your panel supports Level 2 charging, solar interconnection, and battery storage.

EV charger ready

Dedicated 60A breaker spaces are reserved for Level 2 chargers, complete with load management options.

Solar interconnection

Panels are configured with busbar capacity and breaker positions to accept future PV backfeed or battery storage.

Smart load management

Optional main-lug or main-breaker configurations support smart relays, monitoring, and automatic load shedding.

Frequently asked questions

Ready to increase your service capacity?

Schedule a walkthrough with North Peak Electric to plan permits, equipment, and energization dates that fit your project.