Stepwise Electric

06/04/2026

Triple deckers want heat pumps. Old panels make it harder.

Stepwise load management helps contractors avoid unnecessary upgrades and keep more heat pump installs on track.

Don’t let the electrical panel stall the job.

06/03/2026

Panel upgrades are killing heat pump jobs.

When electrical adds thousands to the quote, homeowners hesitate and good projects can stall.

Stepwise helps contractors evaluate when load management can keep installs moving without jumping straight to a costly upgrade.

Sound familiar? Email us at [email protected] with the subject line Heat Pump Installs.

05/27/2026

Customer quoted $5K+ for a panel upgrade. installed a ChargePoint EV charger with StepWise load management instead, bringing the project cost down to about $2,800.

Real-world EV installs require real-world solutions.

Contact us today to get started.

05/22/2026

150 electricians joined the IAEI Adirondack Hudson Chapter in Rotterdam, NY on 4/25 to learn about the latest electrical code updates as part of the adoption of the 2023 NEC.

Thank you to everyone who attended and helped make it a great event.
Does your IAEI chapter have an upcoming event? Let us know. We’re available to run a session on load management and answer your questions.

05/14/2026

Connecticut EV owners: this one's for you!

Join us + EV Club of CT on May 19 to learn how Connecticut homeowners can:
✔ Install EV chargers
✔ Avoid costly electrical upgrades
✔ Futureproof their homes for electrification

We’ll cover a new no cost utility program for current and future EV owners and share real installation examples from across Connecticut.

We’ll walk through how the program works, who qualifies, and real installation examples from across Connecticut.

📅 May 19 at 7pm
📍 Virtual webinar with EV Club of CT

Register here: https://evclubct.com/event/ev-club-of-ct-no-cost-smart-load-manager-program-for-ct-ev-owners/

04/16/2026

Ever wonder why Stepwise keeps showing up in your inbox or feed?

It’s because electricians everywhere are running into the same issue:

⚡ Customers want EV chargers, heat pumps, or hot tubs
⚡ Panels are already at capacity
⚡ Projects get delayed or lost entirely

Most of the time, that means a $4K–$10K panel upgrade… or losing the job to an unlicensed guy.

There’s a better way to win more jobs and do the right thing.

👉 Curious how it works?
https://getstepwise.com/electrify

04/13/2026

What happens when a master electrician becomes a startup founder? In this NECA interview, Ethan Brewer shares the story behind Stepwise Electric, his motivation to rethink home electrification, and why electricians are uniquely positioned to build the future of the grid. .brew

Meet Ethan Brewer (Master Electrician and cofounder of Stepwise) in this interview by Trade Hounds at NECA 2025

04/08/2026

Had a great time speaking at the IAEI New Jersey meeting last week! ⚡

Big thanks to the team at International Association of Electrical Inspectors New Jersey for inviting us out.

Our Director of Sales, Chris, got to talk through the growing role of load management in home electrification and how the Stepwise Tap helps homeowners add EV chargers, heat pumps, and other major appliances without expensive panel upgrades.

Always awesome getting to connect with electricians, inspectors, and industry leaders who are helping shape the future of electrification.

Thanks again for having us!

04/03/2026

Every “panel upgrade required” = risk of losing the job.

Stepwise Tap gives you another option:

✔️ Install without upgrading
✔️ Stay within code
✔️ Keep the project moving

Close more work.
Simplify installs.

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