Provides a home electrification platform that integrates energy management systems to enable efficient installation of EV chargers, heat pumps, and electric water heaters, regardless of existing electrical panel capacity. By monitoring and controlling home energy consumption, it ensures safe, cost-effective upgrades for homeowners and electricians, supporting the transition to electric living.
Funding
$1.4M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Many homes lack sufficient electrical panel capacity to support the installation of new electrification technologies like EV chargers, heat pumps, and electric water heaters. Upgrading electrical panels can be expensive and time-consuming, creating a barrier to widespread adoption of these technologies. This limitation hinders homeowners from transitioning to more sustainable and efficient energy solutions.
Solution
Stepwise offers a home electrification platform that integrates energy management systems, enabling the efficient installation of EV chargers and other high-demand appliances, even in homes with limited electrical panel capacity. The Stepwise EV Tap monitors a home's overall energy consumption and intelligently controls the EV charger to prevent overloading the electrical panel. This approach allows homeowners and electricians to add electrification technologies without the need for costly and disruptive panel upgrades. By orchestrating energy use, Stepwise ensures safe and cost-effective electrification, facilitating the transition to modern, all-electric living.
Target Audience
Stepwise targets homeowners seeking to electrify their homes without expensive panel upgrades, as well as electricians looking for solutions to expand their service offerings and win more business.
Features
- Real-time monitoring of total home energy consumption
- Intelligent control of EV charger to prevent electrical panel overload
- Compatibility with various EV charger models
- Streamlined installation process for electricians
- Remote monitoring and control capabilities
- Integration with future Stepwise products, including heat pump and electric water heater controls
- Load management capabilities for demand response programs