Load Shedding & Load Management
Add High-Demand Equipment Without a Service Upgrade
As homes add EV chargers, hot tubs, heat pumps, and other high-demand equipment, electrical panels can hit their limit fast. When your service is near capacity, adding one more big load can cause nuisance tripping, overheating risks, or force an expensive service upgrade.
Load shedding and load management systems balance demand automatically. They monitor your home’s electrical usage and temporarily reduce power to non-essential loads during peak demand, so you can add new equipment safely while staying within your existing electrical service limits.
Crew Electrical Services installs load management solutions in Calgary that are code-compliant, manufacturer-approved, and designed for long-term reliability.
Why Homeowners Choose Crew Electrical Services
Modern, Code-Compliant Solutions
Designed to current electrical code, no shortcuts.
Blackbox Innovations Integration
Smart load management installed and configured correctly.
Built for High-Demand Equipment
EV chargers, hot tubs, heat pumps, and more.
Proper Load Planning
Real load calculations, not guesswork.
Clear Communication
Straight recommendations and clean workmanship.
What Load Management Does (And What It Doesn’t)
Load management is ideal when you want to add electrical loads but your panel or service is close to its limit.
A load management system can help you:
Add an EV charger without upgrading your service (in many cases)
Install a hot tub or heat pump while staying within service limits
Reduce nuisance tripping caused by demand spikes
Improve overall electrical safety and efficiency
Load management is not a fix for:
Unsafe wiring, damaged panels, or existing code issues
Severe capacity constraints that require a service upgrade
(We’ll tell you upfront if load management isn’t the right tool.)
How It Works
Our Load Management Process
1. Electrical Capacity Assessment
We evaluate your existing electrical service, panel capacity, and current loads. This identifies whether load management is the right solution and what equipment needs to be prioritized.
2. System Design & Recommendations
Based on your needs, we design a load management solution using approved technology such as Blackbox Innovations, ensuring compatibility with your EV charger, hot tub, heat pump, or other high-demand equipment.
3. Professional Installation & Integration
4. Testing & Final Walkthrough
We test the system under load, confirm proper operation, and walk you through what it does, when it activates, and what you can expect day-to-day.
When Load Management Makes the Most Sense
Load shedding is a cost-effective option when:
You’re adding a new high-demand device and your panel is near capacity
You want to avoid the cost and disruption of a service upgrade
You need a solution that keeps your home safe and operating reliably
You want a system that works automatically without daily effort
Most homeowners never notice it’s working, because it’s designed to balance demand quietly in the background.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is load shedding or load management?
Load management systems monitor your home’s electrical usage and temporarily reduce power to non-essential loads when demand is high. This prevents overloading your electrical service while allowing you to add new equipment safely.
Do I need load management for an EV charger or hot tub?
Often, yes. When adding high-demand equipment like EV chargers, hot tubs, or heat pumps, load management can allow installation without upgrading your electrical service, saving time and cost.
Will load shedding affect my comfort or daily use?
In most cases, no. Load shedding is automatic and temporary, and most homeowners never notice when it’s active. Essential systems remain powered while demand is balanced.
Are Blackbox Innovations systems safe and code-compliant?
Yes. Blackbox Innovations load management systems are designed to meet current electrical code requirements when installed correctly. Our electricians ensure proper setup, integration, and testing for safe, reliable operation.
Schedule a Load Management Assessment
If you’re adding an EV charger, hot tub, or heat pump and you’re worried your panel is tapped out, load management may be the simplest path forward. Crew Electrical Services will assess your capacity, design the right solution, and install a system that keeps your home safe, efficient, and ready for modern electrical demand.
Related Services
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Power & Equipment Installation
Hot tubs, heat pumps, and other high-demand equipment often require load planning. We install dedicated circuits and integrate load management safely.