Question
1. True or false: If you perform a load calculation and adding a new appliance, like a heat pump, exceeds the home’s panel capacity, the panel must be upgraded to allow for the new appliance.
2. What is the first thing to do when considering an electrical upgrade to a home, like installing solar, adding a new heat pump, or increasing the home’s electrical capacity?
a. Install renewable energy, like solar
b. Upgrade the electrical panel
c. Maximize energy efficiency
d. Demolish the interior walls and rewire the home
3. List 3 ways to improve the building envelope. How does this help with electrical capacity?