Product Information

Stepwise Tap is a patent-pending Dynamic Load Management solution, enabling new appliances to be added to homes that do not have sufficient capacity.

  • Ideal for Single Family or Small Multifamily installations
  • No additional load on the electric panel
  • WiFi / cellular enabled for remote updates
  • Load agnostic controls
  • Certified to UL Standard and meets NEC
  • Made in USA
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Customer Testimonials

  • Rich (Electrician, MA)

    "Every city inspector needs to be telling guys to use these for charger installs. With new codes it's that or upgrade."

  • Bradly (Homeowner, RI)

    "We thought a charger installation would cost around $1,200, but multiple quotes came in higher than $5,400. Using Stepwise literally saved us thousands"

  • Matt (Electrical City Inspector, MA)

    "I will recommend this to installers I see in the field. It's a great option for people to have!"

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Case Study

  • Single family home in Virginia with 200A panel and mostly electric appliances
  • Stepwise Tap enabled the addition of 48A ChargePoint EV charger without panel upgrade
  • Customer qualified for utility rebates
  • 1-2 hours of installation labor

Additional Installation Examples

FAQs

How does it work?

The Stepwise Tap is a UL-listed Energy Management System (EMS) that works in a similar way to load-shedding in generators.

The product uses current transformer sensors to monitor the energy usage in the main / subpanel and regulates the power draw to a connected appliance. It will never allow consumption to exceed 80% of the panel’s nameplate rating.

Where can I install it?

Best suited for single-family and small multi-family properties with <200A electrical services that are at capacity.

Example use cases include:

  • Housing developments with underground services that are cost prohibitive
  • Small condominiums requiring simultaneous control of building and individual dwelling panels to avoid a transformer upgrade
  • For homeowner that already have an EV charger and want to add another appliance without needing a service upgrade

Reach out to us about other use cases you would like to see.

What appliances can I use this with?

Any high-powered appliances up to 48A - 240VAC

  • EV chargers
  • Resistive heating elements
  • Hot tubs, saunas, & pool pumps
  • Water heaters
  • Snow melt systems

If there are others on the list you don't see, feel free to reach out to sales@getstepwise.com to confirm

How does this product fit into a load calculation?

Stepwise Tap™ is listed to UL916 Standard as an energy management system. This means that loads supplied by the Stepwise Tap add nothing to the total calculated load. The charging load will be omitted from the overall load-calculation per NEC Article 750.30 C.

What are the current rating limits of the Stepwise Tap?

  • Max 200-amp panel monitoring (main or sub-panel)
  • Max 60-amp rated load (48-amp output)

Why choose Stepwise over other load management solutions?

Unlike traditional load management that simply turns devices on or off, Stepwise uses dynamic load management to intelligently adjust power in real-time. This ensures smooth EV charging and home electrification without disruptions or costly panel upgrades. Plus, our hardware is proudly manufactured in America, delivering reliable, high-quality technology

What is Dynamic Load Management and what appliances does this apply to?

Dynamic Load Management (DLM) optimizes electricity use by shifting electric capacity between appliances in real time. It prevents overloads, reduces costs, and enables efficient energy use. Stepwise uses DLM to let homeowners install EV chargers and other high-power devices without expensive panel upgrades.

Today, Stepwise uses Dynamic Load Management on Level-2 chargers, including Wallbox, Tesla, and Grizz-le chargers. All other level 2 chargers and outlets can be load shed at this time. Additional chargers will be available for DLM in the near future.

How does this product benefit my company?

Stepwise Tap is perfect for electricians looking to grow their business and to have a competitive edge or HVAC installers tired of losing customers because of electric panel upgrades

  • Earn up to $500/ hour and keep installs simple
  • Install time is under an hour, freeing up your schedule for more jobs
  • Lets you install high-load appliances without requiring a service upgrade
  • No hassle of dealing with utility approvals