You’ve been Invited by Your Electrician to Join the Connecticut EV charging pilot
Connecticut homeowners installing an EV charger receive a free smart load manager and professional installation through a limited pilot program, while supplies last.
It’s simple: Your electrician will install and set everything up during your EV charger installation.
Available to all Eversource and United Illuminating customers.
Limited to 100 homes statewide.
Program Timeline
What You Receive
✔ Stepwise Tap™ smart load manager (FREE)
✔ Professional Installation by your electrician (FREE)
✔ Compatibility with any EV or EV charger brand
✔ Level 2 EV charging without upgrading your panel
✔ Eligibility for utility managed charging rewards
Better for you, Better for your Home
Many homes need expensive electrical panel upgrades to install EV chargers.
The Stepwise Tap™ smart load manager automatically balances electricity usage in your home so your EV charger can operate safely without overloading your electrical panel.
This allows many homeowners to install Level 2 EV charging without a panel upgrade.
How the Program Works
1
Complete the Enrollment Form
• Confirm participation in the pilot program
• Agree to the program Terms & Conditions
• Create your account for EV managed charging
The form takes ~ 1 minute.
Complete the form now
2
Your Electrician Installs the Device FREE of charge to you
Your electrician installs the Stepwise Tap smart load manager during your EV charger installation.
Installation takes less than an hour.
3
Charge Safely and Start Saving
The device automatically balances electricity usage in your home to prevent overloads while charging your EV.
You will start saving on your charging starting November 2026 (once program integration is complete)
Learn More
Enroll in the Connecticut EV Charging Pilot
Before enrolling, please review the full program agreement here and create an account for your utility’s Managed Charging program
Eversource program / UI program
About Stepwise Tap
UL-Certified Smart Load Management
Stepwise Tap™ is a UL-certified smart load management device that allows homes to safely add EV chargers and other electric appliances without costly panel upgrades.
The device automatically balances electricity usage to prevent overloads.
Program Disclosure: Marketing for this pilot is paid for by customers through a portion of the Public Benefits charge which funds the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority's Innovative Energy Solutions program.Questions about the program? Reach out to CTprogram@getstepwise.com.