Go Electric Without the Panel Upgrade
Connecticut homeowners adding a heat pump, EV charger, heat pump water heater, induction range, or other major 240V appliance may qualify for a free Stepwise Tapâ„¢ smart load manager and free professional installation through a limited pilot program.
Available to all Eversource and United Illuminating customers.
Limited to 100 homes statewide.
Enroll in the Electrify Connecticut Pilot
Before enrolling, please review the full program agreement here
What You Receive
✔ Stepwise Tap™ smart load manager (FREE)
✔ Professional Installation by your electrician (FREE)
✔ Compatibility with major 240V appliances
✔ Help avoiding unnecessary panel upgrades
✔ Real usage data for future planning
Go Electric Today.
Plan for Tomorrow.
Many homeowners are told they need an expensive panel upgrade before adding a heat pump, EV charger, or other 240V appliance.
Stepwise Tap™ automatically balances your home’s electricity usage so new appliances can run safely within your existing panel limits. It also gives you real usage data, so you can plan future electrification with confidence.
Go electric today and plan for tomorrow without jumping straight to a panel upgrade.
How the Program Works
1
Complete the Enrollment Form
Enroll to confirm your interest in the pilot and agree to the program Terms & Conditions.
If you are installing an EV charger, you may also need to create an account for managed charging rebates.
The form takes about 1 minute.
2
Your Electrician Installs the Device for FREE
Your electrician installs the Stepwise Tap smart load manager along with your appliance.
Installation takes about an hour.
Don’t have an electrician yet? Stepwise can help connect you with a certified installer partner.
3
Get peace of mind
The device automatically balances electricity usage in your home to prevent overloads while you use your appliances normally.
If your project includes an EV charger, you may also become eligible for managed charging savings once program integration is complete (expected Nov 2026).
Learn More
About Stepwise Tap
UL-Certified Smart Load Management
Stepwise Tapâ„¢ is a UL-certified smart load management device that allows homes to safely add high load electric appliances without unnecessary panel upgrades.
The device automatically balances electricity usage to prevent overloads.
Certified Installer Partners
If you are a licensed electrician in Connecticut who is interested in being a certified installer partner for the program, watch the recording of the training and confirm completion with CTprogram@getstepwise.com.
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 or call 866-517-5269.