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Stepwise proposes 100‑device pilot to let older homes add EV charging without panel upgrades
Summary
Stepwise told the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority technical meeting that a 12‑month Connecticut pilot would deploy up to 100 behind‑the‑meter “tap” devices that let EV chargers operate within existing panel limits, enabling managed charging enrollment for homes that otherwise would need costly panel upgrades.
Chair Marissa Gillette opened the technical meeting and invited Stepwise to present its application for PURA docket 24‑0807. Jane Chen, co‑founder and CEO of Stepwise, described a combined hardware‑and‑software product that she said functions like "a smart automated dimmer switch for your EV charger" and sits between a home panel and an EV charger to monitor whole‑house load and throttle charging to stay within safe limits.
The company proposes a 12‑month pilot in Connecticut deploying up to 100 devices in partnership with the state’s investor‑owned utilities and local electricians. Chen said the device is intended for homes with limited panel capacity—including older houses that otherwise would face an estimated $5,000 or more in panel upgrade costs before they…
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