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This guide can help you work with PG&Eon your panel upgrade process.  \nSTEP 1  \nPlanning and Application  \nYour contractor or licensed electrician can assess your energy needs. Any new load addition requires an evaluation and an application submission through PG&E's Your Projects Portal.  \nSTEP 2  \nLoad Assessment (up to 30 days)  \nPG&E will check if the infrastructure that brings power to your home, like power lines and transformers nearby, can handle your new electrical needs.  \nYou may need to pay an initial advance for PG&E's assessment services. For a single-family home, this could be up to $5,000, which will be refunded or credited toward any balance owed.  \nSTEP 4  \nContract Signing & Payment  \nPG&E will provide your project's final scope of work and a contract to sign.  \nSTEP 5  \nPG&E Infrastructure Updates  \nPG&E will work with you to confirm the infrastructure upgrade dates to ensure the scheduling aligns with your project timeline.  \nSTEP 6  \nDisconnect & Reconnect Power  \nOnce the infrastructure work is done, contact PG&E to receive approval (if needed) and schedule an appointment to disconnect power. After the panel has been replaced  \nPG&E will get the necessary permits for the outside infrastructure work only. You will be responsible for the costs and permits related to the wiring work at your home.  \nand the city inspector approves, PG&E will reconnect and energize your home – typically within one day.  \nFINISH  \nSTEP 2A  \nNo Additional Infrastructure Needed  \nIf the infrastructure that brings power to your home supports your new electrical load request, move to STEP 6.  \nSTEP 2B  \nAdditional Infrastructure Needed  \nIf the infrastructure needs work, go to STEP 3.  \nSTEP 3  \nDesign & Estimate  \nPG&E will provide you with the plans for the infrastructure updatesand the cost estimates, if applicable.  \nFor a smooth, efficient panel upgrade process  \nThe time to complete a load assessment and finalize the panel upgrade varies based on the complexity of the project and the number of requests PG&E has. Follow these tips to help expedite your request.  \n• Your application can be submitted online by you or your contractor through the Your Projects Portal.  \n- Submit your load evaluation request as soon as you have your project details and/or building permit.  \n- Provide contact information for the legal and billing party, but separate your contact information from the contractor’s to avoid billing and correspondence delays.  \n- Outline ALL electrical load needs, including panel size, voltage for your project, and types of new load. Your contractor should be able to provide this information. Learn more about panel sizing best practices at [pge.com/panel](pge.com/panel).  \n- Upload visuals, including but not limited to: a site plan, photos of the existing service, proposed new service panel location, and/or panel cut sheet.  \n• Consider project costs in your planning, such as a deposit for the design phase or possible infrastructure work. These payments must be made upfront for work to kick off.  \n• For projects with multiple phases, you must coordinate reconnections (or connections for new service requests) as work progresses and inspections are completed.  \nIf you need assistance, please call 877-743-7782 to speak with one of our Building and Renovations Services experts.  \n“PG&E” refers to Pacific Gas and Electric Company, a subsidiary of PG&E Corporation. ©2025 Pacific Gas and Electric Company. All rights reserved. These offerings are funded by California utility customers and administered by PG&E under the auspices of the California Public Utilities Commission. 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