Plain-English definitions for terms you'll run into when getting EV charger, solar, and electrical quotes in North Carolina.
Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment — the technical name for what most people call an EV charger. It controls the power flow from your home's electrical panel to the car.
Read more →kW (kilowatt) measures power — how fast energy flows. kWh (kilowatt-hour) measures energy — how much has flowed over time.
Read more →A 240-volt home charging station that adds roughly 20–30 miles of range per hour, about six times faster than a standard outlet.
Read more →A billing arrangement where your utility credits you for solar energy you send back to the grid, offsetting what you owe when your panels aren't producing.
Read more →Replacing your home's electrical panel to handle more circuits or higher total amperage — often needed before adding an EV charger, solar system, or home battery.
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