Utility Service Coordination
Service application support, load information, meter and equipment location, trenching and PG&E coordination.
PRECONSTRUCTION · ELECTRICAL PLANNING + C10 IMPLEMENTATION
Residential Electrical Preconstruction, Service Upgrades & Power Planning
Regent5 coordinates utility service, distribution, lighting control, backup power, EV charging, technology loads and future energy systems early—then delivers licensed C10 electrical installation while coordinating engineered scope with the project’s electrical engineer of record where required.
PG&E SERVICE PLANNING
Start Utility Coordination Before the Service Equipment Is Locked
PG&E’s 2026 Greenbook governs new and remodeled electric service, and its current process uses Your Projects for many service changes. We help assemble the electrical information the project team needs to coordinate meter location, service size, load, equipment space, trenching and utility requirements early.
LOAD + DISTRIBUTION
Plan for the Residence You Are Actually Building
Large residences combine HVAC, lighting, kitchens, pools, spas, elevators, AV, networking, EV charging and specialty equipment. Service and panel strategy should reflect realistic loads, diversity, critical loads and future expansion rather than simply repeating a conventional residential panel layout.
SWITCHGEAR + EQUIPMENT SPACE
Coordinate Panels, Switchgear and Working Clearances With Architecture
Utility and electrical equipment need compliant access and working space. The 2026 PG&E resources specifically call out meter and underground-equipment clearances. We coordinate these requirements with architectural, landscape and site planning before equipment becomes a late visual or spatial conflict.
BACKUP POWER + ENERGY
Design the Critical-Load Strategy Alongside Generators, Batteries and Solar
Generator, automatic transfer, battery storage, solar and load-management decisions affect service equipment and distribution. California’s 2025 Energy Code requires BESS-ready provisions for newly constructed single-family buildings with one or two dwelling units when dwelling-unit electrical service is greater than 125 amps, unless a BESS is already installed—making early panel, raceway and interconnection planning important.
EV + HIGH-DEMAND LOADS
Account for EV Charging and Electrification Before Capacity Becomes the Constraint
PG&E identifies panel and utility service upgrades as potential requirements when added loads exceed existing capacity. We coordinate EV charging, heat pumps, electric appliances and other large loads with the service and distribution strategy rather than treating each addition independently.
LIGHTING + TECHNOLOGY POWER
Bring Lighting Control, Shades, Racks and Low Voltage Into the Electrical Set
Centralized lighting, motorized shades, network racks, security, AV and automation all depend on electrical infrastructure. Coordinating those interfaces under Regent5’s C10 and C7 scopes helps reduce gaps between the power plan and the technology plan.
ELECTRICAL PRECONSTRUCTION SCOPE
Coordinate the Power Infrastructure Before Construction Locks It In
Distribution Planning
Main equipment, panels, feeders, critical loads, equipment spaces and future expansion strategy.
Backup Power
Generator, ATS, batteries, solar interfaces, load shedding and essential-circuit planning.
EV & Electrification
Charging loads, heat pumps, electric appliances and load-management considerations.
Lighting & Shade Power
Centralized lighting panels, control wiring interfaces, shade power and tunable-light requirements.
C10 Installation Coordination
Licensed electrical implementation coordinated with permitted drawings and the engineer of record where applicable.
ELECTRICAL PRECONSTRUCTION FAQ
Questions About Service Upgrades and Estate Power Planning
When should PG&E service planning start?
As soon as the anticipated load, service concept and site constraints are understood. Utility coordination can affect meter location, transformer requirements, trenching, equipment space and construction sequence.
Can Regent5 submit or coordinate a PG&E service-change project?
Regent5 can support the owner and project team with service-upgrade coordination and the information needed for PG&E’s process. Exact responsibilities depend on project scope and utility requirements.
Do you replace the electrical engineer of record?
No. Where stamped engineering is required, Regent5 coordinates C10 installation and technology-related electrical requirements against the engineer’s permitted design rather than conflicting with it.
Should batteries and generators be planned before panel selection?
Yes. Backup strategy, critical loads, transfer equipment, solar and battery interconnection can materially affect switchgear, panel arrangement and available equipment space.
Can EV charging trigger a panel or utility upgrade?
Yes. PG&E advises customers to assess whether charging and other added electric loads require a panel or utility service upgrade. A licensed electrical assessment should occur before equipment is finalized.
How does this coordinate with the low-voltage design?
Lighting control, motorized shades, racks, networking, AV, security and automation all require power. Coordinating C10 and C7 scopes early keeps electrical and low-voltage infrastructure aligned.
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