Electrical: It is important to select an electrical contractor who understands your requirements. Electric smart meters are rapidly replacing the old mechanical ones, which allows electric utilities to introduce new residential rate structures. The traditional flat or block rate plan that most homeowners have become accustomed to are becoming time-of-day or demand-and-energy rate structures. Preparing for the new residential electric rates is essential if you want to keep your ongoing electrical bills as low as possible.

How the wiring is run to the breaker box/circuit panel will determine the degree of control you will have over your primary electrical loads. Also, if you are planning on adding a solar electric system, otherwise known as a photovoltaic solar system, the planning for the addition of the power that comes from the solar system will make the installation of the system easier. Preparing for the new electric rates is covered in the GBDKit.