Schneider Electric's Smart Power Manager: Future-Proof Homes

Introduction

Schneider Electric, a leader in energy management and automation, has introduced a new solution that promises to revolutionize home electrification. The Smart Power Manager feature, part of the QO Smart Panel Solution, offers a smarter approach to energy management in homes, eliminating the need for expensive electrical service upgrades. Debuted at the 2025 NAHB International Builders Show in Las Vegas, this new solution addresses the increasing demand for electric power due to the growing use of electric vehicles (EVs), induction cooktops, and heat pumps in modern homes.

Avoiding Costly Electrical Service Upgrades with Smart Power Manager

As homes continue to shift toward electrification, with many consumers opting for electric vehicles (EVs) and other high-power appliances, the demand for energy has risen by up to 20%. This has often resulted in the need for an electrical service upgrade, typically from 200 amps to 400 amps, which can cost upwards of $17,000. However, the Smart Power Manager enables homebuilders to avoid these expensive upgrades by managing energy usage efficiently, keeping electrical systems within the standard 200-amp limit while still supporting future-ready homes with EV chargers and larger household loads.

The QO Smart Panel Solution, which includes the Smart Power Manager, offers load management and energy monitoring that ensures the home can accommodate these increased energy demands without the need for a full-service upgrade. Through intelligent load management, the solution sheds controllable loads during peak times, optimizing the power usage across the system and preventing overloads.