Mission & Vision

Vision

Power efficient design becomes the common approach and practice in residential electrification that reduces barriers to electrifying communities.

Mission

POWER brings together a multidisciplinary group of experts that advances power efficient design that maximizes resources, increases affordability, and shortens timelines so all homes can embrace the fully electrified future. We develop and share best practices, advise on policy and codes, and explore technological advances to efficiently utilize electrical infrastructure.

Our Story

Since the beginning, curiosity, collaboration, and a problem-solving spirit have been core elements that characterize the POWER group. Discussions on electrical panels that began in a listserv were brought into live conversations through online monthly meetings starting in December 2021. We began with just over a dozen members and organically grew over the years to more than 250 members across over 90 organizations today.

Because the group includes diverse, cross-sector members, there are many different ideas and perspectives on the paths forward in our work. Despite these differences, alignment around POWER’s vision has resulted in several important milestones:

  • The 2024 publication of SPUR’s policy brief “Solving the Panel Puzzle”
  • Updates in the 2026 National Electrical Code that support power efficient solutions
  • Recognition in the California Energy Commission’s 2025 Building Energy Action Plan on the benefits of avoiding unnecessary electrical panel and service upsizing
  • The CPUC’s decision to initiate the TECH Initiative implementor to develop a website by early 2026 on alternatives to upsizing electrical panels and service lines

Our Team

The POWER Group is supported by dedicated staff and a steering committee that help guide the group’s work and overall direction. Together, they bring perspectives from across sectors, helping shape conversations and priorities within the network. Their collaboration supports the continued growth and impact of the POWER community.

Staff

Jenny Low

Senior Program Manager

Steering Committee

Tom Kabat

Individual

Keith O'Hara

Contractors

Emily Alvarez

Local Government

Owen Howlett

State Agencies

Peter Mustacich

Community Choice Aggregators

Scott Higa

Utilities

Gary Goslin

Small Business Service Providers

Abhijeet Pande

Large Service Providers

Jessica Lee

Manufacturers

Ed Randolph

Policy Advocates

Brennan Less

Research Institutions

Jeremy Madsen

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