Know Your Capacity Before You Build

Penaflor Electric LLC provides commercial electrical load studies for property owners, facility managers, and design teams across the Front Range and throughout Colorado, Idaho, New Mexico, and Iowa. A load study gives you a clear, data-backed picture of your electrical system's current capacity and future needs, whether you're planning a tenant finish, adding equipment, upgrading service, or preparing for a new construction project.

Data Collection and Metering

Every load study begins with a thorough on-site assessment of your existing electrical infrastructure. Our team gathers metering data, reviews panel schedules and one-line diagrams, inspects service equipment, and documents connected loads throughout the facility. Where historical usage data is available, we incorporate utility billing and metering trends to understand how the system performs under real, day-to-day operating conditions rather than relying on nameplate ratings alone.

Load Calculations and Capacity Analysis

Using industry-standard calculation methods in accordance with the National Electrical Code, we analyze both existing and projected loads across the facility. This includes evaluating demand factors, diversity, and future growth to determine how much spare capacity is actually available. We identify potential bottlenecks at the service entrance, distribution panels, transformers, or feeders, and confirm whether current infrastructure can support planned tenant improvements, equipment additions, or capacity increases without costly surprises mid-project.

Code Compliance Review

Every load study we perform is evaluated against applicable National Electrical Code requirements as well as state and local jurisdiction standards across Colorado, Idaho, New Mexico, and Iowa. This ensures our findings and recommendations aren't just technically sound but permit-ready, helping you avoid delays when it comes time to pull permits or move into construction.

Recommendations and Reporting

At the conclusion of the study, we deliver a clear, actionable report detailing our findings, any capacity limitations identified, and specific recommended next steps. Depending on the results, this might mean confirming your existing infrastructure can support your plans as-is, recommending a targeted panel or transformer upgrade, or identifying the need for a full electrical service upgrade. Every report is written to be useful to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, so owners, property managers, and design teams can all make informed decisions from the same document.

Supporting Design and Construction Decisions

Load study findings don't just sit in a file, they feed directly into our preconstruction, design assist, and design build processes. When a load study identifies capacity constraints early, our team can factor that into budgeting, BIM modeling, and schedule planning from day one, helping owners avoid the costly rework that comes from discovering capacity issues mid-construction.

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Contact Us Today

Planning an upgrade, addition, or new equipment install? Before you commit to a design, let Penaflor Electric run the numbers. Email us to schedule a load study, and we'll get back to you with next steps.