For the last century, the electrical panel sitting in your garage or basement has remained fundamentally unchanged. It is a gray metal box full of analog breaker switches that manually disconnect power when overloaded to prevent fires. It provides absolutely zero data, zero intelligence, and zero interactivity.
The SPAN Smart Panel completely reinvents this critical infrastructure. Discarding the analog past, the SPAN panel transforms the heart of your home's power grid into a highly intelligent, internet-connected hub. Paulsen Power is deeply experienced in the installation and commissioning of SPAN systems across Utah, elevating normal residences into legitimate "Smart Homes."
Instead of relying purely on dumb mechanical switches to regulate power, the SPAN panel integrates advanced solid-state technology combined with real-time data processing. Every single circuit running into the SPAN panel is independently metered down to the strict watt, and every single circuit can be controlled remotely.
Through the incredibly intuitive SPAN iOS or Android app, homeowners are granted unprecedented visibility into their energy consumption:
While the data analytics are impressive, the SPAN panel truly shines when paired with modern renewable energy systems like rooftop solar arrays and massive battery wall backups (such as the Tesla Powerwall, FranklinWH, or Enphase systems).
In a standard, "dumb" panel setup, if the municipal grid goes down and your home switches to run entirely off the battery backup, the battery immediately begins draining to feed the entire house. If your electric oven or hot tub happens to turn on during a blackout, they will rapidly siphon your battery dry in minutes, leaving your home dark when you might have needed that battery to keep the refrigerator running for 48 hours.
With SPAN, the moment the grid fails, the panel executes intelligent load shedding. Based on settings you pre-configure in the app, SPAN will instantly cut power to non-essential loads (like the hot tub or the basement entertainment center). It prioritizes the battery reserves exclusively for "Must Have" circuits, effectively doubling or trippling the duration your battery backup can keep your family comfortable.
As the "Electrify Everything" movement accelerates in Utah, many families find themselves bumping up against the 200 Amp physical ceiling of their electrical service when trying to add a second or third Electric Vehicle charging station alongside their induction cooktop and heat pumps.
Because SPAN monitors the total incoming load of the house second by second, it fundamentally solves panel capacity restrictions. If the total load nears the 200-Amp maximum, SPAN can automatically pause the charging of the EV out in the garage until the electric oven inside is turned off, and then instantly resume charging the car. This eliminates the need for incredibly expensive utility service line heavy-ups just to charge your vehicles.
Swapping out your existing panel for a SPAN unit is categorized as a main panel replacement. This requires strict adherence to National Electrical Code, tight coordination with Rocky Mountain Power (to sever and reconnect the main feed), and city inspections.
Our master electricians execute the physical swap over the course of a long day. We map every single wire in your house, cleanly routing them into the SPAN enclosure. We terminate the connections perfectly, ensure proper grounding methodology, and then initiate the software setup. We walk the homeowner through pairing the panel to their Wi-Fi, labeling each circuit within the app, and defining backup priorities.
No. If your home internet or Wi-Fi router fails, the SPAN panel continues delivering power exactly like a standard breaker box. You simply lose the ability to remotely monitor data or flip digital switches on the app until the internet is restored. The core safety protections (trip mechanisms) remain mechanically operational at all times.
Yes. The SPAN panel is housed in a NEMA 3R-rated enclosure, meaning it provides a degree of protection against rain, sleet, and snow. It can be confidently installed on the exterior wall of your home directly next to your utility meter.
It absolutely does. The SPAN unit completely replaces your archaic main panel, bringing your home's central nervous system into the 21st century.
If you are frustrated by high power bills, interested in hyper-efficient solar integrations, or simply want the ultimate control over your home's safety, the SPAN Smart Panel is the definitive upgrade. Contact the experts at Paulsen Power right now for an estimate.