More power for the way you actually live now.
Hub City Electric upgrades home electrical panels around Albany from 100 amps to 200 or 400. Room for the EV, the heat pump, the shop, whatever comes next. Licensed CCB#247871. Call (541) 220-0295 for a free quote.
When 100 Amps Stops Being Enough
A panel upgrade is not the same thing as swapping out a broken panel. Your existing service might be perfectly healthy, no burnt bus bar, no recalled brand, nothing wrong with it at all. The problem is that homes ask a lot more of their electrical service than they did twenty years ago, and a 100-amp panel that ran a 1990s house just fine gets stretched thin the moment you add a Level 2 EV charger, a heat pump, a hot tub, or a fully wired shop out back. Upgrading the panel and the service that feeds it gives you the headroom to run all of it without nuisance trips or a full-slot panel with nowhere left to land a circuit.
We handle residential panel upgrades throughout Albany and the surrounding Willamette Valley towns. Most of the calls we get sound the same: the breaker keeps popping when the dryer and the microwave run together, or an electrician told a homeowner the panel is full and there is no room for the new circuit they want. That is a capacity conversation, and the fix is more amperage and more slots, not a like-for-like replacement. We size the upgrade around what you run today and what you are planning, so you are not paying for capacity you will never touch.
The most common jump is 100-amp to 200-amp service, which covers the vast majority of homes even with an EV and electric heat added in. Larger properties, homes going all-electric, or houses with a serious shop sometimes justify 400-amp. We will look at your loads and give you a straight recommendation instead of upselling you into the biggest panel on the shelf.
100A to 200A Service Upgrade
The standard upgrade for a modern home. Doubles your capacity and opens up panel space.
200A to 400A Service Upgrade
For all-electric homes, large properties, or shops that outgrew 200-amp service.
Subpanel Additions
Add a subpanel for a garage, shop, or addition without upsizing the whole main service.
EV & Heat Pump Load Upgrades
Upsize service so a Level 2 charger or heat pump has the capacity to run clean.
Service Entrance & Meter Base
Upgrade the mast, meter base, and utility conductors that feed the new panel.
The Panel Upgrade Process
Load calc and capacity plan
We run a load calculation on what you have plus what you are adding, and tell you honestly whether 200-amp or 400-amp is the right target.
Permit and utility coordination
We pull the electrical permit and line up the utility to disconnect and re-energize the upgraded service.
Upgrade the service and panel
We set the larger panel, upsize the service entrance and meter base as needed, and land every circuit clean and labeled.
Inspect and power back on
We meet the inspector, restore power, and confirm your new capacity is live before we leave. Usually same day.
What to Know Before You Upgrade
A service upgrade almost always touches more than the panel itself. Going from 100 to 200 amps usually means the meter base, the service mast, and the conductors from the utility all need to be upsized to carry the new load, and that is coordinated work with the power company. We handle every piece of that so you make zero phone calls to the utility. It is the part homeowners do not see quoted anywhere else and then get surprised by, so we spell it out up front.
Timing matters too. If you already know an EV charger, a heat pump, or an ADU is coming, upgrading the service now is far cheaper than doing the panel work today and coming back for the service later. Every panel upgrade in Oregon requires a permit and an inspection, no exceptions, and we always permit the work so it is clean if you ever sell. The final number comes down to the amperage you choose, how much of the service entrance needs replacing, and the condition of the wiring we are reconnecting. We walk you through all of it before anything comes apart.
Licensed Oregon electrician (CCB#247871) covering Albany and a 70-mile radius across the Willamette Valley. Call (541) 220-0295 for a free quote with a clear price up front.
Veterans get 5% off. Mention it when you reach out.
Why Homeowners Around Albany Upgrade With Us
We size it around your real loads
A load calc, not a guess. You get the capacity you actually need and no upsell into a panel you will never fill.
We deal with the utility
Meter base, service mast, disconnect and re-energize. The whole power-company side is on us, not you.
Room for what is coming
EV charger, heat pump, shop, ADU. We plan the upgrade so the next project is a plug-in, not another service call.
Power back on the same day
We plan the work so you are not living without electricity. In most cases the lights are back on before we pack up.
Licensed Electrician for Albany, OR
Hub City Electric LLC is licensed in Oregon (CCB#247871) and carries full insurance. Brandon founded the company in 2023 and brings 11 years of electrical experience. Every job is handled by our own crew. No subcontractors, no shortcuts. Not sure whether you need an upgrade or a straight panel replacement? We will tell you which one your home actually needs.
Common Questions
What is the difference between a panel upgrade and a replacement?
A replacement swaps out a failing or unsafe panel for a new one of similar size. An upgrade increases your capacity, usually from 100-amp to 200 or 400-amp, so you can add EV chargers, heat pumps, and more circuits. If your panel is fine but full or undersized, you want an upgrade.
How do I know if I need a service upgrade?
Common signs: breakers that trip when big appliances run together, a panel with no open slots left, or an electrician telling you there is no room for a new circuit. If you are adding an EV charger, heat pump, or hot tub, a 100-amp service is often the bottleneck.
Do you handle the utility company side?
Yes. Upgrading service usually means the meter base, mast, and utility conductors get upsized too. We coordinate the disconnect and re-energize with the power company so you do not make a single call.
How long does a panel upgrade take?
Most residential service upgrades take a full day. You will be without power for part of it, but we plan the work to get you back on as quickly as possible, usually the same day.
Is a permit required for a panel upgrade?
Yes, always. Every service or panel upgrade in Oregon requires a permit and inspection. We always pull the proper permit so the work is documented and clean when you sell.
Do veterans get a discount?
Yes, veterans get 5% off. Just mention it when you contact us.
Running out of panel space?
Call or message us for a free quote. We pick up fast and give you a straight answer on the capacity you need.