Orange County electrical panel surge

- Pelican Coast Electric reports a surge in Orange County homeowners requesting electrical‑panel upgrades after discovering existing panels can’t safely handle EV chargers, new HVAC systems or expanded smart‑home loads. - The Miami Times Now piece cites national data showing 91% of homeowners are moving forward with renovation projects this year, pushing more panel replacements into local pipelines. - Expect electrical infrastructure checks to appear as common, sometimes costly, line items during remodels. (miamitimesnow.com)