Licensed Electrician in Sunnyvale, California
Panel upgrades, EV chargers, solar and battery for Sunnyvale homes — one in-house C-10 crew, permits included
Last updated: September 2026
Often paired with: Solar · Battery storage · EV chargers · Panel upgrades
Further reading: How to hire an electrician in Santa Clara County · What solar costs in the Bay Area (2026) · Solar payback under NEM 3.0
Need a licensed electrician in Sunnyvale? Pacific Edge Electric and Solar has worked in Sunnyvale homes and workplaces since 2014, from the 1950s ranch houses of Cherry Chase and Birdland to the new townhome blocks near downtown and the offices of Moffett Park. Our licensed C-10 electricians (CA License #1143455) are bonded and insured, and the same crew that quotes your job is the crew that shows up to do it.
Sunnyvale is one of the busiest cities in the county for panel-upgrade and EV-charger permits, and for good reason: most of its detached housing was built between 1950 and 1975 on 100A service, and a large share of households now own an electric vehicle. Our work here is dominated by exactly that combination — a service upgrade, a Level 2 charger, and increasingly a solar-plus-battery system sized for NEM 3.0 — all pulled under one permit from the City of Sunnyvale One-Stop Permit Center.
Electrical Services for Sunnyvale Properties
Residential Electrical
- Panel Upgrades - 100A to 200A+ service
- EV Charger Installation - Tesla and universal chargers
- Solar Installation - Rooftop solar systems
- Battery Storage - Tesla Powerwall, FranklinWH, Enphase
- Whole-House Rewiring - Modernize older homes
- Kitchen & ADU Electrical - Remodels and additions
- GFCI & AFCI - Safety code compliance
- Lighting & Ceiling Fans - Fixture installation
- Heat Pump & Induction Circuits - All-electric readiness
- Hot Tub & Outdoor Wiring - Exterior electrical
Commercial & Moffett Park Office Electrical
- Office Build-Outs - Moffett Park and Peery Park tenant improvements
- Workplace EV Charging - Multi-port Level 2 for employee parking
- Lab & Light-Industrial Power - Dedicated circuits and 3-phase distribution
- Retail Electrical - El Camino Real and downtown storefronts
- LED Retrofits - Title 24 compliant lighting and controls
- Panel & Service Upgrades - Expand capacity for new equipment
- Restaurant Wiring - Commercial kitchen circuits and hoods
- Commercial Solar - Rooftop and carport systems
- Multifamily EV Readiness - Load-managed charging for HOAs and apartments
- Code Compliance - Inspections, corrections and sign-off
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Fast Local Response
Los Gatos to Sunnyvale is a 20–30 minute drive on Highway 85 or Lawrence Expressway, so we can usually see a Sunnyvale home the same day for urgent work and schedule planned projects within the week.
We Know Sunnyvale’s Housing Stock
Cherry Chase ranches, Fairbrae Eichlers with slab floors and flat roofs, 1970s Ortega Park two-stories, and the newer downtown townhomes each wire differently. We have upgraded panels and run EV circuits in all of them, including the slab-floor Eichlers where routing takes planning.
Licensed & Insured
California C-10 Contractor License #1143455, bonded and insured. Every job is permitted through the City of Sunnyvale and inspected.
EV Charging Specialists
Sunnyvale has one of the highest EV ownership rates in California. We are a Tesla Certified Installer and install Wall Connectors, ChargePoint, and universal Level 2 chargers, with load management when a full service upgrade is not needed.
Premium Equipment
Square D and Eaton panels, Tesla Powerwall 3, FranklinWH, Enphase IQ8 and IQ Battery, SPAN smart panels — all UL-listed and installed by certified technicians.
Transparent Pricing
A fixed, itemized quote before we start. The published ranges below are what Sunnyvale customers actually pay.
Common Electrical Projects in Sunnyvale
Electrical Panel Upgrades
A 100A panel in a Cherry Chase or Ponderosa ranch house is usually the first thing standing between a homeowner and an EV charger, a heat pump, or solar. We upgrade to 200A (or 225A/320A when the plan calls for it), coordinate the PG&E service disconnect and reconnect, and pull the permit through the City of Sunnyvale One-Stop Permit Center. Many Sunnyvale upgrades also involve relocating a meter main that no longer meets PG&E clearance rules.
EV Charger Installation
With EV adoption this high, most Sunnyvale garages already have a charger or are about to. A typical install includes:
- NEC load calculation to confirm your panel can carry a 40–60A circuit
- Dedicated 240V circuit and charger mounting in the garage or driveway
- City of Sunnyvale electrical permit and inspection
- Tesla Wall Connector, ChargePoint or universal Level 2 setup with app pairing
- Load management (EVEMS) as an alternative to a full panel upgrade
Solar and Battery for Sunnyvale Homes
Sunnyvale roofs get excellent sun, and under NEM 3.0 the best-performing systems pair the array with a battery so evening peak power comes from storage instead of PG&E. We design the system, install it with our own crew, and handle the PG&E interconnection. Sunnyvale is a PG&E-served city (electric delivery and, for most homes, generation), so net-billing and Base Services Charge rules apply as described in our NEM 3.0 guide.
- Right-sized array for self-consumption, not export
- Tesla Powerwall 3, FranklinWH or Enphase IQ Battery backup
- City of Sunnyvale solar permit and PG&E net-billing application
- Optional SPAN panel for circuit-level backup control
Serving All Sunnyvale Neighborhoods
- Cherry Chase - 1950s ranch homes, panel and EV upgrades
- Birdland - Residential electrical and solar
- Fairbrae & Eichler homes - Slab-floor and flat-roof specialists
- Ponderosa Park - Service upgrades and rewiring
- Downtown & Heritage District - Townhomes and mixed-use
- Lakewood Village - North Sunnyvale residential
- Ortega Park - 1970s two-story homes
- Moffett Park & Peery Park - Office and lab electrical
Sunnyvale Code Compliance
All electrical work complies with:
- City of Sunnyvale Building Safety Division / One-Stop Permit Center requirements
- PG&E service and interconnection standards (Greenbook)
- Sunnyvale Green Building and reach-code requirements for new electrical work
- National Electrical Code (NEC 2023, as adopted by the 2025 California Electrical Code, Title 24 Part 3)
- California Title 24 energy standards
| Service | Typical range | What moves the price | Typical timeline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 2 EV charger | $900 – $2,500 | Panel capacity, distance from panel, trenching | 1 day on site; permit 1–2 wks |
| Panel upgrade (100A → 200A+) | $4,500 – $14,000 | Amperage, meter/service relocation, access | 1–2 days; PG&E coordination 2–6 wks |
| Home battery (installed) | $9,000 – $20,000 | Battery brand, unit count, backup scope | 1–2 days; permit + utility 2–6 wks |
| Residential solar | $20,000 – $50,000 before incentives | ~$2.50–$3.80/W; roof complexity, battery add-on | 1–3 days; 6–12 wks end to end |
Ranges are before incentives, in standard conditions. Full detail, benchmarks, and our Fixed-Price Guarantee on the pricing page.
FAQs — Sunnyvale Electrician
How much does an electrical panel upgrade cost in Sunnyvale?
Most Sunnyvale panel upgrades run $4,500 to $14,000. The variables are the target size (200A versus 225A or 320A), whether the meter main must move to satisfy current PG&E clearances, the length of the service run, and whether the existing feeders and grounding need to be brought up to code at the same time. We give a fixed, itemized number after a free on-site look.
How long does a panel upgrade take with the City of Sunnyvale permit and PG&E?
The physical swap is one day. The schedule is set by the permit through the City of Sunnyvale One-Stop Permit Center and by PG&E's appointment to disconnect and reconnect service at the meter. Plan on two to four weeks from signed quote to final inspection; we handle every step and tell you the date before we start.
Do I need a permit for an EV charger in Sunnyvale?
Yes. A hardwired Level 2 charger needs an electrical permit from the City of Sunnyvale, and we pull it and schedule the inspection as part of the job. As a Tesla Certified Installer and C-10 contractor (CA #1143455) we also handle the load calculation the city may ask for.
What does a Level 2 or Tesla Wall Connector install cost in Sunnyvale?
With spare panel capacity, $900 to $2,500 is typical in Sunnyvale. Long conduit runs across a detached garage, exterior weatherproof runs, or a sub-panel push it higher. If your 100A panel is full, we can often use an EV energy management system instead of a full upgrade, which we price side by side so you can choose.
Can my Sunnyvale home's panel handle an EV charger plus solar?
We run a real NEC Article 220 load calculation rather than guessing. Many Cherry Chase, Birdland and Fairbrae homes are still on 100A or 125A service, which is often tight once you add a 40-60A charger and a solar backfeed. You can run the numbers yourself with our free load calculator, then we confirm on site.
Are you a licensed and insured electrician serving Sunnyvale?
Yes. Pacific Edge Electric and Solar holds California C-10 Contractor License #1143455 and is bonded and insured. We are a Tesla Certified Installer and Enphase, SPAN and FranklinWH certified, with more than 1,000 Bay Area projects since 2014.
Do you give a fixed price or bill hourly?
Sunnyvale projects are quoted as a fixed total you approve before any work begins. No open-ended hourly meter; if the scope changes we agree the adjustment in writing first.
How much does it cost to rewire an older Sunnyvale home?
Whole-house rewiring in Sunnyvale usually falls between $8,000 and $20,000, depending on square footage, the number of circuits, and whether we are replacing aluminum branch wiring or cloth-insulated cable common in 1950s-60s homes. Eichlers with no attic or crawlspace require surface or roof-deck routing, which we plan room by room in the estimate.
What are the signs my Sunnyvale home needs a panel upgrade?
A fuse box or 100A/125A service, breakers that trip when the dryer and microwave run together, lights dimming when the AC starts, a warm panel, no open slots, or plans for an EV, heat pump, induction range or solar. Any one of those is worth a free load check.
Do you offer same-day or emergency electrical service in Sunnyvale?
Yes. We handle most Sunnyvale electrical needs same-day and provide emergency response. From our Los Gatos base we typically reach Sunnyvale in 20 to 30 minutes.
Do you install solar and battery storage as well as electrical work?
Yes. We are a combined solar and electrical contractor, so a Sunnyvale panel upgrade, EV charger, rooftop solar and backup battery can all go in under one permit set with one crew. We install Tesla Powerwall, FranklinWH and Enphase storage and handle the PG&E interconnection paperwork.
Request Your Free Quote
Licensed, bonded & insured Bay Area electricians. Upfront pricing and same-day estimates available.
CA Lic #1143455 · Tesla Certified Installer · Enphase · Bonded & Insured
✓ 10-year workmanship warranty · ✓ Our own licensed C-10 crew — no subcontractors · ✓ Upfront, no-pressure pricing
Get a Free Quote ☎ (650) 451-8464