Electrical Load Auditing Before Expanding Off-Grid Power — Measured Demand, Runtime, and Expansion Decisions
Electrical load auditing before expanding off-grid power should establish measured energy use, peak demand, operating schedules, and seasonal changes before any new generation or storage is purchased. Record each appliance’s wattage and actual runtime, then separate continuous loads from short high-power surges such as pumps, compressors, and heating elements.