Sean from Garwood, NJ has been a Green Sun Energy Services client since January of 2025. The charger went in that March: a hardwired ChargePoint Level 2 unit rated 11.5 kW, mounted outdoors on a dedicated 60-amp circuit. The load calculation put the minimum service at 147 amps against the 200-amp supply the house already had, so the circuit went in without the panel being touched. Garwood is one of the smallest boroughs in Union County, and the older housing stock there is exactly where that calculation matters most – a house built long before anyone imagined charging a car overnight may or may not have the capacity, and the only way to know is to work it out. A permit was filed with the township and a utility rebate application submitted.
Why Sean chose Green Sun Energy Services
Professional home EV charging made simple, from electrical design through final inspection.
What makes Green Sun Energy Services different
- EV charging: installed with certifications from Qmerit, ChargePoint, Enphase, SolarEdge and Tesla, by a licensed electrician and fully managed by our team. On this home: a ChargePoint CPH50-HARDWIRE-L23 EV charger on a 60-amp circuit.
- Local: locally owned and operated in New Jersey since 2010, NJHIC licensed (#13VH06229000), with 10 completed EV charger projects across Union County and 91 EV charger projects throughout New Jersey.
Our work in Garwood
Garwood, a borough in Union County, is served by PSE&G.
Thinking about an EV charger for your Garwood home? Tell us about your project here or call 732-410-7818.
Power it. Protect it. Maintain it.
Project Facts
- Location
- Garwood, NJ
- Service
- EV Charger Installation
- Client since
- January 2025
- Manufacturer & model
- ChargePoint CPH50-HARDWIRE-L23
- Charging port
- CCS (J1772)
- Circuit breaker
- 60 amp
- Charging stations
- 1
- Estimated range added per hour
- 36 mi / 58 km
EV charger questions from Garwood homeowners
Can I install an EV charger myself in Garwood, NJ?
Homeowners may have limited rights to perform electrical work on property they own, but permitting, code compliance, inspection, and safety requirements still apply. Because EV charging is a continuous high-load application, professional installation by a qualified electrical contractor is strongly recommended.
Do I need a licensed electrician for an EV charger?
For contracted electrical installation work in New Jersey, use a properly licensed electrical contractor. The electrician should perform the load calculation, size conductors and overcurrent protection correctly, obtain required permits, and coordinate inspection.
What if my 200-amp panel is already full?
A full panel may have no breaker spaces but still have adequate electrical capacity. Solutions can include approved tandem breakers where permitted, a subpanel, circuit consolidation, or load management. Physical breaker space and service capacity are separate issues.