Mr. Electric of Tampa Bay Blog

Electronics

Electric vehicle adoption in Tampa Bay is no longer an early-adopter trend. Roughly 1.3 million new EVs were sold in the United States in 2024, a 10% increase over 2023 and a four-fold increase since 2019 according to Cox Automotive. The Edison Electric Institute projects 78.5 million EVs on U.S. roads by 2035. CBRE reports that the U.S. EV charging infrastructure market is expected to grow from $7 billion today to $100 billion by 2040. For commercial property owners and managers in Tampa Bay, this trajectory creates a clear infrastructure question: does your property offer EV charging, and if not, what is that gap costing you in tenant value, guest satisfaction, and competitive positioning?

Electronics

More Tampa Bay homeowners are installing Level 2 charging because it’s the difference between “adding a little range” and reliably recharging at home. In Davis Islands, Snell Isle, and Historic Kenwood, the biggest questions are usually the same: Do you have enough panel capacity, what permits are required, and where can the charger be mounted so it’s safe and convenient? Here is what you need to evaluate before scheduling your installation.

Electronics

Electrical problems rarely announce themselves with a dramatic failure. They start with warning signs that are easy to dismiss: a loose outlet, lights that flicker when the AC kicks on, a breaker that trips once in a while, rust forming on the exterior disconnect, or a smoke alarm that chirps until someone pulls the battery. Each of these is a data point. Together, they paint a picture of whether your home’s electrical system is aging gracefully or heading toward a failure that could have been prevented.