Electrical Expansion Capacity Forecast — See When Future Load Crosses the Limit
Forecast how planned electrical additions change your demand over time and identify the first point where the modeled load exceeds your chosen planning ceiling.
Forecast setup
Planned additions
Why forecasting is different from a static load calculation
A static calculation tells you about one state. A forecast shows how a sequence of projects can gradually change the demand picture and when a planning limit might become relevant.
First crossing versus final demand
The first crossing can matter more than the final total because it shows the stage at which a project sequence deserves review.
How to use the month field
Month 1 represents the first future month in the forecast. A load assigned to month 18 is added beginning in month 18 and remains part of the modeled total afterward.
Example
With a 50 A comparison capacity and an 80% planning ceiling, the modeled threshold is 40 A. Starting from 18 A, future additions can be staged until that threshold is crossed.
Limitations
The forecast assumes existing demand stays constant. It does not automatically model seasonal changes, equipment retirement, demand-response behavior or phase-specific constraints.
Frequently asked questions
How far ahead can I forecast?
The tool supports future additions up to 120 months from today.
Does this use live electricity data?
No. Everything is based on your entered assumptions.
What if the final margin is negative?
That means the modeled final demand is above the selected planning ceiling by that amount.