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Power Capacity

The quantitative electrical capability delivered to the premises.

Also known as: Electrical Load

By Angel Campa, Founder · Updated March 2026

Why This Field Matters

Insufficient electrical capacity can prevent a tenant from running manufacturing equipment, server rooms, commercial kitchens, or high-density office environments. Upgrading electrical service after lease signing can cost $50,000-$200,000+ depending on the required capacity increase and proximity to the utility transformer. Knowing the delivered power (amps, voltage, phase) before signing avoids costly surprises and ensures the space supports the intended operations.

Where to Find It in Your Lease

Found in the "Building Specifications" or "Utilities" section. May be stated as total amps (e.g., "2,000 amps, 480/277V, 3-phase") or watts per square foot. Some leases reference the electrical panel or transformer capacity in a building data sheet.

How Lextract Extracts This Field

Lextract uses a combination of AWS Textract OCR and Claude AI to identify and extract the power capacity from your lease PDF. The AI searches for the field name and common aliases like "Electrical Load" across all pages of the document, then assigns a confidence score based on OCR quality and extraction certainty. Fields with lower confidence are flagged for human review.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What electrical capacity does a typical commercial tenant need?

Standard office space needs 5-8 watts/RSF. Data centers require 100-250 watts/RSF. Manufacturing facilities vary from 10-50 watts/RSF depending on equipment. Restaurant and food service spaces need 20-40 watts/RSF for commercial kitchen equipment. Always calculate requirements before signing.

Who pays for electrical upgrades in a commercial lease?

If the tenant needs above-standard electrical capacity, the tenant typically pays for the upgrade. The lease should specify whether the landlord or tenant arranges the work, who owns the equipment post-installation, and whether the upgrade must be removed at lease expiration.

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