A guide to electrifying your residence, from heat pumps to solar panels and more
By Justin Gerdes, Sierra Magazine
September 16, 2024
IF YOU WANT TO HELP fight climate change—while saving money in the long run—electrifying your home is a great place to start. Residential energy use accounts for 20 percent of US greenhouse gas emissions, which are mostly the result of heating and cooling. Using electrical appliances for these activities will go a long way toward eliminating your carbon footprint.
Today’s electrical appliances are more than capable of replacing fossil-fuel-burning ones, as I learned from my own recent home electrification project. Best of all, there are numerous state and federal incentives that make it cheaper than ever to install them. Here’s a guide to help you get started on your journey to electrifying your home. [Read More.]
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