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Affordability of home electrification is a major concern for every homeowner.  The key is to develop a plan for replacing aging systems as they need replacement.  A plan allows you to phase in new electric systems over time, do advance research on the most affordable options and avoid costly emergency replacement situations.  Government and utility incentives can also help with upfront costs.  Federal tax credits are expiring at the end of 2025, but rebates remain available in many states.  There are also a wide range of local and utility incentives for making energy-efficient electric choices on systems like heat pumps, heat pump water heaters, induction cooktops and ranges, electrical service upgrades, and weatherization improvements.  In many cases, these incentives make choosing an electric system less costly than a gas replacement—in addition to offering future savings from efficient operation.  Check how much you could save here.

Most of our home conveniences are already powered by electricity.  For the few that are still powered by fossil fuels like natural gas, modern electric replacements offer improved comfort, convenience, performance, and energy efficiency.  Heat pumps provide more consistent heating in the winter and will provide more effective air conditioning than an aging air conditioner in the summer.  Improved weatherization—typically recommended when installing a heat pump—will also improve comfort by eliminating drafts.  Ensuring that duct systems are well sealed and insulated can dramatically improve air flow and comfort.  A properly sized heat pump water heater will provide plenty of hot water while eliminating a potential source of dangerous pollutants from a gas water heater.  Induction ranges also eliminate dangerous pollutants from burning fuels inside the home, while providing safer, faster, and more responsive cooking with easy cleanup.  For more information on heat pump comfort:  https://homes.rewiringamerica.org/articles/heating-and-cooling/heat-pumps-pros-and-cons

For most homes, a good first step is improving the energy efficiency of your home—saving money on your utility bills in the process.  Energy audits are a great way to do that.  Like a check-up with your doctor, an energy audit—performed by a certifier auditor with a blower door test—will help identify air leakage and poor insulation, and potential health and safety problems as well.  Improved weatherization, especially in the attic, makes a home more energy efficient, healthier, and more comfortable.  It also makes the transition to an electric heat pump more effective and affordable by reducing heating and cooling loads.  Along with an energy audit, working with a trained electric coach to develop a phased plan for electrifying your home, step by step, can make the whole process more effective and affordable and less overwhelming.  For more information on energy audits:  https://homes.rewiringamerica.org/projects/energy-audit-homeowner