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Tips to Keep Cool Without Running up Your Electrical Bill
As summer temperatures increase, so does our energy use and our utility bills. Here is how to keep your energy costs down without compromising on comfort. Electrify DC does not make commission on any recommendations and is not being sponsored for this post. Quick, low-lift fixes: Set your thermostat between 75 and 78 degrees, depending…
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Crib Sheet: Claiming residential energy tax credits for 2025
Did you spend money last year to weatherize your home or install heat pumps? How about solar panels or home batteries? If you made these or a number of other efficiency-minded home investments, there’s a good chance that you’re eligible for a credit this tax season. Part of the Inflation Reduction Act, these credits unfortunately…
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Where to start Whether you own a rowhouse in Petworth, a colonial in Silver Spring, a condo in Arlington, or a rental in Prince George’s County, the path to an all-electric home follows the same basic order of operations. What changes region to region is who pays for what. This guide walks you through the…
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The Benefits of Home Electrification: Comfort, Savings, and a Healthier Future Electrifying our homes isn’t just about plugging into the future—it’s about creating healthier, more comfortable, and more efficient places to live right here in Washington, D.C. At Electrify DC, we’re committed to helping residents understand how switching from fossil fuels to clean, all-electric solutions…
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Hiring a contractor
Hiring a contractor does not have to be anxiety inducing. Follow this handy guide compiled with the help of our friends at Rewiring America and Electrify Now. If you have not yet had an energy audit (aka home energy assessment) with a “blower door test,” it is highly recommended that you start by reaching out…
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