Resources
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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To begin electrifying and decarbonizing a home, start with a structured plan that addresses both immediate and future upgrades, considering federal incentive timelines that are sunsetting soon. Where to Start: Home Electrification Begin with an inventory of current appliances and systems—note age, condition, and fuel type for your heating, cooling, water heater, stove,…
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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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