Electrification

The House+ electrification guide shows you how to transition your appliances from gas to electric for a cleaner and more energy-efficient home. We cover everything from the benefits of electric appliances to the available options and how to choose the right ones for your needs, as well as including solar panels, battery storage, electric vehicle charging, and more.

Inflation Reduction Act: Energy Upgrades and Tax Credits
Explore the details of this landmark legislation and learn how it can benefit homeowners and contractors.
Smart and Agnostic Electrical Panel
As both a load center and an energy management system, the SPAN electrical panel allows residents to prioritize energy usage and loads.
Practical Ways to Electrify an Old House
A heat-pump and solar-PV system transformed this 100-plus-year-old home into an energy-efficient all-electric house on its way to net-zero.
The Power Plant of the Future
Solar-battery hybrid power systems are poised for explosive growth.
Options for Smarter Home-Energy Tracking
Solutions for monitoring electricity usage for a more efficient home with lower bills.
Understanding Electricity Terms and Billing
Learn the difference between terms like voltage and power and how your energy bill is determined at the end of the month.
The Steady Surge in Residential Solar
Improving technology delivers rising performance and lower costs for home photovoltaic systems.
Heat-Pump Water Heaters
Higher efficiencies than electric-resistance heaters will save money, but upfront costs are higher.
More Lessons Learned From an All-Electric House
Six years of energy data offer an architect new insights into high-performance home building
A Rural Electric House That Works
A tight building envelope and plenty of insulation mean low energy bills, even for a Minnesota home with electric heat.

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