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Electrification & Energy Efficiency
28 resultsAir-Source Heat Pump
electrification and energy efficiencyAn air-source heat pump is the most common type of heat pump. It heats your home in winter by pulling heat out of the outdoor air, even w...
Appliance Recycling Program
electrification and energy efficiencyAn appliance recycling program is a utility service that picks up old, energy-wasting appliances. Most often these are extra fridges or f...
Beneficial Electrification
electrification and energy efficiencyBeneficial electrification means going electric only when the switch truly helps. The gains can take a few forms. It could mean less poll...
Building Performance Standard
electrification and energy efficiencyA building performance standard is a rule in some cities and states. It applies to existing buildings, usually large commercial and apart...
Coefficient of Performance (COP)
electrification and energy efficiencyCoefficient of Performance, or COP, measures how much heating or cooling a system gives for the energy it uses. A COP of 3 means you get ...
Demand-Side Efficiency Program
electrification and energy efficiencyA demand-side efficiency program is a set of utility services that help customers use less energy. It can include rebates on efficient ge...
Dual-Fuel (Hybrid) Heating
electrification and energy efficiencyA dual-fuel or hybrid heating system pairs an electric heat pump with a gas or propane furnace. The heat pump does most of the heating in...
Efficiency Rebate
electrification and energy efficiencyAn efficiency rebate is money back when you buy energy-saving gear or make energy-saving home upgrades. Examples include a heat pump, ins...
Electric Resistance Heating
electrification and energy efficiencyElectric resistance heating makes heat by running power through heating elements. A toaster or hair dryer works the same way. Baseboard h...
Electrification
electrification and energy efficiencyElectrification means swapping fuel-burning equipment in your home for electric versions. A gas furnace, gas water heater, or gas stove c...
Energy Conservation
electrification and energy efficiencyEnergy conservation means cutting energy use by changing habits. You might turn off lights or unplug devices you are not using. You might...
Energy Efficiency
electrification and energy efficiencyEnergy efficiency means using less energy to do the same job. One example is a bulb that shines just as bright on a fraction of the power...
Energy Efficiency Ratio (EER/SEER)
electrification and energy efficiencyEER and SEER are ratings that show how efficiently an air conditioner or heat pump cools. EER measures efficiency at one set condition, w...
ENERGY STAR
electrification and energy efficiencyENERGY STAR is a label backed by the federal government. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency runs the program. The label marks produ...
Ground-Source (Geothermal) Heat Pump
electrification and energy efficiencyA ground-source heat pump is also called a geothermal heat pump. It heats and cools your home with pipes buried in the ground. A few feet...
Heating Degree Day Impact on Electrified Homes
electrification and energy efficiencyHeating degree days measure how cold the weather was. They add up how far each day's average temperature fell below 65 degrees Fahrenheit...
Heat Pump
electrification and energy efficiencyA heat pump is an all-electric system that heats and cools your home. It does not burn fuel. Instead, it moves heat. In winter it pulls h...
Heat Pump Rebate Program
electrification and energy efficiencyA heat pump rebate program gives you money back when you install a qualifying heat pump. It can cover heat pumps that heat and cool your ...
Heat Pump Water Heater
electrification and energy efficiencyA heat pump water heater warms the water in its tank by pulling heat from the air around it. It does not rely only on electric heating el...
Home Energy Audit
electrification and energy efficiencyA home energy audit is a checkup that shows where your home wastes energy. An expert checks things like insulation, air leaks, heating ge...
Home Energy Score
electrification and energy efficiencyThe Home Energy Score is a 1-to-10 rating from the U.S. Department of Energy that estimates how much energy a home will use based on its ...
Induction Cooktop
electrification and energy efficiencyAn induction cooktop is an electric stove that heats pots and pans directly with magnetic energy. It does not heat a burner or burn gas. ...
Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) Rebates
electrification and energy efficiencyIRA rebates are home energy rebates. They come from a federal law, the Inflation Reduction Act. Each state's energy office runs its own v...
Insulation Upgrade
electrification and energy efficiencyAn insulation upgrade means adding more insulation to your home. Insulation is the material that slows heat from passing through your att...
Load Calculation (Electrification Readiness)
electrification and energy efficiencyA load calculation checks whether your home's wiring and panel can handle new electric gear. That gear might be a heat pump, an EV charge...
Panel Upgrade (Electrical Service Upgrade)
electrification and energy efficiencyA panel upgrade means replacing your home's main breaker box. Sometimes the wires feeding it are replaced too. The goal is to safely hand...
Smart Home Energy Management
electrification and energy efficiencySmart home energy management means using connected devices to track and manage your home's energy use. Examples include smart thermostats...
Weatherization
electrification and energy efficiencyWeatherization means fixing up your home so it holds heat in winter and blocks heat in summer. Common steps include adding insulation and...