Electrification
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Guest essay
We need to get fossil gas out of homes, for the climate and our health
Dr. Gaurab Basu electrified his home with incredible results. He believes that with the right policies in place, everyone can do it.By Gaurab Basu .
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Podcast
Will the push for electrification revive the smart home?
The energy-smart home has failed to live up to futuristic visions. What model will finally emerge in the era of electrification?PlayBy Stephen Lacey, Julian Spector . 28 min .
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Video
Video: NYC residents have cleaner air after ditching gas stoves
A pilot study at a public-housing complex in the Bronx found that air quality drastically improved in apartments that switched to electric induction stoves.By Maria Gallucci .
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Electrification
How to get contractors on board with heat pumps and electrification
U.S. homes can’t go all-electric unless lots of contractors know they'll make money doing the work. Here are some companies offering a path to profitability.By Jeff St. John .
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Grid edge
Want your home to help the grid? These startups are making it happen
Homes that respond to signals from the grid could play a pivotal role in the clean energy transition. But getting customers on board isn't easy.By Julian Spector .
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Heat pumps
10 questions to ask if you want to get a heat pump
Will you need to overhaul your electrical panel? What if you live in a cold climate? Will a heat pump save you money? We walk you through the basics.By Julian Spector .
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Electrification
Rebates for home energy upgrades are coming soon. Here’s how to plan
A home-energy expert offers 5 to-dos for households eager to ditch their fossil-fuel appliances with help from the High-Efficiency Electric Home Rebate Act.By Maria Gallucci .
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Carbon-free buildings
Interactive: Turn this old house into your clean-energy dream home
How can you make a home more climate-friendly and more comfortable? Here's the technology you need, plus the steps to get you there.By Alison F. Takemura .
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Electrification
Home of the future: Climate-friendly, electrified and closer than ever
The technology and policies are falling into place. But we’ll need a revolution in U.S. home retrofit business models and financing to scale up enough to meet the climate challenge.By Jeff St. John .
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Canary Media
Video: Learn from home electrification experts
Watch a discussion with three experts who are helping Americans make their homes comfortable, healthy and free of fossil fuels.
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