Electrification
Electrification—Why is everyone talking about it?
Electrification
Electrification—Why is everyone talking about it?
As communities combat climate change by reducing their greenhouse gas emissions, you may increasingly hear the term “electrification” referenced as a climate solution.
Electrification is the move from gas systems to modern and efficient electric appliances that are powered by clean energy. For example, swapping a gas-powered water heater for an electric-powered heat pump water heater.
Homes and businesses typically burn gas or propane for space and water heating, cooking, and clothes drying. Burning these fossil fuels will always generate greenhouse gas emissions and can contribute to indoor air pollution, outdoor air pollution, and climate change.
By electrifying homes and businesses and using clean, renewable electricity to power them, we can:
- Improve indoor air quality & safety
- Protect our environment
- Create an energy efficient home or business
- Reduce energy bills
Transitioning from a fossil-fuel based economy to a world powered by clean electricity is a big shift, involving everyone from residents and business owners to architects and contractors.
3C-REN’s programs are designed to support the tri-county region through this transition. 3C-REN helps build and strengthen the clean-energy workforce and provides incentives to drive the demand for electrification from consumers.
Learn how 3C-REN is advancing electrification on California’s central coast through our programs listed below.
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Home Energy Savings
Incentives to lower the cost of residential energy improvements for healthier and more efficient homes
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Commercial Energy Savings
Incentives to lower the cost of energy improvements for small and medium business owners
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