All Electric Homes 101

Whether you’re exploring all-electric for your new home or looking to transition your current home bit by bit, we’ll give you the information you need to get started on your path to all-electric living. From heat pumps to solar panels, battery back-up to induction cooktops, we’ll talk about benefits, special considerations, and hands-on logistics of fossil-free homes.

Learning objectives:

• Understand the background and reasoning behind California’s commitment to all-electric construction
• Learn health and comfort benefits of moving away from fossil fuels
•  Understand the costs and potential trade-offs for all-electric buildings and how to avoid expensive pitfalls of the switch
• Be able to identify essential electric equipment, appliances, and systems to achieve resilience in a changing climate