Electrification Plan
A phased strategy to replace fossil fuel appliances (gas furnace, water heater, stove, clothes dryer) with high-efficiency electric alternatives (heat pumps, induction), often coordinated with solar and panel upgrades.
Why It Matters
Switching appliances one at a time can waste money on gas infrastructure. A planned approach sequences upgrades to maximize incentives and avoid redundant utility connections.
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Heat Pump
An efficient HVAC system that transfers heat rather than generating it, providing both heating and cooling. Air-source heat pumps are most common; ground-source (geothermal) are most efficient.
Induction Cooktop
An electric cooking surface that uses electromagnetic induction to directly heat magnetic cookware, without heating the cooktop surface itself. 85-90% energy efficient vs. 32% for gas.
Panel Upgrade
Replacing a home's electrical panel with a higher-capacity one (typically 100A to 200A) to accommodate additional electric loads like solar, battery, EV charger, or heat pump.