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8 handy tips for renters who want to electrify
The 47% of Portland households who rent have more options than ever to power their home or apartment with clean electricity. ElectrifyPDX welcomes renters and owners alike to join. If you’re renter interested in electrifying, here are some actions you can take right...
A sample letter to send your landlord about electrification
In our recent post "8 handy tips for renters who want to electrify", we suggested that, as a renter, you may benefit from introducing your landlord to their electrification options. Your landlord might not know about heat pumps for heating/cooling, heat pump water...
February 2023 Newsletter
Greetings! We hope your 2023 is off to a great start. A warm welcome to all of the folks who have recently started down the path towards a 100% clean, renewable electric home! Below you’ll find some great tips about how to switch to renewable electricity, info about...
Getting your electricity from renewable sources is probably easier than you think
Clean up your electric supply—today! By far the easiest and least expensive badge to earn in the ElectrifyPDX program is the one for getting your electricity from renewable sources. If you haven’t done so already, it’ll probably take less than half an hour—and will...
ElectrifyPDX January 2023 newsletter
Happy New Year! Thanks to everyone who has joined the ElectrifyPDX Healthy Home Revolution. Here are a few updates as we hit the 3 month mark of this new campaign, including upcoming in-person and virtual events (times/dates in bold). Please forward to friends who’d...
Ready to switch your range from gas to electric? You’re not alone! Here’s how
(1) Figure out whether or not you’ll need a new electrical circuit Option 1: Gently pull back your gas range to figure out what size outlet you have behind it. It’s most likely plugged into a standard 120V outlet. If there’s also a more powerful 240V, 50 Amp outlet...
ElectrifyPDX Program Manager position [CLOSED]
ElectrifyPDX Program Manager Contract Position Contract Opening: Program Manager Status: Part-time contract position, flexible/variable hours (~20/week): $22-$30/hr Deadline: January 17, 2022. Contract length: Initial two-month trial period starting as early as...
December Newsletter
Get the first sign on your block! If you haven’t already, sign up here for your ElectrifyPDX sign. Join the ongoing conversation at our ElectrifyPDX Facebook group, where 120+ folks are sharing updates and answering each other’s questions about electrifying their...
Alternative energy choices for your home
Most people are familiar with green power programs offered by local utilities -- pay a little extra each month for renewable power. But few are aware that they can actually save money by signing up to help build a community solar program! Savings have recently jumped...
Biking to work and school in Portland
Have you taken an electric bike for a spin? It just might be the most fun you've had in a while. Currently, transportation is not part of the ElectrifyPDX program, but we think e-bikes are the coolest thing since sliced bread. Hauling children or a fully-loaded bike...
Is a burner-less induction cooktop the right choice for your kitchen?
America's cook stoves are iconic, modern hearths, and we care more about this appliance than, perhaps any other. So, it's no surprise that swapping in a new induction range can be a big decision! What you need to know: A lot of advertising dollars have been devoted to...