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The red and gold tones of Portland's deciduous trees have been exceptionally brilliant this year! But as we enjoy the sight of leaves peacefully drifting to the ground, our ears are often assaulted by the loud and annoying drone of gas-powered leaf blowers. Besides...

The Inflation Reduction Act is the largest clean energy investment America has ever made, and includes upfront discounts and tax credits that provide money for every household to electrify the machines you rely on to drive, heat the air and water in your home, cook...

By switching to induction, you’ll get cleaner indoor air quality and a superior cooking experience.   How it works: Induction is magnetic heat. The magnets in the cooktop create a magnetic field that excites the electrons in your metallic pan, creating heat. The...

The Electrify Portland! Home Electrification Fair is a free, festive, one-day event for homeowners and renters curious about transitioning their homes from gas (or old electric) to efficient electric. The Redd’s main hall, demonstration kitchen and parking lot will be...

We're thrilled to announce the arrival of ElectrifyPDX t-shirts and sweatshirts! With three designs and multiple colors to choose from, you can pick your style and share the joys of electrification! Powering your home with clean energy is one of the biggest climate...

Join us on Wednesday, May 3rd from 1-2pm for our first Electrification 101 Webinar! In just an hour, you'll learn about the many advantages of electrifying your home, from reducing your household emissions to saving money on your energy bills. We’ll share insights and...

Home electrification is a process, not a single project. You may take months, or even years, to fully transition your home. The process will look a little different for everyone, but there is one first step that applies to every home: Conduct a home inventory and take...

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...

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...

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...

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...

(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...

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...

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...