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Tips for a happy heat pump journey: How to request and evaluate heat pump contractor quotes

by Eli Spevak | Nov 12, 2025 | Electrification 101

Upgrading your HVAC system is a big investment, so check out these 6 tips for hiring a trustworthy contractor and ensuring you’re installing the right system for your home. #1: Start by getting an energy audit (or “home energy assessment”) that includes a blower door...

Combo washer/heat pump dryers help you save space and energy!

by Eli Spevak | Jun 15, 2025 | Electrification 101

Have you been thinking about upgrading your laundry setup? What if you could get the space-saving benefits of a laundry tower or an all-in-one with the energy-efficiency of an efficient electric heat pump? Let’s start with the basics: a washer/heat pump dryer is a...

Electric yard tools keep your yard gorgeous without the noise, hassle and pollution of gas tools!

by Eli Spevak | Apr 9, 2025 | Electrification 101

It’s no contest! Battery electric outdoor tools are quieter, safer and more convenient. They cost less to operate, don’t endanger our health, are better for the environment, and are powerful enough to handle even the largest yards and gardens. Your neighbors will...

Ready to upgrade? 7 helpful tips for switching to a heat pump

by Eli Spevak | Feb 3, 2025 | Electrification 101

Have you been thinking about switching to a super efficient heat pump? Great idea! Heat pumps are 2-3 times more efficient than gas, oil or electric resistance heating, and they provide year-round comfort with summertime cooling. Here are our tips for a successful...

How to electrify—and avoid a costly electric panel upgrade

by Eli Spevak | Nov 19, 2024 | Electrification 101

Are you concerned that electrifying your older home will require a costly electrical panel replacement? It might not. Many homes can fully electrify on an existing 100 Amp panel. It just takes some simple upfront planning—and you’ll get all the cost, health, comfort...

Let’s debunk some electrification myths—and get to the facts!

by Eli Spevak | Sep 1, 2024 | Electrification 101

When we talk to folks in the community, we get a lot of great questions and hear some valid concerns about the impacts of electrification. Efficient electrification, powered by clean energy, is a critical strategy in the fight against climate change, and you get a...
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