How it Works
Join a growing community, and make an impact in your home
The next generation of home appliances—and the clean energy they run on—is here! Safer, healthier, more comfortable, and much more efficient options are now available.
ElectrifyPDX is here to support you in making your plan, so you’re ready to take advantage of new rebates, tax credits, and other programs when it’s time to replace appliances. This program is for you, whether you want to swap them out as they die or you’re ready to get off fossil fuels this year. This program will guide you through a series of steps toward achieving a 100% clean, renewable electric home. You’ll find options that fit a variety of budgets and local contractors able to help inform your plan.
The Steps
Sign Up
Make a Plan
Take Action
Get Certified
Spread the Word
Homes Enrolled in Portland
Homes Certified
Sign up and get your “We’re Going Electric!” yard sign
Our program is all about shifting public opinion and speeding the adoption of clean energy by creating a visible movement of people committed to transitioning their homes away from fossil fuels and old electric. Help us spread the word! Be a role model.
When you sign up, you get a durable yard sign to post in a visible spot. Inspire friends and neighbors by making your transition visible as you electrify each system and clean up your electric supply.
You’ll also get our monthly newsletter, which provides helpful tips about home electrification, links to timely resources, and updates about local and online events. Consult our Find a Contractor page for a list of local, electrification-friendly contractors who can provide you with estimates and help you make upgrades to your home.
Make a plan
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 stock of where you are today. Then find a few things you can swap out right away!
Once you’ve enrolled, check out Rewiring America’s free Personal Electrification Planner tool. It provides detailed recommendations about potential upgrades and the incentives you qualify for. Download our Get Started Guide for a printable inventory to help you start your journey.
Take action
Here are some helpful tips for getting started on your electrification journey:
- Don’t wait for your appliances to break before replacing. If you want to upgrade to a heat pump, for example, start the switch before your current heating system fails. In an emergency, you’re more likely to replace like for like.
- Start with your priorities. Want improved air quality? Replace your gas range with an induction range. Want to greatly reduce your carbon footprint? Replace your water heater, car and furnace for the biggest impact. Want improved home comfort? Get a heat pump.
- Get a home energy audit. This is a great way to get a holistic picture of your home’s energy use, along with recommendations for improvements that will have the biggest impact.
- Plan for replacements over time. You don’t have to do everything at once. Plan to replace old appliances as they start to age out, or think about making one big electrification upgrade annually.
- Need some information to get started? Check out Electrify Now’s helpful collection of resources about energy efficient electrification upgrades, from heat pumps to community solar to EVs.
Low- and moderate-income resources for home electrification
If you income-qualify, there are resources available to you at low or no cost.
Get certified
Once you’ve earned all the badges and your home is powered 100% by clean energy, upload an electric bill or other documentation and we’ll send you a permanent, aluminum, certification sign.
Spread the word
Start with your home, then inspire your friends and neighbors! As you electrify, tell your friends, neighbors, coworkers—anyone who will listen!—about the joys of electrification. As you reduce your carbon footprint at your house you’ll be influencing your circle. It’s an amazing way to amplify your impact!
