Home electrification is a process, not a single project. You may take months, or even years, to fully transition your home. Each house is a little different, and sometimes it can be a bit daunting to take that first step!
Have questions? You may be wondering where to start, which systems it makes sense to upgrade at the same time, how to choose a contractor, if you need to add insulation, and more.
ElectrifyPDX is here for you if you have questions and need some quick & friendly advice about how to approach electrifying your home. We invite you to schedule a call with Kate Szrom, our outreach coordinator. She’s a certified electric coach who spent a 10-year journey weatherizing and electrifying an older Portland home. She’ll answer your questions or recommend someone who can.
Schedule a 30-min consult with Kate
Electrify Oregon also has a free coaching program, and their coaches are trained by Rewiring America and receive ongoing education about home and vehicle electrification. Electric coaches are happy to chat about heat pump furnaces, heat pump water heaters, electric vehicles, induction stoves, electric lawn equipment, residential solar, battery storage, and much more. They’ll do a quick assessment, discuss your needs, create a plan, and follow up with you. Learn more and get a coach
We do recommend getting an energy audit as another great first step, because it will give you a full picture of your home’s energy use. An energy audit tells you what needs upgrading and which problem areas and fixes you should prioritize to save energy and improve the comfort of your home. It also results in holistic recommendations that are specific to your home, which is really valuable.
You can find some great local companies that provide energy audits on our Find a Contractor page.