What Los Angeles Homeowners Need To Know About LADWP’s Electrification Program
There’s a buzz around California, and it could mean big changes for homeowners. Electrification is all the talk with local utility providers. Something is coming, and you might wonder… what is it, exactly? The state of California has aggressive goals related to climate change. In action, this means reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Studies have revealed that buildings in California, like single-family homes, account for a significant portion of greenhouse gas emissions. Reducing the emissions from buildings is an important endeavor in the effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and slow climate change. What Does Electrification Mean? Electrification means switching a building from multiple energy sources to 100% electricity. Greenhouse gas emissions come from the energy we use in our homes: both electricity and natural gas. And while electricity use has been on the decline in California, there has been almost no change in natural gas usage. That’s where electrification comes in. Local utility companies, including LADWP, commissioned a study to determine how effective electrification would be in reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The study also provided recommendations on how to implement electrification. The study revealed that an all-electric home would produce 45% fewer greenhouse gas emissions than a home with mixed