Homeowner’s Guide to Electrification Rebates and Switching to a Heat Pump
If you’re a homeowner in California, then you’ve likely heard about the recent push for electrification. Sounds good, but what does that mean for you? In this blog, we’re going to break down what you need to know about electrification, what changes that means for you, and how you can get a piece of the $120 million of funding for this program. Electrification Explained The concept of electrification means transitioning all of our energy sources to electricity. Most homes in California use at least two energy sources: electricity and natural gas. Why the push to get rid of natural gas? When we use gas in our homes, the combustion process creates carbon emissions. One of the most common uses for natural gas in Los Angeles homes is your central heating system – your furnace. You might think that the gas you use in your home couldn’t possibly have a big impact on the environment. Well, we have news for you! A recent study showed that an all-electric home would produce 45% fewer greenhouse gas emissions than a home with mixed fuel sources. The State of California has aggressive goals to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The State has invested millions of