Let’s save money – while preparing for the coming transition to electrification and healthy homes
(Note that some US government rebates may be changed by the current administration.)
Benefits of Electrification:
- Lower energy bills
- Cleaner indoor air
- More comfort
- Increased safety
- Lower air pollution and carbon pollution
Start here: Electrification Planner
Create a Whole-Home Electrification Plan — In Minutes
How much can you get in electrification incentives? There’s a lot of financial support available.
Take Action – Electrify Now
Electrify Oregon – get help and answers – and save money!
Energy Trust of Oregon – better living for everyone with affordable, clean energy
Live in a safer, more comfortable home with lower energy bills and reduced carbon emissions
Fight Climate Change (and Save Money) by Electrifying America’s Households
How much can you get in electrification incentives?
The Benefits of Reducing Carbon Pollution with Building Electrification & Efficiency
Economics of Electrifying Buildings
Low-Cost and No-Cost Tips to Save Energy and Money
How to Make Your Home More Eco-Friendly and Energy-Efficient
Stanford’s Understand Energy Learning Hub
Simple Ways to Keep Your Internet On During Power Outages
10 Ways to Incorporate Energy Efficiency in Your Home
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Solar
A Consumer’s Guide to Rooftop Solar and Home Energy Storage
Federal Solar Tax Credit Guide for Homeowners (2024)
Homes with solar panels now have triple the power — and it’s leading to massive energy savings
Over 5 million solar installations in the United States
How much will Solar cost you?
Solar Battery: Clean and Reliable Energy Storage
Is adding a battery to your rooftop solar worth it? Here’s how to decide
Everything You Need To Know About Solar Batteries
7 Things To Know About Residential Storage Batteries
Here’s how the Fed’s interest rate cut is going to help you go solar
Heat Pumps: for both Heating and Cooling
Heat Pumps: Can You Save on Home Cooling and Heating?
The Community Heat Pump Deployment Program (CHPDP) provides equitable access to efficient heating and cooling systems for Jackson & Josephine Counties. Get help paying for a new heating and cooling system.
How Much Does a Heat Pump Cost?
Getting a heat pump? Here’s how to reduce the complexity of the rebate process
The government wants to pay you $10,000 to upgrade your HVAC: ‘Dramatically reduce your power bill’
How to Get a Tax Credit or Rebate for a Heat Pump
Heat Pump vs. Air Conditioner: How You Cool Your Home Matters
Will a Heat Pump Work With Your Existing Ducts?
Heat Pump vs Air Conditioner: Which is Cheaper to Keep Your Home Cool?
A mini-split heat pump that looks good inside your home
Which Type of Heat Pump Is Right for Your Home?
How an Inverter Air Conditioner Can Keep You Cool, Save You Money, and Maybe Even Help You Sleep Better
Heat Pump vs Air Conditioner: Which is Cheaper to Keep Your Home Cool?
Heat Pumps Compared to Air Conditioners – Year-Round Home Climate Control
Cooking
The government wants to give you the hottest new cooking appliance for free: ‘It’s only made my life easier’
Why New Induction Cooktops Are Safer and Faster Than Gas or Electric
5 things you need to know before buying an induction cooktop
Induction cooking — here’s why you should make the switch
Induction vs. electric cooktop – an expert comparison guide
What Is an Induction Cooktop? Here’s Everything You Need To Know
I used an induction cooktop for the first time — here are 3 things I discovered
The Difference Between an Induction and Electric Cooktop, Plus How to Choose the One for You
Scared of Induction? It’s Going to Be OK
How Do Induction Cooktops Work, Anyways?
Upgrading your stove could cost you hundreds if you don’t do the right research
Should you use ‘convertor discs’ on induction cooktops? We asked the experts
The Difference Between an Induction and Electric Cooktop, Plus How to Choose the One for You
How to Clean an Induction Stovetop for a Surface That Sparkles
Water Heaters
What Is a Heat Pump Water Heater?
The government will pay you up to $1,700 to upgrade your water heater — but this deal won’t last forever
New Heat Pump Water Heaters Tax Credit: government will pay you up to 30 % of the total cost
Why heat-pump water heaters could soon take off
Heat pump water heater (HPWH) product selection and installation guide
Heat Pump Water Heater Installers for Oregon
Home energy expert shares cost-saving hack to improve major appliance’s efficiency: ‘Great idea’
New Tool Helps with Selection & Installation of Heat Pump Water Heaters
For Renters
How to electrify your life if you’re a renter
Get Free Walkthrough Survey for your multi-family building – AND – Get Cash Incentives
Oregon brings back rebates to add heat pumps in rental homes, but funds are limited
Struggling with the heat, but an AC is out of budget? Choose from these high-performance air coolers
The Best Portable AC Units That Don’t Go In Your Window
Summer Cooling
How to beat the heat.
Cooling costs are expected to soar this summer. Here are 5 ways to keep your bills down.
7 Ways to Lower Your Electric Bill This Summer
26 Things To Keep You Cool Indoors This Summer Without Paying Hundreds In AC Bills
As heat levels climb, so do power bills. Here’s how you can keep costs down
Do This One Simple Thing to Get Your Air Conditioner Cooling Like New Again
How to stay cool in extreme heat without air conditioning
Five Ways to Sun-Proof Your Home (and Keep It Cooler)
Attic fans are one of the easiest and cheapest ways to cool your home during the summer — here’s how they work
17 tips to help keep your AC system running during the summer
5 ways to prepare your AC for a heatwave
7 Reasons Your Air Conditioner Isn’t Cooling Your Home—and How to Fix It
“It’s unbearable”: in ever-hotter US cities, air conditioning is no longer enough
Five Signs Your AC Window Unit Is About to Die
Now Is The Time To Replace Your Old AC Unit With A Government Rebate
Air conditioning tips and how to keep cool without a/c
The outdoor unit’s job is to reject heat: Expert shares easy trick to saving your air conditioning this summer
“It’s Magic”: These 15 Hacks Will Keep Your Home Cool Without Needing Air Conditioning
Keep Your Home Cool and Your Energy Bills Low This Summer
Why your home’s thermostat temperature doesn’t feel right, particularly in older homes
How long does it take for an AC to cool a room? 7 tips to boost its performance
This AC Maintenance Tip Will Keep You Cool All Summer (and Save You Money!)
How Much Energy Does an Air Conditioner Use?
How to ‘supercool’ your home for chilly air and energy savings
These 7 Houseplants Can Help Cool Your Home During a Heat Wave
Second Floor Always Hot? 6 Ways to Improve Air Circulation at Home
Air conditioner vs. heat pump: Which is best for your home?
How to keep your home cool and save money in the PNW heat wave
Appliances
Researchers urge families to make household switch after study finds major health risks tied to common appliance: ‘It is crucial’
LG WashCombo vs. GE Profile heat pump washer-dryers compared, 10 reasons to get either
New study confirms presence of benzene in natural gas and potential for undetectable indoor leaks
Download the Electric Grill Guide (PDF) – Includes an Electric Grill Model Comparison
Water Heater Buying Guide: Here’s How to Make the Right Pick
How Much an Oven Heats Up My Kitchen Versus an Air Fryer
Keeping Cool and Cutting Costs: The Surprising Benefits of Installing an Attic Fan
Weatherization
Save money and energy, and improve your home’s comfort.
What is Weatherization?
You Should Winterize Your Windows Now—14 Tips to Follow Before Cold Weather Hits
How To Make an Old House Energy Efficient
Retrofitting the classic Aussie home – how a few tweaks can keep you warm, save money and reduce emissions
3 Cheap and Easy Ways to Keep Your AC’s Cool Air Indoors
HEAT, DUST, AND FRESH AIR: STRATEGIES FOR IMPROVING YOUR INDOOR AIR QUALITY
HVAC Maintenance Guide: What to DIY and When to Call a Pro
Home Weatherization Services (Jackson County)
Weatherization Assistance Program (US Gov’t)
How can insulation help reduce the carbon footprint of a building?
5 ways to winterize your home and save money on your energy bills