A room-by-room guide to electric upgrades

Comfort, savings, and control — all electric

Upgrade to modern electric technologies that can help lower energy use, reduce your carbon footprint, and improve comfort. You can electrify your home one appliance at a time, based on your needs and budget.

Pro tip:

Start with an appliance that already needs replacing or major repairs.

Know before you upgrade

The Clean Energy Calculator helps customers explore costs, estimate bill impacts, and upgrade paths for electric appliances like heat pumps, water heaters, induction cooking, solar, batteries, and EV charging. It provides personalized estimates based on home energy use and available rate plans.

Consider a Heat Pump HVAC

Electric heat pumps can be up to 4 times more efficient than traditional heating systems, delivering reliable comfort while using significantly less energy. They also provide a two-in-one solution, replacing both your heating and air conditioning systems with a single unit. Explore options with our Heat Pump Buyer’s Guide.

Pro tip:

Seal and insulate your home before upgrading. This helps your heat pump perform better and maximizes efficiency from day one.

Consider an induction cooktop and a heat pump dryer

Induction cooking is faster, more precise, and highly efficient, helping you cook with greater control. Heat pump dryers use significantly less energy than conventional dryers and don’t require external venting, making installation easier.

Pro tip:

Try induction at home before committing. Experience induction for free with PG&E’s Induction Loaner Program.

Consider a heat pump water heater and your home’s electrical readiness

Heat pump water heaters use about 70% less energy than standard models, making them a highly efficient way to heat water. Explore our Heat Pump Water Heater Buyer’s Guide to review benefits, key buying considerations, resources to help you decide if it’s the right fit for your home.

Planning ahead helps. Understanding your home’s electrical capacity early can make upgrades smoother and more cost effective. Review our Panel Upgrade Guide to learn how to evaluate your capacity, and how available technologies may help you avoid a panel upgrade.

Pro tip:

Ask your contractor for a load assessment early to avoid surprises and plan your upgrades efficiently.

Learn more about how you can go electric at home, visit www.pge.com/electrify.