What is an electric home?

Electric homes are powered by clean energy! They help the environment by lowering your greenhouse gas emissions and reducing your impact for years to come. An electric home improves indoor air quality and safety by not using fossil gas (also known as "natural" gas). There are many benefits to going electric. Find out more about the benefits of electrification by attending an upcoming event. More resources about going electric are available at https://www.switchison.org/foreveryone.

Wired & Inspired: Virtual Tours of Award-Winning Electric Homes

Thursday, June 2 at 12:00pm
Online Webinar
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In this webinar, attendees will take a look inside the homes that received the Peninsula Clean Energy 2022 All-Electric Leader Awards. Homeowners will give a virtual tour of their homes and talk about why they chose to electrify instead of using fossil gas. These homeowners will share their journey, including challenges, solutions, results, and tips.

Check out this free virtual tour of modern award-winning electric homes followed by an interactive panel discussion and Q&A. The event is hosted by Peninsula Clean Energy.

Electric Home Workshop

Wednesday, June 22 at 6:30 pm
Online Webinar
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Have you been thinking about how to reduce your energy bills? Are you considering electric equipment or energy efficiency upgrades in your home? The City of San Mateo and Library will host an online workshop where you can learn about rebates for energy efficiency upgrades including air sealing, duct sealing, insulation and high-efficiency furnaces and water heaters. The program will also review rebates available to electrify your home with electric equipment (i.e., heat pump water heaters, induction cooktops). We will discuss how home improvements can help reduce your energy use while making your home more healthy and comfortable.

NEW Induction Cooktop Loaner Program

Unlike traditional electric stoves that heat with coils, induction cooktops use magnets to transfer heat directly to the pan through the process of induction. Compared to gas and electric coil ranges, induction cooktops heat up faster, are safer and are easier to clean. Get hands-on experience with an induction cooktop to see if you an induction cooktop might be right for you.

The City of San Mateo will provide you with a portable induction cooktop and induction-ready pot and pan to borrow for two weeks. Visit the City's website for more information.