Shifting your home from fossil fuel reliance to an electric suite of appliances and utilities may seem daunting but it can actually be not only straight forward, but surprisingly affordable. Taking stock of how you use your home appliances and utilities using the guide here

 is a good place to start when you are shifting your home from fossil fuel reliance to an electric future. Assessing your use of fossil fuel-powered appliances and resources will give you an idea of which switches will make the biggest improvement in overall carbon footprint. Investments into home and lifestyle electrification do not have to be as grand as purchasing an electric vehicle but can start with switching to an electric or induction stove, heat pump water heater, or electric laundry dryer.

Electrification can be a costly endeavor but there are numerous resources to help offset the cost and make the transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy as seamless as possible. Vouchers for home electrification are available at both the local and state level. In the Town of Los Altos Hills, free electrification assessments are available to all residents. These assessments will analyze and make recommendations on energy use and the most effective home improvements you can make to lower the carbon footprint of your home. At the regional and state level, vouchers are available to cover a portion of the cost for improvements such as heat pump HVAC and water heaters. In addition to these assessment and voucher programs, there are various tax incentives also available contingent on income level and spending on electrification. More information on available electrification incentives can be found through the association of Bay Area Governments BayREN website.