Building Electrification

Building electrification involves replacing gas appliances (furnaces, water heaters, cooking ranges, dryers, etc.) with clean, safe, and highly efficient all-electric alternatives, resulting in improved indoor air quality, reduced greenhouse gas emissions, and increased grid resiliency.

Learn about the City of Berkeley’s vision for building electrification in the Existing Buildings Electrification Strategy.

See how the City is providing building electrification upgrades to income-qualified residents through the Just Transition Pilot, which includes labor standards to ensure that workers are economically benefiting from residential electrification construction projects. 

Learn how the City's Climate Equity Pilot supported local organizations to equitably distribute electric bikes and uplift community voices to advance climate resilience and electrification efforts.

RESOURCES to help you Switch to electric appliances

• Find consumer resources, incentives, and free technical support for your home, business, or multifamily building at Financing Green Building Improvements.
• Learn about home electrification at the Switch is On. The Switch is On offers free technical assistance to answer your questions about heat pumps, solar, and battery storage. The Switch is On also hosts a contractor database , a comprehensive incentive finder, and resources for renters.
• Visit Rewiring America to find resources for renters, and learn how you can electrify your home without upgrading your electric panel.
• Find inspiration and resources to electrify your home by viewing recordings from the East Bay Green Home Tours.
• Borrow a portable induction hob at the Ecology Center through Acterra's East Bay Induction Lending Program or through the Berkeley Tool Lending Library and discover for yourself the joys of induction cooking.

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