Fossil fuels
Just how bad are gas appliances for your health?
It's not all about the climate. There are loads of reasons to ditch gas stoves and appliances — and health concerns may be at the top of the list.
By Alison F. Takemura .
Electrified Life | Demystifying home electrification
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Electrification
Ask these 7 questions before you buy a home battery
Rooftop solar combined with a battery can turn your home into a mini clean energy power plant. Here’s how to figure out if a home battery is right for you.By Alison F. Takemura .
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Batteries
Is adding a battery to your rooftop solar worth it? Here’s how to decide
Although expensive upfront, batteries can help you get through power outages and lower your utility bills. Federal and local incentives can sweeten the deal.By Alison F. Takemura .
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Electrification
Why heat-pump water heaters could soon take off
New federal efficiency standards, local air quality regulations, and government incentives are spurring a shift toward the up-and-coming clean energy tech.By Alison F. Takemura .
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Electrification
Need help breaking up with fossil fuels? Ask an ‘electric coach’
Electrification is hard. That’s why Rewiring America is training 1,000 coaches this year to guide neighbors through getting heat pumps, solar and more.By Alison F. Takemura .
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Heat pumps
Will a heat pump save you money? It depends
There’s no doubt that heat pumps are planet-friendly, but whether they make pure financial sense is a more complex — and personal — question. Here's what to consider.By Alison F. Takemura .
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Electrification
6 burning questions on home electrification, answered
Solar for renters, heat-pump water heaters, home electrification as a service — it's all here in Electrified Life's first mailbag edition.By Alison F. Takemura .
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Heat pumps
Yes, heat pumps slash emissions even if powered by a dirty grid
Installing a heat pump now is better for the climate, even if you run it on U.S. electricity generated mostly by fossil fuels. Here's why.By Alison F. Takemura .
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Electrification
She’s a clean-energy pro. Electrifying her home was still a slog
In just 15 months, Judy Ko got a heat pump, solar, a home battery, insulation, an EV and more. Here’s what was easy about the process — and what was "just crazy."By Alison F. Takemura .
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Carbon-free buildings
This Colorado community is already living in the all-electric future
In the Geos neighborhood, heat pumps, solar and energy efficiency abound. The net-zero community offers a glimpse into what a decarbonized home can look like.By Alison F. Takemura .
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