Electrified Life | Demystifying home electrification

Woman charging electric vehicle with Level 2 EV charger.

EV charging

How to pick the best electric-vehicle charger for you

Choosing the right EV-charger setup for your home will depend on many factors, from your commute to your incentives to your utility. Here’s what to know.

By Alison F. Takemura . 14 January 2025

Electrification

What will happen to home electrification incentives under Trump?

Canary Media sums up what to know — and what you can do now to take advantage of tax credits and rebates for heat pumps, electric vehicles, and more.

By Akielly Hu . 16 December 2024

Solar

Solar is helping schools save big. Your district could be next.

Nearly 9,000 K-12 schools nationwide have installed solar panels. Here’s how you can help your district tap into the cheap, clean energy source.

By Akielly Hu . 31 October 2024

Electrification

Getting a heat pump took some effort. Here’s what I learned.

Millions of Americans will have to switch out their boilers and furnaces for heat pumps in the years to come. These are my main takeaways from getting one.

By Dan McCarthy . 30 September 2024

Side of house with wooden siding, shingled roof, with solar PV panels and two solar water heater panels connected to pipes.

Carbon-free buildings

Are solar water heaters worth it? Here’s what to consider.

New data from the IRS shows an uptick of interest in the appliances, which provide one pathway to cutting the carbon footprint of water heating.

By Alison F. Takemura . 16 September 2024

Graphic of Carla Walker-Miller with a Detroit home featured in the background.

Electrification

3 ways to speed up home efficiency and electrification upgrades

Detroit-based energy-efficiency contractor Carla Walker-Miller sees huge potential for electrifying homes equitably. But it’s going to take work to break barriers.

By Alison F. Takemura . 29 August 2024

Solar

How to protect yourself against solar scams

Scams in the solar industry are rare but on the rise. Here are six ways to ensure your solar deal is fair.

By Alison F. Takemura . 22 August 2024

Electrification

Battery-powered induction stoves could be the future of clean cooking

This latest technical innovation, now starting to ship, means you can use an electric range with just a standard 120-volt outlet.

By Alison F. Takemura . 31 July 2024

Person in blue installing pink fiberglass insulation

Energy efficiency

Weatherization can keep you cool this summer — and warm next winter

Insulating, weatherstripping, and sealing your home could make it much more energy efficient, keeping you comfy for less money while helping out the grid.

By Alison F. Takemura . 11 July 2024

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 . 26 June 2024

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Electrified Life | Demystifying home electrification

How to pick the best electric-vehicle charger for you

What will happen to home electrification incentives under Trump?

Solar is helping schools save big. Your district could be next.

Getting a heat pump took some effort. Here’s what I learned.

Are solar water heaters worth it? Here’s what to consider.

3 ways to speed up home efficiency and electrification upgrades

How to protect yourself against solar scams

Battery-powered induction stoves could be the future of clean cooking

Weatherization can keep you cool this summer — and warm next winter

Just how bad are gas appliances for your health?