how to start.
: resource to help you - and our community - electrify.
Step 1: Make a Plan
Before jumping into any changes, it's important to consider how all appliances and systems in your home work together. What works in one home or building won't necessarily work in another.
Understanding how these elements come together to make your home comfortable and functional will help clarify where your electrification journey should begin. It will also help determine if adding rooftop solar is a good option now, or if you should wait until more of your appliances are electric instead of gas.
We have lots of resources in the adjacent table - and there's in-person help when you're ready at the Home Upgrade Hub (see below)!
- Start by understanding how your appliances are powered (gas or electric)
- Consider which appliances might be on their last legs and need to be replaced soon
- Get curious about ways to weatherize
- Learn about how rebates might help cover costs
- If you're planning to DIY, find out if you need to pull a permit
Understanding how these elements come together to make your home comfortable and functional will help clarify where your electrification journey should begin. It will also help determine if adding rooftop solar is a good option now, or if you should wait until more of your appliances are electric instead of gas.
We have lots of resources in the adjacent table - and there's in-person help when you're ready at the Home Upgrade Hub (see below)!
Missoula's Home Upgrade Hub
The Home Upgrade Hub is Missoula County's resource for healthy and efficient homes. Their team is ready to help you walk through your home retrofit step-by-step. Learn more about their services and sign up for an appointment below.
Clearwater Credit Union: Home Energy Advisor
Whether you have quick energy efficiency questions or you want to develop a comprehensive plan to improve your home's energy performance, our Home Energy Advisor can help.
Another Resource: Building Decarbonization 101
Check out this Building Decarbonization Practice Guide, courtesy of the William J. Worthen Foundation. Offering practical, case study-based guidance, this is a an up-to-date reference tool that design professionals (architects, engineers, contractors, and others) as well as developers, funders, and policymakers can apply now.
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What homeowners need to know before getting started
Ways renters can go electric
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