Moving from using fossil fuels to green electricity (zero carbon electricity) is necessary and possible.  Fortunately, there is a lot of assistance, both financial and technical.  Upgrading our homes to stop using fossil fuels is a multi-step process.  These don’t need to be done all at once;  it will take time.

1. Weatherize:  Reduce your home energy use by weatherizing your home – air sealing, insulating, and possibly updating your windows and doors.  This will reduce your heating bill, make your home more comfortable, and reduce climate change emissions.

2. Convert heating system:  To stop using fossil fuels, switch your heating system to an electric heat pump system.  This will not only heat your home, but also provide air conditioning and dehumidification in the summer.

3. Convert hot water heating:  Traditional electric water heaters are okay, but not very efficient.  If you are switching from gas or oil, explore heat pump hot water heaters and solar hot water systems. Hot water hear is typically 18% of energy use in our home.  

4. Convert your cookstove:  If you have an electric stove, congratulations!  If not, ideally switch to a very energy efficient electric induction stove with a convection oven.  This will reduce your energy use and greatly improve the air quality in your home.  (New cookware may be necessary.)

To find resources to take action, go to the Home Energy Aspect.  

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To find resources to take action, go to the Transportation Aspect  for information on Personal Electric Vehicles.