Electrify LO Resources
Electrification Resources
The goal of Electrify LO is to provide information, to motivate and to reduce barriers to home and vehicle electrification. Here are resources you can use to make good decisions. Through Electrify LO we will help find practical and lower cost solutions as you move toward electrification.
Why Electrify—How electrification can help us address the climate crisis
- For a comprehensive review: Rewiring America Field Manual
- A briefer discussion: The key to tackling climate change: electrify everything
- If you want a podcast: Saul Griffith: Electrify Everything
Most comprehensive (and practical) information on how to electrify your home
Information on Oregon’s legislation to address climate change and global warming through electrification
Help low-income Oregonians access clean, efficient heating
Adverse health effects from methane (natural gas)
Electrification can save you money
- High Performance All Electric Homes
- No Cost & Low Cost Tips (PGE): Low/no cost things you can do to save money and decrease your energy use today
- Oregon On-Bill Loan Repayment (Energy Trust): Get affordable financing for energy-saving upgrades through your Portland General Electric, Pacific Power or NW Natural bill
- Loans for Electrification — EV Life: Find out how you can save money buying when an EV
Heat pump water heaters and for space heating
- Heat Pump FAQs
- All About Heat Pump Water Heaters
- Heat Pump Water Heater Buying Guide – May 2021
- My Experience Switching to a Heat Pump Water Heater
- Heat Pump Water Heaters | Department of Energy
- Heat Pump Water Heaters — Game Changers In Efficiency – CleanTechnica
- Electrify Now: Take Action for more information on how to get started