A room-by-room guide to electric upgrades

Illustration of a home that includes all-electric, clean technology

Comfort, savings, and control — all electric

 

Upgrade to modern electric technologies that can help lower energy use, reduce carbon footprint, and improve comfort. You can electrify your home one appliance at a time, based on your needs and budget.

Pro tip:
Start with an appliance that already needs replacing or major repairs.

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A room-by-room guide to electric upgrades

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Know before you upgrade

 

The Clean Energy Calculator helps customers explore costs, estimated bill impacts, and upgrade paths for electric appliances like heat pumps, water heaters, induction cooking, solar, batteries, and EV charging. It provides personalized estimates based on home energy use and available rate plans.

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A room-by-room guide to electric upgrades

Boy sleeping on a couch with a mini split on the wall behind him

Living room & whole home — Heating and cooling

 

Consider a Heat pump HVAC
Why it matters:

• Heat pumps transfer heat instead of generating it, making it one of the most efficient ways to heat and cool a home
• Heat pumps can reduce electricity use by about 50% compared to electric resistance heating
• One system provides both heating and cooling
• By switching from gas to a highly efficient heat pump, some PG&E customers can save about $596 per year on average, or roughly 14% on their energy bills.

PG&E tips:

• Heating and cooling can be one of the largest energy uses in the home
• Seal and insulate before upgrading for better performance
• Choose ducted or ductless systems based on home layout
• Explore your options with our Heat Pump Buyer’s Guide

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A room-by-room guide to electric upgrades

Woman cutting vegetables next to an induction stove with a pan on it

Kitchen + Laundry

 

Consider an induction cooktop and a heat pump dryer
Why it matters:

• Induction cooking is faster, more precise, and up to ~90% energy efficient
• Heat pump dryers use significantly less energy than conventional dryers and don’t require venting

PG&E tips:

• These appliances can be a good starting point for upgrades.
• Try induction with compatible cookware before switching. Give induction a try with our free Induction Cooktop Loaner Program
• Ventless dryers can simplify installation
Program:

• Ventless dryers can simplify installation

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A room-by-room guide to electric upgrades

Man adjusting the settings on a heat pump water heater

Garage — Hot water + panel readiness

 

Consider a heat pump water heater and your home’s electrical readiness
Why heat pump water heaters matter:

• Use about 70% less energy than standard water heaters
• One of the most efficient ways to heat water
• Heat pump water heaters can help some PG&E customers save about $118 per year on average when switching from gas—roughly a 3% reduction in annual energy bills.

Panel readiness:

• Check electrical capacity early
• Some homes may add electric appliances without a traditional panel upgrade using load management solutions
• Plan ahead for future upgrades like EV charging, HVAC, and water heating

PG&E tips:

• Ask your contractor for a load assessment
• Bundle upgrades to reduce costs
• Explore our Heat Pump Water Heater Buyer’s Guide and ways you can avoid a panel upgrade

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A room-by-room guide to electric upgrades

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Bringing it all together — A smart, scalable electric home

 

Options to complete the system:

• Solar + battery storage for resilience, outage support, and savings up to 40% or more on your electric bill.
• Level 2 EV charging at home to charge your vehicle 4x gaster than Level 1
• Smart panels and energy management to optimize usage and avoid unnecessary upgrades Learn more about how you can go electric at home, visit www.pge.com/electrify

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