Home Electrification

RESOURCES

Massachusetts Clean Energy Center 

  • MassCEC is a great resource for learning how individuals can update to clean, efficient electric appliances and vehicles in Massachusetts. 

cleanenergy.gov 

  • Provides information on federal incentives/timelines for rebates/ tax credits when you go electric in your home and cars. 

Rewiring America 

  • Home page provides information on everything you need to know regarding why and how to electrify. 
  • Federal incentives/tax credits is a great resource for calculating the federal incentives you qualify for when you electrify appliances and vehicles based on your specific location and needs. 

MassSave

  • Provides incentives for most electric appliances as well as for heating and cooling.

HEAT PUMPS

The non-profit group Heatsmart Alliance advises homeowners on the process involved in changing your home over to electric heat pumps and will provide analysis of the different quotes you obtain form a contractor. 

Watch the recording of a 2025 workshop on heat pump and weatherization - the slide deck from the workshop can be found here. 

For a 2023 presentation that Carlisle resident Bob Zogg gave on Geothermal and Air Source Heat Pumps click here.

Carlisle Resident Jennifer Roberts discussed her experience and what she learned in converting her home to geothermal heat pumps in the Mosquito.

HEAT PUMP WATER HEATERS 

Hot water is the second largest energy consuming end use in homes. Heat pump water heaters are up to 4 times more efficient than conventional electric water heaters. A fan unit at the top draws in air, warming the refrigerant-filled tubes. 

Watch: This Old House video explains more about the replacement process. 

Rebates are available from MassSave.

INDUCTION COOKTOPS

Induction stoves work by creating a magnetic field under your pan. Mass CEC has a checklist for what to consider when changing your stove top. Induction ovens are a healthier option for cooking compared to gas stoves which emit toxic fumes into your home. If you want to check out an induction stove before you buy, you can borrow one from the Gleason Public Library.

LED LIGHTING

LED lights use 75% less energy and last 25 times longer than incandescent lights. They generally have a whiter light than their predecessors but you can pick one with a low Kelvin score to create a warmer light, which is healthier for your vision. Federal and state standards now prohibit the sale of incandescent or halogen lamps for most residential lamp sizes and shapes. 

Note for exterior lighting: dim light, pointed downwards and set on a motion sensor is a far preferable option to decrease negative lighting impacts on beneficial insects, bats, birds and other wildlife