Home electrification

A peak inside an all-electric home

Transitioning to an electric home can start with replacing an old, inefficient appliance or one that needs major repairs.

Induction stoves. Induction stoves are up to 90% energy-efficient, while electric resistance stoves are 75% and gas stoves are 40% efficient. Interested in trying induction cooking? Borrow a countertop plug-in induction cooktop and a pan for two weeks—at no cost. Visit the Induction Cooktop Loaner Program.

Heat-pump water heater. Heat pump water heaters use about 70% less energy to heat water than standard water heaters.

Space heating and cooling. A heat pump can reduce your heating electricity use by 50% compared to electric resistance heating such as furnaces. It also dehumidifies better than central AC, so it will use less energy when cooling your home.

Electric heat-pump clothes dryer. Electric heat pump dryers can reduce energy usage by an extra 28% compared to standard electric resistance dryers.

Solar panels. Lower your carbon footprint even more, support grid reliability, and reduce energy bills by generating your own power with solar. Get started with solar.

Battery storage. When combined with a renewable energy source, battery storage can power your home when needed. You can also save money by using stored energy when rates are higher during peak hours of the day. Find out if battery storage is right for you.

EV charger. Find the EV charging station that is right for your home and electric vehicle needs:

• Level 1: Plug your EV into a standard 110-volt wall outlet.
• Level 2: Charge your EV 4 times faster than a Level 1. Requires 240-volt wall outlet professionally installed on a dedicated circuit.
• Direct Current Fast Charging: Quickly replenish your electric battery during long trips or when needing a quick recharge at participating sites.

Take advantage of programs that can save you money. 

Choose the rate plan that best fits your household   

Transitioning from gas to electric appliances will increase overall electricity usage. However, the increased efficiency of new electric appliances and EVs may decrease overall energy and fossil fuel costs.

PG&E offers a variety of rate plans to maximize the benefits of an all-electric home. For all tiered rates, energy used within your baseline allowance is billed at a lower price. The price increases as you use more energy and move beyond the allowance amount during your billing cycle.

Consider all-electric baseline savings

If you install electric space heating as your primary source of heating, you may be eligible for additional baseline allowance.

For all tiered rate plans and some time-of-use (E-1 and E-TOU-C) rate plans, the all-electric baseline for space heating offers a higher baseline for customers that install permanent space heating systems (e.g., heat pump space heating). An increase in your baseline quantity will increase the amount of energy that is billed at the lowest rate. To request an all-electric baseline for space heating allowance, call 1-800-743-5000.

Contractors

Licensed contractors can provide expert guidance and know-how that may lead to potential savings. In addition, your contractor can:

• Identify the project scope
• Assess if an electrical panel upgrade is required
• Submit project plans to PG&E on your behalf
• Obtain necessary permits
• Complete your installation according to professional standards

Read 9 questions to ask your home electrification contractor (PDF).

As you are evaluating your home electrification options with your contractor, be sure to contact PG&E so that we can ensure our service can support your electric needs.