Building Electrification

Building electrification involves replacing gas appliances with clean, safe, and highly efficient all-electric alternatives, improving indoor and outdoor air quality, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and increasing grid resiliency.

Starting in 2027, the Bay Area Air District will start to phase out some gas appliances in favor of electric alternatives. Understand the myths and facts about the Air District's Building Appliance rules.

Equitable Electrification Programs

The Just Transition Pilot provides home electrification upgrades to income-qualified residents through a direct-install program. The Just Transition Pilot also includes labor standards to grow the residential decarbonization workforce and ensure workers economically benefit from electrification construction projects. 

The Climate Equity Pilot promotes building and transportation electrification for income-qualified residents and elevates community voices through three program areas:

• The Resilient Home Retrofits Program provides electrification upgrades for multifamily and single-family homes.
• The Berkeley E-Bike Equity Program increased e-bike access and provided youth workforce training.
• The Climate Equity Collaborative facilitated a partnership of community-based organizations that co-created climate and community engagement best practices and distributed resilience resources to income-qualified residents.

Learn about the City of Berkeley’s vision for equitable building electrification in the Existing Buildings Electrification Strategy.

RESOURCES to help you Switch to electric appliances

• Connect with a local volunteer Electric Coach to create a free, customized plan for your home.
• Find consumer resources, incentives, and free technical support for your home, business, or multifamily building at Financing Green Building Improvements.
• Learn about home electrification at the Switch is On. The Switch is On hosts a contractor database, a comprehensive incentive finder, and resources for renters.
• Visit Rewiring America for additional resources for renters and learn how you can electrify your home without upgrading your electric panel.
• Find inspiration and resources to electrify your home by viewing recordings from the East Bay Green Home Tours.
• Borrow a portable induction hob at the Ecology Center through Acterra's East Bay Induction Lending Program or through the Berkeley Tool Lending Library and discover for yourself the joys of induction cooking.

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