Life is better electric!
Most San Francisco homes use natural gas for heating, water heating, clothes drying and/or cooking, which creates indoor air pollution and contributes to climate change. That‘s why the Bay Area is starting to phase out gas appliances in favor of electric alternatives starting in 2027.
Learn how home electrification can help you be part of the solution.
How can I electrify my home?
Four reasons you should electrify:
Comfort and resilience
Electric heat pumps will heat your home during the winter and cool it during the summer, helping you to deal with the unpredictability of climate change.
Health and safety
Electric appliances cannot explode and do not produce carbon monoxide, nitrous oxide, and other harmful pollutants released by natural gas appliances.
Climate
Gas use in buildings is responsible for more than one-third of San Francisco’s greenhouse gas emissions. To address the climate crisis, it is critical that we run our buildings off of clean electricity rather than fossil fuels.
Performance
Electric appliances like heat pumps and induction stoves now offer the same or better performance than gas equipment, along with much higher efficiency.
Resources for residents
Resources for San Francisco residents
- Visit the Switch is On website to learn more about kitchen electrification.
- Request a free energy savings toolkit or house call by visiting Bayren.org or RisingSun.org.
- Complete the Environment Department's short form to find out if you qualify for a FREE heat pump water heater.
- Visit CleanPowerSF's website or Energy For All to learn how to upgrade your home to 100% renewable energy.
- Read the Environment Department's webpage to learn how you can save money on an electric vehicle.
Extra resources for homeowners
- Visit the SwitchIsOn.org website to find details about contractors and incentives available in your area.
- Get assistance creating a customized plan to electrify your home by working with experienced electrification advisors, such as Onsemble or QuitCarbon.
Frequently asked questions
Can the grid handle all these additional electric appliances?
Thanks to the efficiency of heat pumps and induction technology, the increased winter electric demand due to electrification will not exceed the existing summer electric demand due to air conditioning.
Do I need new pots and pans if cooking on electric stoves?
Aluminum cookware will not work with an induction stove, but stainless steel and cast-iron pots work just fine. If a magnet sticks to your pot, it will work!
Won’t my electricity bill increase?
Because of their high efficiency, electric appliances don’t use as much energy as their gas counterparts. As a result, your electric bill should increase no more than your gas bill is reduced.
