There\u2019s a lot of buzz going around about home electrification. It\u2019s being billed as a way to \u201crewire America\u201d and switch to clean, renewable energy, the goal being to reduce carbon emissions and natural gas usage, protect the planet and stem the tide when it comes to climate change.<\/p>\n
Which is all well and good, but it does lead to a couple of obvious questions: (1) Is it real? (2) If it is, just how will it work?<\/strong><\/p>\n The answers to those questions aren\u2019t simple, but at 128 Plumbing, we have them. Our name may not include electrical services, but we\u2019ve been providing them for Massachusetts residences for years, and we\u2019ve electrified thousands of homes as part of our services.<\/p>\n We\u2019re the ideal company to answer any questions you may have, so let\u2019s dive in and see how improvements like heat pumps, a new hot water heater and an electric vehicle can help you when it comes to home electrification.<\/p>\n Before you start the planning process for home electrification, it\u2019s important to have a picture of what your home will look like when you\u2019re done. There are multiple areas where change is coming, so let\u2019s break them down and cover how we can handle them for you.<\/p>\n We\u2019re all familiar with the electrical lines coming into your home, and on the surface their role won\u2019t change when you choose to electrify your home.<\/p>\n But they may for some people. More and more people are purchasing or leasing solar panels as a way to either augment or shift their existing electrical demands, and it\u2019s important to integrate these panels into your existing electrical system.<\/p>\n Also, it\u2019s just as important to know how the solar panel part of home electrification works. You may be able to sell some of the electricity accumulated by your solar panels back onto the grid, and the saving potential of doing this is significant.<\/p>\n Now let\u2019s envision your garage. If you choose to go green by buying electrical vehicles, you\u2019re going to need an EV charger installed to make your daily use more convenient.<\/p>\n There are several choices when it comes to how you do this and where you install the chargers, so it\u2019s a good idea to have a 128 electrician<\/strong> come in and make recommendations.<\/p>\n If you do choose to electrify your home, the heat pumps you have installed is basically the key to your system. It will heat and cool the air in your house, and it will also power the boiler that heats your water.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re used to cooking over an open flame, change is coming. Today\u2019s electrical stoves are sophisticated appliances that typically work by using convection, and they\u2019ll save you a lot of money in the process.<\/p>\n Similarly, if you\u2019ve been using a gas dryer to dry your clothes, electrification will save you money when you switch over to an electric dryer.<\/p>\n Once you\u2019ve got a clear picture of what your home will look like once it\u2019s electrified, it\u2019s time to start planning. There are several steps you\u2019ll need to take and things you need to take into account, so let\u2019s review.<\/p>\n o Evaluate your existing machines and appliances<\/strong>. One of the most important steps in the planning process is to take stock of your existing systems and appliances.<\/p>\n Start with your existing furnace and boiler. Fueling them is probably one of your biggest home expenses, so you need to do a careful analysis of where they are in their lifespan.<\/p>\n Are they more than ten years old? If so, you\u2019re probably an excellent candidate for home electrification, because the money you\u2019re spending on oil and gas will be eliminated, and while you will have to absorb the initial cost, the money you pay to electrify your home will pay off exponentially down the line.<\/p>\n If they\u2019re younger, that means you have more time to make a transition, and it\u2019s important to balance your needs for the present against possible future savings and the convenience and peace of mind that comes with knowing your home systems are up to date.<\/p>\n Estimating your energy costs is one of the most crucial parts of electrification. To do it, start with a complete breakdown of your current energy bills for the last couple of years.<\/p>\n They\u2019ve probably been going up, and you need to figure out how much of that is due to the age and condition of your current HVAC systems, appliances and so on.<\/p>\n Once you\u2019ve done that, the next step is to estimate the cost of home electrification. This is an area where 128 Plumbing can definitely help you.<\/p>\n We can come in and evaluate your existing systems, show you what changes and improvements you need to make, and tell you what the bottom line costs will be.<\/p>\n We can also help you project what your energy bills will be after you electrify your home. These will be estimates, of course, but they\u2019ll give you a timeline when it comes to how long it will take to recoup your up front costs.<\/p>\n o Air quality and emissions analysis<\/strong>. One of the main reasons to do home electrification is to reduce emissions and improve the air quality in your home.<\/p>\n We can help you with this part of the transition by providing information about the efficiency of your new heat pump, the energy rating of your new appliances and so on.<\/p>\n As you go through the planning process, it\u2019s important to make a checklist that covers your basic needs.<\/p>\n This can be broken down into different areas as follows:<\/p>\n o Purchasing renewable energy. Are you going solar? What kind of plans does your local utility offer? Call 128 Plumbing for Home Electrification<\/strong><\/p>\n Home electrification is a great way to save money, and they also give you the peace of mind to know that your home is getting the best possible protection.<\/p>\n The numbers are (888) 419-4233<\/strong> or (781) 670-3261<\/strong>, and when you contact us, we\u2019ll answer your questions and help you make the best possible decision.<\/p>\nWhat Areas of Your Home Should be Included in Electrification?<\/h2>\n
Electrical Service<\/h3>\n
Rooftop Solar Power and Home Electrification<\/h3>\n
Electric Vehicles and Charging Services<\/h3>\n
Heat Pump Water Heaters and Home Heating and Cooling<\/h3>\n
Appliances and Electricity for Cooking and Drying<\/h3>\n
Planning for Electrification<\/h2>\n
Cost Analysis for Services<\/h2>\n
Making an Electrification Checklist<\/h2>\n
\no Electrical service. Do you need to upgrade to a 200 amp panel? Does your existing panel need more slots, or do you need splitters to share circuits? How about new outlets
\no Space heating and cooling. Efficiency upgrades include things like, heat pump units, mini-split heat pumps, ducted central heat pump, ground source heat pump
\no Hot water.
\no Electrical cooking
\no Home battery storage<\/p>\n