We recently caught up with Jordan Joseph to discuss equitable Residential Electrification: Policy Analysis, Climate & Health Benefits, Implementation Strategies for our CEU webinar.
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The session survey responses reveal that participants learned a great deal about residential electrification tools and strategies, particularly the robust and accessible resources offered by Rewiring America. Many were impressed by the PEP (Personal Electrification Planner) tool and its ability to guide homeowners through electrification decisions, including appliance choices, cost-effectiveness, carbon impact, and available incentives. Participants also noted learning about related policies, indoor air quality concerns (especially regarding stove ventilation), and the broader societal and ethical implications of electrification. A few highlighted surprise at the extent of electrification progress and the availability of state-level data. Outstanding questions or areas of curiosity included how to transition specific appliances like induction cooktops without full replacements, how equity issues are addressed in electrification efforts, and how to navigate financial or logistical challenges when upfront costs are a barrier.
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As a preface to all questions. The slides include the source in the bottom left corner. If the slide does not contain the source, then it is likely specific to my research and the GHI presentation.
Much of this information can also be found in our peer-reviewed study: https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/1748-9326/adb765
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| r there really 30 million batts in country ? i could believe 3mil | SLIDE 11: The Rewiring America source was indicating this is the number of potential batteries. This is part of their “1 billion machines” figure. They have a “counter” for the actual projected number of electric appliances/machines in use: https://www.rewiringamerica.org/research/electric-machine-counterThey also have courses like the Why Electrify course, which this slide’s content and other information in the presentation is sourced from: https://www.rewiringamerica.org/go-electric/learning-programs |
| Do you happen to know, “What is the Federal Gov’t Low-Income Number? Salary? | SLIDE 12: AMI is area median income. Low-income (0-80% AMI) households receive up to 100% project coverage. Moderate-income (80-150% AMI) households receive up to 50% project coverage.Additional details in our paper and its supplementary materials: https://doi.org/10.1088/1748-9326/adb765 |
| An “energy momentum dashboard” was referenced on the rebate slide, can you share the link please? Thanks! | SLIDE 13: Home energy rebates tracker: https://atlasbuildingshub.com/home-energy-rebates-tracker/#methodology Energy momentum dashboard: https://energymomentum.us/ |
| Irrespective of the climate and efficiency benefits, which are substantial, can the presenter speak to the potential policy pathways of encouraging heat pump replacements of traditional space heaters as a public health measure (i.e. in consideration of preventable deaths due to extreme heat exposure when cooling capability is added to the space conditioning system)? | This isn’t something we address in this study but other studies have looked at other externaties like climate projections and extreme heat as well as peak load impacts from increased winter heating demand. https://energy.cmu.edu/news/2025/05/01-infrastructure-home-electrification.htmlClimate change impacts on future residential electricity consumption and energy burden: A case study in Phoenix, Arizona: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enpol.2023.113811Highly energy efficient housing can reduce peak load and increase safety under beneficial electrification (Case study in Pierre, South Dakota): https://doi.org/10.1088/1748-9326/ad114d |
| Yes, asking what additional policy levers could stack/ additionally drive adoption. Climate discussion is a non-starter for many politicians but public health emergencies like the widespread heatwave this week can spur action from a different entry point. | Here are a few great sources on communicating benefits to different stakeholders.
Rewiring America did a literature review on consumer behavior: https://www.rewiringamerica.org/research/home-electrification-consumer-behavior-insights Nate the House Whisperer does a more contractor focused approach. He is pretty conservative but still believes in the comfort and health improvements in electrification. He runs Energy Smart Ohio. https://www.natethehousewhisperer.com/ Redwood Energy made a Single Family Retrofit Guide, which has cost estimates and regional case studies (including one from Eenrgy Smart Ohio): https://www.redwoodenergy.net/research/a-pocket-guide-to-all-electric-retrofits-of-single-family-homes The Rewiring America Why Electrify and Electric Coach courses/programs are another great resource: https://www.rewiringamerica.org/go-electric/learning-programs |
| yes brett prove number of batts | Addressed above. |
| Finding the page you are on is not that easy? Which button please | SLIDE 40: Rewiring America America Personal Electrification Planner: https://homes.rewiringamerica.org/personal-electrification-planner |
| must be at rewiringamaerica.org/plan/new to get in | |
| https://homes.rewiringamerica.org/personal-electrification-planner |
