Building a better energy system will involve a lot of moving parts. Our households have to be one of them. Our latest blog post explores our vision of grid investment, new electricity generation, and home energy upgrades working in tandem to build this new system.

Homes belong in the data center power equation

Data center developers need power, have money, and should help pay for home upgrades.

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Cutting costs 🤝 cutting pollution Denver-area governments have launched a rebates program that help homeowners and businesses save $1,500 electric heat pumps that work more efficiently and produce less pollution that gas-powered options.

New rebate program slashes heat pump costs for Denver-area residents

Homeowners and businesses can receive up to $1,500 off select pumps and receive free energy advising

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Hotter showers, cooler living rooms, and lower energy bills. Thanks to a state-based incentive program and resourceful contractors, these California mobile homeowners are enjoying the health, safety, and financial benefits of heat pumps: www.kqed.org/science/2001...

‘A Blessing from Heaven’: How Free Heat Pumps Are Saving Low-Income Californians From Extreme Heat | KQED

One LA contractor found a greener, cheaper way to keep mobile home residents safe from dangerous summer heat.

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Numbers = crunched. Earlier this year, we released our Homegrown Energy blueprint, which presents six policy proposals that would make home energy upgrades affordable for 96% of eligible households. Our Lead Data Scientist Miki Verma explains the power of these policies to help families save:

Policies to help households save

How can the right combination of policies help households lower their energy bills? Our lead data scientist crunches the numbers behind our Homegrown Energy report.

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“The air conditioner can stay on, but we can still reduce load on the grid.” Here’s how the combination of ACs and batteries kept New Yorkers cool and the grid stable during the recent heatwave: www.canarymedia.com/articles/bat.... @canarymedia.com

Plug-in batteries kept NYC renters cool during record heat wave

A new program from startup Every Electric and utility Con Edison lets New Yorkers power their window ACs with home batteries to take stress off the grid.

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Ice cream and sunshine go together like cookies and cream. Here’s how Maine’s first ice shop powered 100% by solar is folding sustainability into their operations: www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2026/07/sola...

Solar power added to ingredient list at Maine ice cream shop

Willard Scoops in South Portland, Maine, is now likely the first 100% solar-powered ice cream maker in the state. The small-batch, high-butterfat ice

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NEW: New York’s governor just signed the nation’s first statewide data center moratorium. Now’s their chance to plan for an energy system that benefits households, communities, and the economy alike. Here’s how our vision for Homegrown Energy can play a role:

New York’s first-in-the-nation data center moratorium opens the door to investment in Homegrown Energy

Governor Hochul’s executive order directs state regulators to consider requiring data centers to fund clean energy resources, including customer-sited distributed energy resources and battery storage.

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Good news alert! ⚡️ This week, New Jersey’s governor signed a package of major energy affordability bills into law. Here’s how the state is charging towards an affordable, resilient electric future (🧵): www.rewiringamerica.org/newsroom/pre...

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HOT! ...and bothered. The Climate Show!

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We need a new energy system. Let’s build one that puts household, community, and climate benefits first. Tune into @underthedesknews.bsky.social’s HOT! and Bothered show tomorrow at 10 a.m. ET to hear from our CEO Ari Matusiak talk all things Homegrown Energy: www.youtube.com/@underthedes...

We need a new energy system. Let’s build one that puts household, community, and climate benefits first. Tune into @underthedesknews.bsky.social’s HOT! and Bothered show tomorrow at 10 a.m. ET to hear from our CEO Ari Matusiak talk all things Homegrown Energy: www.youtube.com/@underthedes...

Kicking off the sunniest season a big win: In May, solar generated more energy than coal for the first time in the U.S! seia.org/research-res...

6 Million Solar Installations: Powering American Communities – SEIA

The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) is leading the transformation to a clean energy economy. Learn more at seia.org

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Portable heat pumps, e-bikes, and induction hot plates are a few of the tools renters use to go electric. Here’s how two families in the Bay Area made the switch: www.kqed.org/science/2001...

These Bay Area Renters Are Cutting Fossil Fuels From Their Homes and Commutes | KQED

Bay Area renters are getting creative about swapping their gas appliances for electric ones, like heat pumps, solar panels and induction stoves.

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Are you busy on Wednesday? 👀 Clear your calendar for June 17 at 1-2 p.m. ET and join us for Why Electrify, a free online class about home electrification. Snag your virtual seat today: events.rewiringamerica.org/whyelectrify...

When these electric school buses park for the summer, they’ll still be staying busy. Here’s how their batteries will help provide cleaner, cheaper power in Massachusetts. https://www.canarymedia.com/articles/ev-charging/massachusetts-evs-feeding-grid

In Massachusetts, parked EVs will start feeding the grid this summer

Three electric school buses will kick-start the state’s groundbreaking vehicle-to-grid pilot program once school's out, with more EVs to be added in the…

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American families should be able to upgrade their homes in ways that are affordable, efficient, and tailored to their needs. But the Department of Energy’s new home rebates program guidance does the opposite. Our full statement: www.rewiringamerica.org/newsroom/pre...

DOE narrows options for families seeking lower energy bills

A statement from Rewiring America on changes to HOMES and HEEHR rebates.

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Protect your family's health from gas stove pollution....check out a portable induction cooktop from your library! ❤️

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“The induction made things easier.” In the Bay Area, libraries and other civic centers lend out induction hot plates to introduce people to a sleeker, faster way to cook: https://www.kqed.org/science/2000962/how-bay-area-libraries-are-helping-residents-switch-from-gas-to-induction-cooking

“The induction made things easier.” In the Bay Area, libraries and other civic centers lend out induction hot plates to introduce people to a sleeker, faster way to cook: https://www.kqed.org/science/2000962/how-bay-area-libraries-are-helping-residents-switch-from-gas-to-induction-cooking

How Bay Area Libraries Are Helping Residents Switch From Gas to Induction Cooking | KQED

Bay Area libraries are lending induction cooktops to help residents transition away from gas stoves, cut greenhouse gas emissions and improve indoor air quality.

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A pivotal moment requires a powerful response. In our latest Homegrown Energy report, we break down the six big policies that, when working in tandem, will lower energy costs, reduce unnecessary infrastructure, and deliver immediate benefits to communities: www.rewiringamerica.org/research/hom...

Homegrown Energy: A policy blueprint for energy affordability

Bundled policy interventions make home energy upgrades affordable for 96 percent of eligible households nationwide.

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Absolutely! Empowering households with clean energy solutions is key. Let’s advocate for policies that make electrification and renewables accessible for everyone! 🌍⚡️ #CleanEnergyFuture

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How? By treating households as energy infrastructure. With the right policies, home electrification, rooftop solar, and batteries can become affordable for 96% of eligible households.

Invest in our households, invest in our future. Our new analysis shows how six policy changes can make home electrification, rooftop solar, and battery storage affordable for millions of American families — and unlock all the benefits that go with them. This is how (🧵):

Homegrown Energy: A policy blueprint for energy affordability

Bundled policy interventions make home energy upgrades affordable for 96 percent of eligible households nationwide.

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Electric upgrades made easier: This Bay Area pilot program upgraded low-income households to electric appliances — all without costly electrical panel installations. www.canarymedia.com/articles/ele... @canarymedia.com

Many homes already have the power to electrify, study finds

A California power provider shows homes can ditch fossil-fueled appliances without pricey electrical service upgrades after all.

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“It’s faster, safer, cleaner and more energy efficient to boot.” Here’s why this food writer switched from a gas stove to a top-of-the-line induction one: www.cnet.com/home/kitchen...

After a Lifetime of Gas, I Switched to an Induction Stove. I'm Never Going Back

The culinary intelligentsia would have you believe that gas stoves are the only kind worth considering. Here's my case for induction after making the swap.

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“You use a stove every day, if that’s electric and that works well then I think people will accept the whole house going that way.” In New York, a $32 million pilot program will install top-of-the-line induction stoves 10,000 public housing apartment units. www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Make sure you get the (tax) credit you deserve! If you installed a heat pump, solar panels, electrical panels, or other home upgrade in 2025, you may qualify for tax credits that’ll help you save big on those purchases. Learn more from our Q&A with CPA Edmond Zhou:

Did your household get an electrification glow-up last year?

You did the hard work, now make sure you get those credit(s) come tax time! We chatted with a real-life Certified Public Accountant (CPA) to get the scoop on how best to prepare for your home electrif...

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We’re electric with excitement! ⚡ For the second year in a row, Fast Company has named Rewiring America to their prestigious World's Most Innovative Companies list. Learn more: https://www.rewiringamerica.org/newsroom/press-releases/fast-company-list-most-innovative-second-year

Rewiring America named to Fast Company Most Innovative list

Leading electrification nonprofit recognized for putting households at the center of an affordable, resilient, all-electric future.

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“My team’s modeling and analysis shows that about three quarters of households in the U.S. could save money on their energy bills by switching to a heat pump.” Our very own Cora Wyent joined the 50 Shades of Green podcast to talk about the financial, health, and climate benefits of heat pumps.

Heat pumps 101: The home upgrade that saves money and cuts emissions | 50 Shades of Green: A Climate Group Podcast

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The wheels on the electric bus go 'round and 'round — even when it’s freezing cold outside. Here’s how the electric bus fleet in Madison, Wisconsin, keeps running when temperatures drop.

Electric buses are passing a brutal cold-weather test in Wisconsin

Madison is proving electric buses can run through cold winters, providing a blueprint for zero-emissions transit in other frigid locales.

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Winning isn’t easy. Winning four times straight? A rare feat accomplished only by an elite few, like: - The New York Yankees winning the World Series, 1936-1939 - The Houston Comets winning the WNBA championship, 1997-2000 - Heat pumps outselling gas furnaces in the U.S., 2022-2025 🏆

“I've covered induction cooking for years and after seeing first-hand the overwhelming advantages of induction stoves I’m planning to install one in my kitchen remodel later this year.” www.goodhousekeeping.com/appliances/a...

Is It Finally Time to Switch to an Induction Stove?

As the safety of gas stoves continues to be questioned, here's what you should know.

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