Welcome and congratulations on taking the first step toward a smarter, healthier, and more resilient home. Whether you're an empty nester, early retiree, or simply someone ready to rethink how your home works for you, this course is here to guide you through the journey of electrification and future-proofing.
This isn’t about doing everything all at once. It’s about understanding your options, making informed decisions, and taking confident steps—at your own pace.
We’re at a turning point in how we power our homes, our transportation, and our lives. The shift to electric isn’t just a matter of personal preference—it’s a response to economic, environmental, and health-related realities that are rapidly reshaping our world. This module explores why switching to all-electric systems is no longer optional for future-ready homeowners and why now is the time to begin your journey.
Before you can make any meaningful upgrades to your home, you need to understand how it performs today. That’s where an energy audit comes in. Think of it as your home’s checkup—a comprehensive look at where your energy is going, where it’s being wasted, and how you can make improvements.
This module will walk you through what an energy audit is, why it matters, how to get one, and what to expect from the process.
Once you’ve completed your energy audit, the next most impactful step is improving your home’s building envelope. Weatherization—sealing up drafts and adding insulation—is one of the most cost-effective ways to boost comfort and reduce energy waste.
In this module, we’ll cover the basics of weatherization, why it’s critical before major upgrades, and how you can get started.
Now that your home is sealed and insulated, it’s time to look at quick upgrades that deliver outsized benefits. In this module, we’ll focus on two simple yet powerful tools: LED lighting and smart thermostats.
These upgrades are cost-effective, easy to implement, and offer immediate results in energy savings and comfort. They also introduce you to home energy technology in a way that’s approachable and intuitive.
As you move forward on your electrification journey, you’ll likely reach a crucial turning point: realizing that your home’s electrical system—especially your panel—may not be equipped to handle the demands of a modern, all-electric lifestyle.
This step isn’t glamorous. It doesn’t come with the immediate satisfaction of a new appliance or a visible upgrade like solar panels. But it is absolutely essential. If the energy audit gave you the roadmap, and weatherization got your house ready to run more efficiently, then upgrading your electrical panel is like expanding the highway. It clears the way for everything else.
Not every step toward electrification requires a major renovation or a big budget. In fact, some of the most satisfying and immediate changes you can make are the small ones—appliances, tools, and gadgets you use every day that can be easily swapped for cleaner, more efficient electric versions.
These “smart swaps” are the low-hanging fruit of the electrification journey. They help you build momentum, gain confidence, and experience the benefits of going electric before you make larger investments. They’re also a great way to get your household on board, especially if you’re just starting out or exploring what works best for your lifestyle.
Of all the upgrades you can make on your journey toward a fully electric, future-proofed home, few are as transformative—or as practical—as installing a heat pump.
This single system can replace both your traditional furnace and air conditioner, heating and cooling your home with remarkable efficiency, lower operating costs, and zero on-site emissions. For homeowners looking to reduce their fossil fuel use and improve indoor comfort, the heat pump is a game changer.
Solar power is no longer a niche idea or a futuristic concept—it’s a mainstream, practical, and increasingly affordable way to power your home. Once you’ve improved your home’s efficiency and transitioned to electric systems, solar becomes one of the smartest next steps in your future-proofing journey.
With the right setup, your roof can generate most—or even all—of the electricity your home needs. Combined with battery storage, solar gives you energy independence, backup power during outages, and protection from rising utility rates.
This module will walk you through the benefits of solar, what to consider when installing a system, how to size it properly, and how to take full advantage of available incentives.
You’ve made your home more efficient. You’ve electrified your systems. You’ve even installed solar panels to generate your own clean power. So, what’s next?
Energy storage is the final—and often most empowering—step in your electrification journey. With a home battery system, you’re not just producing clean energy, you’re storing it and using it when it matters most: at night, during power outages, or when grid energy is most expensive.
This module is all about resilience, control, and true independence. We'll walk through what batteries do, why they matter, how to size and select one, and how they fit into your overall plan for a future-proof home.
Future-proofing your home isn’t just a trendy concept—it’s a smart, timely, and ultimately inevitable decision. As energy systems evolve and fossil fuels become more expensive and less reliable, homeowners who plan ahead will be in the best position to save money, stay comfortable, and maintain control over their living environment.
Rather than waiting for outdated systems to fail or for regulations to force your hand, you can take charge now, make intentional upgrades, and enjoy the benefits almost immediately. From better indoor air quality to lower utility bills, the rewards start right away—and only grow over time.