Help Build a Greener Community One Home at a Time

Published on February 13, 2025

New tools and resources to save the planet one home at a time

The City has made it even easier to save money, save the planet, and contribute to a cleaner and healthier community one home at a time. Reducing our reliance on fossil fuels is a communitywide focus, and new tools and rebates can help you make informed decisions about your home energy use.

New tools to help build a greener community one home at a time:

Understand the impact of your appliances
Connect to new financial resources and technical assistance
Streamline home energy-efficiencies

Join your neighbors and go electric.

Better Online Resources: Consider the Possibilities

Residents (and businesses) now have a brand-new web portal for all things Electrification, making switching to electric as seamless as possible. Resources, financial support and answers all with a click of a button.

Start with a Home Electrification Plan

Take the first step to saving the planet one home at a time- QuitCarbon provides Palo Alto residents with a free home electrification assessment. Evaluating the essentials to switch: pricing, equipment age, and environmental impact.

New Rebates to Help Act on Your Plan

A new rebate hub makes it easy to find, bundle, and apply for home electrification project rebates. Plus, gain project quotes from local, vetted contractors. The Rebate Hub, powered by Rock Rabbit, is your go to place for home electrification rebates such as heat pump HVAC systems – up to $2,500 – and heat pump water heaters – up to $3,500. There are additional new rebates that can be added on when pursuing a heat pump project.

Go Electric: For Yourself, Your Family & Your Community

We are here to help you consider the long-term environmental, financial and health benefits of electrifying your home. Electric appliances like heat pump water heaters, heat pump HVACs, electric vehicles, solar panels, and induction stoves, are more efficient than their counterparts. Go electric for yourself, your family, and your community. Save the planet one home at a time and save money and time through the City’s programs and tools. At some point, some or all these appliances may be required to install, moving away from gas appliances; take advantage of savings and switch now.

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