Electrify Now: New Electric Solutions We’re Excited About
The world of home electrification is ever-evolving, with new technologies coming on the market all the time. All this innovation means more and varied options for an efficient, comfortable and resilient home—for heating & cooling, power backups, water heating, home appliances, and more. We’ll check out some exciting advances in heat pumps—like DIY heat pumps you can install yourself, through the wall heat pumps, and new portable split heat pumps. As the cost of batteries continues to fall, manufacturers are finding new ways to take advantage of their on demand power. We will discuss some of these newer developments which include batteries in induction stoves, new powerful electric snowblowers and the new class of distributed home battery options, including plug-and-play batteries devoted to in-home appliances.
Because the cost of energy can vary widely throughout the day, more appliances are now offering load shifting capabilities to reduce energy consumption during peak energy periods. Smart heat pump water heaters preheat and store hot water to avoid turning on during peak times and still deliver needed hot water. Some heat pump models now employ built-in batteries to reduce heating and cooling costs during those high energy cost periods. New vehicle-to-home charging products provide powerful load shifting advantages as well as resilience in power outages, using an EV battery as an on-demand power source.
Join us as we take a look at new electric products that offer energy savings and convenience. Combined with rooftop solar, these technologies can bring your home closer to net zero energy.
