Why Switch to Electric
Burning fossil fuels like methane gas or propane, for cooking and heating, can significantly contribute to local air pollution and climate change. Electrifying your home by replacing gas appliances with modern electric appliances, helps you live in a cleaner and healthier environment.
The Switch Is On is a consumer inspiration campaign with a mission to equitably electrify communities across the United States. We provide information, resources, and tools to support homeowners and renters to electrify their homes and begin a cleaner, healthier way of powering their lives. We also offer tools for contractors to connect with customers who are looking to electrify their homes.
Improve indoor air quality and safety
No more indoor air pollution and fewer safety risks
Reduce your energy bill
Modern electric appliances help save you money
Energy efficient home
These appliances are 3-5 times as efficient as their gas counterparts
Help the environment
Lower greenhouse gas emissions and reduce your impact for years to come
Tools to Help you Electrify
Maximize your savings
Discover savings available in your area with our incentive finder. Just enter your zip code to get started.
Your guide for affordable home electrification
Explore rebates, tax credits, financial assistance, and more. Learn how to take advantage of incentives to save money on your next electric upgrade.
Visit the incentives centerFind a contractor
Connect with trusted professionals who specialize in energy efficiency and electric technologies.
When switching
Work with a Contractor
- Make sure your contractor is licensed. You can check a license on the California Contractors State License Board website, or use a pre-vetted contractor in our Contractor Directory.
- Understand what kind of contractor you need. General contractors typically oversee the work of more than one specialty contractor, while specialty contractors perform specific jobs.
- In California, there must be a written contract for all home improvement projects over $500 in combined labor and materials costs.
- Licensed contractors may have access to more incentives than other people, be sure to talk to your contractor about available incentives.
- Speak with an expert about water heaters, solar or batteries.