Welcome to Electrify Central Ohio!
Our premise:
Low-carbon or carbon-free electricity + maximum use of that electricity at home = a smaller climate footprint for you and your household.
We're convening central Ohio residents to work toward that goal together, sharing contractor referrals, product recommendations, and any other information that may help along the way.
What’s this all about?
As renewable energy becomes cheaper and Ohio’s electric grid gets cleaner every year, electrifying your household’s major energy uses can significantly reduce your climate footprint. And with new federal tax credits and rebates, electric technologies are more affordable than ever, especially if you can go all-electric to avoid high monthly gas charges. But you don’t want to be trying to figure this all out in an emergency when your car dies or your furnace goes out! You can use this chart as a starting point to figure out your roadmap to a clean electric home, and reach out to Electrify Central Ohio for support along the way. (File with clickable links here!)
Coaching Session Sign-Up
Want some one-on one help in figuring out your own customized plan to transition off fossil fuels at home? Just let us know! Provide your contact information and some preferred dates/times and we’ll be happy to meet with you virtually or in person to talk through your options. Totally free, and no obligation to take it any further; we’re just sustainability nerds who love to discuss low-carbon living in our free time with anyone else who’s interested.
Upcoming Events
Columbus National Drive Electric Week Event
Saturday, September 28, 11 am-2 pm
City of Hilliard Public Parking
4061 Wayne St., Hilliard, OH 43026
Are you EV Curious? Join us and our friends from Drive Electric Columbus on Saturday, September 28 from 11 to 2 pm for a National Drive Electric Week Columbus EVent at the Center Street Market Parking Lot (4061 Wayne St., Hilliard). There will bean Electric Vehicle Showcase, Charging Display, Door Prizes, and of course Electrify Central Ohio representatives talking about all things electric! Full details at DriveElectricColumbus.com/ndew.
Is there an upcoming event or group that you think would be a good fit for Electrify Central Ohio to share information about sustainability at home? Contact us by email to let us know and we’re happy to fill up our calendar!
Resources
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ECO Videos
Want to get a better idea of what we’re all about? Check out the recording of our initial information session. (Our feelings won’t be hurt if you fast forward through some parts.) We also have a video specifically on residential clean energy options in Ohio, for when home solar isn’t the right fit. Subscribe to our YouTube channel if you want to see what else is coming!
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Crowd-Sourced Advice
Have a question about local contractor options? Curious how a heat pump is working out for someone who already has one? Ask a lot of people all at once through our group forum! (If you’re Facebook-inclined, of course; if not then email us and we can do some of the legwork for you.) To tap into a larger audience, you can also try out the national Electrify Everything group.
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There's More Out There....
We hope to provide a convening point for central Ohio folks, but there are lots of other great resources out in the world! Here are a few to get you started:
Redwood Energy and Rewiring America home electrification guides
Solar United Neighbors of Ohio for expert non-profit advice on home solar and opportunities for panel discounts through group co-ops
Federal resources on clean energy for consumers, plus specifics on federal tax credits and efficient products
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Other ECO Resources
We’re always working on new stuff — current offerings include a contractor directory to help you find experts for your green home projects and gas vs. electric cost calculators so you can understand how switching your heat and hot water to clean electric power might affect your utility bills. Let us know if you have other ideas about what might be useful!