SLO CLIMATE COALITION / Programs / high-impact action/Home Energy Advising
HIGH-IMPACT ACTION
accelerating the transition to carbon-free homes, buildings, and transportation.
Service
Home Energy Advising Support
Free Home Energy Advising service
unlock the benefits of upgrading your home energy
Benefits
Of Home Energy Upgrades
Increased
Energy Efficiency & Savings
Better
Air Quality & Respiratory Health
Improved
Home Comfort & Safety
services include
Replace gas appliances
for a cleaner, more efficient home.
Heat/AC
Heat pump heating & cooling
Water Heater
Heat pump water heater
Stove/Oven
Induction cooktop
Clothes Dryer
Heat pump electric dryer
Car
Electric vehicle & charging station
Solar/Battery
Solar panels & battery storage
sample
electrification project
Heat Pump Water Heater:
Project Cost: $8,000
Likely Incentives:
3CE/TECH: $2,000-$6,500
3C-REN: $1,500-$5,000
Additional Incentives
3CE: Electrical upgrade: Up to $2,000
CARE/FERA enrolled: $1,000
Total Incentives: $3,800-$14,500
Potential Final Cost: $0
Complete an interest form today!
Powering a cleaner, more sustainable future.
Making the shift from fossil fuels to clean electricity is one of the most effective ways to reduce your carbon footprint and create a more sustainable future. Whether it’s upgrading your home or driving an electric vehicle (EV), electrification offers benefits for your wallet, your health, and the planet.
Cut Carbon Emissions
Electricity generated from renewable sources like solar and wind is far cleaner than burning fossil fuels.
Save Money
Electric appliances and EVs are increasingly cost-effective. Lower utility bills, fewer maintenance costs, and state rebates mean significant savings over time.
Improve Air Quality
Electrification reduces harmful pollutants from burning gas and oil, improving indoor air quality at home and reducing smog outdoors.
Gain Energy Resilience
By using renewable energy like rooftop solar to power your appliances and vehicles, you gain greater control over your energy use and costs, making your home more resilient to price fluctuations and outages.
electrify your home
Transforming your home with electric appliances is simpler than ever. Here’s how to get started:
Switch to Electric Heating & Cooling
Replace gas heating & cooling with high-efficiency heat pumps and use significantly less energy.
Upgrade to an electric water heater
Heat pump water heaters are a game-changer, using up to 70% less energy than traditional water heaters.
Cook cleanly with induction stoves
Induction cooktops heat faster and are safer and cleaner than gas stoves, eliminating indoor air pollution caused by burning gas.
Power up with solar
Install solar panels to power your home with renewable energy. Many California households are eligible for rebates or incentives to offset costs.
Charge
smartly
Upgrade to a smart electric panel to manage your appliances and energy usage more efficiently, especially if you have solar panels or an EV charger.
SLO Climate Coalition offers help navigating the process of electrification!
Helping our community access resources, rebates & Incentives.
Home Energy Advising provides guidance and support to help you find the right path towards electrification.
Want to lean more? Complete this short form and we’ll contact you with more information.
electrify your transportation
SLO Climate Coalition’s GREEN TRANSPORTATION Team
From EVs and e-bikes to busses and carpooling, there is a green mode of transportation for everyone!
SLO Climate Coalition’s green transportation team provides information and resources to help you electrify your transportation, and organizes Drive Electric Earth Month events twice a year in San Luis Obispo. Local Events Twice a Year
Local drive electric month Events
SLO Climate Coalition’s green transportation team organizes drive electric earth month events twice a year in april and september in san luis obispo. Local Events Twice a Year
National drive electric earth month
In April, we organize an EV Expo as part of Drive Electric Earth Month. In 2025 the EV Expo will be part of the SLO Earth Fest at Meadow Park in San Luis Obispo on April 26.
Learn more or sign up to volunteer HERE!
2025 SLO EarthFest – EV Test Drive & Showcase
Join us on April 26th at 11 am in beautiful Meadow Park for this year’s SLO EarthFest!
You can come check out the vehicles on display, chat with EV owners and even take a test drive!
If you’d like to help organize the event, volunteer the day of the event or apply to display your vehicle, visit our Drive Electric Earth Month page.
Learn more or sign up to volunteer HERE! (Drive Electric Earth Month Event Page)
National drive electric month
In 2025, National Drive Electric Month runs from Sep 12 to Oct 12 and we will likely host two events during the month. An EV Showcase is planned during Farmer’s Market and a Ride & Drive Event happens on a Saturday. Dates and locations will be identified in June.
SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORTATION ACTIONS
Bike
SLO City Sustainable Transportation
SLO County Interactive Bikeways Map
Public Transportation
Rideshare
Resources for Vehicle Electrification
Electric Drive 805: Everything you need to know about EVs and how to charge them in the 805!
EVsforEVeryone: helps low-to-middle income residents through the entire process of buying an electric vehicle (EV) or plug-in hybrid (PHEV).
PlugIn America: If you need answers to your EV questions, this is where to find them.
DriveClean: Easiest site for Californians to find car prices and the rebates available to purchase a new or used EV.
government collaboration
partners in climate action
Green Transportation is working in partnership with the City of SLO to create a fossil fuel-free transportation system.
Check out the City of SLO’s Active Transportation Plan
