Full-home electrification: a Bay Area sequencing guide
Heat pump, HPWH, induction, EV — in what order, and how to stage the work so you only touch the panel once.
Start with a whole-home roadmap
Electrification done one appliance at a time leads to two or three panel upgrades and stranded equipment. We start with a whole-home electrification plan: which loads, in what order, on what circuits, with what panel capacity at the end. That single document drives every install decision over the next 3–5 years.
The right sequence for most homes
Typical order: (1) electrical panel evaluation and upgrade if needed, (2) heat pump water heater when the gas tank fails, (3) heat pump HVAC at furnace/AC end of life, (4) induction range when the gas range needs replacement, (5) EV charger circuit. Doing them in this order minimizes wasted equipment and lets each upgrade be checked against the incentives available at the time.
Designing the envelope and ducts to match
Heat pumps want lower supply temperatures and higher airflow than gas furnaces. Air sealing, attic insulation, and duct upgrades aren't optional polish — they're what make the heat pump actually feel comfortable and operate efficiently.
Checking rebates and incentives
Incentive availability changes often. The federal 25C tax credit does not apply to equipment installed after December 31, 2025, and TECH Clean California's single-family incentives and HEEHRA single-family rebates are currently fully reserved, with HEEHRA requests waitlisted. Local programs such as BayREN's EASE Home may still help eligible households. We check the current program rules for each stage before you commit.
Planning a project like this?
We'll scope the work, model the rebates, and put a real number on it.