EN Webinar: Electrify 101

The single most impactful way to protect yourself and your family from the harmful effects of fossil fuel combustion in your home is to gradually electrify your home appliances. Learn how to make your home safer, more energy efficient and more comfortable by adopting the latest generation of clean appliances. We will discuss options for renters and homeowners, and provide resources on available rebates/incentives to make the switch more affordable. Electrification can seem daunting at first– let us help get you started!

We’ll cover topics including:

• How to develop a simple electrification plan: Where to start, and how to make the biggest impact to lower your energy bill and reduce indoor air pollution
• Electrification tips for renters and homeowners
• Resources to make electrification more accessible and affordable
• How appliance electrification can reduce healthcare costs and prevent premature death
• The economic and climate benefits of electrification

Panelist: Ted Tiffany, Senior Technical Lead at Building Decarbonization Coalition

Ted Tiffany focuses on technical support of decarbonizing buildings, from policy development through technology innovation and resources to advance building science. Before joining BDC, Ted worked for a top-level engineering firm focusing on building electrification design, from houses to hospitals, with a focus on technically challenging buildings. His work in building performance modeling, sustainability consulting, renewable energy and microgrid planning set the groundwork for his expertise in energy policy.

Panelist: Wael Kanj, Senior Research Associate at Rewiring America

Wael Kanj is a Senior Research Associate at Rewiring America, where he performs quantitative analysis and leads original research to drive adoption of electric appliances. He supports both local and national advocacy work, as well as working with other organizations as technical support.

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