EVs & home electrification

“Electrification” means swapping fuel-burning equipment — cars, furnaces, water heaters, stoves — for efficient electric versions. Pair it with solar and you can power more of your life with sunshine.

Electric vehicles

Charging at home is the cheapest way to fuel an EV, and it pairs naturally with solar. Charging levels:

Level 1 — a standard wall outlet; slow, fine for low-mileage drivers.
Level 2 — a 240V home charger; adds many miles per hour and is what most owners install.
DC fast charging — public stations for rapid top-ups on trips.

If your system and net-metering allow it, daytime solar can offset a big chunk of your charging cost.

Heat pumps

Heat pumps heat and cool your home by moving heat rather than burning fuel, and modern units work efficiently even in cold climates. Heat-pump water heaters do the same for hot water. These are typically the highest-impact electrification upgrades after an EV.

Induction cooking & the rest

Induction cooktops are fast, precise, and electric. Together with an EV and heat pumps, electrifying these loads lets a well-sized solar system — and the grid's increasingly clean power — do more of the work.

The synergy: electrify your big energy uses, then cover them with solar (and maybe a battery). Each electric upgrade is one more thing the sun can power.

Curious about sizing solar for added loads like an EV? See our sizing guide →