High-performance homes designed for solar and all-electric living.
Making your home solar ready means ensuring you have a home that can take advantage of the free power coming from your panels. To accomplish that goal electrification comes first. At Resilient Retrofits, we help Portland homeowners and landlords replace aging fossil fuel systems with efficient, all-electric alternatives—at a pace and scale that works for you. Whether you’re ready to go fully electric or just starting to explore your options, electrification is a practical and powerful step toward reducing carbon emissions, improving indoor air quality, and creating a more comfortable, resilient home.
What Is Home Electrification?
Electrification means transitioning your home’s systems—like space heating, water heating, cooking, and laundry—from fossil fuels (typically natural gas or oil) to efficient electric technologies. It’s not about simply “adding” electricity, but about replacing outdated, combustion-based systems with clean, high-performance alternatives powered by Portland’s increasingly renewable electric grid.
This transition can happen all at once or in stages. Whether you’re replacing a broken gas furnace, planning a kitchen remodel, or responding to new tenant cooling requirements, we’ll help you chart a path that aligns with your goals, budget, and home’s unique characteristics.
Why Electrify?
More and more Portlanders are choosing to electrify their homes—and for good reason. Electrification supports:
- Lower utility bills through high-efficiency systems like heat pumps
- Cleaner indoor air by removing combustion appliances that produce carbon monoxide and nitrogen dioxide
- Reduced climate impact through cleaner energy use and less reliance on gas infrastructure
- Future-readiness for an evolving energy landscape and compliance with emerging city policies
With the Pacific Northwest’s mild climate and access to renewable electricity, Portland and Vancouver are uniquely positioned to lead in the shift toward all-electric homes. And with expanding rebates and tax credits, this future is more affordable than ever.
What Systems Can Be Electrified?
Electrification can touch nearly every major energy use in your home. At Resilient Retrofits, we specialize in upgrading:
Space Heating and Cooling
Replacing your gas furnace or baseboard heaters with a ducted or ductless heat pump provides efficient, year-round comfort using a single electric system. Modern heat pumps offer quiet operation, smart controls, and zoned comfort—all while using up to 3x less energy than traditional electric heat.
Water Heating
Heat pump water heaters are among the most efficient on the market, using ambient air to heat water. They use up to 70% less energy than gas or standard electric models—and qualify for major rebates.
Building Envelope Improvements
Electrification works best when your home holds onto the energy it uses. That’s why we pair system upgrades with insulation, air sealing, and ventilation improvements to reduce energy waste and optimize performance.
Built on Assessment. Backed by Science.
Every home is different. That’s why we begin with a performance assessment or in-depth consultation to understand your home’s existing systems, energy use, and retrofit opportunities.
From there, we provide a custom electrification roadmap that outlines:
- Current and future upgrade opportunities
- System design options tailored to your home
- Potential cost savings and performance improvements
- Available rebates, tax credits, and financing options
Because we’re retrofit specialists—not just equipment installers—you can trust us to think holistically. We look at ductwork, air leakage, insulation, and electrical load to make sure your upgrades are right-sized and future-proofed.
Current Incentives Make It Easier
Thanks to new funding and policy support, electrification in Portland has never been more accessible.
Contact Us To Learn About These Incentives!
For Rental Properties
We specialize in electrifying single-family rentals and small multifamily units, especially older homes in need of efficiency upgrades. In many cases, we can help landlords access low- or no-cost heat pump installations, panel upgrades, and insulation improvements through targeted programs.
Electrify with Confidence! Call Our Team
Whether you’re upgrading one system or planning a full transition, we’ll help you take smart, science-backed steps toward an all-electric home that’s healthier, more efficient, and built for the future.
Call or text Resilient Retrofits at (503) 300-4295 to start your electrification journey.
