Your Guide to Home Electrification: Benefits of solar power with battery storage and EV charging
Home electrification is a hot topic among New York homeowners, and for good reason. It offers the potential for lower utility bills, a smaller environmental footprint, and greater peace of mind for long-term energy independence and resilience.
If you’re new to home electrification or wondering if it’s right for you, you’ve come to the right place. As the region’s leading clean energy provider since 2002, we’re breaking down what it means to go all-electric, the steps for home electrification, and how GreenSpark Solar can help you make the switch seamless and cost-effective.
Here's what we'll cover:
What Is Home Electrification?
Simply put, home electrification means replacing your home’s fossil fuel-powered systems with electric ones. This includes switching to electric heat pumps for heating and cooling, swapping fossil fuel-powered systems and appliances with electric alternatives, installing solar with battery backup to generate and store your own electricity, and installing EV chargers at home.
Why Go All-Electric?
There are numerous benefits to going all-electric for both you and the environment.
- Save money: Electric appliances, especially when powered by solar energy, are more efficient and cost-effective in the long run. For example, heat pumps can significantly lower your heating and cooling costs compared to traditional systems.
- Break free from the utility: An all-electric home pairs perfectly with technologies like residential solar panels, battery storage, smart panels, and EV chargers, creating a self-sufficient energy ecosystem.
- Increase safety: Electric systems eliminate risks like gas leaks and carbon monoxide poisoning, improving indoor air quality and overall safety for your household.
- Protect the environment: Switching to electric reduces reliance on fossil fuels, cutting greenhouse gas emissions and contributing to a greener, healthier planet.
Explore how All-Electric Home Solutions Work Together:
Steps to Home Electrification
Though home electrification may sound daunting, GreenSpark Solar makes the process easy and streamlined, supporting you from start to finish.
Here’s how it works:
1. Start with a home energy assessment.
This comprehensive audit identifies where your home is wasting energy and suggests improvements, such as insulation, heat pump upgrades, or ENERGY STAR® appliances, that will help you maximize the benefits of home electrification.
- First, visit the NYSERDA Home Energy Efficiency Upgrades Program to explore programs and incentives for your county.
- Next, your home energy audit may reveal that you need to make some basic upgrades and improvements.
2. Upgrade your electrical panel.
With home electrification comes increased electricity demands, so ensuring your panel is equipped is critical.
- GreenSpark will help you evaluate your electrical panel.
- We’ll complete any electrical panel work that is needed upon analysis.
- We also offer panel upgrades, such as the SPAN Smart Panel. Smart panels increase your electrical capacity and enhance your energy control through a remote app. With a smart panel, you can control your electricity flow down to the circuit.
Once this prep work is done, you’re ready to go all-electric!
3. Replace your fossil fuel systems and appliances.
An easy first step is to replace your fossil fuel systems and appliances, including:
- Heating & cooling: Install air source or geothermal heat pumps.
- Water heating: Use a heat pump water heater.
- Cooking: Switch to an induction cooktop.
- Laundry: Opt for a heat pump dryer.
4. Install a solar and battery storage system.
Next, one of the most impactful steps on the road to home electrification is setting your home up to generate and store its own power.
GreenSpark will work with you one-on-one to understand your specific energy requirements and design a home solar and battery backup system that’s right-sized for your needs.


5. Equip your home with EV charging.
Last but not least, if you already own an EV or are exploring an EV to reduce your carbon footprint on the road, you can conveniently charge your vehicle at home with the power of the sun.
GreenSpark offers various EV charging options that we can install as part of your home electrification process.
Incentives & Rebates for All-Electric Homes
Transitioning to an all-electric home has never been more affordable, thanks to a variety of federal and New York State incentives:
- Solar Incentives:
- NYSERDA Grant
- 30% Federal Investment Tax Credit
- 25% New York State Tax Credit
- Battery Storage Incentives:
- 30% Federal Investment Tax Credit
- NYSERDA Grant – More information to come
- Solar Incentives:
- EV Charging Incentives: Homes in low-income or non-urban census tracts may be eligible for a 30% tax credit on the purchase of an EV charger. Explore all EV incentives and rebates here.
GreenSpark’s expert team will identify all incentive and rebate opportunities to help you maximize your return on investment as part of the home electrification process.
Why Choose GreenSpark Solar for Home Electrification?
Home electrification can be easy and streamlined with the right partner! GreenSpark Solar, a NYSERDA Gold Quality Installer and Solar Power World Top Solar Contractor, offers:
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- Expert guidance: Tailored solutions and expert guidance to maximize energy production and savings backed by two decades of industry experience.
- Turnkey services: We handle everything—design, permitting, and installation—for a seamless experience.
- Flexible financing: GreenSpark Solar offers competitive residential solar financing with $0 down and no payments for six months to make electrification accessible for all New York homeowners.
- Community-focused: As a certified Benefit Corporation since 2015, we’re committed to advancing sustainable, locally sourced clean energy in the Greater Rochester and Central New York regions.
- Values-driven: We’re a values-driven business that cares deeply about our community and our people. As a six-time Rochester Top Workplace, we put our employees first, ensuring they love what they do so we can always put our best foot forward for our customers.
Take the Next Step Towards Home Electrification
Electrifying your home is a smart investment for the future. Contact our team today to request your free, no-obligation home energy assessment.
If you’re still exploring, check out our on-demand webinar to learn more about our solutions and process.
Let’s help you save money, reduce your carbon footprint, and gain energy independence, making the transition simple and stress-free.