Welcome to Electrify Central Ohio!
Our premise:
Carbon-free electricity + maximum use of that electricity at home = a lower climate footprint for you and your household.
We're convening central Ohio residents to work toward that goal together, sharing contractor referrals, product recommendations, and any other information that may help along the way.
What’s this all about?
As renewable energy becomes cheaper and Ohio’s electric grid gets cleaner every year, electrifying your household’s major energy uses can significantly reduce your climate footprint. And with new federal tax credits and rebates, electric technologies are more affordable than ever, especially if you can go all-electric to avoid high monthly gas charges. But you don’t want to be trying to figure this all out in an emergency when your car dies or your furnace goes out! You can use this chart as a starting point to figure out your roadmap to a clean electric home, and reach out to Electrify Central Ohio for support along the way. (File with clickable links here!)
Coaching Session Sign-Up
Want some one-on one help in figuring out your own customized plan to transition off fossil fuels at home? Just let us know! Provide your contact information and some preferred dates/times and we’ll be happy to meet with you virtually or in person to talk through your options. Totally free, and no obligation to take it any further; we’re just sustainability nerds who love to discuss low-carbon living in our free time with anyone else who’s interested.
Upcoming Events
April is on the horizon and that means . . . Earth Month events! Here’s what we have coming up, tell your friends to come join us and pick up some fun ECO swag (i.e., we have bookmarks now).
Upper Arlington Sustainability Fair (Saturday, April 6, 10 am-2 pm, Upper Arlington Public Library Tremont Road Branch, 2800 Tremont Rd., Upper Arlington, OH 43221)
Join UAPL and Sustainable UA as we celebrate the sustainable initiatives happening in our community. Visit with local organizations, try hands-on activities, learn about sustainable backyard practices with Franklin Soil & Water, and enjoy youth-focused programs with the family.
Green Bexley Earth and Arbor Day (Saturday, April 20, 10 am-1 pm, Schneider Park Athletic Field, 853 Village Creek Dr., Columbus, OH 43209)
Green Bexley and Bexley’s Tree & Public Gardens Commission are excited to join forces on April 20, 2024 for the Earth and Arbor Days Celebration from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm at Schneider Park, a former landfill which now is part of a long trail system and houses the Bexley Community Gardens. What a way to recognize how far we’ve come! The event will have fun, hands-on activities for kids and the whole family and will be an opportunity to learn more about taking care of our planet and arboretum!
Earth Day Columbus Celebration (Saturday, April 27, 11am-8pm, Genoa Park, 303 W. Broad St., Columbus, OH 43215)
Visit booths for more than 40 local organizations, including local and environmentally friendly businesses and non-profits! Booths, Vendors & Children’s Activities 11am-4pm; Bands, Food Trucks & Beverages: 11am-8pm; Entry: Free!
Is there an upcoming event or group that you think would be a good fit for Electrify Central Ohio to share information about sustainability at home? Contact us by email to let us know and we’re happy to fill up our calendar!
Resources
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ECO Videos
Want to get a better idea of what we’re all about? Check out the recording of our initial information session. (Our feelings won’t be hurt if you fast forward through some parts.) We also have a video specifically on residential clean energy options in Ohio, for when home solar isn’t the right fit. Subscribe to our YouTube channel if you want to see what else is coming!
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Crowd-Sourced Advice
Have a question about local contractor options? Curious how a heat pump is working out for someone who already has one? Ask a lot of people all at once through our group forum! (If you’re Facebook-inclined, of course; if not then email us and we can do some of the legwork for you.) To tap into a larger audience, you can also try out the national Electrify Everything group.
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There's More Out There....
We hope to provide a convening point for central Ohio folks, but there are lots of other great resources out in the world! Here are a few to get you started:
Redwood Energy and Rewiring America home electrification guides
Federal resources on clean energy for consumers, plus specifics on federal tax credits and efficient products
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Other ECO Resources
We’re always working on new stuff — current offerings include a contractor directory to help you find experts for your green home projects and gas vs. electric cost calculators so you can understand how switching your heat and hot water to clean electric power might affect your utility bills. Let us know if you have other ideas about what might be useful!