Going off-grid is possible and is a growing approach we are seeing in the market. By pairing Solar panels with a battery and then Electrifying your home by getting off gas, homeowners are increasingly able to never pay another power or gas bill.

The most common replacements are:

• Induction cooktops (faster and more efficient than gas stoves)
• Heat pump hot water systems (use 60-80% less energy than gas)
• Electric heating and cooling (reverse-cycle air conditioning is more efficient than gas heating)

By doing this, you can completely remove your gas bill and potentially use your Solar to power all your appliances.

While your electricity usage may increase, eliminating your gas bill results in overall cost savings - especially if you have solar panels. Efficient electric appliances like heat pumps and induction cooktops use significantly less energy than their gas counterparts, reducing overall energy costs.

A great starting point is replacing your gas hot water system with an electric heat pump, as it's one of the biggest energy users in the home. From there, switching to induction cooking and electric heating and cooling will help you become fully electric.

Depending on your state, you may be eligible for government rebates and incentives to help cover the cost of switching. Programs often exist for:

• Heat pump hot water systems
• Solar panel installations
• Battery storage systems
• Induction cooktops and electric heating/cooling

Check with ZECO or your local government for the latest available incentives.