Take Action!
Ready to do your part?
The best way to decarbonize 
your state is to electrify it, and there are a few big ways you can do your part.
Are you a homeowner? You can personally electrify your machines
Are you a renter? Check out our suggestions for renters
And whether you're a homeowner or a renter, the biggest impact is getting political! Policy can impact purchasing decisions for companies, help electrify government buildings, provide incentives and subsidies for homeowners, and a whole lot more.
Homeowners
Get Personal & Electrify Your Machines
For most Americans, more than half your carbon footprint comes from how you heat and power your home and from the car you drive. More than cutting out meat or single use plastics, the most impactful thing you can do – by far – is to eliminate your personal burning of fossil fuels.
- Replace your gas appliances with electric, including:
- Replacing your gas heating system with a heat pump .
- Replacing your gas stove with an electric induction stove .
- Replacing your gas water heater with an electric one.
- Replacing your gas heating system with a heat pump
- If you drive, make your next car electric or switch to an e-bike and public transit.
- Switch to renewable power by installing your own solar panels
or enrolling in community solar or switching to another renewable energy supplier.
40% of US climate pollution comes from decisions made around the kitchen table. We can’t solve climate change if you don’t electrify your home – and nobody can do it but you.
Check out Rewiring America's free guide, Electrify Everything in Your Home , for steps on how to get started.
Congress Passed The IRA Making All Of These Cheaper!
With the passing of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), there are now new tax credits available for the electrification of household appliances, with up-front rebates for low and middle income households coming soon!
| Item | Max. Tax Credit |
|---|---|
| New or Used Electric Car | $7,500 new / $4,000 used |
| Electric Car Charger | $1,000 |
| Heat Pump Air Conditioner/Heater | $2,000 |
| Rooftop Solar | 30% |
| Battery Storage Installation | 30% |
| Electrical Panel Upgrade (to prepare for an all-electric home) | $600 |
| Weatherization (insulation, air sealing, and ventilation) | $1,200 |
| Heat Pump Water Heater | $2,000 |
See how much money will you get with the Inflation Reduction Act with the Rewiring America Inflation Reduction Act Calculator!
Renters
Switch Your Power Supplier & Talk To Your Landlord
In terms of personal actions, renters have a lot less direct control of their polluting machines, but there's still some things you can do.
- If you drive, make your next car electric or switch to an e-bike and public transit.
- Switch your electricity supply to renewables by enrolling in community solar or switching to another renewable energy supplier.
- Stop cooking with gas by getting a portable induction cooktop , which plugs into a regular outlet and cooks great for under $100!
- Talk to your landlord about electrifying - Especially if your old gas stove or dryer isn't working well, you have an opportunity to talk to your landlord about getting electric replacements! It might be helpful to mention that electric appliances will improve your air quality, reduce your landlord's gas bill, and make an apartment more attractive to future tenants.
- Talk to homeowners you know about electrifying - Whether it's family, friends, or coworkers, talk about electrification! A lot of folks don't know about the benefits of electrification (including air quality and saving money on their energy bills) or haven't heard about technologies like heat pumps or electric induction stoves .
EveryoneGet Political & Electrify The Rest!
Discouraged by the inaction at the federal level? We can still win: 50-75% of the policies we need to get to zero are actually state and local. And we’re starting to win them!
By all means, electrify your own machines. To electrify the rest, support the candidates and issue campaigns already fighting to decarbonize your state.
Elect Climate Candidates
You can take meaningful action right now by donating to Climate Cabinet, a political action group that helps climate champions run for local office and pass critical legislation. They score candidates based on their climate credentials and provide information to candidates on their Climate Cabinet Scorecard .
Climate Cabinet also creates a curated "Climate Slate", of climate friendly candidates in local races - and you can donate to support all of them!
Pressure Electeds to Pass Climate Policy
It’s not enough to elect better candidates - we also have to pressure existing electeds to pass key climate policy now. Campaigns to do this already exist in your state – the highest impact thing you can do is join them!
You can also contact your elected leaders to pressure them to take action.
Find Your Representatives & Contact Them About Climate