Electrifying a Home: Planning and Pre-Wiring

The chapter focuses on the process of pre-wiring a home for electrification, emphasizing the importance of having the right circuits in place for efficient appliances like electric stoves and water heaters. It discusses the order of electrification priorities, starting with electric vehicles and progressing to heating solutions like heat pumps for emission reduction and cost savings. The challenges of convincing people to choose energy-efficient appliances, particularly heat pumps, are also highlighted, along with the role of policy incentives and workforce training in promoting their adoption.