Why You Should Invest in Electric Appliances

VALLEJO — California has established a goal of relying entirely on zero-emission energy sources for electricity by the year 2045. A likely byproduct of this goal is that gas prices will skyrocket over the next 25 years. For this reason, you should think twice about investing in gas-powered furnaces, water heaters and other appliances. Even if they’re less expensive up front, the long-term cost of running them will likely result in a higher overall expenditure.

Rather than buying gas-powered appliances, consider going all-electric. Electric heat pump technology has come a long way over the last decade, and today there are high-efficiency heat pump systems that use a fraction of the energy that older systems used. Furthermore, the cost of running electric appliances can be offset with just a small amount of solar energy. In fact, by switching to a solar-powered heat pump, you could potentially wipe out your heating and cooling bills entirely. While this may require a substantial initial investment, you’ll reap the benefits for decades to come. Furthermore, as California’s energy regulations develop over the next 25 years, you’ll be ahead of the curve in regard to compliance.