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Home electrification can feel out of reach for many Americans, especially the cost. Canary Media explains how EBCE is supporting Oakland residents with tools and resources to electrify their homes.

U.S. residents can test induction stoves in their homes through local lending programs from libraries, public works departments, and energy providers, like CCAs. Lending programs provide important opportunities for people to experience the technology firsthand so they understand how it works. Ava’s lending program helps provide an experience that challenges people’s preexisting notions about cooking “electric.”

The recently passed Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) allows public agencies and nonprofit power suppliers to be eligible for renewable energy tax credits. The American Prospect notes EBCE as one of two institutions planning to take early advantage of these benefits, which will allow them to provide more renewable energy at a lower cost.

Canary Media investigates the barrier of charging access for renters and includes EBCE in their report as one of the companies aiming to provide EV charging in charging deserts where EV usage is low.

Utility Dive digs into distributed energy resources: what they are and what they mean for grid reliability and resilience. EBCE’s Resilient Home program with Sunrun is provided as an example for installing 1,500 solar-plus-storage systems that don’t require expensive system technology, and can go a long way in helping the grid.

Stockton’s city council unanimously voted in September to receive electricity from EBCE. Stockonia explores how EBCE will bring more renewable energy and savings to Stockon residents and businesses.

EBCE is helping truckers navigate new regulations. CalMatters looks at the offerings: technical assistance and loans of up to $3 million to support truck electrification.

Energy NewsData discusses home electrification and how to achieve an all-electric home for the holidays. One example is EBCE’s free induction cooktop loaner program, a way for residents to test induction in their own homes.