Electrify the Rebuild is Resilient Palisades’ post-fire effort to help families rebuild safer, healthier, all-electric homes. We help residents understand their options, connect with trusted resources, and navigate incentives for energy upgrades.
ELECTRIFY THE REBUILD
Resilient Palisades has long been committed to building a smarter and more resilient community. We have been leaders in the use of rooftop solar and battery storage for energy independence, even helping over 50 households install solar through a group purchasing program before the fire.
As our community faces this historic recovery, we are proud to announce the next phase of our work with our new initiative, Electrify the Rebuild. This campaign is a direct response to the fire, with the vision of making Pacific Palisades a national model for post-disaster recovery, with resilient, all-electric neighborhoods powered by clean energy. When combined with solar, battery storage, and our vision for a Pali Microgrid, many of us in the community will never have to go without power again.
WHY CHOOSE ALL-ELECTRIC?
Rebuilding with methane gas is a risky choice for our community. Methane gas poses significant fire hazards, as pipelines can leak or explode during wildfires. In the recent fires, leaking gas worsened the situation, putting residents and firefighters at risk. Additionally, California gas utilities plan to spend $43 billion on replacing old pipelines by 2045, costs that will ultimately fall on consumers in the form of higher gas bills.
Switching to electric appliances is a safer, healthier, and more affordable long-term choice. Electric homes reduce indoor air pollution, eliminating harmful emissions linked to respiratory diseases and other health issues. They also provide a more efficient energy solution, as electric appliances, particularly heat pumps, use less energy than gas appliances, leading to lower utility bills over time.
WHAT DOES ELECTRIFICATION MEAN FOR YOUR REBUILD?
It’s about choosing efficient, electric-powered machines for your home, from heat pumps for heating and cooling to induction cooktops for cooking. It's a choice that offers powerful benefits for you and our community, including:
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A Healthier Home: Going all-electric eliminates the indoor air pollution associated with burning gas, which can improve the health and safety of your family.
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Long-Term Savings: Pairing efficient electric appliances with rooftop solar can lead to significant savings on your utility bills.
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Increased Resilience: Building all-electric with backup battery storage provides an added layer of security and energy independence, especially during a power outage.
When entire neighborhoods switch together, utilities can shut down sections of the gas system, reducing maintenance costs and benefiting all residents.
INCENTIVES FOR REBUILDING ALL-ELECTRIC
Rebuilding after the fire is a chance to create healthier, safer, and more resilient homes. But navigating rebates and tax credits can feel overwhelming. Here are the key incentives available now — from local to federal — to help make your all-electric rebuild more affordable.
LADWP HOME LA
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What it offers: Up to $18,000 in rebates for whole-home electrification (heating/cooling, water heating, cooking, laundry, with bonus incentives for battery storage and low-GWP refrigerants).
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Who it’s for: Los Angeles residents rebuilding after the Palisades wildfire.
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Learn more: LADWP HOME LA Program
Switch Is On (Statewide Hub)
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What it offers: Rebates of up to $5,700 for heat pump water heaters, $4,000 for heat pump HVAC, and $2,000 for panel upgrades.
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Who it’s for: All California residents.
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Learn more: Switch Is On Incentives Finder
Federal Tax Credits (Inflation Reduction Act)
*** Most federal incentives are set to expire at end of 2025. New construction in 2026 will not qualify for solar, storage, EV charger, or heat-pump home credits.
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What it offers: 30% tax credit for solar, battery storage, and EV chargers. Plus up to $2,000 for heat pumps and other home efficiency upgrades.
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Deadlines: EV credit ends Sept 30, 2025; most home energy credits available through Dec 31, 2025.
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Learn more: IRS Residential Clean Energy Credit
California Electric Homes Program (CalEHP)
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What it offers: Per-unit incentives for all-electric new construction and storage.
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$3,000 per single-family / duplex / townhome unit (market-rate)
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$1,600 per multifamily / ADU unit
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Higher rates in disadvantaged communities (up to $6,000 for manufactured housing)
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$250–$300 per kWh bonus for energy storage systems
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Who it’s for: Developers and builders constructing new, all-electric homes.
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Learn more: California Electric Homes Program
Stacking Tip: Some of these incentives can be combined. Always check program details first.
Fire Safety and Insurance Costs
Rebuilding all-electric with underground power lines significantly reduces fire hazards associated with gas leaks and overhead power lines, which can spark wildfires. Communities that adopt these fire-adaptive measures have a better chance of securing lower insurance rates, making them more resilient against future disasters.
Charlotte Fall
Need Help Navigating?Contact Charlotte, our Electrify the Rebuild Program Coordinator
Charlotte@ResilientPalisades.org
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