The Switch Is On blog

Discover the benefits of switching to heat pump technology—cleaner energy, lower utility bills, and better comfort for every home.

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Expert picks on everything heat pumps—how they work, which type you need, and what to consider when upgrading.

  • Best heat pump contractors: How to hire and compare quotes

    Best heat pump contractors: How to hire and compare quotes

    April 25, 2025
    •12 mins read
  • Which Type of Heat Pump Is Right for Your Home?

    Which Type of Heat Pump Is Right for Your Home?

    January 14, 2025
    •1-3 min read
  • Yes, You Can “KonMari” Your Electric Panel

    Yes, You Can “KonMari” Your Electric Panel

    April 25, 2025
    •6 mins read
  • How I replaced my gas heater with a heat pump (and What You Should Know)

    How I replaced my gas heater with a heat pump (and What You Should Know)

    April 25, 2025
    •9 mins read

New articles

Discover the latest insights, guides, and ideas freshly published to keep you inspired and informed.

  • Electrify Your Home: 11 Smart, Flexible Pathways

    Electrify Your Home: 11 Smart, Flexible Pathways

    April 1, 2025
    •5 min read
  • Cooking up adventure one electric appliance at a time

    Cooking up adventure one electric appliance at a time

    April 25, 2025
    •7 mins read
  • Why you should clean your outdoor heat pump unit—and how to do it

    Why you should clean your outdoor heat pump unit—and how to do it

    April 1, 2025
    •1 min read
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    Electrical panels 101: A beginner’s guide to your home’s breaker box

    April 25, 2025
    •1-3 min read

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    All-electric home tour with DOE Secretary Jennifer Granholm and U.S. Congresswoman Katie Porter

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    Keep cool this summer with environmentally-friendly home cooling systems

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