More appliances to electrify: Landscaping, Farming and Snow Barbecues Swimming Pools Fireplaces
OTHER APPLIANCES & EQUIPMENT
Have a gas-powered leaf blower? Propane barbecue grill? Many zero-emissions electric alternatives are available that may be safer, perform more quietly and efficiently and be less expensive to operate. Here are some examples.
Much of the content on this page comes from Redwood Energy‘s 2022 A Pocket Guide to All Electric Retrofits of Single Family Homes.
Electric Landscaping, Farming and Snow
Redwood Energy: Powerful electric landscaping equipment uses lightweight batteries and efficient motors that are half as loud as gas equivalents, produce no local air pollution, and are easier to maintain. Modern batteries now offer comparable length of operating time to gas tanks, and batteries are safer to store than gasoline, oil and rags.
Redwood Energy product examples.
ENERGY SAGE Buyer’s Guide – Best Electric Mowers 2023
Consumer Reports Best Electric Mowers and Tractors 2024
Consumer Reports Best Electric and Battery Leaf Blowers 2024
Wirecutter Leaf Blowers 2023
Consumer Reports Best Battery-Powered Snow Blowers 2024
Rebates: Socorro Electric Coop and Central New Mexico Electric Coop offer rebates on electric riding mowers, snow blowers, chainsaws, trimmers, pruners, leaf blowers, power washers, additional batteries and bicycles!
Electric Barbecues
Electric BBQ grills heat up faster and more evenly and take up less space than gas or charcoal grills. Electric grills allow precise temperature control, however some do not generate as high a heat needed for searing. With no fumes, flames or flyaway embers, they are less hazardous to use outdoors especially during fire season or where there are local restrictions and are ideal for cooking indoors. Easier to clean and more portable, they may also be cheaper to operate.
Redwood Energy product examples.
The Spruce Eats 7 Best Electric Grills of 2024
Cuisine at Home Best Electric Grills (2024)
Swimming Pool Heaters and Pumps
Redwood Energy Heat Pumps for heating Swimming Pools and Hot Tubs
Department of Energy Information on Heat Pumps Swimming Pool heaters including costs and savings comparisons with gas and electric heaters.
El Paso Electric Company has rebates on efficient ENERGY STAR pool pumps.
Electric Fireplaces
From LED-illuminated water vapor mists and reflective glass ember beds to glowing log inserts, electric fireplaces can warm and brighten a room without emitting soot, smoke, carbon monoxide or other harmful combustion byproducts from propane, gas and wood fires. While many of these fireplaces can generate heat, it is much more efficient to heat your home with a heat pump. So we recommend turning off the heating function and just enjoying the visual glow.
This Old House best Electric Fireplaces of 2023.