Rewiring America

Cat videos. Dolly Parton. Saving money. These are all things that make Americans happy. Here at Rewiring America, that last one — saving money — is top of mind. That’s why we’re excited to share the stories of people from across the country enjoying the real-life benefits of the tax credits they used thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). These IRA tax credits have helped people from coast to coast to buy heat pumps, electric water heaters, and lots of other cool energy saving machines. Check out their stories at the link in the comments. Got a story of your own that you’d like to share? Tell us about it in the comments, and we may reach out to you to hear more!

Clean, green, and the perfect hangover cure. We teamed up with award-winning Dirt Candy chef Amanda Cohen on a series of soup recipes simmered to perfection on an induction cooktop. From commercial kitchens to cozy apartments, portable induction cooktops are an easy, efficient, and safe way to make delicious meals. On today’s menu is a vibrant, nourishing spinach soup perfect for bringing you back to life on a sluggish day. And you can find a link to all the details in the comments.

“This program is critical for ensuring Americans can afford their energy.” Rewiring America Senior Director of Federal Policy, David Friedman, spoke with Shannon Osaka from the Washington Post about energy savings available to American homeowners: https://lnkd.in/dWmR34C7

“Eliminating the 25C tax credit would mean fewer options for homeowners, higher taxes for families, and lost business opportunities for contractors like me.” That’s Bradley Stroot, the owner of Tuttle Heating and AC, a small HVAC contractor in Indiana. Since the 2005 25C Energy Efficient Home Improvement Tax Credit got expanded via the Inflation Reduction Act in 2022, Stroot’s business has gotten a boost. When homeowners save big on heat pumps and installation, contractors get plenty of work. Hear more from Stroot on why many HVAC industry pros are championing home energy tax credits: https://lnkd.in/dcdvwzHn

“You don’t need to do this all at once. It’s really about just knowing what to do and making sure you have a plan for when that next appliance dies.” Meet Cora Wyent. As Rewiring America’s Research Director, Cora knows a thing or two about electric home appliances. So when almost all her gas-powered appliances suddenly stopped working, she seized the opportunity to switch to efficient, electric ones. From her induction stove to her heat pump, Cora isn’t just cutting her carbon emissions and lowering her energy bills. She’s also creating a safer, healthier home for her soon-to-arrive baby. And that’s what electric living is all about. Take a look inside Cora’s sunny, electric home in Los Angeles ??

Just a few days left to apply to this awesome, paid program we are launching in partnership with Generation180. Watt are you waiting for? and if you don't live in Atlanta, you can and should sign up to be an electric enthusiast today! No pom poms required. Read on to find out how:

list of things that get even better with time: - vintage jorts - the 70s blues rock playlist you made for your cross-country road trip - the savings on your power bill after you switch to a heat pump

Electric, together ??We’re thrilled to share that Rewiring America has been named one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies of 2025 in the nonprofit category! From building innovative tools to driving key conversations, our work makes electrification accessible and achievable for households and communities nationwide. We’re proud to have helped over one million Americans through tools like our Personal Electrification Planner, and we look forward to helping many, many more. Our thanks to our entire team, whose ingenuity, integrity, and infectious energy have made this honor possible. Onward! Read more about this year’s #FCMostInnovative: https://lnkd.in/gKn-c_Mz

Don't blow a fuse trying to fight climate change alone! Join our community of local leaders creating a cleaner and greener Atlanta. Amplifiers: Atlanta is a paid weekend workshop designed to inspire and equip Georgia-based content creators and community builders. Co-created by Generation180 and Rewiring America, this program trains participants on the benefits of clean energy and electrification, fostering community and empowering them to activate their networks. Learn more and apply: https://lnkd.in/g_dkuaHM

We are just about a month out from Tax Day, and I wanted to take a moment to sing the praises of the humble Energy Efficient Home Improvement Tax Credit — known to its fans as 25C. For those who are unfamiliar, the 25C tax credit helps Americans invest in energy-efficient insulation, doors, windows, water heaters and heating / cooling equipment. 25C is the “small but mighty” tax credit because of its overall efficiency, just like equipment it helps households afford. Low impact on the federal budget. Big benefits for families and communities. This week we learned just how mighty those benefits are: Rewiring America crunched the numbers and found that every dollar American households receive back on their taxes for installing energy-efficient equipment generates ten dollars in consumer demand. And this boost in consumer demand in turn supports 240,000 jobs nationwide. You might even know someone who works at one of these jobs, which include: - 37,000 domestic manufacturing jobs: the people working in the factories building the heating and cooling equipment and manufacturing insulation materials; - 21,000 domestic distribution jobs: the people driving the trucks delivering the materials to wholesale distributors and retail stores, and all the people working at those distributors and stores; - 41,000 local installation jobs: your friendly neighborhood HVAC or weatherization contractor; and - 143,000 jobs supporting each of these sectors. I am a big fan of the 25C tax credit for two reasons 1) it helps Americans invest in upgrades that can cut household energy bills by 30 percent, enough to wipe out the past four years of rising energy costs; and 2) homeowners who use it receive an average of $880 back on their taxes (just about enough to cover a family of four’s monthly grocery bill.) Check out the team’s full analysis here. https://lnkd.in/eAKk_Urv