FAQ
When is the Tour?
Saturday, October 14, 2023, from 10 am to 4 pm.
Where is the Tour?
The Tour will be of homes on the Peninsula and in the South Bay (in San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties). We had 19 homes on the Tour in 2022 and expect over 40 homes in 2023.
Registered participants (click here to register for free) will receive addresses during the week before the Tour.
What electric features will be showcased?
This year, all of the homes on the Tour will have at least two electric appliances. The main ones are:
Heat pump for home heating and cooling
Heat pump for water heating
Induction range or cooktop
Electric clothes dryer
In addition, some homes will have solar, battery back-up, an electric fireplace, an electric pool pump, an EV charger, electronic controllers for timing power usage, and/or other electric appliances.
Other green features may include drought-tolerant landscaping and electric gardening tools.
Check out the Tour page for details about each home.
Can I go to multiple homes during the Tour?
Yes! Feel free to visit as many as you like between 10 am and 4 pm on Saturday, October 14.
Do I have to register to go on the Tour?
Yes. It’s free to attend. Registration helps us make sure we can accommodate all guests. Please register here. Registration closes at midnight on Thursday, October 12.
When will I receive the Tour home addresses?
Addresses will be emailed to registrants during the week prior to the Tour.
Can I add my electric home to the Tour?
Thank you for considering becoming a host! Applications for the 2023 Tour were due by July 31; however we are accepting applications for a few spots in the 2023 Tour and are now taking applications for the 2024 Tour. Please go to this link to tell us about your home electrification.
Can I volunteer to help?
Volunteers are welcome. Please see the list of ways you can help with the Tour here. High school student volunteers can receive confirmation of their service hours.
I cannot make the event but want to learn more. What should I do?
See our Videos of electric homes.
See our Resources for ideas to be more sustainable.