Clean, Electric Alternatives to Gas
If you are considering installing a new natural gas heating system, water heater, or other natural gas fired equipment (such as a stove), it is important to know that clean, high-efficiency electric alternatives to natural gas exist.
HG&E offers a variety of rebates, incentives, and 0% interest financial assistance to help you transition smoothly to electric technology. An additional benefit to electric alternatives is that HG&E's electric rate is very low compared to the majority of the state, and features a very high amount of carbon-free and renewable electricity.
COMPARE YOUR ELECTRIC UPGRADE OPTIONS
Air Source Heat Pumps / Mini-Splits (for space-heating)
The Benefits: All-in-one high-efficiency heating and cooling. These systems are capable of providing all of a house's heating needs if sized and designed correctly. If you want to lean more, including costs to heat with heat pumps vs various other types of heating systems, visit our heat pump education webpage.
HG&E Rebates Available! See the heat pump rebates webpage for a current list of available rebates.
0% Interest Financing: Interest-free funding to help cover installation costs. Click below based on your property type:
- Residential (1-4 Units): Learn more and apply via the Residential Energy Assistance Program (REAP).
- Commercial (5+ Units or Businesses): Learn more and apply via the Commercial Energy Assistance Program.
Heat Pump Water Heaters
The Benefits: Approximately 3 times more efficient than conventional electric storage tank water heaters. Learn more about various types of water heater options on our water heater education webpage.
HG&E Rebates Available! See the appliance rebates webpage for information on current rebates available. Please note that HG&E offers higher incentives when converting from natural gas to electric.
0% Interest Financing: Interest-free funding to help cover installation costs. Click below based on your property type:
- Residential (1-4 Units): Learn more and apply via the Residential Energy Assistance Program (REAP).
- Commercial (5+ Units or Businesses): Learn more and apply via the Commercial Energy Assistance Program.
Electric appliances
The Benefits: Modern efficiency without the need for natural gas infrastructure.
HG&E Rebates Available! See the appliance rebates webpage for information on current rebates available. Please note that HG&E offers higher incentives when converting from natural gas to electric.
STILL INTERESTED IN NATURAL GAS? NEXT STEPS
If you choose to pursue natural gas after reviewing electric alternatives, please follow our structured review process to determine availability:
- Electrification Acknowledgement Form: Submit this form to confirm receipt and review of our clean, electric alternatives information, including lifetime operating costs, available on this webpage.
- Natural Gas Interest Form: Submit this form so we can conduct a preliminary evaluation of your gas request.
- HG&E Review: Receive our eligibility feedback within 1–2 weeks.