The Palisadian-Post has partnered with locally founded environmental organization Resilient Palisades to deliver a “green tip” to our readers in each newspaper. This edition’s tip was written by Sara Marti, Resilient Palisades board member and social media lead.
Resilient Palisades has been focused on not just rebuilding, but rebuilding smarter and more resiliently. This is a mission we’ve long been committed to. For years, we’ve pioneered the use of rooftop solar and battery storage for energy independence, even helping over 50 households install solar through our group purchasing program before the fire.
As our community faces this historic recovery, we are proud to announce the next phase of our work with our new initiative, Electrify the Rebuild. To help lead this effort, we have secured a grant of $50,000 to fund our work, and we are thrilled to welcome Charlotte Fall as our new program coordinator.
This campaign is a direct response to the fire, and our vision is to make Pacific Palisades a national model for post-disaster recovery, with resilient, all-electric neighborhoods powered by clean energy. When combined with solar, battery storage and our vision for a Pali Microgrid, many of us in the community will never have to go without power again. This campaign is a major step toward that future.
So, what does “electrification” mean for your rebuild? It’s about choosing efficient, electric-powered machines for your home, from heat pumps for heating and cooling to induction cooktops for cooking. It’s a choice that offers powerful benefits for you and our community, including:
- A Healthier Home: Going all-electric eliminates the indoor air pollution associated with burning gas, which can improve the health and safety of your family.
- Long-Term Savings: Pairing efficient electric appliances with rooftop solar—something we have extensive experience with—can lead to significant savings on your utility bills.
- Increased Resilience: Building all-electric with backup battery storage provides an added layer of security and energy independence, especially during a power outage.
To help make this a reality, we want to make you aware of a valuable program from Los Angeles Department of Water and Power. The High-performance, Optimized, Modern Electrification for Los Angeles (HOME LA) pilot program is now available to help residents with their rebuilds. This program provides significant financial incentives, with up to $18,000 for a whole-home electrification project.
We will be hosting a series of events and workshops to help you navigate these incentives and connect you with qualified experts. Stay tuned to our social media and website for more details: resilientpalisades.org.
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