Part 1 of David's Retrofit Journey

A Warm Transformation: Adam and Monica’s Journey to a Greener Home

With their furnace and central air conditioner both nearing their 20-year mark, Adam and Monica attended a Pocket Changemakers Social, hoping for support and inspiration. Today, they are Changemakers themselves, and they’ve joined the growing number of homeowners in the Pocket with a 100% electric home. Read on to learn how they did it.

Our Important First Steps: Air Sealing and Insulation

Simple insulation can be a game changer. When these homeowners moved into the Pocket, they were paying $500/month for gas and their home was cold and drafty in winter. Today, they've cut their gas use in half and more than halved their home's carbon footprint. They've also made huge gains in terms of their own comfort. Here's what they did...

Heat Pumps for Noobs, Like Me

Stefan, Ellie, and their dog Ernie recently installed a heat pump after finding out their furnace was near the end of its life. Here Stephan shares the results of their switch (spoiler alert: they are very happy with it, and love the fact that they have cooling now too). He also outlines the steps anyone can expect to go through when getting a heat pump.