Although the vision of the neighborhoods completely fed by electricity is convincing, the transition to all-electric houses will not occur as quickly as the passage of incandescent lighting in LED.
Significant obstacles are maintained, emphasizes Bob Becker, Operational Director of Leviton.
According to him, renewable or even conventional sources of energy do not generate electricity to meet the required demand. In addition, the national network must be modernized and expanded to deliver electricity whenever necessary. Houses should be improved to meet the electricity requirements of heat bombs, appliances and electric vehicles. If you do, financial support to the owners will need to cover the initial investment of updating their homes and a deep construction labor force formed in electrical systems.
However, the growing demand for the market and the ongoing technological innovation are among the factors that help tilt the stairs to electrified houses.
Owner’s expectations are evolving
Consumers are increasingly concerned with their impact on the environment. According to the Pew Research Center67% of North adults -Americans prioritize the development of alternative energy sources to increase the production of fossil fuel sources. Taking advantage of housing owners, especially younger generations, value energy efficiency, sustainability and the amenities of Internet of Things (IoT) devices. “Electrification attracts buyers willing to pay a premium for electric houses or prepared for electrification with roofs prepared for plot, collection of pre-pre-gaps and integration of the smart home,” says Becker.
This is partly because they can foresee the lower costs over time. A Report 2022 Due to non -game non -profit RMI, he said that a new single -family, electric, single -family house costs less than a comparable mixed fuel house for a period of 15 years and produces greenhouse gas emissions for a lifetime.
The residential builders are taking note. Becker points to Report 2024 Of the National Association of Home Builders and Dodge Construction Network that found an increase in green construction products and practices used in residential construction. Almost a quarter (22%) of the residential builders surveyed said that more than half of their new buildings are completely electric and that 50% are dimensioning electric panels to house EV chargers in more than half of their new construction projects.
Future promotion can be profitable
RMI also found that all electric houses can be less difficult to build than mixed fuel houses. General contractors have less useful operations and connections to coordinate -and fewer equipment to install. For example, a heat pump can only provide home heating and cooling, as well as water heating.
Smart houses can be faster to filter and close. The long-term manufacturers moving to the whole electric space are launching innovative products that are installed similarly to the Plug-i Play components and save on the valuable merchandise of contractors: time.
From a regulatory point of view, Becker says that construction codes are in tendency towards greater energy efficiency and reduced carbon emissions, which makes electrification a key compliance.
“Proactiva adoption avoids expensive and positions builders for government incentives,” he says.
The federal government offers Tax credits For builders who build or renew energetically efficient houses. State and local incentives, such as those offered Tecnal Clean California, Also promote the adoption of efficient systems and appliances. “At least 20 states consider or promulgated policies related to electrification of the residential building,” says Becker.
Builders are looking for competitive advantages
To differentiate their business, builders can form their staff to install and service smart technologies. It National Association of Agents Reaction Reports that 40% of MLS listings now include green data fields that highlight sustainable functions. In Becker, this demonstrates a trend in the growing industry of customers seeking innovative and efficient houses. “Builders who actively show electrification and other green functions may not be highlighted by those that do not,” he says.
Likewise, the transition to fully electrical construction can strengthen the efforts of a builder to recruit and retain qualified electricians and a digital labor.
Manufacturers must develop new technologies and solutions that are more affordable, more efficient and easier to install, Becker notes, including advanced loading centers, smart devices, innovative wiring systems and EV chargers. “These innovations also need to provide opportunities for contractors and builders to improve their profitability,” he says.
Take advantage of the opportunity
Proactive housing builders and general contractors can be prepared for increasing all electric residential market. “Instead of precipitating, blindly towards the future, we can work collaboratively to strategically address these challenges and unlock all the potential of electrification,” says Becker. Recommend the following steps:
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Invest in training and education. Ensure that electricians and other traders know the latest electrical codes, safety standards and good practices for installing electrified systems. Focus on the electric charge calculations, the EV charger installation and the smart domestic systems that allow energy efficiency.
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Develop relationships with electricians. Member with licensed electricians and experience that have experience in electrification technologies.
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Evaluate the current electricity infrastructure of your portfolio. Rate the capacity and status of the electrical systems of your existing houses and identify the opportunities of updates.
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Explore new product and technology solutions. Keep you informed about the latest news in electrification, such as advanced loading centers, smart devices and energy control and control systems.
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Communicate -clearly with customers. Explain the advantages and challenges of electrification to potential housing buyers so that they can make informed decisions on their energy options.
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