About this Event
The Electrify Portland! Home Electrification Fair is a free, festive, one-day event for homeowners and renters curious about transitioning their homes from gas (or old electric) to efficient electric.
The Redd’s main hall, demonstration kitchen and parking lot will be filled with product demonstrations, contractor introductions, kid activities, and tasty treats. Gather practical tips on how to electrify your home, including how incentives can help cover the cost!
Visit ElectrifyPortland.org for more information
Product Demonstrations: Experience first-hand the latest advancements in efficient electric home appliances and systems. From high-efficiency heat pumps and heat pump water heaters to electric lawn equipment, meet reliable local contractors who can help you electrify every corner of your home.
Induction Cooking Demonstrations: Watch as we cook up treats on an induction cooktop, illustrating the joy and efficiency of cooking with induction. Taste free samples, and see a side-by-side air quality comparison between gas and induction cooking. Enter a drawing for a free induction cooktop.
Meet the Experts: Engage in one-on-one consultations with electrification experts. Walk away with personalized advice and recommendations, ensuring a smooth transition to efficient electric living.
Sign up for Community Solar: Get green power and lower electric bills! Just bring along your latest electric bill.
Test out e-bikes and e-scooters: Curious about what it's like to ride an e-bike or an e-scooter? Take one for a test spin!
Electric Tailgating Party: We'll be serving up popcorn, beignets, hot dogs and cold drinks, all powered by a Ford F-150 Lightning electric truck!
Incentives and Rebates: Learn about the various incentives available to homeowners and renters looking to electrify their homes. Discover how IRA incentives and local rebates can significantly offset the costs of electrification, making it more affordable than ever.
Kid-Friendly Activities: A family-friendly event, the Electrify Portland! Fair will have fun activities like a bouncy castle, live music, and free Ruby Jewel ice cream sandwiches.
Lightning Sessions: A series of short Lightning Sessions on topics such as Community Solar, How to Make an Electrification Plan, Electrification for Renters, and Navigating Incentives
Free ticket: This event is free and open to the public
ElectrifyPDX is a non-profit home certification program that helps Portland homeowners and renters transition their homes to clean energy. Electrifying your home is the biggest single climate action you can take, and inspiring others to electrify increases your impact!
How it works:
- Sign up at electrifypdx.org and get a sign to post in a visible spot. Get resources, contractor referrals, & access to a growing community.
- Make a plan: Identify what you can electrify in your home. Get a home energy assessment and estimates from trusted local contractors.
- As you clean up your electric supply and electrify each system in your home, apply badges to your sign.
- When your home is 100% powered with clean energy, display your certification plaque outside your home.
- Start with your home, then influence your neighbors and friends. (You’re an influencer whether you know it or not.)
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Redd East Event Space, 831 Southeast Salmon Street, Portland, United States
USD 0.00 to USD 10.00
