The right order for full home electrification: home audit, panel upgrade, heat-pump water heater, heat pump HVAC, induction cooktop, EV charger, solar, battery storage. Total cost over 5 years: $35,000 to $65,000 before incentives. After stacked IRA credits and utility rebates: $20,000 to $42,000 net out-of-pocket. Most US households complete the 8-step plan over 5 to 7 years, triggered by appliance failures and major-equipment lifecycle events.
Why the order matters
Panel upgrade must come before high-amperage appliances (heat pump, EV charger, induction). Audit identifies which appliances are highest-priority for replacement.
Solar comes after heat pump and induction because the array sizing depends on full electric load. Battery comes last because it amplifies the value of solar.
Cost by step with IRA credits
Audit $300 (free via utility), Panel $1,500 to $3,500, HPWH $3,200 (-$2,000 IRA), Heat pump $12,000 (-$2,000 IRA), Induction $3,000 (-$840 HEAR), EV charger $1,500 (-$1,000), Solar $19,000 (-$5,700 ITC), Battery $13,500 (-$4,050 ITC).
Pre-credit total: $53,000. Post-credit total: $37,910. Add state Home Energy Rebates ($2,000 to $8,000) for additional reduction.
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