Save BIG on Heat Pumps Right Now July 14, 2025 - by Candace Turtle A while ago, I learned that my upstairs heating and cooling system was more than 22 years old. HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) systems usually last 20-25 years so I knew I had a...
In 2000, local landscaper Jeanine Sturm said ‘no’ to gas. She never went back. When Jeanine Sturm started her home maintenance business in 2000, one thing set her apart from other contractors in the Rogue Valley: she refused to use gas landscaping equipment. Aside...
Electric yard tools keep your yard gorgeous without the noise, hassle, and pollution of gas tools! It’s no contest! Battery-powered electric landscaping tools are quieter, safer, and more convenient. They cost less to operate, don’t endanger our health, are better for...
If you have been thinking about installing a heat pump “someday,” now is the time to take action. If you pay taxes and own an old gas furnace, this year may be your last, best chance to earn a tax credit and save money. This year could be the end. UPDATED July 15,...
A look at three home electrification scenarios If you’re looking to replace your older gas furnace and an older air conditioner and are considering a heat pump, you might wonder if the switch is a smart financial move, or if you’ll save the most money by sticking with...
The new policy aims to reduce climate-warming pollution -- and clean up indoor air quality On Tuesday night, Ashland City Council passed a landmark climate policy with unanimous support. The new pollution fee ordinance incentivizes developers to build homes with...
In 2024, Electrify Ashland Now volunteer Ben Scott accomplished something exciting: he crossed the finish line of his home-electrification journey. By switching his car, appliances, and HVAC system from gas to electric energy sources, he now has a home that runs...
Ruby Slipper is committed to combating climate change and reducing our greenhouse gases. We think of the beautiful land, the boundless sea, the intricate ecosystems, all the creatures — great and small — and we pledge to do what we can to keep our planet habitable.
These design awards are deeply meaningful to us because they recognize the time, creativity, and innovation that goes into every project.
Earlier this year, ACC board member Rick Barth had a scary experience. Rick, who has devoted years to helping Ashland residents transition away from methane (“natural” gas), discovered that one of his last remaining gas appliances, his gas water heater, was leaking...
Ashland Homeowners are Switching to Heat Pumps The Ashland Climate & Energy Action Plan (CEAP) was legislated in 2017. It set a goal for the city and its residents to reduce carbon emissions by 8% every year. This requires a reduction in the burning of fossil...
Last year, I renovated an older and very beat-up bungalow, which required extensive and expensive work to make it livable and comfortable. I knew I wanted to switch from gas to electric, so I started my journey with advice from Candace Turtle, an Electrify Ashland Now...
Ashland Climate Collaborative partners with Rogue Climate to update us on the status of a natural gas ordinance in Ashland, which would ban the use of natural gas in new home construction. Plus, we discuss new climate...
On February 27, 2023, Joel Rosenberg from Rewiring America met with more than 25 small-business owners and other community members at the latest community discussion and support group hosted by Electrify Ashland Now! We...
Ashland home energy efficiency guru Ben Scott and his wife Vanessa recently decided to slash their carbon footprint. First, they ditched their gas furnace and AC system in favor of a Variable Speed Heat Pump for upstairs and a ductless mini-split for downstairs. Next,...
Ashland Climate Collaborative discusses the ins and outs of electrical panels. Local experts Ben Scott and John Spillman answered questions including: How can one determine if a panel is ready for new heat pump systems and...
Home-energy expert, Ben Scott, explains why he supports Ashland Climate Collaborative's approach to climate action.
Doug Piper supports the Ashland Climate Collaborative to help get the word out about an under-appreciated source of carbon emissions — buildings and houses. ACC and action team Electrify Ashland Now! are helping community...
On November 9, 2022, we hosted an event where local and national experts met with more than 70 community members to discuss the importance of home-electrification — and how the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) makes these...
Gas furnaces need to be swapped out every 20-30 years. But how do you determine how old your gas furnace is? Home-energy expert Ben Scott is here to explain.
Upgrade your home with an electric induction cook-top today! These alternatives to gas and other electric ranges are modern, stylish, and very energy efficient. It's a simple, yet effective way to reduce local pollution and...
Electrify Ashland Now presents an informational webinar about "Renewable" Natural Gas, how it affects our community, and how it impacts our energy system at large!
Andra writes to the Mail Tribune about experiences with purchasing a new home and immediately upgrading it to save money and energy. Andra’s words show us how easy and possible it is to make real-world changes that benefit the environment – by investing in...
After viewing a March 2021 monthly SOCAN meeting entitled “Natural Gas, the Fossil Fuel you came to love”, my wife, Erika and I decided to explore converting our gas cooktop to an electric induction unit. We were committed to shifting from gas to induction to shrink...
Image sourced from: https://scotthomeinspection.com/blower-door-testing/ by Ashland resident and ACC Board Member Candace Turtle Last month, Ben Scott, ACC's volunteer energy expert, conducted a blower door (or air leakage) test at my home. This process exaggerates...
photo by Anderson EV Energy tax credits are here! If you’re planning on taking on energy efficiency projects anytime soon, you could reap major savings on your taxes. For example, if you owe $5,000 in taxes, and you had a tax credit of $2,000 your new tax bill would...