Home Electrification in Santa Cruz County

Heat pump HVAC. Heat pump water heaters. Induction ranges. Heat pump dryers. The electrical side of going gas-to-electric.

CSLB # C10-10972374.9 ★ · 146 reviews20-year workmanship guaranteeSince 2022
02·The overview

Electrification is the big residential energy story of this decade. Going from gas to all-electric — heat pump HVAC, heat pump water heater, induction range, EV — saves money over the long run, dramatically reduces home carbon emissions, and ties into California's grid + incentive structure that increasingly favors electric.

We do the electrical side. We don't sell heat pumps or water heaters — that's your HVAC contractor or plumber's call. We size the circuits, run the wire, install the breakers, handle the panel-capacity check, pull the permits, and coordinate with your other contractors. The two halves of a heat pump install (the electrical side from us + the HVAC side from your installer) work better when they're coordinated from day one.

Most electrification projects start with the same conversation: can my panel handle the new loads? Often the answer is no, and the panel upgrade is sequenced first. Sometimes the answer is "yes, but tight" — in which case we recommend upsizing now to avoid panel-creeping later as you electrify one appliance at a time.

The federal tax credit picture changed at the end of 2025. Section 25D (the 30% solar and battery credit) expired December 31, 2025 — and Section 25C, the Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit covering heat pumps and a supporting panel upgrade, ended on the same date. There is no federal residential energy credit for 2026 work. What remains is state and utility money: PG&E and Central Coast Community Energy rebates, SGIP for battery storage, and GoGreen Home financing, which is unaffected.

We don't publish install prices for electrification work — they vary too much by home. The free consultation gets you the real number for your specific home, including the credit math.

04·All services · 3

Everything we do in this category. One contractor, one warranty.

Heat Pump HVAC Electrical Circuit Installation

Replacing your gas furnace with a heat pump means new electrical: a dedicated circuit sized for the heat pump's draw, plus the aux heat strip if equipped. We do the electrical side and coordinate with your HVAC contractor.

Heat Pump Water Heater Circuit

Replacing a gas water heater with a heat pump unit needs a dedicated 240V circuit at the right amperage. We size, install, permit, and coordinate with your plumber.

Induction Range Electrical Circuit

Going gas-to-induction needs the right 240V circuit. We size it to your range, install the receptacle, and pull the permit.

05·Pricing transparency

Every quote is free. The range depends too much on your home to fake it.

We don't publish electrification install prices — they vary too much by home. The free consultation gets you the real number, and we size the panel once for the full plan.

Financing · GoGreen Home
GoGreen Home financing covers qualifying electrification upgrades — heat pump circuits, heat pump water heaters, induction — and panel work tied to them.
Pre-qualify in 60 seconds — no credit impact
What it costs
Quotes are free.The variance on this work is too wide for an honest range — book a free inspection and we’ll give you a real number for your specific home, in writing.
06·What customers say · electrification
4.9 on Google
146 reviews on Google
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Branden & his experienced crew installed a Level 2 electric charger together with an extra 240v outlet in our Live Oak garage. They were informed, congenial, & professional and their work was timely and permitted as required by the County. (The cost of the County permit was 53% of the entire project cost — no 5 stars for the County.) I highly recommend Sunrise Electrical!
Linda W.
Live Oak
Level 2 EV charger + 240V outlet
08·Frequently asked questions

5 questions. Real answers.

Pulled from what we actually hear on quotes and on-site. If yours isn't here, ask us — we'll answer in plain English.

Do I have to electrify everything at once?
No — sequencing is fine. Most customers do it over years: panel upgrade first → EV charger → heat pump water heater → heat pump HVAC → induction → solar+battery. We help plan the sequence so the panel gets sized once for the full plan.
What's the best appliance to start with?
Depends on what's failing. If your gas water heater is at end of life, replace with a heat pump water heater. If your AC died, replace with heat pump HVAC. We don't push you to electrify before you'd otherwise replace gas appliances; that's wasteful. We help you plan the timing so the panel + circuits are ready when each gas appliance needs replacement.
How much can I save by going all-electric?
Significant, especially given how quickly PG&E rates have risen — going all-electric locks in efficiency (heat pumps at COP 3-4 are 3-4× more efficient than gas burners) that compounds over time. Specific savings depend on your current gas usage; we'll walk through per-appliance savings at the free consultation.
What about during a PSPS — if my heat is electric, won't I freeze?
Mountain customers — yes, this is a real concern. Most all-electric mountain homes pair with battery storage or whole-home generators specifically to handle PSPS. Coastal homes have shorter outages and less critical heating needs. See solar, battery + backup for the options.
Does electrification qualify for tax credits or rebates?
Not federal ones, not any more. Section 25C — the Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit that covered heat pumps and a supporting panel upgrade — ended for property placed in service after December 31, 2025, the same date Section 25D ended for solar and battery. What remains is state and utility: PG&E rebates, Central Coast Community Energy rebates for electrification and EV-readiness work, SGIP for battery storage, and GoGreen Home financing for qualifying work. We can point you to the right resources; specific eligibility depends on income and project type.
10·Service areas

We do this work everywhere in Santa Cruz County.

From Davenport to Pajaro Dunes, San Lorenzo Valley to Pleasure Point. Same crew, same warranty, same pricing.

Often paired with: Panels. Most electrification plans start with a panel-capacity conversation. See the pillar →
11·One more thing

Planning the switch off gas?

Free consultation. We map the sequence, size the panel once, and quote each step in writing.

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