Going electric doesn’t just upgrade your home, it improves your life. Just ask these residents of DeSoto, Georgia. With the support of Rewiring America, the Vitalizing DeSoto initiative is helping residents enhance their comfort and reduce energy costs by installing electric-powered stoves, hot water heaters, and HVAC systems.
Meet DeSoto’s electric community
Hear how making the switch to electric appliances is helping this historic, tight-knit Southern town stay cool, lower bills, and embrace a more sustainable future.
“When I was a little boy, it wasn't this hot”
Since Stanley Billings’ father built his home decades ago without central air, much has changed. This lifelong DeSoto resident reflects on how his new heat pump HVAC system will improve his quality of life for years to come.
“There’s no place like home”
Heat pump water heaters are three to four times more efficient than traditional units. Hear DeSoto native, farmer, and musician Trimel Holloway express his excitement for monthly savings.
“Hoping by half”
Andrea Pace works from her home in DeSoto and her energy bills are high. She’s ready for her new heat pump water heater to bring some relief.