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Electrify the Rebuild is Resilient Palisades’ post-fire effort to help families rebuild safer, healthier, all-electric homes. We help residents understand their options, connect with trusted resources, and navigate incentives for energy upgrades.
Support Electrify the Rebuild in 2026
Resilient Palisades is a community- and volunteer-led organization that has been operating in the Palisades since 2019. Our mission is to address the climate and ecological crisis through local action and to help build a more sustainable and resilient future.
Through Electrify the Rebuild, we are working to ensure that homes rebuilt after the fire are safer, healthier, and powered by clean energy. That means education, outreach, policy advocacy, and connecting residents to trusted resources.
In 2026, we are expanding this work and inviting community members to participate.
We are currently seeking volunteers to support:
• Community events and outreach in the Palisades
• Yard sign distribution and visibility efforts
• Research and administrative support
• Graphic design and social media content
• Fundraising research, writing, and reporting
• Student learning opportunities in green building and electrification
Whether you have a few hours to give or want to be more deeply involved, we are grateful for your interest.
Submit the volunteer form below and tell us how you would like to contribute.
ELECTRIFY THE REBUILD
Resilient Palisades has long been committed to building a smarter and more resilient community. We have been leaders in the use of rooftop solar and battery storage for energy independence, even helping over 50 households install solar through a group purchasing program before the fire.
As our community faces this historic recovery, we are proud to announce the next phase of our work with our new initiative, Electrify the Rebuild. This campaign is a direct response to the fire, with the vision of making Pacific Palisades a national model for post-disaster recovery, with resilient, all-electric neighborhoods powered by clean energy. When combined with solar, battery storage, and our vision for a Pali Microgrid, many of us in the community will never have to go without power again.
Watch the Panels: Our Electric Future
If you missed our February community event, the full panel discussions are now available to watch.
These conversations brought together architects, fire safety engineers, clean energy experts, builders, city leaders, and utility representatives to talk through the real decisions facing Palisades residents as we rebuild.
Topics include wildfire resilient design, how to electrify your home, navigating permits and financing, and what the future of electrification looks like for Los Angeles.
Each panel is available as a separate video so you can jump directly to the topics that interest you most.
Watch the videos:
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Intro – Our Electric Future
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Rebuilding for Resilience (Panel 1)
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How to Electrify Your Home (Panel 2)
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Financing and Permitting Pathways (Panel 3)
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The Future of Electrification (Panel 4)
Future-Ready Electric Service Requirements (LADWP)
If you are rebuilding in Pacific Palisades, LADWP now requires homes to be built ready for future underground electric service.
Even though your home may receive overhead power today, you must install infrastructure during construction so your property can convert to underground service later without tearing up your driveway, landscaping, or hardscaping.
What this means for homeowners:
• Install a combination overhead/underground meter panel (up to 400 amps).
• Install one 3-inch PVC conduit from the panel to the front property line.
• Bury the conduit 38 inches below grade at gutter level.
• Coordinate inspections with LADWP before walls are closed or concrete is poured.
Doing this now prevents expensive trenching and demolition later when your block transitions to underground power.We strongly recommend sharing the LADWP requirements directly with your architect, builder, and electrician early in the design process to avoid costly corrections or delays.
WHY CHOOSE ALL-ELECTRIC?
Rebuilding with methane gas is a risky choice for our community. Methane gas poses significant fire hazards, as pipelines can leak or explode during wildfires. In the recent fires, leaking gas worsened the situation, putting residents and firefighters at risk. Additionally, California gas utilities plan to spend $43 billion on replacing old pipelines by 2045, costs that will ultimately fall on consumers in the form of higher gas bills.
Switching to electric appliances is a safer, healthier, and more affordable long-term choice. Electric homes reduce indoor air pollution, eliminating harmful emissions linked to respiratory diseases and other health issues. They also provide a more efficient energy solution, as electric appliances, particularly heat pumps, use less energy than gas appliances, leading to lower utility bills over time.
WHAT DOES ELECTRIFICATION MEAN FOR YOUR REBUILD?
It’s about choosing efficient, electric-powered machines for your home, from heat pumps for heating and cooling to induction cooktops for cooking. It's a choice that offers powerful benefits for you and our community, including:
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A Healthier Home: Going all-electric eliminates the indoor air pollution associated with burning gas, which can improve the health and safety of your family.
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Long-Term Savings: Pairing efficient electric appliances with rooftop solar can lead to significant savings on your utility bills.
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Increased Resilience: Building all-electric with backup battery storage provides an added layer of security and energy independence, especially during a power outage.
When entire neighborhoods switch together, utilities can shut down sections of the gas system, reducing maintenance costs and benefiting all residents.
INCENTIVES FOR REBUILDING ALL-ELECTRIC
Rebuilding after the fire is a chance to create healthier, safer, and more resilient homes. But navigating rebates and tax credits can feel overwhelming. Here are the key incentives available now — from local to federal — to help make your all-electric rebuild more affordable.
LADWP HOME LA
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What it offers: Up to $18,000 in rebates for whole-home electrification (heating/cooling, water heating, cooking, laundry, with bonus incentives for battery storage and low-GWP refrigerants).
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Who it’s for: Los Angeles residents rebuilding after the Palisades wildfire.
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Learn more: LADWP HOME LA Program
Switch Is On (Statewide Hub)
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What it offers: Rebates of up to $5,700 for heat pump water heaters, $4,000 for heat pump HVAC, and $2,000 for panel upgrades.
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Who it’s for: All California residents.
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Learn more: Switch Is On Incentives Finder
California Electric Homes Program (CalEHP)
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What it offers: Per-unit incentives for all-electric new construction and storage.
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$2,500 per single-family / duplex / townhome unit (market-rate)
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$1,600 per multifamily / ADU unit
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Higher rates in disadvantaged communities (up to $6,000 for manufactured housing)
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$250–$300 per kWh bonus for energy storage systems
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Who it’s for: Developers and builders constructing new, all-electric homes.
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Learn more: California Electric Homes Program
Stacking Tip: Some of these incentives can be combined. Always check program details first.
Fire Safety and Insurance Costs
Rebuilding all-electric with underground power lines significantly reduces fire hazards associated with gas leaks and overhead power lines, which can spark wildfires. Communities that adopt these fire-adaptive measures have a better chance of securing lower insurance rates, making them more resilient against future disasters.
Charlotte Fall
Need Help Navigating?Contact Charlotte, our Electrify the Rebuild Program Coordinator
Charlotte@ResilientPalisades.org
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Looking Ahead
We envision a resilient, all-electric Palisades.
Did you know that with new charging technology, your electric vehicle can act as a battery and help power your home during an outage?
We are actively working toward a Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) pilot to explore how EVs, solar, and storage can support neighborhood-level resilience.
We are proud to be part of Rebuild LA S.A.F.E.
