Electrifying residential buildings can decrease energy use, reduce carbon emissions, and lower utility costs. Elevate’s analysis of a Chicago homeowner’s energy bills shows full-building electrification upgrades and weatherization lowered annual energy costs by $1,028 and reduced energy usage by 70%. This case study provides details about the property, the work completed, and the energy and cost savings post-electrification.

Date
August 25, 2025
Authors
Elevate
Decarb Topics
  • Decarbonization
  • Retrofit
Resource Type
  • Case Study