Everywhere Electrify My Home Has Been Featured
Founder Larry Waters and VP of Business Operations Alex Sloan have spent the last several years helping California electrify — and telling the story of what "good electrification" actually looks like. Browse podcasts, press features, trade publications, and partner spotlights below, or jump straight to a section.
Podcasts & Video Interviews
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Podcasts & Video Interviews
7EP265: "Why Heat Pumps Fail: It's Not the Equipment, It's the House"
A 43-year path from commercial HVAC to building-science-driven electrification, and why "electrify efficiently" beats "electrify everything."
Ep. 42: "Make It Hard to Buy: How Larry Waters Broke the Standard HVAC Business Playbook"
A deep dive into EMH's virtual-first, friction-by-design sales process — closing 40%+ of leads sight-unseen and staying booked 2-3 months out.
"From Tradesman to CEO: Larry Waters on Scaling Electrify My Home"
Larry breaks down building a thriving business in home electrification — scaling a technical trade, educating customers in a new market, and leading through rapid growth.
"How a Whole-House Contractor Beats the Tech Startups with Larry Waters"
How a quality-first, whole-house company differentiates from venture-backed startups without compromising a house-as-a-system approach.
"Electrify Everything: Reinventing HVAC"
Future-proofing an HVAC business for electrification: building science, load calculations, DISC-based sales, and growing from 3 to 19 employees on a 45% referral rate.
Episode 47: "Transforming Homes: Embracing Electrification"
A small-business-focused conversation on building Electrify My Home from the ground up.
"How to Electrify Your Life: Getting Started at Home (Part 2 of 2)"
Larry answers listener questions on heat pumps, mini-splits, and choosing an electrification contractor.
Awards & Recognition
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Awards & Recognition
32026 "Best of 2026" HVAC Contractor Award
Electrify My Home was named a "Best of 2026" HVAC Contractor award winner by BusinessRate Benchmark, based on the quality of our Google Reviews.
See the announcement →2021 Green Builder Media Eco-Leader Award
Named an Eco-Leader for EMH's no-visit virtual energy audit process and all-electric, whole-home approach to retrofits.
TECH Clean California — AESP Groundbreaking Program Award
EMH holds a multi-year training contract for TECH Clean California, the statewide initiative recognized by AESP.
Read the announcement →
National & Trade Media Coverage
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National & Trade Media Coverage
10"I Now Live in an All-Electric Home. You Can, Too."
Energy journalist Justin Gerdes profiles his own gas-to-electric retrofit — completed with Larry Waters and the EMH crew.
"Why Climate Change Is Fueling Efforts to Bring Pay Equity to Home Electrification Industry"
Larry Waters speaks candidly about labor costs and prevailing wage — and why the true cost of "doing it right" is often invisible to homeowners.
"How to Decarbonize Your Entire Home"
A national feature guide to home electrification, drawing on the author's own retrofit experience with Electrify My Home.
"The Race to Tesla-ify Heat Pumps"
Alex Sloan and Larry Waters weigh in on heat pump aesthetics, contractor training gaps, and scaling quality installs.
"Can BayREN's Biggest Budget Ever Amp Up Energy Equity?"
A Berkeley hills electrification project led by Larry Waters is featured as a case study in BayREN rebate economics.
"Electrify My Home Helps Homeowners Go Electric in Stages" 2021 Eco-Leader
EMH's virtual, no-visit energy audit process and phased approach to electrification — the feature accompanying our 2021 Eco-Leader Award.
"Heat Pump Market Growing as California Pushes Clean Energy"
Larry Waters explains room-by-room load calculations and right-sized ductwork, just months after founding EMH.
"The Value of Electrifying Your Home"
A Q&A with Larry Waters on 40+ years in HVAC, founding EMH, and the Building Decarbonization Coalition.
"Project Spotlight: Berkeley Home Electrification"
A guest-authored walkthrough covering heat pump HVAC, a heat pump water heater, insulation, and ductwork on a Berkeley home.
Print Feature — Electrify My Home & Larry Waters
A local magazine profile on Larry Waters and EMH's growth in the Vacaville/Solano County market. (Confirm issue date & link before publishing.)
Community, Nonprofit & Partner Recognition
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Community, Nonprofit & Partner Recognition
4"From Technician to Electrification Advocate"
A profile of Larry Waters' path from HVAC technician to founder, and his philosophy on running an electrification-only business.
"Electrify Efficiently: Good Electrification for Policy and Program Professionals"
EMH led a policy- and program-professional-focused webinar series on "good electrification" and "install small" principles.
"Welcome New Member: Electrify My Home"
Solano EDC welcomes EMH as a member and community nonprofit investor, highlighting the case for all-electric homes.
Built Environment Team Resource Directory
EMH is listed as a recommended retrofit/remodel heat pump specialist alongside BayREN, MCE, and Sonoma Clean Power programs.
Industry Training & Speaking
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Industry Training & Speaking
3Beyond press coverage, Larry Waters and Alex Sloan regularly train contractors, program staff, and policymakers across California:
3C-REN (Tri-County Regional Energy Network)
Larry Waters and Alex Sloan serve as instructors for 3C-REN's trade professional and contractor trainings on heat pump comfort advising and home electrification.
BayREN March 2022 Forum: "Technical Perspectives of Heat Pump Space & Water Heating"
Hosted by BayREN. The forum focused on heat pumps — why they matter, how they work, technology options, and available funding. Technical experts and homeowners shared heat pump experiences, and attendees learned about statewide efforts to expand availability and workforce for these technologies. Larry Waters presented "Design Heat Pumps the Right Way," covering good electrification and install-small principles. Watch the recording →
TECH Clean California
Electrify My Home has held a multi-year consulting and training contract with TECH Clean California to train contractors statewide on best-practice electrification.
Quick Answers
Quick Answers
Has Electrify My Home been featured in the press?
Yes. Electrify My Home and founder Larry Waters have been featured by Sierra (the Sierra Club's magazine), Heatmap News, Green Builder Media, Local News Matters/Bay City News, KneeDeep Times, and Quitting Carbon, among others, along with podcast interviews on Building HVAC Science, The Heat Pump Podcast, The High Performance Edge, and more.
Who is Larry Waters?
Larry Waters is the founder and president of Electrify My Home, with more than 40 years of experience in the HVAC trade. He began focusing exclusively on high-efficiency heat pump installations in 2014 and launched Electrify My Home in 2019 as one of the first electrification-only contracting companies in the country. He is an advisory board member of the Building Decarbonization Coalition.
What awards has Electrify My Home won?
Electrify My Home was named a "Best of 2026" HVAC Contractor award winner by BusinessRate Benchmark, based on the quality of our Google Reviews, and received the 2021 Green Builder Media Eco-Leader Award. The company also holds a multi-year training contract with TECH Clean California, which itself won the AESP Groundbreaking Program Design and Implementation Award.
What does Electrify My Home mean by "good electrification"?
"Good electrification" and "install small" are principles coined by Larry Waters that emphasize properly sized, high-performing heat pump systems designed around a home's actual heating and cooling load — rather than oversized equipment — to reduce grid impact and improve comfort. EMH teaches these principles in its policy and contractor trainings across California.
What is Electrify My Home known for in national coverage?
A few themes come up again and again across the articles and podcasts featuring Electrify My Home: right-sized "install small" heat pump design instead of oversized equipment, a building-science, whole-house approach that treats HVAC, insulation, and electrical panels as one system, a virtual-first sales and assessment process that screens for serious buyers before anyone visits the home, and responsible electrical panel management — using load-management devices to avoid unnecessary (and costly) panel upgrades. Larry Waters and Alex Sloan are also frequently sought out to speak on training the next generation of electrification contractors.
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Contact Electrify My HomeCoverage list last updated July 2026. If you spot a feature we've missed, or need a press kit, headshots, or company background, email info@electrifymyhome.com.
