PG&E announced the launch of the PG&E PowerHouse on April 17 2026 at its Applied Technology Services facility in San Ramon, California. The PowerHouse is a fully electric model home and living laboratory designed to demonstrate how an all‑electric residence can operate in a real‑world setting.
The demonstration showcases bidirectional electric‑vehicle charging, smart panels and meters, heat pumps, battery storage, and induction cooking. By integrating these technologies, the PowerHouse provides a tangible example of how customers can transition to electrification while reducing cost, complexity, and uncertainty.
The launch signals PG&E’s commitment to accelerating residential electrification and supporting California’s climate goals, including a net‑zero energy system by 2040 and the installation of six million heat pumps by 2030. It also creates a platform for future customer programs and technology validation.
"Seeing is believing. The PG&E PowerHouse demonstrates an easy and enjoyable electrified future for our customers. We are tenaciously working every day to eliminate the barriers of cost, time, and complexities so that our customers can make this transition free of hassle and stress," said Mike Delaney, Vice President of Strategy and Innovation at PG&E.
The PowerHouse will be used to test, integrate, and validate clean‑energy technologies, informing future programs, contractor guidance, and investments. It supports PG&E’s V2X program, which offers up to $4,500 in incentives for eligible equipment and aims to support 2 million EVs using bidirectional charging by 2030.
By providing a real‑world test bed, PG&E can better understand customer concerns about electrical upgrades, device compatibility, and long‑term costs—challenges amplified by California’s high electricity rates and the need for significant grid infrastructure investment. The initiative positions PG&E to refine its electrification strategy and deliver more customer‑friendly solutions.
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