SATURDAY, MAY 10, 2025
ONLINE TOUR: 10 - 11AM
IN-PERSON OPEN HOMES: 1 - 4PM
Alameda Municipal Power is sponsoring the FREE Green Homes Tour for Alameda residents. It’s a chance to learn and see what your neighbors are doing with their homes to combat climate change, improve air quality, generate clean energy, conserve water, and move towards a safer, healthier, greener future.
Catch our morning program online, then visit 3-5 Alameda homes in the afternoon. You can learn about heat pumps, induction stoves, solar + batteries, and other climate strategies, then see examples of these systems up close. We will share where to find rebates, contractors, free planning services, and the newest technologies.
VIRTUAL TOUR: 10-11AM
10:00 - Climate challenges specific to Alameda
10:05 - VIDEO TOUR of all-electric East Bay bungalow
10:20 - Accessing Rebates, Contractors, Free Planning
10:30 - VIDEO of Heat Pumps in East Bay Homes
10:40 - New Green Home Technologies
10:45 - VIDEO of Induction Stoves in East Bay Homes
10:55 - Tips for Afternoon In-Person Tour
IN-PERSON TOUR: 1-4PM
The homes below will be open in the afternoon for you to tour. View green home features and systems up close, and talk with the homeowners about their experience and recommendations. Other experts will also be at each site to answer questions. Addresses will be provided 48 hours before the event to those who register. Registration is FREE.
ALAMEDA HOME #1
This new construction in the Bay37 development is all-electric, featuring rooftop Solar (2.66 kW Hanwha / Enphase system), Lennox heat pump HVAC, AO Smith heat pump water heater, reflective roof, drought tolerant plants, and an EC charging outlet.
ALAMEDA HOME #2
This rewired 100-year-old bungalow has gone all-electric, with a remote-controlled State heat pump water heater, Lennox heat pump HVAC, and an EV charger. They have planted trees for shade and fruit and are removing hardscape so rain can percolate.
ALAMEDA HOME #5
This 1964 Bay Farm home features Tesla rooftop solar and Powerwall batteries, upgraded electric panel, solar-powered path lights and waterfall in a pond, and a DIY rainwater catchment system to water an herb garden.
ALAMEDA HOME #4
This 1964 Bay Farm home features LG induction cooktop and range, Rheem heat pump water heater, Service Champions heat pump HVAC, Tesla rooftop solar and Powerwall batteries, an EV charger, and upgraded electric service.
ALAMEDA HOME #3
This 1905 home features a GE Cafe series induction stove, Sanden heat pump water heater, heat pump HVAC system, double-paned Marvin windows, solar tube in the bathroom, rain barrels, and eco-friendly Marmoleum flooring.
Questions about the Alameda Green Homes Tour? Contact Edbert Nguyen at ENguyen@alamedamp.com.