A Cupertino Rotarian host explains the process and benefits of upgrading to high-efficiency carbon-free appliances to his visitors. Residents interested in home electrification and sustainable living will have an opportunity to see real-world examples up close on the 2026 Green @ Home Neighborhood Tour on Saturday, March 14. (Photo courtesy of Cupertino Rotary)
Residents interested in home electrification and sustainable living will have an opportunity to see real-world examples up close on the 2026 Green @ Home Neighborhood Tour on Saturday, March 14.
The tour is presented by the Rotary Clubs of Cupertino, Saratoga and Los Altos, along with Acterra and Silicon Valley Clean Energy, a Sunnyvale-based green energy aggregator.
The tour will feature homes in Cupertino, Los Altos and Saratoga that have adopted electric appliances and a range of environmentally conscious upgrades. The event is designed to give community members practical insight into replacing gas-powered systems with cleaner, more efficient electric alternatives.
Tour attendees will be able to see working examples of energy-efficient heat pumps for space heating and cooling, heat pump water heaters, induction cooktops, rooftop solar systems, home battery storage and electric vehicles. Several homes will also showcase rainwater catchment systems and composting systems.
In addition to viewing the equipment, participants will have the chance to speak directly with homeowners about their experiences with appliance selection, contractor hiring, installation timelines and the financial aspects of electrification, including tax credits, rebates and incentive programs.
Organizers say the tour is intended to provide transparent, firsthand accounts of both the challenges and long-term benefits of moving to electric living.
“Our goal is to take the mystery out of electrification,” said Steve LeFevre of Cupertino Rotary. “When neighbors can walk through a home, see the equipment in action and talk candidly with the homeowner, it makes the transition to clean energy feel practical and achievable.”
The Green @ Home Neighborhood Tour is set for 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The tour is open to the public, but advance registration is required to https://bit.ly/MarchNeighborhoodTour. For more information, visit
https://acterra.org/electrification/greenhome/home-tours.