Thinking about making your home more energy-efficient—but not sure where to begin? You’re not alone. In Piedmont, where many homes date back to the early 20th Century, improving energy performance can feel like a big challenge. That’s why we’re excited to share a local resource: Jim Glauber.
Jim is a retired pediatrician and healthcare consultant who lives right here in Piedmont. His new passion is home efficiency. Over the last four years, he’s fully electrified his own home and developed a passion for helping others navigate the same process. Jim and his home recently received the 2025 City of Piedmont Sustainability Award—a testament to his hands-on experience and thoughtful approach.
Jim now offers free, personalized guidance as a certified home electrification coach through Rewiring America. He helps homeowners develop plans tailored to their goals, budgets, and timelines—whether that means switching to heat pump water heaters, improving insulation, upgrading to induction cooking, or installing solar. His advice is unbiased, independent, and community-focused.
For Piedmont’s draftier, older homes, the first steps might include a home energy audit, upgraded attic and floor insulation, and weatherization. As homeowners prioritize indoor air quality, energy savings, or lower carbon impact, upgrades like heat pumps (for both heating and cooling), induction stoves, and water heaters become exciting possibilities.
Electrifying our homes isn’t just about efficiency—it’s about responsibility. The decisions we make today can help leave the earth in a better place and create a healthier, more sustainable future for our children and grandchildren.
The DiMaggio Betta Group is proud to support these efforts because greener homes improve quality of life, long-term value, and community sustainability. Interested in exploring what’s possible for your home?
Start with this helpful guide: How To Get Started with Home Electrification. If you’d like an introduction to Jim, just let us know—we’re here to help!
As always, The DiMaggio Betta Group can be reached at Debbi.DiMaggio@corcoranicon. com or 510.414.6777