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ENERGY UPGRADE CALIFORNIATM
For Homeowners In San Diego County
June 2011
REDUCE ENERGY USE. SAVE MONEY. CREATE JOBS.
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Energy
en·er·gy (ěn'ər-jē) n.
Upgrade
up·grade ('əp-grād) n.
California
Cal·i·for·nia (ka-lə-'for-nyə) n.
What does it mean to you?
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Energy Upgrade California
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Energy Upgrade California Overview
• Partnership between the California Energy Commission and Public Utilities Commissions
• Collaboration with the local city and county governments, investor-owned utilities and municipally-owned utilities
• Vision: Create a sustained home performance industry and transform the market for energy efficient existing home retrofits
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Home Performance
EnvelopeMajor
Systems
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Low Performance Homes
• High utility bills
• Drafts
• Hot/cold rooms
• Air quality concerns
• Odors
• Moisture issues
• Water leaks
• Window problems
• Door problems
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Benefits of a High Performance Home
• Lower utility bills
• Comfortable rooms
• Consistent temperatures
• Consistent humidity
• Healthier indoor air quality
• Eliminated odors
• Reduced carbon footprint
• CA$H
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Building Envelope
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Envelope Air Sealing & Insulation
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Home Performance Assessment Tools
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Major Systems
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Home Performance Assessment Tools
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What’s in your attic and/or crawl space?
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Combustion Safety
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Basic Energy Upgrade
Rebate$1,000
Average 10% Energy Savings
Insulation of Hot Water Piping
Attic Insulation
Duct SealingCombustion Safety
Thermostatic Shower Valve
Air Sealing
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Comprehensive Work Scope
Diagnostic Energy Upgrade
Assessment
Combustion Safety
Rebateup to
$4,000Based on
modeled energy savings
Basic Energy Upgrade Measures
Custom Package may include:
• Wall Insulation• HVAC Upgrades• DHW Upgrades• Lighting Upgrades• Appliance Upgrades• Low-flow water fixtures• And Many Other Measures…
Advanced Energy Upgrade
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Advanced Energy Upgrade Rebates
• Plus up to $500 in Federal energy tax credits and up to $4,000 Chula Vista matching rebates
10% $1,250
15% $1,500
20% $2,000
25% $2,500
30% $3,000
35% $3,500
40% + $4,000
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Energy Modeling with EnergyPro
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% Change Between Test-in & Test-out Determines Rebate
Participation Process Flow
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A Note on Participating Contractors
TEST - DON’T GUESS!
• Understand house-as-a-system
• Test, Diagnose and Solve energy, comfort, indoor air quality, safety and durability issues
• Strong emphasis on homeowner safety by conducting combustion safety tests
• Identify cost effective energy upgrade opportunities for homeowners
• Provide comprehensive turn-key solutions
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Contractor Code of Ethics
• Be open and transparent with homeowner
• Address all homeowner questions promptly
• Provide a list of all subcontractors participating on a project
• Provide progress updates to homeowner throughout the project
• Respect the property – correct any damage
• Provide warranties on all installed equipment and/or materials
• Ensure homeowner understands the rebate process
• Final payment is not required until all work is complete
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Contractor Considerations
• All Companies– Licensed & insured– Present the same forms for completion and
signature – Follow the same diagnostic testing procedures– Pull all necessary permits
• Smaller Companies– May be able to provide more individual attention– May move faster– May charge higher prices
• Larger Companies– May be limited in ability to provide individual
attention due to heavier work load– May move slower– May charge lower prices
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Quality Control
• All participating contractors will undergo quality assurance reviews by third party consultant
– First 10 projects, then 1 in 7
– Your project may be reviewed
– Please facilitate this step – it helps inform the program and ensures proper use of tax-payer dollars
• Your project results are important and will help inform the program moving forward
– Please sign the Authorization Form so your data is available to program managers
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Pop Quiz
• Jane’s back bedroom is always too hot or too cold, and the air flowing out of the register never seems as strong as in other rooms of the house. What is the problem?
A. The furnace or AC unit is too small.
B. The ducts leading to that room are leaky (or disconnected).
C. Insulation in the attic above the bedroom is improperly installed (no insulation?).
D. Jane needs a solar PV system.
E. A, B and/or C.
Jane’s son
also suffers
from allergies.
Is there a
connection?
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Jane’s Energy Upgrade
• Whole house air sealing
• Attic insulation
• New, more efficient air conditioner
• New, more efficient and smaller furnace
• New ducts
• Performance improvement: 41%
• Total project cost: $15,574.00
• Total rebate: $4,000.00
• Project cost after rebate: $11,574.00
• Simple payback: 4 years
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Jane’s Energy Consumption
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If Jane went solar…
5 kW Solar PV Installation
• Annual energy savings: 45%
• Total project cost: $40,000.00
• Total rebate: $13,225.00
• Project cost after rebate: $26,775.00
• Simple payback: 13 years
• No comfort improvements
• No indoor air quality improvements
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Another Pop Quiz
• The Diaz Family’s utility bills are too high each month, and their rooms are too hot and cold. What is the problem?
A. Furnace is too small.
B. Kids leave the lights on.
C. Kids take really long showers.
D. Not enough attic insulation (or none at all).
E. Any or all of the above.
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Diaz Family’s Energy Upgrade
• Whole house air sealing
• Attic insulation
• New water heater
• Performance improvement: 31%
• Total project cost: $8,383.00
• Total rebate: $6,000.00
• Project cost after rebate: $2,383.00
• Simple payback: 7 years
The Diaz
Family lives in
Chula Vista!
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Diaz Family’s Energy Consumption
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Real Projects – Real Savings
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Financing Your Upgrade
• FHA Power Saver Loan (now)
– Quicken Loans, 5-7%, 20 year term
• San Diego Metro Credit Union (~June)
– SDMCU members, rate & term TBA
• County of San Diego low interest loan (~July)
– Secured by loan loss reserve
• CHF low interest loan (~July)
– Residents of San Diego County
• EEM, HELOC, HUD Title 1 (now)
– More on www.energyupgradeca.org
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www.energyupgradeca.org
• One-Stop Shop for homeowners and contractors
• Consolidated information on rebates and financing available in your area
• Reliable information on home energy upgrades
• Qualified Energy Upgrade Contractor listings
• Workforce development and training opportunities for contractors
• Quality Assurance on all Energy Upgrade jobs
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Next steps
1. Visit www.energyupgradeca.org and check out the available resources.
2. Take the Home Energy Efficiency Survey at www.sdge.com/saveenergy.
3. Call a participating contractor and arrange for an interview.
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CCSE Contact Information
California Center for Sustainable Energy (CCSE)
8690 Balboa Ave, Suite 100
San Diego, CA 92123
858-244-1177
www.energycenter.org/upgrade
Matthew Messina
Program Manager
Lindsey Taggart
Associate Program Manager