energy upgrade ca for homeowners june 2011

ENERGY UPGRADE CALIFORNIATM

For Homeowners In San Diego County

June 2011

REDUCE ENERGY USE. SAVE MONEY. CREATE JOBS.

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?

Energy Upgrade California

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

Building Science

Home Performance

EnvelopeMajor

Systems

Low Performance Homes

• High utility bills

• Drafts

• Hot/cold rooms

• Air quality concerns

• Odors

• Moisture issues

• Water leaks

• Window problems

• Door problems

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

Building Envelope

Envelope Air Sealing & Insulation

Home Performance Assessment Tools

Major Systems

Home Performance Assessment Tools

What’s in your attic and/or crawl space?

Combustion Safety

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

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

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

Energy Modeling with EnergyPro

% Change Between Test-in & Test-out Determines Rebate

Participation Process Flow

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

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

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

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

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?

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

Jane’s Energy Consumption

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

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.

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!

Diaz Family’s Energy Consumption

Real Projects – Real Savings

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

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

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.

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

matthew.messina@energycenter.org

Lindsey Taggart

Associate Program Manager

lindsey.taggart@energycenter.org