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Path to your Energy Savings

Path to your Energy Savings. Existing Residential and Small Commercial. Goals of this Webinar . Provide the tools and inform you of the steps you should take before and after installing solar to maximize your investment and reduce you carbon footprint. Agenda. PG&E Delivery Mix

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Path to your Energy Savings

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  1. Path to your Energy Savings Existing Residential and Small Commercial

  2. Goals of this Webinar Provide the tools and inform you of the steps you should take before and after installing solar to maximize your investment and reduce you carbon footprint.

  3. Agenda • PG&E • Delivery Mix • Integrated Approach • The Full Energy Picture • Before Going Solar • Energy Conservation • Energy Efficiency • Going Solar • After Solar • Resources

  4. PG&E’s 2008 Electric Delivery Mixon average over 50% of the energy delivered comes from sources that emit almost no carbon dioxide Other 1% Nuclear 22% Natural Gas 44% Large Hydro 17% Renewable • Biomass and waste 4% • Geothermal 4% • Small hydroelectric 4% • Wind 2% • Solar <1% 14% 2% Coal Note: Delivery mix includes all of PG&E’s owned generation plus all of PG&E’s power purchases.

  5. PG&E’s Projected 2009 Electric Delivery Mix

  6. We’re committed to Energy Efficiency PG&E has saved more than 155 million MWh and 12.5 billion therms from installed energy efficiency measures, which is the equivalent of powering over 23.5 million homes with electricity and heating 25 million homes with natural gas

  7. PG&E’s Integrated Approach Energy Efficiency Reduce Energy Use Neutralize Energy Use Renewable Power Supply Solar & Wind Climate Smart

  8. The Full Energy Picture: Loading Order • Energy Conservation (No Cost) -Changing usage patterns to reduce energy consumption • Energy Efficiency (Low Cost)-Using less energy without changing patterns • Energy from Renewable’s (Investment)-Energy generated from natural resources (Solar, Wind, etc) • Carbon Offsets -Programs that allow individuals to reduce their impact on climate change

  9. Why Energy Efficiency Before Solar? • Bigger “Bang for your Buck” • Less usage = smaller energy bills • Cheap, easy, and less destructive to implement than other methods of energy • Less usage  smaller solar system needed  lower cost • Energy Audit Required to Participate in CSI Program • Educate yourself and your customers • Analyze usage • Learn what to do • Contractor • Competitive advantage

  10. Before Solar

  11. Energy Audit: SmartEnergy ™ Analyzer Take an Energy Efficiency Audit • Create a profile of your home and appliances • Identify how much energy and money you can save • Create a customized energy plan www.pge.com/energyanalyzer

  12. Step 1. Conservation Practices (No-Cost) • Keep your thermostat at 68 degrees in the winter and 78 degrees in the summer (health permitting) • Adjust thermostat up/down when you leave home or go to bed • Lower your water heater’s thermostat to 120 degrees F • Only run full dishwashers and loads of laundry • Turn off the water when brushing teeth, washing dishes, etc. • Take shorter showers

  13. Step 1 (con’t). Conservation Practices (Low Cost) • Install faucet aerators, ultra-low flow toilets and showerheads • Install irrigation controllers or, even better, drought-tolerant landscaping

  14. Step 2. Strive For High Efficiency (Low-Cost) • Replace regular light bulbs with Compact Fluorescent Lamps (CFLs) • CFLs lasts up to 10 times longer and use up to 75% less energy than regular bulbs • Look for the PG&Esticker and save! • Dispose of burned out bulbs properly by visiting Earth911.org to find a recycling facility

  15. Step 3. Strive For Higher Efficiency (Investment) • Buy high efficiency appliances (i.e., clothes washers, dishwashers, water heaters) • These appliances use 10% to 50% less energy than standard appliances • Look for the ENERGY STAR • Weatherize your home • Insulate your attic and your walls • We offer Rebates!

  16. PG&E Offers a Variety of Rebates Residential • High-Efficiency Clothes Washers • ENERGY STAR Dishwashers • ENERGY STAR Room Air Conditioner • Electric Storage Water Heaters • Natural Gas Storage Water Heater • Attic and Wall Insulation • Cool Roof – Low/Steep Slope • Whole House Fan • 92% & 94% AFUE Central Natural Gas Furnace • Variable Speed Motor (VSM) Air Handler System • Variable and 2-Speed Swimming Pool Pump and Motor

  17. PG&E Offers a Variety of Rebates Business • Agricultural Products • Appliances and General Improvement • Food Service • Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) • Lighting • Refrigeration • Boilers and Water Heating • Business Computing

  18. Solar

  19. Step 4: Go Solar • Do your research: • Roof conditions • Shading and direction of roof • Obtain bids from a minimum of 3 contractors • How much usage to be offset (size of system)

  20. Step 4 (con’t). Go Solar Reduce Costs • California Solar Initiative • 10 year program (2007-2017) • Must be in Investor Owned Utility (IOU) territory • Residential Retrofit, Non-Residential retrofit/new construction • Federal Tax Credit • 30% of net cost • Extended through 2016 • Net Energy Metering • Meter keeps track of debits/credits • “Buy and sell” at the going rate • Cannot make a profit

  21. After Solar

  22. E-6 Time PeriodsTime of Use Maximize your Rate Schedule

  23. Time of Use Rates Maximize your Rate Schedule Credit Use Credit Use Credit Buying low and selling high adds value.

  24. Continue Conservation and Energy Efficiency Practices • Maximize your systems production • Solar is not an excuse to neglect conservation and efficiency • Environmentally friendly • Consider your Carbon Footprint • Regular maintenance on your system

  25. Step 5: Reducing your Carbon Footprint: ClimateSmart

  26. Questions and Answers

  27. Energy Efficiency Resources • Rebates: www.pge.com/rebates • Residential: 1-800-933-9555 www.pge.com/myhome/saveenergymoney • Commercial: 1-800-468-4743 www.pge.com/mybusiness/energysavingsrebates • Large Commercial: Contact your assigned PG&E Account Manger or Representative • Energy Savings Calculator http://www.pge.com/myhome/saveenergymoney/resources/appliancecalculator/index.shtml • Energy Audit: www.pge.com/energyanalyzer

  28. Solar Resourses • Solar Customer Service Center: 1-877-743-4112 www.pge.com/solar • California Solar Initiative: Solar@pge.com www.pge.com/CSI • Net Energy metering:Gen@pge.com www.pge.com/NEM • Solar Classes: www.pge.com/solareducation www.pge.com/solarclasses

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