Residential En er gy Conservation Workshop

1. ResidentialEnergyConservation Workshop content provided by The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection Office of Energy and Technology Deployment Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Kathleen A. McGinty, Secretary

2. ResidentialEnergyConservation Workshop Presented by: <your organization> Content provided by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection

3. ResidentialEnergyConservation Workshop Where do we use Energy? Content provided by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection

4. ResidentialEnergyConservation Workshop First things first: how much Energy did you use last year? • For Heating? • Natural Gas, Propane, Fuel Oil, Electricity • For Lighting & Appliances? • Electricity Content provided by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection

5. ResidentialEnergyConservation Workshop What did you pay last year for Energy? • Add up your bills from last year • The average PA resident spent around $2000 in 2004 • Your heating energy component will likely increase at least 21% meaning $2280 this year • Unless conservation measures are taken Content provided by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection

6. ResidentialEnergyConservation Workshop Why have energy costs risen? • Weather • Katrina • Rita • Increased Demand • China • India Content provided by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection

7. ResidentialEnergyConservation Workshop Some Tips on Saving Money this Winter Content provided by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection

8. ResidentialEnergyConservation Workshop TWO Avenues…. • Things you can do • Services provided by others Content provided by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection

9. ResidentialEnergyConservation Workshop Things You Can Do… • No Cost Energy Savers • Low Cost Energy Savers Financial Info… • Federal Energy Bill of 2005 • Weatherization Program • LIHEAP Content provided by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection

10. ResidentialEnergyConservation Workshop Things you can do… • No Cost Energy Savers • Combined - will save around 10% Content provided by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection

11. ResidentialEnergyConservation Workshop No Cost Energy Savers… Landscaping • Trim or remove evergreens and shrubs that block out the sun • But only if they are not needed more for summer shade or as a windscreen • Only applies to sunny side of house Content provided by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection

12. ResidentialEnergyConservation Workshop No Cost Energy Savers… Drapes & Curtains • Close draperies at night and on cloudy days • Open them on sunny days • But only for windows that receive sunlight • But only while the sunlight is coming in • Keep those sunny side windows clean Content provided by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection

13. ResidentialEnergyConservation Workshop No Cost Energy Savers… Living Space Choices • Use a sunny room as living space • All the time or for activities on particularly cold days • Dark upholstered furniture and rugs will soak up the heat when placed in a sunny spot • This allows you to set back the thermostat Content provided by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection

14. ResidentialEnergyConservation Workshop No Cost Energy Savers… Clothing Choices • Wear layers of clothing • A sweater over a shirt over an undergarment • Air trapped between clothing layers is a good insulator • Dark clothing will soak up the heat when you sit in a sunny spot Content provided by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection

15. ResidentialEnergyConservation Workshop No Cost Energy Savers… Sleeping Choices • Use more blankets in bed at night • Turn the thermostat down • Keep warm without having to heat the whole house • Using a space heater in the bedroom is not a good solution – the blankets keep the heat from you and there is an increased possibility for accidents such as fire or burns Content provided by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection

16. ResidentialEnergyConservation Workshop No Cost Energy Savers… Storm Windows • Don’t forget to install your storm doors/windows • The extra panels insulate • The extra panels prevent drafts • Infiltration can be 25% of heat losses Content provided by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection

17. ResidentialEnergyConservation Workshop No Cost Energy Savers… Attic Door • Make sure the door or hatch to the attic seals well and closes tightly • A gap around this door can leak worse than others due to the stack effect • Sealing it will slow or prevent outside air from coming in at other cracks Content provided by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection

18. ResidentialEnergyConservation Workshop No Cost Energy Savers… Radiators & Heaters • Uncover heating units; don’t block them • Clean around fins and coils • When painting radiators, use darker colors • Put reflectors/lighter colored paint behind heaters located on exterior walls Content provided by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection

19. ResidentialEnergyConservation Workshop No Cost Energy Savers… Thermostat Settings • Lower your thermostat by two or three degrees – or more - as much as you can stand; keep it above 55 if possible • Each degree lowered can save 3% on heating Content provided by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection

20. ResidentialEnergyConservation Workshop No Cost Energy Savers… Thermostat Setbacks • Set your thermostat to 64 degrees - or lower • While you're away • While you sleep • Unless there are health issues Content provided by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection

21. ResidentialEnergyConservation Workshop No Cost Energy Savers… Water Heater Setting • Lower the water heater thermostat • To the lowest level that meets your hot water needs –usually midway between the "low" and "medium" settings • 10 degree drop saves 5% on water heating costs • Check the hot water temperature - 120° is usually sufficient and is safer for children than any higher setting Content provided by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection

22. ResidentialEnergyConservation Workshop No Cost Energy Savers… Clothes Washer • Wash full loads of laundry only – don’t overfill though • Half load uses almost as much energy as full load • Wash clothes on warm or cold setting - try the new cold water laundry detergents Content provided by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection

23. ResidentialEnergyConservation Workshop No Cost Energy Savers… Dishwashers • Wash full loads of dishes only • Half load uses almost as much energy as full load • Use the no-heat air-dry setting • Hand-washing often uses more water than a dishwasher Content provided by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection

24. ResidentialEnergyConservation Workshop No Cost Energy Savers… Clothes Dryers • Hang laundry whenever possible • Dry clothes by weight (follow tags too!) • Clean the lint trap after each load – and the vent pipe periodically • Don’t vent the dryer indoors • Puts too much moisture indoors • Condensation issues and possible mold Content provided by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection

25. ResidentialEnergyConservation Workshop No Cost Energy Savers… Household Exhaust Fans • Don’t run bath or stove fans any longer than necessary • They exhaust heated air from the house • Make sure bath moisture is exhausted by closing the bathroom door and opening the window • Only displaces air in the bathroom Content provided by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection

26. ResidentialEnergyConservation Workshop No Cost Energy Savers… Refrigerators • Check the temperature settings • Too low a setting uses extra energy • Freezer section should be 0° to 5° • Refrigerated section should be 35° to 40° • Clean the condenser coils in the back • Clean the door gaskets to ensure a good seal – use a thin film of dish soap to help keep it sticky – and therefore closed! Content provided by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection

27. ResidentialEnergyConservation Workshop No Cost Energy Savers… Computers • Make sure the Energy Management software is installed and operating • Set the software to make the PC hibernate or sleep after 20 or 30 minutes • Turn the PC power off if not used for more than a day Content provided by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection

28. ResidentialEnergyConservation Workshop No Cost Energy Savers… Fireplace • If you do not have an “insert,” avoid using the fireplace • Fireplaces remove warm air from the home • Most fireplaces – even those that use outside air – are not highly efficient at burning the fuel • When not in use, tightly close the damper and consider sealing it off during the coldest months Content provided by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection

29. ResidentialEnergyConservation Workshop Things you can do… • Low Cost Energy Savers • $2 to $8 costs for most • 1/2 to 2 year payback Content provided by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection

30. ResidentialEnergyConservation Workshop Low Cost Energy Savers… Main Enemy - INFILTRATION Content provided by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection

31. ResidentialEnergyConservation Workshop Low Cost Energy Savers… Find and stop infiltration Content provided by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection

32. ResidentialEnergyConservation Workshop Low Cost Energy Savers… Window Kits • Install plastic window coverings – inside or out • Stop infiltration – big enemy on old homes • $2 to $5 • May be the BEST energy saver! Content provided by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection

33. ResidentialEnergyConservation Workshop Low Cost Energy Savers… Window Kits Content provided by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection

34. ResidentialEnergyConservation Workshop Low Cost Energy Savers… Door Seals • Replace gaskets (sides) and sweeps or sills (bottom) • $3 to $9 • Helps prevent infiltration Content provided by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection

35. ResidentialEnergyConservation Workshop Low Cost Energy Savers… Door Seals Content provided by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection

36. ResidentialEnergyConservation Workshop Low Cost Energy Savers… Dripping Faucets • Replace gaskets or seals, especially on hot water • $2 to $5 • Leaks can cost up to $4 per month! Content provided by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection

37. ResidentialEnergyConservation Workshop Low Cost Energy Savers… Exterior Caulking • Remove & replace old cracked caulking • Use Latex w/silicone • Inside and outside; doors & windows • $2 to $4 per tube • Will prevent infiltration of cold air Content provided by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection

38. ResidentialEnergyConservation Workshop Low Cost Energy Savers… Exterior Caulking Content provided by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection

39. ResidentialEnergyConservation Workshop Low Cost Energy Savers… Fill Cracks • Fill larger cracks and gaps with foam • Inside and outside; around hose bibs, dryer vents, etc. • Dried foam trims easily • $4 to $5 per can • Will stop infiltration of cold air Content provided by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection

40. ResidentialEnergyConservation Workshop Low Cost Energy Savers… Foam Sealant Content provided by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection

41. ResidentialEnergyConservation Workshop Low Cost Energy Savers… Wall Plate Gaskets • Install foam gaskets behind wall plates • Exterior walls especially; maybe all on old homes • $2 to $3 per dozen • Will minimize infiltration of cold air Content provided by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection

42. ResidentialEnergyConservation Workshop Low Cost Energy Savers… Wall Plate Gaskets Content provided by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection

43. ResidentialEnergyConservation Workshop Low Cost Energy Savers… HVAC Air Filters • Replace air filters regularly • Plugged filters require more fan energy • Slower air flow makes furnace run longer • $4 per filter • Will clean air better with less energy Content provided by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection

44. ResidentialEnergyConservation Workshop Low Cost Energy Savers… HVAC Air Filters Content provided by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection

45. ResidentialEnergyConservation Workshop Low Cost Energy Savers… Lighting • Replace high use incandescent bulbs with compact fluorescent lamps • $4 to $7 per lamp • Cost 1/8th to operate • Last for YEARS! Content provided by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection

46. ResidentialEnergyConservation Workshop Low Cost Energy Savers… Lighting Content provided by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection

47. ResidentialEnergyConservation Workshop Low Cost Energy Savers… Lighting Controls • Replace standard switches with dimmers or occupancy sensors • $7 to $28 per switch • Not for regular fluorescent lighting, some special fluorescent will work, read label of bulb Content provided by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection

48. ResidentialEnergyConservation Workshop Low Cost Energy Savers… Shower Head • Install a low flow shower head • $5 to $9 • Can save $5 per month per person Content provided by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection

49. ResidentialEnergyConservation Workshop Low Cost Energy Savers… Shower Head Content provided by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection

50. ResidentialEnergyConservation Workshop Low Cost Energy Savers… Water Heater • If not new, install an insulation jacket • $20 • Insulate first 10 feet of hot water pipe • Only if not in heated area • $5 to $8 Content provided by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection