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Red Hook Homeowners Plan NOW for a More Energy Efficient Winter

Red Hook Homeowners Plan NOW for a More Energy Efficient Winter. Mid-Hudson Energy $mart Communities Patrice Courtney Strong, Coordinator 3 Field Court Kingston, NY 12401 845-331-2238. A Partnership. NYSERDA Community coordinators Contractors

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Red Hook Homeowners Plan NOW for a More Energy Efficient Winter

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  1. Red HookHomeownersPlan NOW for a More Energy Efficient Winter Mid-Hudson Energy $mart Communities Patrice Courtney Strong, Coordinator 3 Field Court Kingston, NY 12401 845-331-2238

  2. A Partnership • NYSERDA • Community coordinators • Contractors • Municipalities, businesses, schools, chambers, home owners • Goal: Help YOU save energy & $$$

  3. Renewed $$$ for Energy Saving New Yorkers • In 2006, Public Service Commission extended New York Energy $mart for 5 years with $875 million available.

  4. NYS GOALS: • Energy efficiency • Economic development • MORE AFFORDABLE UTILITIES for SMALL BUSINESS • Renewable energy – solar, wind, biofuels, geothermal • New jobs for New Yorkers [home energy auditors, HERS raters, solar/wind installers]

  5. Courtney Strong Inc. Promoting Energy $mart Communities in: • Mid-Hudson • Capital/Saratoga • Bronx/Westchester

  6. ENERGY STAR New Homes

  7. Energy Star Labeled Homes are performance-tested by a Home Energy Rater • Each home must pass a computer-based energy analysis, inspection and testing • Only homes that meet high-efficiency guidelines are certified as ENERGY STAR • Up to 30% energy savings expected

  8. Home Energy Rating System Provides energy-efficiency strategies and tests for new construction Plays key part in ENERGY STAR process Offers two services: Review construction practices and recommend how to reach ENERGY STAR compliance Conduct HERS ratings

  9. HERS = evaluation of energy efficiency of new home • Rates energy usage of home compared with requirements of national Model Energy Code • To qualify for ENERGY STAR label, home must score minimum HERS rating of 86 • Uses at least 30% less energy than reference house

  10. Home Performance w/ENERGY STAR® • Energy efficiency through certified contractors for 1– 4 unit family homes • $$$ available thru low-interest loans or 10% cash back or income-eligible grants. • GetEnergySmart.org

  11. Comprehensive Home Assessment • Looks at the house as a system: • Health & Safety • Shell Measures – Air Sealing and Insulation • Heating/Cooling System Efficiency • Lighting • Major Appliances

  12. Whole House Approach • ‘Whole house’ approach to home improvement Requires understanding of dynamic interaction among home systems • Heating and cooling systems • Water heaters and other combustion appliances • Ventilation • Shell features

  13. Energy $martsm loans Through participating NYS banks Rate buy-down: 4% for 10-year maximum term • 10% homeowner financing incentive Reimbursement check from NYSERDAcovering 10% of eligible costs, up to $3,000 incentive

  14. Assisted Home Performance • Adds grant up to $5,000 for owners/renters below 80% State Median Income. • …Plus low-interest financing • Qualified contractors: GetEnergySmart.org

  15. Assisted Home Performance For households with income less than 80% of State Median Income NYSERDA pays for 50% of cost of eligible measures, up to $5,000 subsidy for single-family home This is not a loan – it doesn’t have to be paid back!!

  16. Building Performance Institute (BPI) National accrediting agency used by HPwES program. BPI establishes testing procedures; safety guidelines for building performance work.

  17. Hudson Valley Community College Provides technical training to current and future program participants

  18. NYSERDA

  19. 8.16 kw system – Amawalk, NY This system provides 72% of this home’s electricity needs and avoids over 14,000 pounds of CO2 emissions every year!

  20. A 5 kw solar electric system might cost $41,500, but it will cost you far less Final** System Cost = $13,550 Most solar modules feature a 25 year warranty Electric Bills for 25 Years = $25,500 • NYSERDA $3/watt rebate = $15,000 • NYS tax credit = $ 5,000 • Federal Tax Credit = $ 7,950 **Plus NYSERDA Energy $mart Loans of Up To $20,000*

  21. Patrice Courtney Strong - Coordinator pcourtneystrong@gmail.com Mid-Hudson Energy $mart Communities (845) 331-2238 www.getenergysmart.org www.nyserda.org www.powernaturally.org

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