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Thanks to Our Seminar Sponsor. Other Events and Issues. 2B simply replaces the franchise fee we all pay on our Xcel bills with a Utility Occupation Tax -- same amount, different name, no increase.

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  1. Thanks to Our Seminar Sponsor

  2. Other Events and Issues • 2B simply replaces the franchise fee we all pay on our Xcel bills with a Utility Occupation Tax -- same amount, different name, no increase. • 2B gives time for citizens and experts to negotiate with experienced energy companies and service providers, including Xcel, for a future of more renewable energy at reasonable rates and with high reliability. • 2B protects funding for essential City services such as fire, police, social services, libraries, parks, and rec centers. • 2B will not require Boulder citizens to pay twice, because it does not take effect if Xcel continues to collect and remit the franchise fee to the City.

  3. Seminar #1: Energy Use in Green Retrofits vs. Conventional Homes – a Tour PreviewSolar Tour Seminar #2: Applying Tour Technologies to Your Home & Available Incentives Brad Queen CRC Energy Division Director

  4. Notes • These slides will be posted on the CRC web sitehttp://www.conservationcenter.org/energy/tour-seminars.htm • Same for last seminar and tour info

  5. Center for ReSource Conservation Energy • REAP, Renew Our Schools, Solar Home Tour • Water • Garden-in-a-Box, Irrigation Audits, WaterWise Seminars • Waste • ReSource, Deconstruction

  6. Why Do You Want to Take Action? • Save money • Reduce uncertainty • Climate change, pollution • Resource depletion • Improve comfort • Health & safety • Keep money local • Peer influence • Building codes (Green Points, BuildSmart) , SmartRegs • Resale • Durability, need for maintenance

  7. Efficiency Varies Based on What You Measure Chevrolet Suburban 1500 Specs & Specificiations - CarsDirect http://www.carsdirect.com/research/specs?cat=6&make=CH&modelid=60&acode=USC00CHS102A0&year=2010 Toyota Prius Specs & Specificiations - CarsDirect http://www.carsdirect.com/research/specs?cat=6&make=TO&modelid=287&acode=01C00TOC161C0&year=2010

  8. What Do You Want To Reduce? Energy Emissions $$$ Dollars $$$

  9. Why Electricity Can Be Carbon Intensive http://www.cfcl.com.au/Value_Proposition/ http://ehsmanager.blogspot.com/2010/04/60-of-energy-lost-in-power-grid-maybe.html

  10. Why Haven’t You Already Taken Action? • Need information • Priorities, tech, payback • Time • Money, Financing • Better investments out there? • Trust in advisor, contractor, bank, etc. • Competence, conflicts of interest • Uncertainty about results • Energy prices, tech performance, resale, moving • You rent

  11. Energy Prices Over Time (Real Dollars) Average Retail Price of Electricity Sold by Sector, 1960-2007 (Real Dollars) Source: Energy Information Administration, Annual Energy Review 2007. EIA - Electric Power Annual 2007: A Summary http://www.eia.doe.gov/bookshelf/brochures/epa/epa.html Source: EIA - Natural Gas Data, Reports, Analysis, Surveys (Real Dollars) http://www.eia.doe.gov/oil_gas/natural_gas/info_glance/natural_gas.html 1,000 British thermal units (BTU) per cubic foot 100,000 BTU per Therm 10 Therms per thousand cubic feet

  12. Edison’s Law “The perfect is the enemy of the good.” Actually, it was probably Voltaire

  13. REAP, REAP, What’s Next (Sign-Up Now, Get Both) • 2009-2010 • Residential Energy • Action Program • Outreach • Xcel Subsidizedaudits • Consultations • Contractor info • Data collection • Recontact • 2010-2013 • Two Techs • To be named • Social mobilization • Database • Xcel / Gov. Subsidized audits • Direct installs • “Concierge” (Consultations) • Insulation/air sealingContractor scheduling • Contractor info • Data collection • Recalculation • Recontact 2006-2008 Residential Energy Audit Program • Outreach • Gov. Subsidizedaudits • Contractor info

  14. The Process • Disclose utility records • Get an audit • Get a consultation • Conserve first • Calculate potential • Savings • Emissions • Prioritize retrofits • Research technologies • Find incentives and financing • Payback, return on investment • DIY • Find contractors • Start working on your plan • Habbits, tasks, timeline • Keep monitoring your utility records

  15. Process for Homeowners: • Step 1: Pre-Audit Questionnaire • Step 2: Technical Audit • Step 3: Recommendations • Step 4: Follow-up CTION

  16. Step 1: Pre-Audit Application • Download the application at the CRC website • Asked to provide general information about home, including utility bills for the past 12 months CTION

  17. Step 2: Technical Audit by Xcel • Application is sent to Xcel to schedule a technical energy audit. • Xcel contractor will call to schedule • The auditor will spend approximately two hours evaluating the home's energy efficiency CTION

  18. Get An Audit

  19. What Happens in an Audit • Safety checks • Blower door test • Infrared camera / building shell inspection • Insulation inspection • Review of mechanical systems • Review of appliances/plug loads • Recommendations Problem: • Some info generic

  20. Ceiling Penetrations

  21. Crawl Space and Utility Rooms

  22. Walls, Doors and Windows

  23. Wall Penetrations and Material Boundaries

  24. Attic

  25. Crawlspace

  26. Walls

  27. Example House

  28. How Energy Is Used In Homes www.doe.gov • Average Xcel home • 2,500 Square feet • 632 * 12 = 7,584 kWh/year • Behavior matters a lot • 70* 12 = 840 Therms/year • Size matters a lot http://www.eia.doe.gov/kids/energy.cfm?page=us_energy_homes-basics

  29. STEP 3: Recommendations • Receive comprehensive report one week after energy audit. • Report outlines findings of the technical audit and recommended cost-effective energy efficiency investments for the homeowner. CTION

  30. Measurement Is A Bit More Complicated Hot Water

  31. Reducing Demand

  32. Understanding Your Bill • Fixed fees • Per kWh • Per Therm • Tiered Rates Summer • 0-500 kWh at $.046 • 501 up kWh at $.090 Winter • $.046 • Time of Use Rates

  33. An Example Residence

  34. Reduce Energy Consumption, Then Add Solar Net Energy use

  35. A Holistic Approach to Improving your Energy Performance Reduce Review Renew Generate your own clean, renewable energy. Solar Electric Systems Solar Water Heating Systems Wind Energy Systems Learn how to become more energy efficient. Home Energy Audits Home Energy Monitoring Take steps to reduce your energy use. Insulation and Air Sealing Upgrading Heating and Cooling systems Energy Efficiency Products and Solutions

  36. Action Plan • A complete report is prepared, outlining recommendations and suggestions • With prioritization of suggested improvements • Rebates • Contractors • Financing Options

  37. Action Plan – Incentives & Savings Summary

  38. Who is Paying for Rebates and Programs? You are. Federal, State, Local, Utility, Vendor Environmental violation Supplemental Environmental Project (SEP) Matching Grants Exemption for Windsource. The CAP tax is projected to generate approximately $1.6 million in 2010. CAP tax revenues are expected to decline over time, as residents and businesses reduce their energy use and switch to greater use of wind and solar energy. The CAP tax will expire on March 31, 2013.

  39. Incentives: Recharge Colorado

  40. Incentives: Xcel

  41. What to Ask a Contractor? • How much experience do you have with this specific kind of project? • How long have you or your company been in business? • Are you insured, and what does your insurance cover? • Are you bonded? • How do you handle permitting and make sure you meet codes (if applicable)? • What types of warranties do you offer? • Does your company perform regular maintenance? • What payment options do you offer? • Ask your contractor how they will ensure that the work is compliant with any incentive program requirements you may qualify for. • Are you familiar with the rebates that apply to this work? Can you help complete the application forms?

  42. Am I losing energy? • Insulation work: • How will this insulation work address any air-sealing concerns? • Can I still use my attic/crawlspace for storage? • How messy is this work? • Duct condition (for furnaces): • Can make or break your furnace’s effectiveness • Do-it-yourself job (please don’t use duct tape)

  43. Am I losing energy? • Appliances: • How old is my ______? How clean? • Newer is generally more efficient, but check www.EnergyStar.gov for detailed product information. • Do I really need that extra refrigerator?

  44. Better technology? • Cooling: • What are my cooling needs? Do I require AC, house fan or simple window shades? • Is the super deluxe model best for me in terms of price vs. operating costs? • Water Heating: • How will it be vented to keep adequate air quality? • How long does a tank-less system last vs. tank water heater? • Should I go with conventional, tank-less or solar based on performance, price, fuel costs, maintenance and lifetime?

  45. Better technology? • Furnace work: • Some new models are designed to continuously cycle air throughout the home to better maintain temperature. Will the fan run continuously with this model? • Is the super deluxe model best for me in terms of price vs. operating costs? • How will it be vented to keep adequate air quality? • Windows: • What steps do you take in preventing air-leakage around window frames? • What qualities do these windows possess to perform in winter? In summer? • Can you describe the benefits including; comfort, noise reductions and payback with energy savings? • How messy is the replacement process? • If I have an older home, what are the implications of old layers of lead paint?

  46. Clean energy? • Solar PV: • Is it worthwhile to reduce my electric load first? • How will I know the system is working to its potential? Should I get monitoring software to go with the system? • Can I enlarge the solar system in the future? What is entailed to do this? Should I convert my appliances to all electric? • Which option is best for me: paying outright, a ClimateSmart loan, solar lease, or power purchase agreement? How do forecasted energy prices affect the payback period?

  47. Clean energy? • Solar Thermal: • What are my hot water needs? • What type of system is best? closed-loop, drain-back, etc. • What is the required maintenance? • Geothermal heating & cooling: • How will this technology tie in to my existing furnace, boiler, AC unit? • How much energy does it take to operate the pump within the geothermal loop? • What is the required maintenance? • How much will my overall emissions be reduced considering this technology results in less natural gas use but more electric use?

  48. Financing • PACE Loans • Currently on hold • Boulder County facilitated 2 rounds of loans in 2009 with success - $10,000,000 loaned and spent in the local economy • ENERGY STAR Mortgages • Very low interest rates! • Targeted 30 percent reduction in energy bills

  49. STEP 4: Follow Up Action Plan • Survey for energy haves, needs and wants • Yearly reminders (DIY, tax credits) • Fee for Service: • One-on-One Energy Counseling • Matching Grants (up to $500) CTION

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