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Whole House Energy Plan

Whole House Energy Plan. (Your Name here) (Title) (City of XXXXX). Insulation & Weatherization. A good insulation “system” reduces energy waste A good insulation “system” is more than just insulation A small investment in an insulation system yields Increased comfort

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Whole House Energy Plan

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  1. Whole House Energy Plan (Your Name here) (Title) (City of XXXXX)

  2. Insulation & Weatherization • A good insulation “system” reduces energy waste • A good insulation “system” is more than just insulation • A small investment in an insulation system yields • Increased comfort • Reduced heating/cooling needs • Save up to 30%

  3. Weatherization Tips • Test your home for air tightness • Caulk and weatherstrip doors and windows • Caulk and seal air leaks around plumbing, duct work, and electrical outlets/switch plates • Install gaskets behind outlet/switch plates

  4. Sources of Air Leaks

  5. WeatherizationWindows • Windows provide views, daylighting, ventilation, and solar heating • Account for 10% to 25% of your heating bill • In summer, a sunny window can make the air conditioner work 3 times harder

  6. WeatherizationWindows • Single pane windows allow for faster heat transfer of conditioned air • Replace single pane windows with insulated windows • Install storm windows • Install shrink fit window insulation kit, if replacing windows or adding storm windows is not an option

  7. WeatherizationWindows • Curtains or draperies reduce heat loss or gain through windows • Add mini-blinds to block out sunlight in the summer • Open curtains on south facing walls to allow sunlight into the home during the winter

  8. WeatherizationFireplace • Keep fireplace damper closed when it is not in use • Keeping the damper open is like having a 48-inch window open all the time • Install tempered glass and/or a heat-air exchange system, if possible • Check the seal on the flue damper • Add caulking around the fireplace hearth

  9. WeatherizationHeating and Cooling Systems • Have heating and cooling systems serviced at least once a year • Set your thermostat at 68° in the winter and 78° in the summer • Clean or replace filters monthly • Keep curtains on south facing walls open during the winter

  10. WeatherizationHeating and Cooling Tips • Check duct work to make sure it is insulated and intact • Keep furniture and curtains from blocking air registers • Close unoccupied rooms that are isolated from the rest of the house • When replacing the heating system, replace with a more efficient unit

  11. WeatherizationHeat Pump Heating Tips • Be careful not set the thermostat back too far -- this will cause the backup heat to cycle on. • Do not close vents in unoccupied rooms -- this could damage the system

  12. WeatherizationFans and Vents • Use ceiling fans to circulate air • Use exhaust fans in bathrooms and kitchen sparingly • These fans can exhaust a house full of conditioned air in 24 hours

  13. Appliances • Account for about 20% of household energy consumption • Refrigerators and clothes dryers top the list • When purchasing new appliances, consider • Price • Annual operating cost

  14. AppliancesLaundry • Eighty to 85% of the energy used for washing clothes is for heating the water • Use cold or warm, not hot, water • The cost of drying a load of laundry in an electric dryer is 30 to 40 cents per load compared to 15 to 25 cents per load in a gas dryer

  15. AppliancesLaundry Tips • Wash clothes in cold water whenever possible • Wash and dry full loads • Dry towels and heavier cottons separate from lighter-weight clothes • Don’t over dry your clothes • Clean the lint trap after every load • Use the cool down cycle if your dryer has one

  16. AppliancesWater Heating • The third largest energy expense in the home • Typically accounts for about 14% of utility bill • Four ways to cut the water heating bill: • use less hot water • turn down the thermostat • insulate your water heater tank • buy a newer, more efficient unit

  17. AppliancesWater Heating Tips • Repair leaky faucets, especially hot water leaks • Insulate the hot water lines • Insulate the hot water storage tank • Set the thermostat to 115 degrees • Drain a quart of water from your tank every 3 months to remove sediment

  18. AppliancesRefrigerators and Freezers • Do not keep the refrigerators or freezers “too cold” • Recommended settings: 37° to 40 ° for the fridge 5 ° for the freezer. • Check door seal for airtight seal • Cover liquids and wrap foods • Periodically clean condenser coils

  19. AppliancesKitchen Tips • When getting small amounts of water use cold water • Keep range-top burners and reflectors clean • Use covered kettles and pots when boiling water or cooking • Turn the burners off several minutes before the allotted cooking time • Use the right size pot on the right size burner

  20. AppliancesKitchen Tips • Use toaster ovens and microwave ovens when ever it is convenient • Toaster and microwave ovens use around $.11 cents per day compared to a range at $.24 per day • In gas appliances, look for the blue flame • If purchasing a new gas range, consider one that offers electric ignition rather than a standing pilot light

  21. Lighting • Increasing lighting efficiency easily decreases energy bills • Replace 25% of the lights in high use areas with fluorescent lighting can save about 50% on the lighting energy bill • Use lower wattage bulbs

  22. LightingIndoor Lighting Tips • Turn off the lights in rooms that are not being used • Use task lighting, instead of whole room lighting • Use compact fluorescent bulbs • During the day, open curtains and draperies to allow in daylight

  23. LightingOutdoor Lighting Tips • Use outdoor lighting that uses photocell or timers to turn them off during the day • Install motion detectors on outdoor security lighting that will turn the light on when needed • Use the lowest wattage bulb that will give you the coverage that you need

  24. Landscaping • Carefully positioned trees can save up to 25% of a typical household’s energy for heating and cooling • Landscaping is a natural and beautiful way to keep a house more comfortable. • According to DOE: 3 properly place trees can save between $100 to $250 per year

  25. Whole House Energy Planning • Conduct a systematic audit of key areas • Insulation • Windows • Heating and cooling systems • Water heater • Vents and fans • Kitchen appliances • Lighting • Landscaping

  26. Whole House Energy Plan • Make improvements as needed • Even small improvements yield results: • Investment • Savings • Comfort

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