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Midwest Energy Cooperative Home Energy Makeover (HEM). A Public Act 295 Energy Optimization Residential Pilot Program (EO RPP) June 21, 2011. HEM Mission. Increase energy efficiency of an existing home. Provide deserving family increased home comfort.
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Midwest Energy Cooperative Home Energy Makeover (HEM) A Public Act 295 Energy Optimization Residential Pilot Program (EO RPP) June 21, 2011
HEM Mission Increase energy efficiency of an existing home. Provide deserving family increased home comfort. Educational tool for all Cooperative Members. Realization of future viable EO programs.
EO RPP/HEM – Selection Timeline • 2009 • Discussions initiated internally regarding HEM. • Expanded to how EO could play a part in sharing lessons learned with other utilities. • 2010 • 1st Quarter • Logistical Discussions Initiated & Contacts Made - Ongoing • 2nd Quarter • Contest Announced – May • Applications Due – June • 65 Applications Received
EO RPP/HEM – Selection Timeline • 2010 - Continued • 3rd Quarter • Application Review & Home Visits – July/August • 59 Home Visits Conducted • Selection Criteria: • All Electric Home • Stick Built and of Sound Construction • A Family We Could Work With (As This Was An Invasive Project) • Heartwarming Story & Compelling Family Need
EO RPP/HEM – Selection Timeline • 2010 - Continued • 3rd Quarter – Continued • One Winner & Ten Finalists Selected - August • HEM to the Winner • Walk Through Audit, Energy Efficiency Measures Installed and Online Audit Submitted for Finalists • Reviewed Goals/Ambitions of HEM With MECA & With KEMA (Evaluation Contractor) – September • Legal Issues Addressed/Resolved With Recipient Family • Permission Granted to Publicize Story • Hold Coop Harmless For Any/All Liability Associated With HEM
HEM Project Management Detail • Offsite/Onsite Planning Meetings • Offsite Partner Meetings • Lead Testing • Grant/Philanthropic-Related Issues • 501(c)3 • Leveraging Partners • Viral Nature of Project • Legal • Volunteers/Transportation • Food • Proper Tools & Equipment • Site Safety • Debris Removal • Pet Care • Hotel Accommodations • Parking • Neighbors • Communications
EO RPP/HEM – Project Timeline • 2010 - Continued • 3rd Quarter - Continued • Blower Door Test In - September • Project Management Heats Up – September/October • Partners, Volunteers, Activities, Safety, Food, Transportation, Accommodations, Communications, Family Convenience, Etc. • 4th Quarter • Demolition Work Initiated - October • Fuel Oil Furnace Removal • Duct Removal • Chimney Removal & Roof Repair • Crawl Space Insulation Tear-Out • Electrical Upgrade – October
EO RPP/HEM – Project Timeline • 2010 - Continued • 4th Quarter – Continued • Measures Installed - Oct/Nov • Geothermal Furnace • Duct Work Fabrication & Installation • Crawl Space Air Sealing • Basement Wall & Rim Joist Sealing • Electrical Outlet Air Sealing • Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs • Water Heater Pipe Wrap • Tier-3 Energy Star Appliances • In-Home Energy Monitoring System • Updated Blower Door Test
EO RPP/HEM – Project Timeline • 2010 - Continued • 4th Quarter, Continued – Nov/Dec • Media Day • Closet Construction • Window Measurement & Purchase • Initiate Financial/Energy Use Benchmarking • 2011 • 1st Quarter • KEMA Audit • Troubleshooting/Managing Expectations
EO RPP/HEM – Project Timeline • 2011 – Continued • 2nd Quarter • Energy Star Basement Window Installation • Energy Star Window Installation • Balanced Mechanical Air Exchange Installation • Blower Door Test Out • Troubleshooting / Managing Expectations
EO RPP/HEM – Project Timeline • 2011 - Continued • Ongoing • Financial & Energy Use Benchmarking • Communications • Members • Collaborative • Statewide
Actual kWh Usage Note: The 2008/2009 graph is base load only reflecting customer use of fuel oil for heating.
CONCLUSIONS • Home Performance Assessments • Air Sealing and Insulation • Geothermal is Impactful • Fuel Switching for the Collaborative Makes Sense • Public/Contractor/Employee EO Awareness