Gaining Efficiencies Through Hot Water

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1 Gaining Efficiencies Through Hot Water Carlos Ruiz, Residential Programs Supervisor ACEEE Water Heater Forum Ontario, CA May 13, 2010 This information is provided solely for informational purposes. Although Southern California Gas Company has used reasonable efforts to assure its accuracy, no representation is made that the contents are free from error or suitable for use for any particular purpose. Southern California Gas Company assumes no responsibility for use of, or reliance on, this information by any party, and specifically advise such parties to discuss any decisions or actions related hereto with their own advisors and experts Southern California Gas Company. Some materials are used by permission, and no copyright is asserted as to such materials. All copyright and trademark rights reserved.

2 Southern California Gas Company Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas) has been delivering clean, safe and reliable natural gas to its customers for nearly 140 years. It is the nation s largest natural gas distribution utility, serving a population of 19.8 million consumers through 5.7 million gas meters in more than 500 communities. Awarded the J.D. Power and Associates 2009 Gas Utility Residential Customer Satisfaction Award in the West. The company s service territory encompasses approximately 20,000 square miles of diverse terrain throughout Central and Southern California, from Visalia to the Mexican border. Headquartered in Los Angeles, we are a subsidiary of Sempra Energy (NYSE:SRE), a Fortune 500 company based in San Diego. Our commitment to provide customers with world-class service has been the key to our longevity and success. Our motto, Glad to be of service reflects this spirit. 2

3 Market Opportunities SoCal Gas Customer Base 5.7 million meters 5.3 Million Residential Single and Multi-Family Gas Hot Water Market Penetration 93% Market penetration in Residential Sector (RASS) 5 million water heaters Water Heater Life Expectancy years Average Age of Water Heaters in Use 8-10 years.52 EF (Based on 50 gal unit) Average Age of Water Heaters at Replacement 12.9 years 3

4 Overview: Baseline NG Consumption SCG Customers Natural Gas Consumption 7,605 MTh Total Source: CEC Energy Consumption Data Management System, Does not include power generation. The residential sector accounts for more than a third (2,660 MTh) of NG consumption in SCG territory. 4

5 Overview: Baseline NG Consumption US -- Residential NG Consumption 4.50 quadrillion Btu (45,000 MTh per year total) SCG/SDG&E - Residential NG Consumption 443 Th/Household-SCG & 351 Th/Household-SDG&E (2,900 MTh per year total) Source: Buildings Energy Data Book, Source: Residential Appliance Saturation Survey, ** Water heating = 49% of residential NG consumption in SDG&E territory. In the Southern California climate, water heating is the largest element of residential consumption and space heating is less significant. 5

6 Energy Efficiency Programs Single Family Qualifying Products & Rebates: 2010 ENERGY STAR Qualified Natural Gas Storage Water Heaters: $30 (>.62EF*) Mail-in On-line P.O.S. (Big Box and Smaller Independent Retailers) 2010 ENERGY STAR Qualified Tankless Water Heater Rebates (available through manufacturer): $150 (Tier 01 = >.82 EF) $200 (Tier 02 = >.90 EF) - Available for the purchase and installation of a qualified tankless water heater via participating manufacturers. - For more information visit - * >.67EF 10/2010 6

7 Energy Efficiency Programs Qualifying Products & Rebates: Multi-Family Central System Natural Gas Water Heaters - $500 Natural Gas Water Heater and/ or Boiler Controllers 35 + Units - $1400 <35 Units -&750 Central System Natural Gas Boiler - $1500 (May be Water and Space Heating or Water Heating only) 7

8 Energy Efficiency Programs Source: EEGA, CPUC Residential water heating was 4% of total gas savings in , and total residential programs typically amount for 15% of total therms saved. Savings in SCG program cycle from residential water heating measures totaled 2.7 MTh % of TOTAL natural gas consumption. 8 8

9 Energy Efficiency Programs Water Heater Rebates Storage Tank Type Units 8,955 (5,070 from POS) Tankless Units 7,384 (6/07-12/08) 2009 Storage Tank Type Units 4,915 (4,720 from POS) Tankless Units 3,823 9

10 Energy Efficiency Programs 3rd Party Contractor Programs Water Heater Upstream Rebate Program Distributor/Contractor/Installer Focused Energy Efficiency Training Shared Incentive to Stock and Purchase Higher Efficiency Energy Star Water Heaters (>.62EF*). Minimizes Lost Opportunities for the Installation of Higher Efficiency Units on Emergency Replacement Calls. Water Heater Controller Program Multifamily Market *>.67EF 10/

11 Partnerships Southern Gas Company Members of the Energy Star Partnership Program Received 2010 award for Excellence in ENERGY STAR Promotion. Rebates based on Energy Star Guideline Consortium for Energy Efficiency Gas Committee Water Heater Coalition To Promote Energy Star Water Heaters SoCal Gas Collaterals SoCal Gas Website Additional Resource to Customers and Contractors 11

12 Coalition Website (eswaterheaters.org) The Website Serves: As a valuable reference resource for Energy Efficiency Programs, manufacturers, and other entities To inform contractors and consumers on high efficiency water heaters To highlight the benefits of ENERGY STAR qualified models As a link to other appropriate websites, articles, etc. To showcase press releases, recent news, video clips, etc. 12

13 For more information contact: Carlos Ruiz Residential Programs Supervisor