Path to your Energy Savings. Existing Residential and Small Commercial

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1 Path to your Energy Savings Existing Residential and Small Commercial

2 Goals of this Webinar Provide the tools and inform you of the steps you should take before and after installing solar to maximize your investment and reduce you carbon footprint. 1

3 Agenda PG&E Delivery Mix Integrated Approach The Full Energy Picture Before Going Solar Energy Conservation Energy Efficiency Going Solar After Solar Resources 2

4 PG&E s 2008 Electric Delivery Mix on average over 50% of the energy delivered comes from sources that emit almost no carbon dioxide Other 1% 22% Nuclear Natural Gas 44% Large Hydro 17% Renewable Coal 2% 14% Biomass and waste 4% Geothermal 4% Small hydroelectric 4% Wind 2% Solar <1% Note: Delivery mix includes all of PG&E s owned generation plus all of PG&E s power purchases. 3

5 PG&E s Projected 2009 Electric Delivery Mix 4

6 PG&E s Integrated Approach Energy Efficiency Reduce Energy Use Climate Smart Neutralize Energy Use Renewable Power Supply Solar & Wind 5

7 The Full Energy Picture: Loading Order 1. Energy Conservation (No Cost) -Changing usage patterns to reduce energy consumption 2. Energy Efficiency (Low Cost) -Using less energy without changing patterns 3. Energy from Renewable s (Investment) -Energy generated from natural resources (Solar, Wind, etc) 4. Carbon Offsets -Programs that allow individuals to reduce their impact on climate change 6

8 Why Energy Efficiency Before Solar? Bigger Bang for your Buck Less usage = smaller energy bills Cheap, easy, and less destructive to implement than other methods of energy Less usage smaller solar system needed lower cost Energy Audit Required to Participate in CSI Program Educate yourself and your customers Analyze usage Learn what to do Contractor Competitive advantage 7

9 Before Solar

10 Take an Energy Efficiency Audit Energy Audit: SmartEnergy Analyzer Create a profile of your home and appliances Identify how much energy and money you can save Create a customized energy plan 9

11 Step 1. Conservation Practices (No-Cost) Keep your thermostat at 68 degrees in the winter and 78 degrees in the summer (health permitting) Adjust thermostat up/down when you leave home or go to bed Lower your water heater s thermostat to 120 degrees F Only run full dishwashers and loads of laundry Turn off the water when brushing teeth, washing dishes, etc. Take shorter showers 10

12 Step 1 (con t). Conservation Practices (Low Cost) Install faucet aerators, ultra-low flow toilets and showerheads Install irrigation controllers or, even better, droughttolerant landscaping 11

13 Step 2. Strive For High Efficiency (Low-Cost) Replace regular light bulbs with Compact Fluorescent Lamps (CFLs) CFLs lasts up to 10 times longer and use up to 75% less energy than regular bulbs Look for the PG&E sticker and save! Dispose of burned out bulbs properly by visiting Earth911.org to find a recycling facility 12

14 Step 3. Strive For Higher Efficiency (Investment) Buy high efficiency appliances (i.e., clothes washers, dishwashers, water heaters) These appliances use 10% to 50% less energy than standard appliances Look for the ENERGY STAR Weatherize your home Insulate your attic and your walls We offer Rebates! 13

15 PG&E Offers a Variety of Rebates Residential High-Efficiency Clothes Washers ENERGY STAR Dishwashers ENERGY STAR Room Air Conditioner Electric Storage Water Heaters Natural Gas Storage Water Heater Attic and Wall Insulation Cool Roof Low/Steep Slope Whole House Fan 92% & 94% AFUE Central Natural Gas Furnace Variable Speed Motor (VSM) Air Handler System Variable and 2-Speed Swimming Pool Pump and Motor 14

16 PG&E Offers a Variety of Rebates Business Agricultural Products Appliances and General Improvement Food Service Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Lighting Refrigeration Boilers and Water Heating Business Computing 15

17 Solar

18 Step 4: Go Solar Do your research: Roof conditions Shading and direction of roof Obtain bids from a minimum of 3 contractors How much usage to be offset (size of system) 17

19 Step 4 (con t). Go Solar Reduce Costs California Solar Initiative 10 year program ( ) Must be in Investor Owned Utility (IOU) territory Residential Retrofit, Non-Residential retrofit/new construction Federal Tax Credit 30% of net cost Extended through 2016 Net Energy Metering Meter keeps track of debits/credits Buy and sell at the going rate Cannot make a profit 18

20 After Solar

21 Maximize your Rate Schedule E-6 Time Periods Time of Use 20

22 Maximize your Rate Schedule Time of Use Rates 35 Credit Cents per Kwh Use Credit Use Credit Hours of the Day Buying low and selling high adds value. 21

23 Continue Conservation and Energy Efficiency Practices Maximize your systems production Solar is not an excuse to neglect conservation and efficiency Environmentally friendly Consider your Carbon Footprint Regular maintenance on your system 22

24 Step 5: Reducing your Carbon Footprint: ClimateSmart 23

25 Questions and Answers

26 Energy Efficiency Resources Rebates: Residential: Commercial: Large Commercial: Contact your assigned PG&E Account Manger or Representative Energy Savings Calculator culator/index.shtml Energy Audit: 25

27 Solar Resourses Solar Customer Service Center: California Solar Initiative: Net Energy metering: Solar Classes: