U.S. EPA ENERGY STAR Residential Program Kathy Diehl, ENERGY STAR Program Manager January 15, 2009
ENERGY STAR Program! EPA & ENERGY STAR Background & History! Energy Use/Cost for Homes! ENERGY STAR New Homes! Components of Typical ENERGY STAR New Home! Special Offers/Credits/Rebates! Partnerships! Recap/Websites/Contact Info.
EPA Organization! Headquarters Office Washington D.C.! Ten Regional Offices! Region 9 - San Francisco - California - Nevada - Arizona - Hawaii - Guam - Pacific Isl. Territories! Regulatory and Voluntary Programs! Climate Change Voluntary Program to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions
ENERGY STAR Overview ENERGY STAR! Integral part of EPA s Climate Change Program! Introduced in 1992 as a voluntary labeling program designed to identify and promote energy efficient products, i.e., computers and monitors.! The ENERGY STAR label is now on many additional products as well as new homes and buildings & plants! Saved businesses, consumers, organizations $16B! Prevented 40 MMt GHG (27 M vehicles)
ENERGY STAR Overview Sectors/Emissions covered by ENERGY STAR
Energy Use/Costs for Homes Residential energy consumption can be broken down into the following end uses: 1. Appliances & Lighting 2. Space Heating 3. Space Cooling 4. Water Heating 5. Refrigerators Total Cost > $160 B, Average ~ $2000/yr
ENERGY STAR for New Homes ENERGY STAR for NEW HOMES:! Any new home 3 stories or less can earn the ENERGY STAR label! In CA must exceed Title 24 building code by 15%! Perform better for the homeowner, environment & lower utility bills. 1. more comfortable 2. save 30% + on heating/cooling 3. similar reductions in GHG.! ENERGY STAR products can save 15-20% on energy bills! Owner can redirect savings back into the community
Components of Typical ENERGY STAR New Home Components of ENERGY STAR home 1. Properly installed insulation 2. High performance windows 3. Tight construction and ducts 4. Efficient heating & cooling equipment 5. Efficient lighting & appliances 6. Support, verification of certified Home Energy Rater
Support, Verification of Home Energy Rater Independent Inspection & Testing Before and After Construction Benefits! Peace of Mind! Climate-Specific Recommendations! Additional Inspections for Quality above Code Requirements! Verify a new home for federal energy efficiency tax credits
Support, Verification of Home Energy Rater HOW INSPECTION and TESTING WORKS Selection of Energy-Efficient Features! Traditional Home Energy Rating software simulates home energy use! Builder Option Package builder/rater use climate specific EPA construction specs Completion of Field Verification blower door test, duct blaster, thermal bypass checklist
Support, Verification of Home Energy Rater Completion of Field Verification:! Blower door test leakiness of house! Duct blaster test leakiness of ducts! Thermal bypass checklist - requires visual inspection of framing areas - inspection of insulation to ensure proper alignment with air barriers - ensures that air* and thermal barriers are continuous and complete *air barrier is any solid material that blocks air flow between conditioned and unconditioned space
Support, Verification of Home Energy Rater Habitat for Humanity International! Kevin Gobble, 404 420-6795! Free/discounted Home Energy Rater! $2000-4000 funding for ENERGY STAR, Green Homes from Home Depot ENERGY STAR website link to Certified Rater Directory: Residential Energy Service Network! industry not-for-profit! make national standards for building energy efficiency rating systems www.resnet.com
Properly Installed Insulation/Tight Construction Benefits:! warmer in winter, cooler in summer! less condensation! at least 20% less energy to heat & cool Contractor blowing in foam insulation
Properly Installed Insulation/Tight Construction Diagram of leaky home: Air leaks are often found at holes & penetrations for plumbing, wiring, lighting, duct work.
Properly Installed Insulation/Tight Construction! Insulation no gaps, voids, compressed areas! Structural Insulated Panels provide air barrier and insulation, prevent condensation! Expanding foam seals wiring holes
High Performance Windows Benefits of ENERGY STAR windows - warmer in cool weather, cooler in warm weather - reduce condensation - save up to $125/year
High Performance Windows Infrared Image of Two Windows from Interior ENERGY STAR window only 1/3 as much heat loss
Efficient Duct Systems Benefits:! deliver air effectively to all rooms Application of mastic! lower equipment costs heating & cooling work less! save $120 plus
Efficient Duct Systems Common Duct Problems:! Leaks at (A) duct connections, (B) return ducts, (D) furnace and air filter slot, (E) fallen duct insulation, (F) supply ducts! Kinks in (G) ductwork restricting airflow
Efficient Duct Systems Tightly sealed ducts increase energy efficiency by 20%
Efficient Heating Equipment Benefits of ENERGY STAR Qualified Heating Systems! lower utility bills! less risk of air quality (CO) problems! increased durability advanced, high quality components
Efficient Cooling Equipment Benefits of ENERGY STAR Qualified Cooling Equipment! supply air more steadily! reduced maintenance higher quality components! savings up to $700 lifetime
Efficient Heating & Cooling Equipment Install According to Best Practices! proper sizing - Air Conditioning Contractors of America Manual! proper placement inside conditioned space! test, adjust air flow to improve efficiency
Efficient Lighting Benefits of ENERGY STAR Qualified Light Fixtures & Bulbs! save $100 400/8 yrs. for Advance Lighting Package! improved quality/safety warm light, less heat Advanced Lighting Designation: ENERGY STAR Qualified Fixtures! Ex. 50% total fixtures in high use rooms! Ex. 25% total fixtures in low use rooms
Efficient Appliances Benefits of ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances! extended warranties! reduce water use! save up to $80/yr Overview of ENERGY STAR Qualified Products! refrigerators use 40% less energy than 2001 models! dishwashers have sensors to determine water T! clothes washers - spin better, dry faster
LEED for Homes LEED H requires ENERGY STAR LEED for Homes Initiative for Affordable Housing! recognizes, rewards intrinsic resource efficiencies within LEED for Homes Rating System.! developing tools, educational offerings and technical assistance with The Home Depot Foundation, other sector leaders http://www.usgbc.org/displaypage.aspx?cmspageid=147
Buy ENERGY STAR Products in Bulk Register so you can use ENERGY STAR Quantity Quotes to:! Submit purchase requests for ENERGY STAR qualified products - air conditioners - clothes washers - dehumidifiers - refrigerators - dishwashers - light fixtures/bulbs! Get multiple quotes from product suppliers! Negotiate discounted prices
Federal TAX Credits for Home Builders $2,000 tax credit for a new home! 50% energy savings for heating and cooling over 2004 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC)! at least 1/5 of savings from building envelope
Federal TAX Credits for Home Builders $1,000 tax credit for new manufactured home! 30% energy savings for heating and cooling over the 2004 IECC! at least 1/3 of savings from building envelope
Federal TAX Credits for Home Builders Construction substantially completed after August 8, 2005 Acquired from eligible contractor from January 2006 through December 2009
PG&E ENERGY STAR Performance Method Residential New Construction! Builders of single family new homes eligible for the CA ENERGY STAR New Homes Program! Down load RNC-ES Application Package from www.pge.com
PG&E ENERGY STAR Performance Method Qualifications for CA ENERGY STAR New Homes Program:! Exceed CA Title 24 Energy Codes by 15%! Meet ENERGY STAR Thermal bypass Checklist! CA Energy Commissions Quality Insulation Installation Requirements (can use to meet 15 %)! Incentives for qualifying residences - Coastal Climate Zones 1-7 -- $400/unit - Inland Climate Zones 8-16 -- $500/unit
PG&E ENERGY STAR Performance Method Additional Appliance & Lighting Features! Incentives available for high efficiency - dishwashers - refrigerators - clothes washers - interior hard wired lighting fixtures and - natural gas clothes dryers! To qualify for incentives must - be accepted into program before construction - exceed Title 24 by 15%
PG&E ENERGY STAR Performance Method! Dishwashers $30-50/unit! Refrigerator $50/unit! Clothes Washer $35-75/unit! Lighting fixtures $10/unit! Natural gas clothes dryer $50/fixture
ENERGY STAR Partnerships ENERGY STAR partners! more than 8000 private, public organizations! interested in investing in energy efficiency
ENERGY STAR Partnerships WHY JOIN ENERGY STAR?! ENERGY STAR gives organization power to reduce GHG.! Partnering with ENERGY STAR demonstrates environmental leadership, improves energy efficiency, and saves money.! National and local recognition is given! ENERGY STAR provides - tools/resources - support energy efficiency decisions! 111 Habitat Affiliate Partners i.e., Flagstaff
ENERGY STAR Recap! Integral part of EPA s overall Climate Change Program effort to reduce GHG.! Encourages the use of ENERGY STAR products and practices to address energy efficiency in homes, buildings, and plants.! Six major components of a typical ENERGY STAR Home! Verification required to label New Home ENERGY STAR! Benefits include - saving energy & costs - protecting the environment - demonstrating environmental leadership
ENERGY STAR Contacts & Websites! diehl.kathy@epa.gov, 415 972-3996! Websites: www.energystar.gov http://www.epa.gov/climatechange/