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Home Energy Efficiency and the NELC

Home Energy Efficiency and the NELC. Anthony Magliozzi. A little about myself!. Worked with Penn State and EPA to create own business designing less expensive, sustainable greenhouses in East Africa, now in eight countries Vice President of Penn State Microfinance Initiative.

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Home Energy Efficiency and the NELC

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  1. Home Energy Efficiency and the NELC Anthony Magliozzi

  2. A little about myself! • Worked with Penn State and EPA to create own business designing less expensive, sustainable greenhouses in East Africa, now in eight countries • Vice President of Penn State Microfinance Initiative

  3. Learning Outcomes • An understanding of energy efficiency • Simple suggestions to save your wallet and the environment • Why an energy audit makes sense • The NELC and its purpose • Signing up for an audit and expectations

  4. Electric Bills in the United States eia.gov

  5. What could you spend the savings on? • Let’s estimate 25% savings using 2012 numbers: • $107.28 * 0.25 = $26.82/month • $26.82 * 12 months = $321.84/year 1288 gumballs!!!

  6. Where do we use energy in our homes?

  7. What is energy efficiency? • Energy efficiency is the ratio between the useful output of an energy conversion machine and the input, in energy terms. The useful output may be electric power, mechanical work, or heat. • Our definition? Using less energy to provide the same service. • Fact: 100 million homes, or 80% of US houses, are built with no regard to energy efficiency!

  8. Examples of Energy Efficiency LED Lightbulbs http://www.designrecycleinc.com/led%20comp%20chart.html

  9. Examples of Energy Efficiency Sealing windows

  10. Examples of Energy Efficiency ***Although most homes are insulated, 90% of homes should have more. Insulation

  11. Examples of Energy Efficiency NIST Programmable Thermostats

  12. Examples of Energy Efficiency *4-5 actions = noticeable drops in utility bills

  13. Energy Incentives in PA • NIST Thermostats being given away in some places

  14. Which refrigerator uses more energy? The 2005 Kenmore minifridge uses double the amount of energy as the new 2014 Kenmore model. 2005 Kenmore minifridge 2014 full-size Kenmore fridge

  15. How can I become more energy efficient? • Find places in your home where energy is being used unnecessarily • Examples: Overloaded power cords, plugged in appliances which are rarely used, poorly ventilated units such as your AC unit outside • Practice energy efficient practices • Closing shades during the day in the summertime to keep the home cool. • Using EnergyStar services • Watt Meters at the Pattee/Paterno Library on campus! • Get a home energy audit!

  16. Top Five Suggestions made to Homeowners: • Adding insulating to pipes and attic* • Sealing windows and doors* • Energy efficient appliances* • Replacing an old, inefficient furnace or heating/cooling system • Replacing thermostats with programmable models* *Do it yourself projects

  17. What is a home energy audit? Why a home energy audit? • Assess how much energy your home uses • Recommended improvements that will help you save your bottom line! • Health and Safety top priority during audits • “Seal it tight, ventilate right!”

  18. The NELC is a Penn State initiative devoted to promoting energy independence through student engagement in the local community • The NELC gives free home energy audits to many communities in Pittsburgh, State College, and Philadelphia. • Why are the energy audits free? • Training for Penn State students, producing more effective, efficient energy audits, research on the energy market • NELC youtube video • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EF7s_XQ9su8

  19. The NELC’s Past Experience • From small houses to large houses • 100+ energy audits have been done in 18 months!

  20. Our Reports

  21. Signing up for a free home energy audit is simple! 1. Go to sustainability.psu.edu/nelc 2. Click “Request a FREE Home Energy Audit!” on the right side. 3. Fill out a small questionnaire to give us more information about your concerns!

  22. Why is the audit free? • Students get experience • Homeowners get valuable advice • Not as detailed as professional audit

  23. Example Questions • What is your house’s primary energy source? (Electric, Fuel Oil, natural gas, etc…) • What year was the house built? • Is it a single family house? • Are there any questions or concerns you have about your home?

  24. NELC is looking to expand to other Penn State campuses! • About the class • Contact Dr. Dave Riley at driley@engr.psu.edu

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