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Revitalizing the Economy By Renewing our Homes

Revitalizing the Economy By Renewing our Homes. . The 3 E’s in Action!. What is America’s Largest Source of Carbon Emissions?. Carbon Dioxide Emissions From Fossil Fuel Combustion. Residential Buildings. Industrial. 21%. Buildings. Passenger Cars. 11.5%. Transportation.

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Revitalizing the Economy By Renewing our Homes

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  1. Revitalizing the Economy By Renewing our Homes . The 3 E’s in Action!

  2. What is America’s Largest Source ofCarbon Emissions? Carbon Dioxide Emissions From Fossil Fuel Combustion Residential Buildings Industrial 21% Buildings Passenger Cars 11.5% Transportation http://www.pewclimate.org/docUploads/ustransp.pdf http://www.pewcenteronthestates.org/uploadedFiles/Climate%20Change%20101,%20Technological%20Solutions.pdf

  3. 2030 Nationwide Goal:25% Reduction in Residential Energy • CLIMATE: • Equivalent to taking ½ of all passenger cars off the road • JOBS: • 1.25 million direct contracting jobs • ENERGY: • Save as much energy as US imports yearly from Saudi Arabia • COMMUNITY: • Keep energy dollars local and create an annuity

  4. Energy Upgrade California Revitalizing the Economy by Renewing our Homes October 21, 2010

  5. Program Overview

  6. Energy Upgrade California Statewide residential energy efficiency program

  7. Statewide Collaboration • $133 million State Energy Program (SEP) & ARRA • $116 million from Investor Owned Utility (IOU) • $30 million for Retrofit Ramp-up (ARRA) • $13 million from Workforce Investment Act (WIA) • Significant funds from local governments EECBG and WIA funds

  8. Program Overview One-stop shop • Benefits of Energy Upgrades • Rebates • Finding a qualified contractor • Workforce training • Call Center (ABAG) ENERGY UPGRADE CALIFORNIA

  9. Program Status October 2010 • PG&E pilot phase • Rebates available now • $1,000 for Basic Package • Up to $3,500 for Advanced Package • Program implementer is CBPCA (may change)

  10. Basic Package

  11. Basic Package Upgrades • Air Sealing • Duct Sealing • Attic Insulation • Pipe Insulation • Low-Flow Showerhead • Combustion Safety Test Simple bundle Cost-effective Fundamentals $1,000 rebate

  12. Stop Leaks Air Sealing Keeps the air you want in; Keeps outside air out Duct Sealing Air flows where it should

  13. Insulating Attic Insulation Keeps home comfortable Pipe Insulation Maintains water temperature

  14. Additional Low-Flow Showerhead Saves hot water Lowers water heating costs Combustion Safety Ensures safety Tested before and after

  15. Advanced Package

  16. Advanced Package • Focused on performance • Customized to your home $1,500 - $3,500 rebate based on energy savings

  17. Advanced Package • Begins with an Energy Assessment • Basic fundamentals + (examples) High efficiency furnace or AC Window Replacements Water Heater

  18. Advanced Package

  19. To Get Started • Visit CBPCA.org • Contact a PG&E qualified contractor

  20. Questions? Margot Grant Outreach & Marketing Coordinator mgrant@co.sanmateo.ca.us (650) 363-1947

  21. Purpose • Educate homeowners • Energy Efficiency Principles • How it affects them • Encourage action

  22. How • Energy Ambassador Party • Presentations • Internship • Free Personal Energy Review

  23. Energy Ambassador Party • What • Analysis of your home • Present case study • A good time • Why • A great reason for a party • Be a Leader • Learn about your home • Upgrade your home

  24. Energy Evaluation $400 • Sign up at a party - $100 off • Host a party – Additional $100 off • Your Commitment • Open up your home • Invite your network • Our Commitment • Party Planning • Refreshments • Discount on Retrofit

  25. Questions? Michael Carpol Energy Ambassador Program Coordinator michael@sustainablesanmateo.org (650) 638-2323 http://www.sustainabilityhub.net/contest/energy-ambassador-home/

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