A Simplified Approach to Visualizing Household Retrofit Potential-Edwards

A Simplified Approach to Visualizing Household Retrofit Potential

Jenny Edwards

Center for Energy and Environment

Minneapolis, MN

ACEEE Behavior, Energy, and Climate Change Conference • December 2, 2011 • Washington, DC

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Who is CEE?

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CEE’s Pilot Residential Energy Program+ Oct ’09 – Jun ‘11: 4,666 home visits

+ Comprehensive (small as well as large opportunities)

+ Focus on homeowner, not just the home

+ Cost-effectiveness requirements

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The Kitchen Table Conversation

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CEE’s Energy Feedback Reports

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Home Energy Score Pilot Site

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Minnesota Pilot Results

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Current Score

Potential Score

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10 “Zone of Unattainability”

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+ Focus on the asset – the “long term investments”

Home Energy Label Design Principles:

Credit: Univ Wisc Extension

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Home Energy Label Design Principles:

+ Simple to Implement and Communicate

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Home Energy Label Design Principles:

+ Prescriptive Approach

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Home Energy Label Design Principles:

+ Quantitative Rigor

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Home Energy Label Design Principles:

+ Offer the opportunity to get a perfect score

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All Homes can get a perfect score

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Attic Configuration Wall Cavity

Why does house style matter?

Type of House:

Built 1910 1.5 Stories

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+ Points are based on house style

+ Score is based on your home

How a Score is Calculated

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Average Age of Twin Cities Metro Homes

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Create a hopeful kitchen table conversation

“This is how close you are to your home’s full potential!”

Thanks!

CEE Development Team:

Dave Bohac, Carl Nelson, Lester Shen, Isaac Smith

More info at:

www.mncee.org

[email protected]