1 Energy Upgrade Energy Upgrade California California : : Improving Home Energy Efficiency and Comfort Improving Home Energy Efficiency and Comfort in San Mateo County in San Mateo County Rick Row, Ecology Action Rick Row, Ecology Action Sept 25, 2011 Sept 25, 2011
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Energy Upgrade CaliforniaEnergy Upgrade California::
Improving Home Energy Efficiency and Improving Home Energy Efficiency and
• Air sealing• Attic insulation• Duct sealing• Hot water pipe insulation• Low-flow showerhead with thermostatic control• Smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors• Combustion safety testing
Up to $1,000
Choose from elements such as:• High-efficiency furnaces• Energy-efficient cooling systems• Energy-efficient water heaters• Wall insulation• Energy-efficient pool pumps• Dual pane energy-efficient windows• Cool roofs
$1,500 to $4,000
Approximately 10% energy savings Required 15%-40% energy savings
Incentives for Home Energy Upgrades
See web site for more rebates, incentives, tax credits in your area!
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Benefits
Tohome-owners
Tohome-owners
To communi
ty
To communi
ty
• Comfort• Savings• Health & Safety• Environment
• Jobs• Local spending• Greenhouse gases
reduction
San Mateo County Marketing
LEAD GENERATION CAMPAIGN through:• Community Based Social Marketing (April ‘11– Feb ‘12)
– Homeowner workshops– Tabling at community events and farmers markets– Presentations to community groups
• City Outreach (April ‘11 – Feb ’12)
• Corporate Outreach (April ’11 – Feb ’12)
• Media Advertising (Sept ‘11 - Feb ‘12)
– Online Search (Google)– Social Media (Facebook)– Banner Ads (Patch.com and Media Outlets)– Movie Theater Advertising – Oversized Newspaper Inserts – E-mail Marketing
• Air sealing• Attic insulation• Duct sealing• Hot water pipe insulation• Low-flow showerhead with thermostatic control• Smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors• Combustion safety testing
$1,000
Choose from elements such as:• High-efficiency furnaces• Energy-efficient cooling systems• Energy-efficient water heaters• Wall insulation• Energy-efficient pool pumps• Dual pane energy-efficient windows• Cool roofs
$1,500 to $4,000
Approximately 10% energy savings Required 15%-40% energy savings
Matching Incentives for Home Energy Upgrades
• San Mateo County match available through March of 2012• Funding available for approximately 120 upgrades
$2,000 $3,000
-$8,000
Easy Path to Home Performance Improvement
Start here: www.EnergyUpgradeCA.org The simple, safe, cost-effective path to improving home performance !
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Thank youRick Row
Ecology Action, Energy Upgrade Specialist, Bay [email protected](650) 269-1121
Please register at www.EnergyUpgradeCA.org/county/san_mateo to:•Retain the personal information you enter for future reference•Use the contact features.•Keep track of vendors you've contacted.
Assumptions:•Utility bill before savings: $2,500 per year•30% energy efficiency gain, -> 30% energy savings ($63 per month energy savings)•7% per year rise in energy prices•$12,000 upfront cost•Less $3,000 EUC rebate•Less $500 fed. tax credit•$8,500 net cost•4% loan over 15 years
Over 15
years
Over 15
years
Note: actual costs and savings may differ considerablyfor any specific home
Monthly Now
15 yrs
Finance charge $63 $63
Less utility savings
$63 $172
Non-financial benefits such as increased comfort, durability, quietness, air quality
free
$109
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Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties
ABAG Grant from California Energy Commission
$10.5M for Energy Upgrade Bay Area
$1.95M grant for Santa Clara County
$ 785,595 grant for San Mateo County
Program Goals • Improve energy efficiency of thousands of single family homes in Bay Area
• Help property owners save money on their utility bills
• Put construction professionals back to work
• Help boost the economy
• Reduce local greenhouse gas emission
Is your home at risk for an energy emergency?
A home energy assessment is just what the doctor ordered!
www.sccgov.org/EnergyUpgrades
Santa Clara County Campaign
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Santa Clara County Marketing
LEAD GENERATION CAMPAIGN through:
Media Outreach (TV, radio, print, e-mail) Social Media (Facebook, blogs, search marketing (google) Community Outreach (Targeted outreach, event coverage)
City Outreach Corporate & Local Business Outreach Sponsored events (home shows)
Contractor House Call Events at OSH Speakers Bureau and more…..
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Santa Clara County Rebates
ENERGY ASSESSMENT REBATES (Test-in, Test-out)
Remove high cost of uncertainty in getting started
Assure $400,000 dedicated to rebates is spent
Cover 80% of the cost of a energy assessment
Up to $800 test-in and $800 test-out ($1600 total) Paid directly to Energy Upgrade Participating
Contractors (who sign service agreements with the County)