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“The mission of the Austin Green Energy Group is to enhance our community and protect our
environment through activities that preserve and conserve our natural resources with a focus on
promoting education and the building of solutions for efficient energy utilization.”
www.AustinGreenEnergyGroup.org
June 30, 2010June 30, 2010
The Greening The Greening of Our Livesof Our Lives
Presented by the
www.AustinGreenEnergyGroup.org
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How Would You Like to Save Energy, How Would You Like to Save Energy, Money, and Our Planet?Money, and Our Planet?
Have Better Control Over the Indoor Have Better Control Over the Indoor Environment of Your Home?Environment of Your Home?
Have Dramatic Outdoor Noise Have Dramatic Outdoor Noise ReductionReduction Inside Your Home? Inside Your Home?
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Let’s See How One Let’s See How One Family Did All Of The Family Did All Of The Above………..Above………..
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House SpecificationsHouse Specifications
25 year old, Ranch Style, Rock and Masonite 25 year old, Ranch Style, Rock and Masonite Siding Home with Shingle Roof Located in Siding Home with Shingle Roof Located in
Northwest Austin, Texas.Northwest Austin, Texas.
1785 sq. ft. Living Space1785 sq. ft. Living Space441 sq. ft. Attached 2 Car Garage441 sq. ft. Attached 2 Car Garage3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths2 Adults Utilizing the Home2 Adults Utilizing the Home
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The The Greening of Our LivesGreening of Our LivesRoofRoof Ridge vents were installed (replacing turbine vents) for Ridge vents were installed (replacing turbine vents) for
better overall house ventilation.better overall house ventilation. Reflective, lighter color shingles were used to shield Reflective, lighter color shingles were used to shield
house from heat absorption.house from heat absorption. 35 year architectural shingles which deflect hail and 35 year architectural shingles which deflect hail and
have a longer life were used.have a longer life were used.
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The Greening of Our LivesThe Greening of Our LivesIn The AtticIn The AtticRadiant Barrier with a thermal emissivity value of 0.03 Radiant Barrier with a thermal emissivity value of 0.03
(reflects 97% of infrared energy) deflects the solar (reflects 97% of infrared energy) deflects the solar infrared heat rays from entering the house. infrared heat rays from entering the house.
Keeps house temperature lower in the summer.Keeps house temperature lower in the summer. Keeps the warmth from escaping in the winter.Keeps the warmth from escaping in the winter.
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In The AtticIn The Attic16” of insulation 16” of insulation
added bringing the added bringing the
insulation R-Value insulation R-Value
rating to R-49rating to R-49
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In The GarageIn The GarageInstalled double sided, Installed double sided,
Aluminum, bubble pack, Aluminum, bubble pack,
radiant barrier to radiant barrier to
aluminum garage door aluminum garage door
with a thermal emissivity with a thermal emissivity
value of .03 (97% reflectivity) value of .03 (97% reflectivity)
and a R-Value rating of R-14.6and a R-Value rating of R-14.6
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The Water HeaterThe Water HeaterInstalled a water heaterInstalled a water heater
tank insulation wrap tank insulation wrap
with radiant barrier.with radiant barrier.
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The Greening of Our LivesThe Greening of Our LivesHouse SidingHouse Siding1.1. Under the siding:Under the siding:
a.a. Added an additional 5/8” OSB sheathing w/radiant barrier over Added an additional 5/8” OSB sheathing w/radiant barrier over insulated exterior side walls.insulated exterior side walls.
b.b. Added Tyvek weatherization house wrap.Added Tyvek weatherization house wrap.2.2. Replaced Masonite Replaced Masonite (Compressed Cardboard) (Compressed Cardboard) house siding with HardiPlank house siding with HardiPlank (Fiber Cement) Lap Siding.(Fiber Cement) Lap Siding.3.3. Painted house with a reflective, Painted house with a reflective, light color to deflect light color to deflect solar infrared heat.solar infrared heat.
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Doors and WindowsDoors and Windows
Replaced exterior metal Replaced exterior metal doors with energy efficient doors with energy efficient
solid wood doors.solid wood doors.
Replaced single pane Replaced single pane aluminum windows aluminum windows with solid wood, with solid wood, insulated, Energy Star, insulated, Energy Star, dual-pane, Low-E dual-pane, Low-E glass windows.glass windows.
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Weatherized houseWeatherized house1.1. Insulated all outlets and switches.Insulated all outlets and switches.
2.2. Insulated and sealed all new windows and Insulated and sealed all new windows and doors.doors.
3.3. Weather-stripped garage access door.Weather-stripped garage access door.
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Water Saving Steps:Water Saving Steps:• Replaced all toilets with Replaced all toilets with
low-flow, water saving low-flow, water saving toilets.toilets.
• Replaced all showerheads Replaced all showerheads with low-flow, water saving with low-flow, water saving showerheads.showerheads.
• Replaced all faucet aerators Replaced all faucet aerators with low-flow water saving with low-flow water saving faucet aerators.faucet aerators.
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Energy Saving Steps:Energy Saving Steps: Replaced all incandescent light Replaced all incandescent light
bulbs with CFL’s.bulbs with CFL’s. Replaced thermostat with a programmable Replaced thermostat with a programmable
thermostat.thermostat. Subscribed to Austin Energy’s Green Subscribed to Austin Energy’s Green
Choice Program (electricity now comes Choice Program (electricity now comes from 100% renewable sources) from 100% renewable sources) and the energy rate is and the energy rate is locked in for 5 years.locked in for 5 years.
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1.1. Created a vegetable garden.Created a vegetable garden.
2.2. Installed a compost bin.Installed a compost bin.
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Planted sustainable, Planted sustainable, native, and adaptive native, and adaptive landscape plants. landscape plants.
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Use reusable shopping bags and reusable water bottles.
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The Greening of Our LivesThe Greening of Our LivesHabit or ‘Culture’ ChangesHabit or ‘Culture’ Changes
• Recycle Almost Everything.Recycle Almost Everything.• Wash/Dry Clothes Only At Night – lower energy costs.Wash/Dry Clothes Only At Night – lower energy costs.• Reduce the number of miles driven – combine trips, etc.Reduce the number of miles driven – combine trips, etc.• Turn off unnecessary lights.Turn off unnecessary lights.• Adjust to weather changes with clothing not the thermostat.Adjust to weather changes with clothing not the thermostat.• Buy locally.Buy locally.• Refuse/recycle receipts and junk mail whenever possible.Refuse/recycle receipts and junk mail whenever possible.• Reduce consumption of red meat – Meatless Monday’s.Reduce consumption of red meat – Meatless Monday’s.• Increase consumption of vegetables and fruits.Increase consumption of vegetables and fruits.• Increase consumption of organic foods.Increase consumption of organic foods.• Reduced use of chemicals, such as pesticides.Reduced use of chemicals, such as pesticides.• Increased our physical exercise habits.Increased our physical exercise habits.• Pick up liter along the way.Pick up liter along the way.
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The Greening of Our LivesThe Greening of Our LivesRecycling
• Austin’s “Single Stream” Recycling Program.• Batteries’ recycled at Radio Shack.• CFL’s recycled at Home Depot.• Plastic bags recycled at HEB or Wal-Mart.• Hangers recycled at Rick’s Cleaners.• Clothing and household items recycled at Texas
Paralyzed Veterans/Ark of Texas. • Hazardous material to Austin’s Hazardous Waste Facility. • Ink cartridges to OfficeMax/Office Depot.• Electronics recycled at Goodwill.
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Monthly Savings After All Modifications:
• Electric usage with Austin Energy’s Green Choice Program declined 37.1%.
• Natural gas usage fell 16.5%.• Water bill went from 3000 gallons per month to 2312
gallons per month, a 22.9% savings.• Overall Austin Utility Bill is 30.3% less.• $50/month cost reduction in monthly utility budget.• Overall household carbon footprint plunged 63%, mainly
from lower transportation emissions while improving our lifestyle. (“We feel great, seem much healthier, and sleep better. We both have lost 9 lbs in the last 5 months.”)
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What “Green” efficiency project can the Austin Green Energy Group help you with?
www.AustinGreenEnergyGroup.org
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