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USGBC Charlotte Region Chapter
Build Green. Teach Green. Live Green.
www.usgbccrc.org
USGBC Charlotte Region Chapter
Build Green. Teach Green. Live Green.
www.usgbccrc.org
USGBC Charlotte Region Chapter
Build Green. Teach Green. Live Green.
www.usgbccrc.org
USGBC Charlotte Region Chapter
Build Green. Teach Green. Live Green.
www.usgbccrc.org
USGBC Charlotte Region Chapter
Build Green. Teach Green. Live Green.
www.usgbccrc.org
USGBC Charlotte Region Chapter
Build Green. Teach Green. Live Green.
www.usgbccrc.org
USGBC Charlotte Region Chapter
Build Green. Teach Green. Live Green.
www.usgbccrc.org
USGBC Charlotte Region Chapter
Build Green. Teach Green. Live Green.
www.usgbccrc.org
USGBC Charlotte Region Chapter
Build Green. Teach Green. Live Green.
www.usgbccrc.org
USGBC Charlotte Region Chapter
Build Green. Teach Green. Live Green.
www.usgbccrc.org
USGBC Charlotte Region Chapter
Build Green. Teach Green. Live Green.
www.usgbccrc.org
USGBC Charlotte Region Chapter
Build Green. Teach Green. Live Green.
www.usgbccrc.org
USGBC Charlotte Region Chapter
Build Green. Teach Green. Live Green.
www.usgbccrc.org
USGBC Charlotte Region Chapter
Build Green. Teach Green. Live Green.
www.usgbccrc.org
USGBC Charlotte Region Chapter
Build Green. Teach Green. Live Green.
www.usgbccrc.org
USGBC Charlotte Region Chapter
Build Green. Teach Green. Live Green.
www.usgbccrc.org
USGBC Charlotte Region Chapter
Build Green. Teach Green. Live Green.
www.usgbccrc.org
USGBC Charlotte Region Chapter
Build Green. Teach Green. Live Green.
www.usgbccrc.org
9 Ways to Make Your Home More Energy
Efficient
From USGBC’s greenhomeguide.org
Well-insulated Walls & Attic
Effective insulation slows the rate that heat flows out of the
house in winter or into the house in summer, so less energy is
required to heat or cool the house
Upgrade or Replace Windows
Weather strip & add storm windows
- Upgrade single pane & pay the slight premium for Energy Star
Can save 7-24% in heating/cooling costs
USGBC Charlotte Region Chapter
Build Green. Teach Green. Live Green.
www.usgbccrc.org
9 Ways to Make Your Home More Energy
Efficient
From USGBC’s greenhomeguide.org
Plant Shade Trees & Shrubs
Deciduous trees and tall shrubs planted on home’s west side
Block heat gain in summer and allow heat gain in winter
Most effective for older homes without insulation or window
upgrades
Replace Furnace
Built before 1992 & has standing pilot, wastes ~35% of the fuel it
uses, and it is probably near the end of its service life.
ACEEE recommends early replacement w/ condensing furnace w/
annual efficiency of at least 90 percent meaning it wastes no
more than 10% of the fuel used & can save ~27% on heating.
USGBC Charlotte Region Chapter
Build Green. Teach Green. Live Green.
www.usgbccrc.org
9 Ways to Make Your Home More Energy
Efficient
From USGBC’s greenhomeguide.org
Improve Hot Water System
Adjust to the warm setting (120°F).
Insulate your hot water lines so they don’t cool off as quickly
between uses.
Use low-flow fixtures for showers and baths.
“On Demand” hot water circulating loops are much more
efficient than continuous recirculating loops that waste
energy and electricity.
USGBC Charlotte Region Chapter
Build Green. Teach Green. Live Green.
www.usgbccrc.org
9 Ways to Make Your Home More Energy
Efficient
From USGBC’s greenhomeguide.org
Replace Lightbulbs w/ CFLs or LEDs
CFLs can save 75% of the electricity used by incandescents.
A CFL costs $2-$3 but lasts 10,000 hours = ~$22 in electricity = ~$25
total cost.
A 100-watt incandescent bulb costs $0.50 but lasts 1,000 hours so
you need 10 of them ($5 to buy) to last 10,000 hours = ~$80 in
electricity = ~$85 total cost
First target 60- to 100-watt bulbs used several hours a day
If replacing Refrigerator…
Side by side units use 20-25% more energy than top/bottom units.
Select Energy Star rated & use the recommended settings
USGBC Charlotte Region Chapter
Build Green. Teach Green. Live Green.
www.usgbccrc.org
9 Ways to Make Your Home More Energy
Efficient
From USGBC’s greenhomeguide.org
Schedule an Energy Audit
Evaluate home & make recommendations
Energy rater can also provide independent verification
of contractors’ work quality.
Look for raters who are RESNET Accredited.
In some regions, there are Home Performance with
Energy Star programs, too. Most of these programs
include low-cost home assessment and strong quality
assurance practices and/or inspections
USGBC Charlotte Region Chapter
Build Green. Teach Green. Live Green.
www.usgbccrc.org
9 Ways to Make Your Home More Energy
Efficient
From USGBC’s greenhomeguide.org
Schedule an Energy Audit
NC Weatherization Assistance Program for single‐family
homes, apartments, condominiums and mobile homes.
Renters must have written permission from their
landlord.
Focus on low-income families particularly the elderly,
the disabled, families with children, high energy users
and the energy burdened.
For more information, call (919) 733-2230 or toll-free at
(800) 662-7131
USGBC Charlotte Region Chapter
Build Green. Teach Green. Live Green.
www.usgbccrc.org
9 Ways to Make Your Home More Energy
Efficient
From USGBC’s greenhomeguide.org
Schedule an Energy Audit
USGBC’s Green Home Guide
http://greenhomeguide.com/findapro/category/55
Piedmont Natural Gas
http://www.piedmontng.com/yourhome/energyefficienc
y/home.aspx
Duke Energy will conduct an audit for customers
http://www.duke-energy.com/north-carolina/savings.asp
1-877-388-7676
USGBC Charlotte Region Chapter
Build Green. Teach Green. Live Green.
www.usgbccrc.org
Residential Programs
From USGBC’s greenhomeguide.org
LEED for Homes
REGREEN
Environments for Living
Energy Star
Water Sense
US DoE Building Challenge
USGBC Charlotte Region Chapter
Build Green. Teach Green. Live Green.
www.usgbccrc.org