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On Tour – Treasure Chest of Energy Savings
Annual Meeting Preview - May 1st
Energy Efficiency and Conservation
Bonneville Power Administration (BPA)
OPALCO is a Full Requirements Customer of BPA BPA has been a national leader in EE for over 30 years Energy Efficiency is a Power Resource A MW saved is the equivalent of a MW produced PNW consumers save billions of dollars annually in reducing energy costs Carbon Dioxide emissions were also substantially reduced Along with BPA - OPALCO is a leader in Energy Efficiency BPA funds the majority of OPALCO Energy Efficiency Programs: Energy Smart (Grocery & Retail Stores) Commercial Lighting Appliance Rebates April 1, 2010 BPA introduced new energy efficiency programs for utilities Residential Focus Weatherization Component
Education & Outreach
Do-It-Yourself (DIY) Workshops
Free to Members 2- 4 hours Learn to DIY Home Energy Assessment Professional Energy Auditors Product Vendors (windows, insulation) Free CFLs and Showerheads
Community Outreach
Road Shows County Fair
School Programs
Contests ,lesson plans
Website and Tools
Energy Services Blog – Share the Load Energy Efficiency Calculators Home Audit Tools Important Links
Energy Audits
Coming Mid-Summer Home Snapshot Energy Assessment
Evaluation of insulation, appliances, lighting, heating system, water heating, windows and doors, lighting Calculate baseline electricity usage Discussion of remedies and rebates Discussion of next steps Install CFLs and showerheads $25
Energy Audits
Coming Mid-Summer Detailed Building Performance Institute (BPI) Home Energy Audit
Professionally certified audit Whole building, science based Detailed work scope, cost-benefit analysis Heath and safety (ventilation, CAZ* testing) Cost to be determined *combustion area zone
Appliance & Equipment Rebates
Refrigerators and Freezers :
$25 Did you Know?
The Department of Energy estimates that 14 %of a given household's energy is drained by its fridge.
Freezer on top is best Door water/ice and automatic icemakers increase refrigerator energy use
www.cashforapplianceswa.com
$75 rebate on ENERGY STAR ® refrigerators with proof of recycling or decommissioning - 9 cubic feet and above
More Information:
www.energystar.gov
www.cee1.org
(super efficient)
Appliance & Equipment Rebates Don’t be fooled – look for ENERGY STAR icon
Appliance & Equipment Rebates
Dishwashers: $25 Did you know?
New ENERGY STAR models use 31% less energy and 33% less water than new non-qualified models. Choose energy saving no-heat drying and water heating features.
www.cashforapplianceswa.com
No Washington state rebate for dishwashers : (
More Information:
www.energystar.gov
OPALCO rebate EF of .65 or higher
Appliance & Equipment Rebates
Clothes Washers: $25 or $70
(gas or electric water heater)
Did you know?
ENERGY STAR qualified clothes washers use about 30% less energy and over 50% less water than regular washers.
Front loaders are more efficient Most energy efficient dryer is the clothes line
www.cashforapplianceswa.com
$ 100 rebate on high-efficiency ENERGY STAR and Water Factor (WF) of 4.0 and below ® clothes washers - Modified Energy Factor (MEF) of 2.46 and above
More Information:
www.energystar.gov
www.aceee.org/consumerguide OPALCO rebate MEF of 2.0 or above
Appliance & Equipment Rebates
Water Heaters : $25 - $50 Did you know?
Water heating can account for 14%–25% of the energy consumed in your home.
Water Heater Size in Gallons 50-64 65-79 80-105 106-119 Any Warranty 20- yr Warranty Energy Factor .93
.91
.91
.85
Rebate $25 $25 $25 $25 Energy Factor .94
.94
.92
.91
Rebate $50 $50 $50 $50
More Information:
www.aceee.org/consumerguide www.consumerenergycenter.org/home/appliances/waterheaters.html
Federal rebates: www.dsireusa.org
Appliance & Equipment Rebates
Coming Mid-Summer Gravity Film Heat Exchangers: ($160 - $225) Did you Know?
Approximately 80% to 90% of all hot water energy goes down the drain Also-known-as: Waste Water Heat Recovery Wastewater clings in a film-like fashion to the inside of the pipe as it undergoes gravity flow – OH!
Cost around $500 Triple shower capacity and first hour recovery of electric storage water heater
More information:
www.gfxtechnology.com
Appliance & Equipment Rebates
Heat Pumps: $300 - $1900 Did you know?
If you heat with electricity, a heat pump can trim the amount of electricity you use for heating by as much as 30%– 40%.
Efficiency is measured by SEER (cooling) and HSPF (heating)
More Information:
OPALCO list of PTCS* certified installers www.energystar.gov
www.ceedirectory.org
Federal rebates: www.dsireusa.org
PTCS: Performance Tested Comfort System
Appliance & Equipment Rebates
Ductless Heat Pumps: $1500 Did you know?
Very common in other parts of the world Also-know-as: Mini Split System No duct work means higher efficiency SEER between 16 and 22 and HSPF between 8.5 and 11 Zonal control
More Information:
www.nwductless.com
Federal rebates: www.dsireusa.org
Appliance & Equipment Rebates
Coming Mid-Summer Appliance Decommissioning: $25 Did you know?
Old refrigerators and freezers, especially 2 nd running up your power bill.
units, are 15 year old refrigerators use twice the energy of new ones.
• Cut power cord • Remove gaskets • Remove CFCs • Recycle oil • Recycle insulation • Recycle metal, plastic, glass
More Information:
To qualify must be operational – not junked Site by site assessment for pick up
Energy StarConstruction
New Site Built Homes: $600 -$1170 New Manufactured Homes: $850 Did you Know?
They are at least 15% more energy efficient than homes built to the 2004 International Residential Code (IRC) Additional energy-saving features that typically make them 20–30% more efficient than standard homes.
Independent third party verified testing
More Information:
www.northwestenergystar.com
www.energystar.gov
Weatherization Rebates
Insulation: $.12 - $.85/square foot Did you know?
One inch of fiberglass batt = R3.33
Up to 20 %of home heat is lost through uninsulated foundations If installed incorrectly it will lose its effectiveness, regardless of the Rvalue Washington State Energy Code (WSEC) July 2009 : framing cavities must be filled to their full depth.
More Information:
www.simplyinsulate.com
www.energysavers.gov
www.energystar.gov
Federal rebates: www.dsireusa.org
Weatherization Rebates
Duct Sealing: $400 - $500 Did you know?
Leaky ducts can reduce heating system efficiency by 20% WSEC July 2009: Duct sealing is required when a space conditioning system is altered Properly sealed and insulated ducts can make your home more comfortable, efficient and safe.
Conditioned or unconditioned – that is the question
More Information:
www.energysavers.gov
www.energystar.gov
Weatherization Rebates
Coming Mid-Summer Air Sealing: Did you know?
It is unwise to rely on air leakage for ventilation because it can't be controlled - think mold, dust, pollen.
0.35 air changes per hour or 15 cubic feet per person per minute, whichever is greater.
WSEC July 2009: Air leakage testing required for new houses Blower door is required
More Information:
www.aceee.org
www.energystar.gov
Weatherization Rebates
Window Replacement: $6 per square foot Did you know?
Due to high product and installation costs ($465 per window or $5,000–$20,000 for a typical home), replacing whole window units is, generally, only recommended for new construction or major remodeling projects.
WSEC July 2009: Climate Zone 1 13% or less = U-.34
25% or less = U-.32
Unlimited = U-.30
More Information:
www.efficientwindows.org
www.energystar.gov
Federal rebates: www.dsireusa.org
Weatherization Rebates
Low Income Projects: Did you know?
The U.S. Department of Energy Low Income Weatherization Assistance Program distributed $5 billion to the states under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 Washington State has received $60 million The Opportunity Council BPA also provides Low Income Weatherization funds
More Information:
www1.eere.energy.gov
www.waptac.org
www.oppco.org
www.commerce.wa.gov/site/500/default.aspx
Commercial Programs
Lighting upgrades
Upgrading existing lamps/fixtures New construction
Energy smart grocer
Administered by PECI (Portland Energy Conservation Inc) Almost every grocer in the county has done something: LED case lights, compressor upgrades, night covers
Commercial kitchens
Refrigerators, ice makers, steamers, ovens, fryers, dishwashers
Custom projects
UW Friday Labs The Whale Museum San Juan county Lopez Schools Orcas Schools
Local Renewable Energy Program
Currently more than 60 members generate their own renewable power (solar, wind, micro-hydro) and interconnect to the grid MORE = member owned renewable energy We invite member nominations to a MORE Steering Committee The Goal - maximize our savings and limit our load growth as a co-op through energy efficiency and conservation at the same time that we add renewable generation .
Energy Efficiency and Conservation
HOME STAR aka Cash for Caulkers
A revised version of the
Home Star Energy Retrofit Act of 2010
introduced in the United States Senate May 27th (S. 3434) was Home Star incentives include the Gold Star and Silver Star Rebate Programs. The Silver Star program provides incentives ranging from $50 to $1,500 for various prescriptive energy efficiency improvement measures. The Gold Star program follows a performance-based path for incentives, offering $3,000 for a 20% improvement in a home's energy efficiency and an additional $1,000 for each additional 5% reduction, capped at $8,000 or 50% of the total retrofit cost (including the cost of audit and diagnostic procedures).
More Information:
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Energy Efficiency and Conservation
Going Forward “Nearly 60% of the region’s new demand for electricity over the next five years and 85% over the next 20 years, could be met with energy efficiency.”
—Northwest Power and Conservation Council, Sixth Power Plan, February 2010
Together we can each do our part as a member of our island community to keep rates down by increasing the energy efficiency of our homes and businesses. If we all become more energy efficient NOW, we can limit the load growth on our electric system in the near future—for which we will soon be charged more costly “Tier 2” rates.