Transcript Weatherization 301

Weatherization 201:
Weatherization Works!
Updated September 23, 2008
Weatherization Mission
To reduce energy costs for low-income
families, particularly for the elderly, people
with disabilities, and children, while ensuring
their health and safety.
Weatherization Program
• The Weatherization Assistance Program reduces
energy costs for low-income households by
increasing the energy efficiency of their homes,
while ensuring their health and safety
• Operates in every state, District of Columbia,
among Native American tribes, and anticipates
service to being in U.S. Territories in PY 2009.
Why Weatherization
• Low-income households typically spend
17% of their total income in energy vs. 4%
for other households
• Low-income families often choose between
heat and other necessities
• Reduces energy costs all year round
The Team Approach
Department of Energy
Headquarters and
Project
Management Center
50 State Energy Offices,
The District of Columbia,
And Native American
Tribal Organizations
Over 900 Local
Agencies
Low-income
Americans
Program Funding
• DOE provides core program funding to
states
• States can use LIHEAP funds from HHS,
leverage funding from utilities and others
• States contract with local agencies to
deliver services to single-family, multifamily, mobile homes
Weatherization Services
• More than 100,00 homes weatherized annually.
• 5 millionth home weatherized in 2001.
6.2 million
Current Eligible
Households
Clients Served
38
million
Weatherization Impact
• $413* average first year energy savings
• Improves energy affordability, making
housing more affordable
• Reduces cases of homelessness, frequent
forced mobility, and demand for public
assistance
• Weatherization returns $1.65 in energy
related benefits for every $1 invested
* Calculated February 2008 based on 20-year EIA
annual price projections discounted to present
value.
Weatherization Impact
• Reduces the export of local energy dollars
and keeps more money in the community
• Decreases electricity generation and
resulting pollution; thus improving local air
quality reducing adverse health effects
• Avoids residential and power-plant
emissions of carbon dioxide, a leading
greenhouse gas
• Supports more than 8,000 direct jobs
nationwide
Weatherization Impact
• Reduces demand for imported oil
• Decreases national energy consumption by
the equivalent of 18 million barrels of oil
annually
• Strengthens national security
Weatherization Implementation
• Client applies for services, eligibility
determined
• Energy audit is conducted
• List of cost effective and health and safety
measures is developed
• Energy efficiency measures are installed
• Client education is introduced
• Post work inspection is conducted
Energy Audit
• Auditor explains process to client
• Collects information on the home
– Including results of diagnostic tests
• Uses audit software or other method to
estimate potential energy savings
• Develops list of cost-effective measures
• Identifies energy-related health and safety
measures needed
Diagnostic Tools
• Blower door test identifies air
leakage
• Pressure Pan and Manometer Leaky ducts can increase costs by
10-30%
• Infrared Camera - Illustrates heat
loss
Diagnostic Tools
• Combustion Analyzer - Tests heating
system for efficiency and safety, and
analyzes composition of flue gases
• Draft Test – to test “Backdrafting” that can
draw toxins into home
• Gas Leak Detector - Identifies natural gas
leaks from stoves and furnaces
Weatherization Measures
• Insulation
– Attic, Wall, Floor, Duct, Pipe, and Water Heater
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Air Sealing
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Heating and Cooling Modification
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Tuning, Burner Retrofit, and Replacement
Electric Base Load Measures
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Blower Door Testing, Caulk, and Weather-stripping
Lighting, Refrigerators, Water Heaters
Energy-Related Health and Safety Measures
• Incidental Repairs
Health and Safety
• Do no harm
• Conduct Weatherization in a lead-safe manner
• May check for carbon monoxide, gas leaks,
moisture/mold, electrical hazards
• Wear protective clothing, equipment
• Client education is a critical component
– Ensure savings
– Prevent health hazards
– Prolong life of measures/equipment
Personal Results
“…My children remember waking up cold.
Today they are comfortable, cozy, and
warm…Thanks to the Weatherization
Program you have made a difference in our
lives…you probably saved our lives.”
Recipient of Weatherization services in
Pennsylvania
Weatherization Works!
 For
Families
 For Communities
 For the Nation