Revitalizing the Economy By Renewing our Homes

Revitalizing the Economy By Renewing

our Homes.

The 3 E’s in Action!

What is America’s Largest Source ofCarbon Emissions?

IndustrialIndustrial

BuildingsBuildings

TransportationTransportation

ResidentialBuildings

21%Passenger

Cars11.5%

Carbon Dioxide Emissions From Fossil Fuel Combustion

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2030 Nationwide Goal:25% Reduction in Residential Energy

• CLIMATE: – Equivalent to taking ½ of all passenger cars off the road

• JOBS: – 1.25 million direct contracting jobs

• ENERGY: – Save as much energy as US imports yearly from Saudi Arabia

• COMMUNITY:– Keep energy dollars local and create an annuity

Energy Upgrade California

Revitalizing the Economy by Renewing our Homes

October 21, 2010

Program Overview

Energy Upgrade California

Statewide residential energy efficiency program

Statewide Collaboration• $133 million State Energy Program (SEP) & ARRA

• $116 million from Investor Owned Utility (IOU)

• $30 million for Retrofit Ramp-up (ARRA)

• $13 million from Workforce Investment Act (WIA)

• Significant funds from local governments EECBG and WIA funds

Program OverviewOne-stop shop• Benefits of Energy

Upgrades• Rebates• Finding a qualified

contractor• Workforce training• Call Center (ABAG)

ENERGY UPGRADE CALIFORNIA

Program Status

• PG&E pilot phase• Rebates available now– $1,000 for Basic Package– Up to $3,500 for Advanced

Package

• Program implementer is CBPCA (may change)

October 2010

Basic Package

Basic Package

Simple bundle Cost-effective Fundamentals

$1,000 rebate

Upgrades1. Air Sealing2. Duct Sealing3. Attic Insulation4. Pipe Insulation5. Low-Flow Showerhead6. Combustion Safety Test

Stop LeaksAir Sealing

Keeps the air you want in;Keeps outside air out

Duct SealingAir flows where it should

InsulatingAttic Insulation

Keeps home comfortable Pipe Insulation

Maintains water temperature

AdditionalLow-Flow Showerhead

Saves hot waterLowers water heating costs

Combustion SafetyEnsures safety Tested before and after

Advanced Package

Advanced Package

• Focused on performance• Customized to your home

$1,500 - $3,500 rebatebased on energy savings

Advanced Package

• Begins with an Energy Assessment• Basic fundamentals +

High efficiency furnace or AC

Water Heater

(examples)

Window Replacements

Advanced PackageEnergy Savings Rebate

15 – 19.9 % $1,500

20 – 24.9 % $2,000

25 – 29.9 % $2,500

30 – 34.9 % $3,000

35 – 39.9 % $3,500

40 % + $4,000

To Get Started

1. Visit CBPCA.org 2. Contact a PG&E

qualified contractor

Questions?

Margot GrantOutreach & Marketing Coordinator

mgrant@co.sanmateo.ca.us(650) 363-1947

Purpose

• Educate homeowners – Energy Efficiency

Principles–How it affects them

• Encourage action

How1. Energy Ambassador Party2. Presentations3. Internship4. Free Personal Energy

Review

Energy Ambassador Party

• What– Analysis of your home– Present case study– A good time

• Why– A great reason for a party– Be a Leader– Learn about your home– Upgrade your home

• Energy Evaluation $400 • Sign up at a party - $100 off• Host a party – Additional $100 off

• Your Commitment• Open up your home• Invite your network

• Our Commitment• Party Planning• Refreshments• Discount on Retrofit

Questions?

Michael CarpolEnergy Ambassador Program Coordinator

michael@sustainablesanmateo.org(650) 638-2323

http://www.sustainabilityhub.net/contest/energy-ambassador-home/