Homeowner Workshop

January 2019

Who we are▪Bay Area Regional Energy Network

▪Collaboration of the 9 Bay Area Counties

▪ Funded by ratepayer dollars, overseen by the CPUC

▪Energy efficiency programs including Single Family, Multifamily, Financing, Codes & Standards & Small Business

BayREN.org

▪Save on utility bills

▪Create a more comfortable home

▪Create a healthier home through improved air quality

▪Help California reach our climate goals

Energy Benefits

U.S. homes produce more C02 emissions than personal

transportation- EPA 2011 GHG Emissions Inventory

Non-Energy Benefits

▪Comfort

▪Health & safety

▪ Indoor air quality

▪Building durability

▪Home & system maintenance

▪Resale value

Do you need a Home Upgrade?

My furnace is old and noisy

In the summer we sleep downstairs

because it’s too hot in our bedrooms

I wonder if the house makes my daughter’s

asthma worse

I dread our utility bill each month

My house was built in the 1960s and has

never been upgraded

I want toSAVE ENERGY!

The Whole-House Approach

Duct sealing or replacement

High-efficiency furnace

Air sealing

Attic insulation

Wall insulationFloor insulationDuct insulation

High-efficiency water heater

High-efficiency air conditioner

High-efficiency windows

Program Eligibility

▪Single Family home in the Bay Area built before 2001

▪Must be a PG&E or SVCE rate payer

▪Use a participating contractor or rater

Home Energy Advisor

▪ Free, independent advice for completing your Home Upgrade

▪ Technical and programmatic experts

▪ Assistance finding a Participating Contractor

▪ Refers to complementary programs

(866) 878-6008

www.BayRENresidential.org

Home Performance Improvements

▪Change your habits

▪Upgrade to LEDs

▪Use Advanced Power Strips

▪Use a programmable thermostat

▪Service your HVAC equipment

▪Keep your freezer full

▪Purchase ENERGY STAR appliances

Low Hanging Fruit

Air sealing: the “secret sauce”

▪A drafty home typically isn’t air sealed

▪Most homes have the equivalent of an open window in small air leaks

▪ If you don’t seal drafts first, air will flow through the insulation

▪A leaky home means poor indoor air quality

▪ Insulation is like a sweater or fleece jacket for your home.

▪ Insulation is a thermal barrier

▪Not all insulation is effective

▪ Insulation leads to a more comfortable and durable home

▪ Insulation reduces capacity and size of new mechanical equipment

Insulation:the “comfort creator”

▪Leaky ducts are like a leaky garden hose

▪Leaky ducts require cleaning & air bypasses your filter

▪Avoid wear and tear on your furnace or air conditioner

▪Get comfortable. Conditioned air where you want it, and when you want it

Duct Sealing

▪Average life expectancy of heating & cooling systems is ~10-15 years

▪Higher SEER and AFUE ratings mean your HVAC system operates more efficiently

▪ Improved components lead to improved efficiency

▪ Improved safety and reduced maintenance

High Efficiency HVAC

Where do I Start?

Program Services

Online Home Evaluation & Free

Energy Efficiency KitEnergy Advising

Cash RebatesQualified Contractors & Reduced Interest

Rate Financing

BayREN

Home+

Online Home Evaluation & Free Energy Efficiency Kit

▪Take a short online home evaluation (~5 minutes)

▪Receive custom recommendations

▪Share your energy data

▪Select your free EE kit package for at-home delivery

Energy Advising

▪ Unbiased expert, well versed in energy efficiency

▪ Analysis and explanation of energy usage data

▪ Development of Energy Efficiency Action Plans

▪ Estimate or bid reviews

▪ Ongoing support and guidance

▪ One-stop shop

Cash Rebates

▪Get cash back for eligible energy efficiency improvements▪ Air Sealing

▪ Insulation

▪ Duct Sealing

▪ High Efficiency Heating & Cooling Equipment

▪ Water Heater Upgrades

▪ And more...!

Qualified Contractors & Financing

▪Contractors trained on rebates & installation best practices

▪Quality assurance / control checks

▪Access to rebates

▪Access to financing

Rebates

▪Step 1: Register w/ BayRENHome+

▪Step 2: Select measures for installation

▪Step 3: Work with a Participating Contractor and install measure(s)

▪Step 4: Participating Contractor submits necessary information and rebate is sent to designated payee

“A la carte” rebates

O&M and Building Shell Measures

Measure 2019 Rebate Amount

Operations and Maintenance Measures

Smart Thermostat (must be listed on the ENERGY STAR qualified product list for Smart Communicating Thermostat)

$150

Duct sealing 5% total leakage $400

Building Shell Measures

Attic insulation R-44 (includes attic air sealing)

$0.75 / ft2 (not to exceed $1,000 per home)

Wall insulation R-13 (2x4 framing) or R-19 (2x6 framing)

$2.00 / ft2 (not to exceed $1,000 per home)

Building air sealing 30% total leakage reduction

$300

HVAC & Water Heating Measures

Measure 2019 Rebate Amount

Heating and Cooling Measures

High efficiency central gas furnace 95% AFUE (must replace existing central gas furnace)

$850

High efficiency central air conditioner 17 SEER (must replace existing central air conditioner)

$500

High efficiency heat pump 17 SEER / 9.4 HSPF (must replace entire load associated with existing central air conditioner or electric heating system or heat pump)

$1,000

Water Heating Measures

High efficiency gas water heater 0.70 EF (must replace existing gas water heater)

$400

Heat pump water heater 3.24 EF (must replace existing electric or heat pump water heater)

$1,500

Bonus Rebates

Measure 2019 Rebate Amount

Bonus Rebates

Combine one or more Building Shell measures with a Heating or Cooling measure

$500

Downsize heating and/or cooling system compared to existing system

$100

Combustion Appliance Safety (CAS) test-out

$150

Sample Projects

Measure 2019 Rebate (1500 sq ft home)

Attic Insulation >= R44 $1,500

Duct Replacement <=5% $500

Duct Insulation >= R8 $0

CAS Test-Out Incentive $150

Total Rebate $2,150

Measure 2019 Rebate (1500 sq ft home)

High Efficiency AC >= 17 SEER, 13.3 EER

$500

High Efficiency Gas Water Heater >= 0.70

$400

Duct Replacement <= 5% $500

CAS Test-Out Incentive $150

Total Rebate $1,550

Financing options

Which is the best fit for you?

▪Reduced interest rate financing

▪Loans from $1,000 to $55,000

▪0% interest rate options

▪Paperless process

▪No pre-payment penalties

▪Takes the place of rebates

BayRENHome+ Financing

▪ Pay over time on property tax bill

▪ Based on home equity, not credit

▪ A national initiative

▪ Adopted at a municipal level

▪ For energy efficiency, solar and water-related home improvements

PACEProperty Accessed Clean Energy

▪ Unsecured loans – property not used as collateral, equity not required

▪ Low interest rates starting at 4.9%

▪ No closing costs or maintenance fees, no money down

▪ 1-15 year loan term

▪ Funded by ratepayers

▪ Use a REEL participating contractor

REELResidential Energy Efficiency Loan

Complementary Programs

We want you to succeed

Home Energy Score

▪ Department of Energy (DOE) Program

▪ Compare your home to others on a 1-10 scale

▪ Receive customized recommendations from a certified Home Energy Score Assessor

▪ Receive up to $200 rebate towards your assessment

▪ Visit HomeScoreCA.org to find a qualified Assessor

Advanced Home Upgrade

▪Energy Upgrade California® Program

▪Rebates for measured energy savings

▪Requires a diagnostic energy assessment and energy modeling

Where do I start?

Call an Advisor866-878-6008 Find a Contractor

Website & workshop

Visit the websites:BayRENresidential.org

Home Energy ScorehomescoreCA.org