Metro CERT Save Energy AND Money! Julia Eagles February 16, 2012 Macalester College Sustainability Office Student Renter Energy Efficiency Workshop

Metro CERT

Save Energy

AND Money!

Julia EaglesFebruary 16, 2012Macalester College Sustainability Office

Student Renter Energy Efficiency

Workshop

Workshop ScheduleWorkshop Schedule

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AGENDA:• Welcome, Introductions• Energy Conservation

Presentation• Choosing Rental Housing• Be a Smart Renter• Resources• Questions & Discussion

Eureka RecyclingMetro Clean Energy

Resource Team

Eureka RecyclingMetro Clean Energy

Resource Team

http://www.CleanEnergyResourceTeams.org/

Our mission is to reduce waste today

by using the best possible methods and demonstrate

that wasting is preventable...not

inevitable.

Helping Minnesota communities

determine their energy future

Community Energy Programs

Community Energy Programs

Clean Energy Resource Teams:•Energy Efficiency presentations•MN GreenStep Cities•CERT-ified Campaigns•Seed grants for community-scale clean energy projects•Food Service energy programs•Rental/multi-family energy efficiency programs

www.CleanEnergyResourceTeams.org/Regions/Metro

Why save energy?Why save energy?


Where does our energy come from?


And what does it lead to?

Choosing Off-Campus Housing

Choosing Off-Campus Housing


Some of the factors you consider when choosing housing…

Renting and Energy Use

Renting and Energy Use


We ask that you also consider some of these factors:•Potential utility costs: electricity, natural gas, water, sewer, garbage, internet, cable•Utilities: Included in rent or separate?•Type of housing: House vs. apartment?•Apartment location: Which floor, window direction, exposure?•Equipment Age and Efficiency: Heating/cooling systems, appliances, electronics•Water fixtures: Low flow faucets, toilet(s), or shower heads?

How to Read Your Utility Bill?

How to Read Your Utility Bill?


There are different units of measurement for energy, depending on the form of energyo Electricity is measured in kilowatt hours

(kWh)o A kilowatt is equal to 1,000 watt, kwh is

1,000 watt hourso Natural Gas, (used for heating, hot water,

cooking, and sometimes clothes dryers) is measured in Therms

o 1 therm = 29.3 kWh

It’s Reddy Kilowatt!

Online Bill AccessOnline Bill Access


How your home uses energy:

How your home uses energy:


Heating/AC – 55%

Lights, electronics– 20%

Appliances – 15%

Water Heating– 10%

Heating and CoolingHeating and Cooling


Weatherize your home to seal cracks and holes

to reduce heat loss.

*Also, make sure your rental property has appropriate storm windows and doors.

Heating and CoolingHeating and Cooling


If possible, avoid space heaters as they are very inefficient and become a fire hazard if something is placed on them

Avoid using air conditioning when possible

and look for Energy Star model

Programmable Thermostat

Programmable Thermostat


Save 1% on your heating bill for every 1 degree you lower your thermostat for an 8-hour period in the winter.

Energy Star settings: Winter:

Home- 70 Gone- 62

Summer: Home- 78

Gone- 85

Why You Shouldn’t Open Windows in Winter

Why You Shouldn’t Open Windows in Winter


The Stack Effect

1)Window is opened in an

upper floor unit

2) Heat rushes out and draws

warm air up from other units

3) Cold air is drawn from the

outside to replace air

Compact Fluorescent Lightbulbs (CFLs)

Compact Fluorescent Lightbulbs (CFLs)


*Remember to recycle your CFLs after they burn out.

Appliances


How many appliances

do you have in your home?

Phantom LoadPhantom Load

Phantom Load= Using power when

your electronics are turned off

• Use power strips

• Unplug items when not in use


Phantom Load CostsPhantom Load Costs


Item kWh Used (Annually) Cost ($ Annually)Plasma TV 1452 $159.76Computer 311 $34.21Game Console 234 $25.73Laptop 145 $15.90Laser Printer 113 $12.43VCR 92 $10.12DVD Player 79 $8.67Microwave 35 $3.85Cordless Phone 29 $3.18LCD Monitor 23 $2.51Radio 13 $1.44Rechargeable Toothbrush 12 $1.35

Total 2538 $279.15

No CostNo Cost

CO2 Savings $ Savings

Turn off lights and unplug electronics 298 lbs $14

Turn down thermostat two degrees 596 lbs $53

Take five minute showers 261 lbs $24

Wash all clothes in cold water 930 lbs $86

Hang dry your clothes 1845 lbs $91


Save over

$250 a year!

Low CostLow Cost

CO2 Savings $ Savings

Low flow showerhead $35/yr 381 lbs

Faucet aerator $10/yr 202 lbs

Compact fluorescent light bulbs- 5 $20/yr 428 lbs

Window Insulation Kits $7/kit

Weather stripping $83/yr


Save over

$150

a year!

ResourcesResources


• MN Green Communities Healthy Homes Checklist: http://www.mngreencommunities.org/

• MN Energy Challenge Actions for Renters: http://www.mnenergychallenge.org/Actions/Categories/Renters.aspx

• HOME Line: http://www.homelinemn.org/– How to Be the Smartest Renter on Your Block Book

• UMN Tenant Resource Guide: http://www1.umn.edu/usls/pdfs/tenant_resource_guide.pdf

• State of MN- Landlords and Tenants Rights and Responsibilities: http://www.ag.state.mn.us/consumer/housing/lt/default.asp

ResourcesResources


• Neighborhood Energy Connection: http://thenec.org/Check out all the NEC’s programs and resources at their website!

• Home Energy Squad: http://homeenergysquad.net/ Sign up for a home visit with the Home Energy Squad to install materials that could save up you an average of $192/year!

Questions & Discussion

Questions & Discussion

Questions for me?What are YOU doing to reduce energy use?

What other environmental issues are you working on?


ContactContact

www.CleanEnergyResourceTeams.org/Contact

Julia EaglesMetro CERT OrganizerEureka Recycling612-455-9174julia@CleanEnergyResourceTea

ms.org

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Metro CERT Save Energy AND Money! Julia Eagles February 16, 2012 Macalester College Sustainability Office Student Renter Energy Efficiency Workshop