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Why Utility Incentive Programs?

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How Green Programs Work

• Points based system• Primary Categories:

– Energy– Water– Health– Materials

FGBC Mandatory Points

Energy

Water

Lot Choice

Site

Health

Materials

Disaster Mitigation

General

Energy Expertise :Inform, Motivate, Implement

• Educate customers on energy savings opportunities – behavioral changes, new products & bogus claims

• Motivate customers to implement measures leveraging our incentives and other financial resources (ARRA) with right prioritization

• Inspect for improvements in quality control

Best Practices• Involve your local utilities early in the design & specification phase

– Energy advice & recommendations– Applicable incentives & rebates– Assistance with quantifying benefits– Knowledge of additional resources

• ARRA funding/grants• Local participating contractors• Potential in-kind opportunities –

manufacturers/distributors– Assist with promotion/marketing of

project

Sample Utility Programs and Measures

• Energy Audit

― On-Site― On-Line― Phone Assisted― Mail-In― Paid Computer Analysis

• Energy Improvement― Hi-efficiency Heat Pump ― Geothermal Heat Pump ― HVAC Commissioning ― Supply & Return Plenum Duct Seal ― Proper sizing of Hi-efficiency AC ― Central AC =>14 SEER non-electric heat― ECM Fan― Duct Test― Duct Sealing― Spray-in Wall insulation ― Ceiling Insulation― Reflective Roof― Roof Coating ― Window Film or Screen― Replacement Windows

• New Construction/Energy Star ― Duct Seal ― Conditioned Space Air Handler ― HVAC Commissioning― High Efficiency HP ― Geothermal Heat Pump― Manual D (Duct design) ― Energy Recovery Ventilation― Attic insulation ― Cool Roof― Attic Spray-on Foam insulation ― Window Film/Screen― High Performance windows ― Energy Star ― Alternate water heating

• Homebuilders and Buyers Education Seminars

• Low Income Weatherization― Attic Insulation Upgrade ― Compact Florescent Lamps― HVAC Maintenance― HVAC Filters― Duct Test and Repair ― High Efficiency Alternate Water Heating― Reduced Air Infiltration ― Water Heater Wrap / Replacement― High Efficiency Electric Heat Pumps– Neighborhood Energy Saver― Compact Fluorescent Bulb replacement― Water Heater Temperature Check and Adjustment― Low Flow Faucet Aerator ― HVAC Winterization Kit― Low Flow Showerhead ― Change Filter Calendar― Refrigerator Coil Brush ― Wall Plate Thermometer― Refrigerator Thermometer ― HVAC Filters― Weatherization Measures (weather stripping / door sweeps / etc.― Water Heater Wrap and Insulation for Water Pipes

No/Low Cost Options• Always look to No/Low Cost Options first,

especially during design phase

– Address the house envelope first

– Train/monitor contractors to ensure high-quality installation

– Energy Star appliances & lighting fixtures

– Water Efficient Fixtures

– High Efficiency HVAC/Proper Sizing

– Tight air-ducts

– Programmable Thermostat

Higher Cost Options

• Higher Investment/Longer paybacks• Consider Project’s Goals

– Solar PV– Spray In Foam– High Performance windows– Ultra-high efficiency AC

Renovations

• Always explore utility/partner programs when performing renovation work

Incentives are additive!

• High-Performance Windows• Window Film or Screen• Energy-Recovery Ventilation • HVAC Commissioning • Reflective Roof• Roof Deck Insulation• Wall Insulation

$4,500$ - 500 - SunBuilt$ - 450 – Utility Rebate$ - 500 - State Rebate$3,050 – Subtotal $ 915 – 30%Tax Credit

47% reduction in cost

$2,135

$350$100$150$ 50$100$100$200

$1,050 +$3,185 =

Useful Resources

• State of Florida Rebates & Incentives– http://www.dsireusa.org/

• State of Florida Renewable Incentives– http://www.dep.state.fl.us/e

nergy/incentives.htm

Additional Resources

• Local Government Green Building Incentives– Reduced permit fees;

expedited permitting– Check with your local

municipality

• Florida Green Communities Incentives– Targets Affordable Housing– Loans, grants & technical

assistance– http://

www.greencommunitiesonline.org/local/florida.asp

Additional resources

• Sunbuilt ProgramTM

– Technical assistance– Solar rebate– www.sunbuilt.org

• ENERGY STAR®– Federal Tax Credits– www.energystar.gov

Additional resources

– Progress Energy “Home Advantage”• www.SavetheWatts.com

– FPL “BuildSmart”• www.fpl.com/buildsmart

ARRA Stimulus CategoriesNeighborhood Stabilization ProgramWeatherization

• Administered by State DCAState Energy Program

• Under development by State Energy office• http://flarecovery.com/about/state-and-local-projects/rene

wable-energyEnergy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grants

• City/County GovernmentsHUD Assisted Housing Stability and Energy and

Green Retrofits program• Administered by HUD• http://www.hud.gov/recovery/aheretrofith.cfm