Homeowner Workshop

December 2018

Who we areBay Area Regional Energy NetworkCollaboration of the 9 Bay Area

Counties Funded by ratepayer dollars,

overseen by the CPUCEnergy 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) 878-6008www.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? Tony Jung, CLEAResult

Program Services

Online Home Evaluation & Free

Energy Efficiency KitEnergy Advising

Cash RebatesQualified Contractors & Reduced Interest

Rate Financing

BayRENHome+

Online Home Evaluation & Free Energy Efficiency KitTake a short online home

evaluation (~5 minutes)Receive custom

recommendationsShare 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

EquipmentWater Heater Upgrades And more...!

Qualified Contractors & Financing

Contractors trained on rebates & installation best practices

Quality assurance / control checks

Access to rebates

Access to financing

RebatesTony Jung, CLEAResult

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 RebatesCombine 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 optionsWhich 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 ProgramsWe 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 Assesor Receive up to $250 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