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March 11, 2014Bloomington, Illinois

Illinois Home Performancewith ENERGY STAR®

Improve the comfort, safety, and value of your home through an Illinois Home Performance with ENERGY STAR® upgrade

Mark MilbySenior Program Associate

Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance

www.illinoishomeperformance.org

What is Illinois Home Performance?

Drive demand through consistent messaging, by connecting upgrades to the real estate market, and by acknowledging programs, contractors and homeowners that take the next step in increasing the safety, comfort, value and efficiency of Illinois homes

Raise standards for energy assessments and upgrades and promote a whole home approach

Objectives

Illinois’ version of national Home Performance

with ENERGY STAR® program

Statewide platform for whole home retrofit programs

Provide support for current whole home work

Existing, 1-4 unit homes throughout Illinois with no income eligibility criteria

Results in Illinois Home Performance with ENERGY STAR Silver and Gold certifications

IL DCEO grant with ratepayer funding

Basics

Participating Contractors – Deliver program on-site, educate homeowners, communicate with the public, maintain certifications and seek out trainings

Program Providers – Administer program locally, set local program standards, offer rebates, perform quality assurance, market program

Statewide Sponsor – IL DCEO & MEEA coordinate IHP program, set state-level standards, enroll Participating Contractors, issue Certificates of Completion

National Sponsor – U.S. Dept. of Energy sets standards for national Home Performance with ENERGY STAR® program, guides logo use, provides support to IHP

Program Structure

Home Performance with ENERGY STAR®

Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance

MEEA is a collaborative network whose purpose is to advance energy efficiency to support sustainable economic development and environmental preservation.

Program Providers

Ameren Illinois Act on Energy Program

Ameren Illinois Warm Neighbors Cool Friends Program

Corn Belt Energy Corporation

Nicor Gas and ComEd Home Energy Savings Program

Participating Contractors

76 businesses

Geographically dispersed

Varying specialties:

Energy Auditors

Weatherization

Insulators

HVAC

Property Management

Now Whole-Home

Assess the home’s current state through a diagnostic energy audit

Improve withairsealing, insulation,

HVAC/duct repair

Verify work quality and energy savings with

“test out” & QA

From a drafty, inefficient home to one that’s safe, comfortable, & saves energy

What is an IHP job?

Assess the home’s current state through a diagnostic energy audit

Improve withairsealing, insulation,

HVAC/duct repair

Verify work quality and energy savings with

“test out” & QA

From a drafty, inefficient home to one that’s safe, comfortable, & saves energy

What is an IHP job?

IHP and ActOnEnergy®

IHP Program Provider

Nearly 400 Silver Certificates awarded to date, hundreds more in immediate pipeline

All 45 Gold Certificates

Majority of IHP Participating Contractors

Average 50% CFM50 reduction over baseline… 15-20% more than Northern Illinois programs

http://www.winslowpumpandwell.com/residential.htm

IHP and Corn Belt Energy

Newest IHP Program Provider and first cooperative

Corn Belt will first perform a comprehensive, whole-home energy assessment

Local IHP Participating Contractors will perform the upgrades

Corn Belt will offer a rebate on the assessment cost for homes earning IHP Certificates

Homeowners may also qualify for other utility incentives the contractor can offer

Illinois Home Performanceand Geothermal

http://www.winslowpumpandwell.com/residential.htm

A Great Pairing

Let the geo system do its job – make sure the envelope retains conditioned air

“Don’t put a 600HP engine in an Ford Pinto”

Make tight, ventilate right – know the correct amount

Help customers highlight the value of their efficient home

Treat your customers to a whole-home approach

Help your customers take advantage of incentives

The IHP Certificate of Completion

Capturing the Value

Graphic courtesy of NAR; www.greenthemls.org

Capturing the Value

Silver Certificate of Completion

Retrofit achieves a minimum of 15% modeled total energy savings reduction from baseline, as determined during home energy assessment.

-OR-

Retrofit includes the following two components, at a minimum:

a. Building infiltration rate: 4 ACH50 –OR –30% reduction below baseline. Must follow BPI Building Airflow Standard requirements and

b. Attic insulation: R-value increased to the level specified in the current state or local code, whichever is higher.

Both of the following:Ventilation - Meets requirements set forth in ASHRAE 62.2 2007Building infiltration rate - 4 ACH50 –OR– 30% reduction

And, four out of five of the following:Duct leakage rate - Supply + return leakage to outside/fan flow ≤ 10% -OR- ducts are completely within conditioned spaceWall insulation -R≥13Attic insulation - R≥49Basement/crawlspace insulation:• If unconditioned, floor insulation R≥30• If conditioned, wall insulation R≥10 continuous or R≥13 cavity

Heating and cooling equipment - ENERGY STAR® qualified at time of install

Gold Certificate of Completion

Resources forParticipating Contractors

Contractor Resources

Offer the IHP Certificate of Completionwww.illinoishomeperformance.org/certificate

“With all the gloom about housing prices these days, it is great to do something

inexpensive that will improve the value of my house. A buyer will pay more for a home that

costs less to live in.”

“This was well worth the investment. And when I decide to sell my home, it will be

listed as green on the MLS. And, from watching these home shows, more and more people are looking at buying and rehabbing

green.” – Janet Jaback

Contractor Resources

Company listing and lead generation on www.illinoishomeperformance.org

Use HPwES and IHP logos on company marketing materials

Contractor Resources

Use our pamphlet for general audiences and co-brand your company

FrontInside pages

Back (your logo here)

Contractor Resources

Building Science Training SeriesOne-day, low-cost courses that earn BPI CEUswww.illinoishomeperformance.org/training

Equipment Loan ProgramBorrow diagnostic testing equipment for free

www.energyequipmentloan.org

Contractor Resources

Equipment Discounts10-15% discounts on home performance equipment

www.illinoishomeperformance.org/training

Training CalendarFree listing of industry trainings and events

www.illinoishomeperformance.org/trainingcalendar

Contractor Resources

NewsletterMonthly program updates and announcementswww.illinoishomeperformance.org/newsletter

BPI Training RebatesUp to $750 for BPI training and testing

www.illinoishomeperformance.org/bpirebates

Contractor Resources

Building Science HotlineToll-free hotline for expert advice

1-866-395-1032 ext. 3.

Offering Home Energy ScoreBecome a Qualified Assessor with IHP

www.illinoishomeperformance.org/hes-contractors

Brian Kumer, Thermal Imaging Services, Inc.

Illinois Code Diagnostics Website

www.ilcodediagnostics.org • Not part of IHP but is administered by MEEA for DCEO.

• Allows code officials, inspectors, and contractors to identify who is certified to conduct blower door and duct diagnostic testing in the state of Illinois as required by the 2012 Illinois Energy Code.

• Simple application

• Peoples Gas and North Shore Gas require contractors to be listed on duct tester list to offer duct sealing rebate.

Contact Us

Mark Milby

Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliancemmilby@mwalliance.org

contractors@illinoishomeperformance.org

(312) 784-7249

Home Performance with ENERGY STAR

Korey Hart

Home Performance with ENERGY STAR Program Manager

Residential Energy Efficiency ProgramsHelping Ameren Illinois customers enjoy a more comfortable lifestyle through

discounts, incentives and rebates on energy efficiency improvements.

ActOnEnergy® Residential Efficiency

Call: 1.866.838.6918 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. weekdays

What can energy efficiency do for you?

An energy efficient home is more comfortable, saves money on monthly energy bills and helps the environment.

The ActOnEnergy® efficiency programs help Ameren Illinois customers take advantage of discounts, rebates and financial incentives so they can enjoy a more energy efficient lifestyle.

Use 75% less energy every time you switch on a light!

Electric customers:

Discounts on energy-efficient Compact Fluorescent Light bulbs (CFLs) through participating retailers and online at ActOnEnergy.com.

Online Store support:1.866.845.7085

Energy Efficient Lighting

Customer Care: 1.866.838.6918 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. weekdays

Turn in that Energy Hog for a $50 reward and lower your energy bill!

Electric customers:

Get $50 and a FREE pickup of your refrigerator or freezer.*

Call 1.866.899.9088 to schedule your FREE pickup or schedule it online at ActOnEnergy.com

Eligibility: Appliance must be full-size and in working (cooling) condition. You must be an Ameren Illinois residential electric customer.

Refrigerator Recycling

* Other restrictions may apply.

Customer Care: 1.866.838.6918 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. weekdays

Save on energy-efficient products.

Electric Customers are eligible for:Air Purifiers - $20 RebateHeat Pump Water Heater - $300 RebateProgrammable Thermostat - $25 RebateSmart Power Strips- $10 Rebate

Gas Customers are eligible for:Programmable Thermostat - $25 RebateWater Heater (high efficiency)- $50 RebateWater Heater (super high efficiency) - $75 Rebate

Get rebate forms from participating retailers or download at ActOnEnergy.com/rebates.

NOTE: All products except the thermostat and the smart power strip must be ENERGY STAR qualified.

Efficient Product Rebates

Call: 1.866.838.6918 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. weekdays

Build energy efficiency into your dream home!The ENERGY STAR New Home program assists homeowners and builders by providing:Construction and equipment

recommendations prior to buildingFinancial incentives for builders A post-construction energy

efficiency inspection to ensure ENERGY STAR standards have been met

Find a registered program ally Builder or HERS Rater at ActOnEnergy.com/contractor or tell your builder about the program.

Building an Efficient Home

Customer Care: 1.866.838.6918 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. weekdays

Multifamily Efficiency Upgrades

ActOnEnergy enables multifamily property owners to make critical energy-efficiency improvements that willlower energy usage and save on maintenance costs.

Incentives on common area lighting

FREE products for each unit:• High efficiency shower heads • Compact fluorescent lights (CFLs)• Faucet aerators

Who qualifies?1. Owners/managers of multifamily

properties with three or more units.2. Units must be customers of Ameren Illinois.

Learn more about the program at: ActOnEnergy.com/multifamily

Call: 1.866.838.6918 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. weekdays

Heating & Cooling Incentives

Save hundreds of dollars when you upgrade to energy-efficient heating and coolingequipment.

Gas Customers:Discounts on new gas furnaces and boilers.

Electric Customers:Discounts on central air conditioners, heat pumps and geothermal units.

All equipment removal, purchasing and replacement MUST be performed by a registered program ally. Find a local Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning (HVAC) program ally online at: ActOnEnergy.com/contractor

Call: 1.866.838.6918 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. weekdays

Customer Care: 1.866.838.6918 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. weekdays

Home Energy Reports

Customer Care: 1.866.838.6918 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. weekdays

Warm Neighbors Cool Friends

Assisting an underserved communitywith Energy Efficiency Improvements

150% - 300% of federal poverty guidelines

Common improvements: air sealing, insulation, furnaces / boilers

www.warmneighborscoolfriends.org

Customer Care: 1.866.838.6918 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. weekdays

Warm Neighbors Cool Friends

• Metro East: Greene, Macoupin, Jersey, Madison, St. Clair

• Quincy / Macomb: Hancock, Schuyler, McDonough, Adams, Brown

• Peoria: Peoria, Tazewell, Woodford

• Decatur: Macon

Will service approximately 230 homes this program year.

Find out what secrets your home is keeping from you!

An ActOnEnergy® Home Performance with ENERGY STAR Audit is the first step toward a more comfortable, cost-efficient home.

Home Energy Audits

Customer Care: 1.866.838.6918 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. weekdays

Air Sealing and insulating the "envelope" or "shell" of your home — its outer walls, ceiling, windows, doors, and floors — is often the most cost-effective way to improve efficiency and comfort.

Home Performance Improvements

Customer Care: 1.866.838.6918 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. weekdays

Customer Care: 1.866.838.6918 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. weekdays

Complete “Gut” Rehab

Now covered under the New Homes Program

A HERS Rater will have to be involved with the project

Incentives;$800 for HERS 60 or less, non-certified

$1000 for HERS 51-60, certified$2000 for HES 41-50, certified

$3000 for HERS 40 or less, certifiedGas-only projects are half of these levels.

Now in our 6th program year

• 14,160 Audits

• 5,103 Retrofits

• Over $8 million dollars in incentives to home owners!•$1million in this program year

•55 Program Allies

•Over 142 acres of attic insulation & over 60 acres of wall insulation installed! 8.5 MILLION CFM of air leakage reduction

Home Performance with ENERGY STAR

• $3451 Average HPwES Retrofit job

• $1,540 Average AOE HPwES incentive

• ActOnEnergy is covering 45% of the retrofit

• How hard is that to sell?

Home Performance with ENERGY STAR

Customer Care: 1.866.838.6918 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. weekdays

Home Performance with ENERGY STAR

Customer Care: 1.866.838.6918 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. weekdays

Equipment Loan Program

Equipment Loan ProgramParticipating CollegesIllinois Central College Brian Weaver 309-694-8566

brian.weaver@icc.eduJohn A Logan College Tim Gibson 618 985-3741 (x8148)

timgibson@jalc.eduSouthwestern Illinois College Belleville Campus

Marcia Lochmann 618-235-2700 x5666 Marcia.lochmann@swic.edu

Lewis and Clark Community CollegeTed Kratschmer 618-468-2874

ekratsch@lc.eduSouth Suburban College Don Ehrhart 708-596-2000 (x2556)

dehrhart@ssc.eduRock Valley College will be participating soon.

Customer Care: 1.866.838.6918 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. weekdays

ActOnEnergy Resources: Account managers to mentor and assist with onboarding

Quality assurance inspectors for technical questions and in the field review

Nationally respected applied building science division for project review

Co branding opportunities and an excellent marketing team to review your outreach plans

Digital documents for reservations and incentive applications

Comprehensive Material and Installation standards & Combustion Safety Field Guide

Tuition Assistance

HPwES Program Allies are now eligible for tuition assistance for

BPI training

Must be an Existing Home Performance Ally

•75% of out of pocket up to $750

•Additional $250 per designation available through MEEA / IL Home Performance with ENERGY STAR

Online Training

Customer Care: 1.866.838.6918 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. weekdays

Equipment Discounts:The Energy Conservatory

Customer Care: 1.866.838.6918 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. weekdays

Customer Care: 1.866.838.6918 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. weekdays

Retrotec

Outreach – co branding quick start

Fill able flyer

Co Branding your business

HPwES Ally flyer

HPwES Yard Signs

For your calendar

How do you get onboard? • Call or email for an ally application

(also available at ActOnEnergy.com)

• Submit documentation through an Account Manager

• Reserve funds through the HPwES program

• Retrofit the home

• Discount the retrofit appropriately based upon program incentives

• Submit incentive application &Receive reimbursement by mail!

Benefits? • ALL of these programs add up to be a

great value added for your consumer

• While also increasing revenue and margin for you!

• In addition a whole house approach helps to insure the home functions as you intended – reducing call backs and increasing customer satisfaction.

See Sam Flanery’s presentation tomorrow

More?

Thank you!

Korey HartHome Performance with ENERGY STAR Program Manager

Korey.hart@csgrp.com

(314) 910-7293