em powering residents energy conservation education
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Em Powering Residents Energy Conservation Education. Edward G. Rendell, Governor • Steven Kaplan, Chairman • Brian A. Hudson, Sr., Executive Director/CEO. www.phfa.org. 1. Em Powering Residents. Developed by PHFA and co-sponsored by the - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Energy Conservation EducationEnergy Conservation Education
Edward G. Rendell, Governor • Steven Kaplan, Chairman • Brian A. Hudson, Sr., Executive Director/CEO
www.phfa.org
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Developed by PHFA and co-sponsored by thePennsylvania Aging, Utilities and Economic
Education Consortium, Inc.
The consortium consists of the following contributing member organizations:$1 Energy Fund Pennsylvania American WaterAllegheny Power Pennsylvania Department of AgingEquitable Gas Company Pennsylvania Insurance DepartmentColumbia Gas of PA/MD Pennsylvania Public Utility CommissionDominion Peoples Pennsylvania State UniversityDuquesne Light Company Philadelphia Corporation for AgingNational Fuel Gas T.W. Phillips Gas and Oil CompanyPECO Energy Company
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Project Goal
Help residents reduce energy consumption
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Why bother?
Assisted affordable rental housing in PA Almost 70,000 apartment units older than
25 years Expect major increases in utility costs due
to deregulation Increasing utility expenses place
properties into financial stress & threaten the future of affordable rental housing
BUT, there are solutions…
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Energy Conservation No cost Effected by residents’ energy usage Involves changes in habits
Examplesturning off lightsUsing microwave vs. ovenMatch pot size to burner size
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Energy Efficiency Involves investment
ExamplesCompact fluorescent light bulbsPower stripsOccupancy switchesWeatherization
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Energy Efficiency (continued)
If the property is participating in PHFA’s Smart Rehab Program, be sure to include what is being done:1. Energy Audit 2. Improvements to the building3. Savings reinvested back into the property.)
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EmPoweringPowering Residents Program Goals Help residents to start saving energy Reduce overall energy use at
development Combine energy efficiency with energy
conservation thru resident education Create a conservation culture at
development
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EmPoweringPowering Residents Program Challenges When utilities are included in rent Engaging residents Creating quality learning
experiences
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The best chance for success is when residents are involved and working together Residents more likely to share
conservation knowledge/experience when showing others
Residents may know best ways to encourage others to be involved
Residents lend credibility to program
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Service Coordinator can Identify interested residents Assist residents in collecting energy-
related information Help connect the causes of energy-
related situations Work with maintenance staff in
understanding building structure
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Designing Your Program Get residents involved Establish unique energy savings program
name – e.g. Rolling Meadows Empowering Residents
Establish goals for program Figure out who can help you –
representatives from utilities or energy assistance programs?
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Designing Your Program (continued) Design strategies to achieve goals &
promote programs Include energy assistance resources Develop menu of energy saving
activities that all residents can do
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Launching program Start off with a fun event Distribute upcoming schedule of
events Get residents to sign energy pledge
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Sample Activities for Resident Energy Program Energy tour of building View building’s energy bills Maintenance staff talk about maintenance &
repair issues Bring residents together to compare energy
bills Help residents do energy assessments in their
apartment, complete energy questionnaire
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Sample Activities (continued) Identify power drain using watt
meter Demonstrate heat from light bulb
using Easy-Bake children’s oven Demonstrate minimal difference in
light “quality” with compact fluorescent light
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Resident Energy Saving Items Compact fluorescent light bulbs Power strips Fridge & freezer thermometers Tip sheets Magnets with simple energy tips Pamphlets & Posters Energy saving nightlight
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As Mark Twain said, “Everybody talks about the weather, but nobody does anything about it. “
Here’s your chance to do something about what everyone else is just talking about! Get involved and make a difference!!
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Energy Saving Resources http://www.energysavers.gov/ US Dept of Energy http://www.energystar.gov/ Energy Star http://ase.org/content/article/detail/965 Low-cost tips for
Saving Money & Energy http://www.phfa.org/forms/multifamily_news/
mf_prsrvtn_thrgh_smrt_rhb.pdf PHFA Preservation through Smart Rehab Program
http://www1.eere.energy.gov/femp/services/yhtp/campaign_materials.html#eam US Dept of Energy You Have the Power Campaign Materials
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For further information contact your PHFA Housing Services Representative
Robert Butcher [email protected] Steve Chopek [email protected] Martha McGraw