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Geothermal Alliance of Illinois2014 Illinois Geothermal Conference
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.
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
[email protected] A Logan College Tim Gibson 618 985-3741 (x8148)
[email protected] Illinois College Belleville Campus
Marcia Lochmann 618-235-2700 x5666 [email protected]
Lewis and Clark Community CollegeTed Kratschmer 618-468-2874
[email protected] Suburban College Don Ehrhart 708-596-2000 (x2556)
[email protected] 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
(314) 910-7293