Energy Upgrade California® Home Upgrade

Homeowner Workshop

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What is Energy Upgrade California®???

• Statewide Program for

meeting climate goals

• Save Energy & Water

www.energyupgradeca.org

What is Energy Upgrade California®

Home Upgrade?

• Single Family

Homeowners

• Save Energy & Improve

Home Performance

• Get Rebates for

Improving your Home’s

Energy Efficiency from

the Bay Area Regional

Energy Network

Eligibility

• Use a Participating

Contractor

• PG&E rate payer

• Single family homes in

the Bay Area

• Complete project by

December 2015

Possible Solutions

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Duct Sealing

Duct Replacement

Whole Building Air Sealing

Attic Insulation & Air Sealing

Wall Insulation

Floor Insulation

Duct Insulation

Furnace

Wall Furnace

Air Conditioner

Gas Storage Water Heater

Gas On-Demand Water Heater

Electric Storage Water Heater

High-Efficiency Windows

Program Assurance

• Contractors are highly

certified, specially trained in

Building Performance and

fully vetted

• Contractors handle all the

paperwork

• Quality control checks

• Safety testing required

• Free Home Upgrade Advisor

available

Home Upgrade Advisor

Free Advice for completing your Home Upgrade

Independent third-party

Advisors are BPI-certified Building Analysts

Provides information on complementary energy and water efficiency programs

Assistance finding a Participating Contractor 866-878-6008

Measuring Building Performance

Duct Blaster Test The Blower Door Test

Combustion Safety Test

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BEFORE AFTER

Big Gaps Get Filled and Sealed

Before & After

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BEFORE AFTER AFTER

Faulty Ducts are Repaired, Sealed and/or Replaced

Before & After

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BEFORE AFTER AFTER

Proper Insulation

Before & After

Two Program Options

Advanced Home Upgrade

Home Upgrade

Advanced Home Upgrade

When to Choose an Advanced Home Upgrade

Want a customized solution

toward energy efficiency

Want the most energy savings

and highest rebate

Already planning a home remodel

Already installed some energy

efficient measures

Advanced Home Upgrade

Customized based on an Energy Assessment

Rebate is based on modeled percentage of energy savings

Incentives:$1,000 - $6,500

Assessment Rebate:$300 after upgrade

The Energy Assessment

1. A Participating Contractor determines your home’s

energy leakage through a series of technical,

diagnostic tests to establish a baseline

2. Results are entered into a software modeling system

3. The software and contractor provide suggestions for

a customized energy upgrade

4. The Contractor will test-out after the work is

installed to determine the rebate

Advanced Home Upgrade Rebate

• Base rebate calculated based on projected energy savings

• Plus get performance kickers for a maximum rebate of $6,500

Energy Savings Incentive Tier

10% $1,000

15% $1,500

20% $2,000

25% $2,500

30% $3,000

35% $3,500

40% $4,000

45% $4,500

1 kWh $0.75

1 therm $2.00

Plus $300 Assessment Rebate

Steps toward an Advanced Home Upgrade

Choose your contractor

Complete an energy

assessment

Choose your measures

Contractor installs

upgrades and tests

again

Receive rebates

Home Upgrade

When to Choose a Home Upgrade

Already have a scope of work in

mind, don’t want an assessment

Have up-to-date

heating/cooling systems

Don’t have any upgrades

already installed

Home Upgrade

Choose a minimum of 3 upgrades from a full menu of options

Add up points to determine your rebate

Incentives:$1,000 - $3,000

Safety Test Rebate:$150 after upgrade

What will my Home Upgrade rebate be?

• Each measure has a point value

• Add up your points to determine your rebate

• $10 per point

• $1,000 - $3,000

Home Upgrade Sample “Packages”

Example HVAC Package

MEASURE POINTS

Duct Sealing 25

Duct Insulation 40

Furnace 60

Air Conditioner65

Total 190

190 points =$1,900 rebate

Example Insulation Package

MEASURE POINTS

Attic Insulation & Air Sealing 55

Wall Insulation 40

Floor Insulation 40

Total 135

135 points =$1,350 rebate

Steps toward a Home Upgrade

Choose your contractor

Choose your measures

Contractor installs

upgrades

Receive rebates

Which one is right for me?

Home Upgrade

Choose upgrades from a menu of options, no mandatory assessment

Customized based on an Energy Assessment

Advanced Home Upgrade

Incentives:$1,000 - $3,000

Safety Test Rebate:$150 after upgrade

Incentives:$1,000 - $6,500

Assessment Rebate:$300 after upgrade

Next steps…

• Choose a Participating Contractor

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• Contact a Home Upgrade Advisor for help

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• Visit our Website

www.BayAreaEnergyUpgrade.org(866) 878-6008