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Energy Efficiency and Conservation at HUD

New Opportunities for State Partnerships

HUD Workshop with NAHROMarch 23, 2005

John H. Miller, II, PEOffice of Public and Indian Housing

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Energy Action Plan Created to Support President’s National Energy Policy

“Conservation and energy efficiency are crucial components of a national energy plan. Greater energy efficiency helps the United States reduce the likelihood of energy shortages, emissions and the volatility of energy prices.”

May 2001

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HUD Spends An Estimated $4 Billion Each Year on Utilities

More than 10% of entire budget

Estimated $1.1 billion directly through public housing operating subsidies

Remainder though utility allowances (Housing Choice Vouchers) or Section 8 multifamily contracts

Also impacts new construction through HOME, CDBG, HOPE VI, and elderly housing

Approximately 5 million units nation-wide

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Secretary Alphonso Jackson Creates Energy Task Force

“With the announcement of the President’s National Energy Policy we now have the necessary framework for promoting increased energy efficiency in housing. HUD is committed to giving this issue the priority it deserves to make sure we make significant progress in conserving energy in housing.”

June 20, 2001

Testimony to House Financial Services Committee

                                  

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Action Plan Posted on HUD Web Site

http://www.hud.gov/offices/cpd/energyenviron/energy/library/energyactionplan.pdf

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Department-Wide Actions

Work with EPA to distribute Energy Star information Formalize interagency partnershipsCoordinate Department-wide training and informationAward priority rating points for energy efficiency in SuperNOFA/competitive grantsAssign agency-wide responsibility for coordinationInclude energy in Annual Performance Plan

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Homeownership and Assisted Housing

Feature Energy Efficient Mortgages (EEMs) for up to $8K higher loan amountSimplify regulatory requirements for EEMsImprove tracking and evaluate performance of EEMs

Initiate multifamily weatherization partnershipsEnergy efficiency training for assisted multifamily managers and staffImprove tracking and monitoring (also PIH)

Single Family Multifamily

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Public Housing

Streamline Energy Performance Contracting (shared savings)Purchase Energy Star products where cost effectiveEstablish Energy Star as the standard for HOPE VI new constructionImprove tracking and monitoring of energy use in public housing

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Public Housing ExampleDanbury Housing Authority  

Energy Performance ContractCombined Heat and PowerElectricity reduced from 1.25 million to 200,000 kWhEnergy cost reduced by $40,000 annuallyNo initial costs to the Housing Authority or HUD

 

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HOPE VI ExampleChurchill Homes - Holyoke MA

50 new wood-framed, 3-story buildings Achieved Energy Star

Advanced framingHigh efficiency boilers/DHW combinationsControlled ventilation

30 percent more energy efficient than standard construction

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Community Planning and Developmentand Policy Development and Research

Provide technical assistance and information to HOME and CDBG granteesPromote Combined Heat and Power (CHP)Conduct relevant policy analysis and researchTest or demonstrate innovative technologies (as needed) through PATH (Partnership for Advancing Technology in Housing)

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HOME ExampleFolsom Dore Apts – San Francisco

$1.9 million in HOME-fundsCurrently under construction High-efficiency HVAC system Energy Star AppliancesHigh-performing windows

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PATH DemonstrationCo-Housing - Washington DC

HVAC equipment and ducts in conditioned spaces Low-flow plumbing fixturesGeothermal heat pumpsHigh efficiency water heaters

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Energy Star Partnership with EPA and DOE

Memorandum of Understanding between HUD, EPA, DOESeptember 2002Expands purchasing of Energy Star in all HUD-assisted, financed, insured buildings

http://www.hud.gov/news/releasedocs/mou.pdf

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Energy Efficient Rehab Guidelines

http://www.rehabadvisor.net

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Energy Star Web Site – Bulk Purchasing

http://www.bulkpurchasetemp.com/sp.asp?id=10401

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Other Accomplishments

Priority rating point for energy efficiency included in SuperNOFA

Energy included in FY 2004-2005 Annual Performance Plans

Benchmarking initiated to establish baseline for energy use in public housing

HOPE VI demonstration projects completed in Holyoke, MA and San Antonio, TX

Tracking of Energy Efficient Mortgages improved

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Multifamily Weatherization Partnerships

NYSERDA (New York)Assisted Multifamily Program (AMP) - successful initiative in HUD-assisted multifamily buildings Collaboration on Combined Heat Power

California Energy CommissionTwo multifamily projects identified in Stockton, two in Sacramento

Missouri Energy OfficeDOE provided grant to Department of Energy and Natural Resources for St. Louis pilot

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Other State Partnerships

State of MaineAdopted Energy Star as guideline for CDBG and HOME rehab, new construction

Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs

Collaborating on April regional energy conference

Delaware State of Energy OfficeCollaborating on June regional energy conference

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Upcoming Activities

Training workshops scheduled during FY 2005– Birmingham, Indianapolis, Denver, Long Beach,

Washington DC

Energy efficiency training for multifamily property managers, maintenance staffE-Newsletter for staff, grant recipientsInformational materials – briefing papers and research reportsMany workshops and outreach events through Field Offices

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Opportunities for Collaboration

Weatherization partnershipsRebates and incentives

HOPE VI, elderly housing portfoliosRenewable energy, CHP in affordable housing

Outreach and educationParticipate in/co-sponsor workshopsMultifamily energy trainingEnergy-efficient construction practices

Marketing and promotion of Energy Efficient Mortgages

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HUD Regional Energy Coordinators

Located in each of ten Regional OfficesResponsible for coordinating field office activities Identify training and information needsLiaison with DOE, EPA and state energy officesIdentify local opportunities for joint actionsWill work with you - contact information on HUD web site

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Region Location Coordinator Office Phone e-mailHQ Washington, DC Bob Etchison FPM 202-708-1123 x5457 bob_etchison@hud.gov

I Boston Bob Paquin CPD 617-994-8357 bob_paquin@hud.gov

II Newark Ed De Paula PIH 973-622-7900 x3641 edward_t._de_paula@hud.gov

III Richmond Charles Famuliner FHA Multifamily 804-771-2100 x3829 charles_c._famuliner@hud.gov

IV Tampa Jim Chaplin FPM 813-228-2026 x2118 jim_chaplin@hud.gov

V Chicago Debbie Wills FPM 312-353-6236 x2178 debbie_wills@hud.gov

VI San Antonio Laurence Doxsey CPD-Environment 210-475-6800 x2882 w._laurence_doxsey@hud.gov

VII Kansas City Laurie Bedlington FPM 913-551-6926 laurie_a._bedlington@hud.gov

VIII Denver Lynn Swanson FPM 303-672-5440 x1431 lynn_e._swanson@hud.gov

IX Reno Wayne Waite FPM 775-784-5383 x236 wayne_w._waite@hud.gov

X Seattle Debbie Peavler-Steward CPD-Environment 206-220-5414 deborah_peavler-steward@hud.gov

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Public Housing Energy InitiativesPublic Housing Energy Conservation Clearinghouse

http://www.hud.gov/offices/pih/programs/ph/phecc/PHECC Newsletter

http://www.hud.gov/offices/pih/programs/ph/phecc/newsletter/mar05.pdf

Energy Performance Contractinghttp://www.hud.gov/offices/pih/programs/ph/phecc/eperformance.cfm

Energy Starhttp://www.hud.gov/offices/pih/programs/ph/phecc/federal.cfm

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For Further Information

General - Michael Freedberg202-708-0614 Ext. 4366

Comm. Planning and Development - Robert Groberg202-708-0614 Ext. 4642

Public Housing – John Miller202-708-0614 Ext. 4237

FHA Single Family – Vance Morris202-708-2121 Ext. 7204

FHA Multifamily – Reba Cook202-708-0614 Ext. 2471

Regional Energy CoordinatorsSee slide 23