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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
- OR -
• Visit our Website
www.BayAreaEnergyUpgrade.org(866) 878-6008