Charleston Green CommitteeMay 10, 2011

Get Energy Wise with CharlestonWISE!

CharlestonWISE is a collaboration:

City of Charleston

The Sustainability Institute

Abundant Power

Why Energy Efficiency?

South Carolina homeowners spend more on energy than the U.S. average,

even with lower energy prices!

Plus, you told us energy efficiency is important to you…

•83% of Charleston County respondents said saving energy in their home is important to them.

•Almost two-thirds said they planned to take some measures in the coming year to use less energy at home.

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Why Important to You?

SavingMoney

Energy improvements can reduce your

annual energy costs

up to 30% or more!

Cleaner air, balanced humidity & dryness = more comfortable and

healthier homes

Preserving the quality of life for future generations is important to us

Comfort & Health

Protecting Our Environment

CharlestonWISE - Your One Stop Shop for Energy Efficiency!

•Customized & Unbiased Energy-Savings Assessment

•Expert Help with Bid and Contractor Selection

•Assistance with Rebates and Financing

•Post Improvement Evaluation of Savings

CharlestonWISE INSTANT Rebates

Save up to $900!

•Up to $200 INSTANT Rebate on an Energy Assessment

•$200 INSTANT Rebate on Completed Improvements that achieve a 15% or better energy savings

•$500 Bonus INSTANT Rebate on Completed Improvements that achieve a 20% or better energy savings

CharlestonWISE Energy Saver Loans

Qualified Applicants Can Borrow

• $1500 up to $15,000 • 7.99% APR • 3, 5 or 10 year terms

To apply today, visit:

www.charlestonwise.com

Select an Energy Advocate and Complete

THE ASSESSMENT

Single most important step to quality work and successful home energy improvements

•Blower Door Test•Duct Blaster Test

•Written Assessment•Recommended Improvements

Select a Contractor and Complete THE IMPROVEMENTS

Air Sealing

Sealing holes or “bypasses” in floors, walls and ceilings is an inexpensive way to tighten up your house.

Properly Installed Insulation

Bad Good

Home Energy Improvements

Attic Hatches CFL Replacements Capping Canned Lights

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TEST PRE POST Improvement

Blower Door 3650/ 41% ACH 3000 18%

Duct Blaster 265 CFM

16.5%

87 CFM!!!

.05CFM

67%

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Rebates and Incentives

CWISE INSTANT Rebate: $700SCE&G Air Sealing Rebate $850SCE&G Duct Sealing Rebate $150SCE&G Duct Insulation Rebate $150SCE&G Assessment Rebate $200

$2050

Plus an Energy Star Tax Credit of $350

882 White Point Blvd

Cost of Improvements: $5100Total Incentives $2400Final Homeowner Cost $2700Percent Offset 47%

Estimate annual savings and return on investment to be completed using modeling software and provided to the homeowner.

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Customer Feedback

•House is less humid

•AC is functioning better

•Back bedroom is not a different temperature from other bedrooms

•My crawlspace is immaculate! “I definitely feel a difference. The house is more comfortable. I was very impressed with the knowledge and professionalism of the advocate and contractor.”

Susan Collins

LAST CHANCEHome Energy Makeover Contest!

2 Lucky Homeowners will win

up to $10,000 in energy efficiency improvements!

DEADLINE EXTENDED TO MAY 31st

Thank you for supporting us!