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City of Hoboken Green Team COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP & OUTREACH Energy Education and Outreach The Green Team developed a series of sustainability/resiliency fact sheets for residents and business owners, available on the Green Team website. These include the following energy conservation fact sheets: • Energy Conservation, http://hobokennj.gov/docs/greenteam/Energy-Conservation.pdf • Summer Energy Savings, http://hobokennj.gov/docs/greenteam/Summer-Energy-Savings.pdf • Winter Energy Savings, http://hobokennj.gov/docs/greenteam/Winter-Energy-Savings.pdf The Energy Conservation fact sheet specifically refers residents to New Jersey’s Clean Energy Program (NJCEP). The fact sheets have been/will be placed in the Hoboken Public Library, and have been placed at various Departments in City Hall, posted on the Green Team website, and released on the Green Team Facebook page. New Jersey’s Clean Energy Program participated in two community workshops hosted by the Green Team as part of the Sustainability & Resiliency Educational Series: • “Hoboken RESILIENT Buildings” workshop, October 25, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM at the Wallace School, 1100 Willow Avenue, which featured an open house that New Jersey’s Clean Energy Program participated in, as well as various vendors of individual flood protection products. • “Hoboken Energy Savings” workshop, May 4, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM at the Hoboken Public Library, 500 Park Avenue, which featured speakers from New Jersey’s Clean Energy Program, Direct Install Program (Lime Energy), and Green Team discussing the Solar Challenge.
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City of Hoboken Green Team COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP & OUTREACH Energy Education and Outreach
The Green Team developed a series of sustainability/resiliency fact sheets for residents and business owners, available on the Green Team website. These include the following energy conservation fact sheets:
• Energy Conservation, http://hobokennj.gov/docs/greenteam/Energy-Conservation.pdf • Summer Energy Savings, http://hobokennj.gov/docs/greenteam/Summer-Energy-Savings.pdf • Winter Energy Savings, http://hobokennj.gov/docs/greenteam/Winter-Energy-Savings.pdf
The Energy Conservation fact sheet specifically refers residents to New Jersey’s Clean Energy Program (NJCEP). The fact sheets have been/will be placed in the Hoboken Public Library, and have been placed at various Departments in City Hall, posted on the Green Team website, and released on the Green Team Facebook page.
New Jersey’s Clean Energy Program participated in two community workshops hosted by the Green Team as part of the Sustainability & Resiliency Educational Series:
• “Hoboken RESILIENT Buildings” workshop, October 25, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM at the Wallace School, 1100 Willow Avenue, which featured an open house that New Jersey’s Clean Energy Program participated in, as well as various vendors of individual flood protection products.
• “Hoboken Energy Savings” workshop, May 4, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM at the Hoboken Public Library, 500 Park Avenue, which featured speakers from New Jersey’s Clean Energy Program, Direct Install Program (Lime Energy), and Green Team discussing the Solar Challenge.
City of Hoboken Green Team COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP & OUTREACH Energy Education and Outreach
OUTREACH EVENT #1
“Hoboken RESILIENT Buildings” workshop
October 25, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Wallace School, 1100 Willow Avenue
City of Hoboken Green Team COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP & OUTREACH Energy Education and Outreach
Press Release
Distributed to the City’s Nixle Email List
Event was also promoted on City Facebook Page and Green Team Facebook Page
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Jennifer Gonzalez
From: Juan MelliSent: Wednesday, September 14, 2016 4:27 PMSubject: HOBOKEN PROPERTY OWNERS INVITED TO FLOOD PROTECTION & INSURANCE
SAVINGS WORKSHOPS
FORIMMEDIATERELEASESeptember14,2016Contact:JuanMelli(201)923‐9583orjmelli@hobokennj.govHOBOKENPROPERTYOWNERSINVITEDTOFLOODPROTECTION&INSURANCESAVINGSWORKSHOPS
HobokenresidentsandpropertyownersareinvitedandencouragedtoattendtwoupcomingfloodprotectionworkshopsonSeptember20thandOctober25th:
HobokenReadyWorkshopSeptember20th,6:30pm‐8:30pmWallaceSchoolgymnasium(1100WillowAve)HobokenResilientBuildingsWorkshopOctober25th,6:30pm‐8:30pmWallaceSchoolgymnasium(1100WillowAve)Participantregistration:www.hobokennj.gov/workshopVendorregistration:www.hobokennj.gov/vendorsAttheHobokenReadyworkshop,attendeeswilllearnhowtoprepareforemergencysituations.TheHobokenCommunityEmergencyResponseTeamandFEMAReadywilldiscussstepsthatfamiliesandbusinessescantaketobereadyinthecaseofastorm,poweroutage,orotheremergency.TheHobokenResilientBuildingsworkshopwillprovideinformationonhowpropertyownerscanprotectbuildingsfromflooddamageandlowertheirfloodinsurancerates.Theworkshopwillfeatureanopenhousewithvendorsofresilientbuildingproductsandservices.Ifavailable,propertyownersareencouragedtobringacopyoftheirelevationcertificateand/orfloodinsurancepolicytotheworkshop.Itisnowmoreimportantthanevertoinvestinindividualfloodprotection.Floodinsuranceratesarebaseduponhowcompliantornon‐compliantabuildingiswiththeregulationsoftheNationalFloodInsuranceProgram(NFIP).In2012,theU.S.CongresspassedtheBiggertWatersFloodInsuranceReformActthatrequireschangestotheNFIP,suchasraisingratestoreflecttruefloodrisk.Thesechangesmayresultinsignificantincreasesinyourfloodinsurancepremium.TheCityofHoboken,alongwithstateandfederalpartners,isworkingtoimplementacomprehensivewatermanagementstrategytoprotectlives,buildings,andpropertyagainstfutureflooddamage.Alongwiththiscity‐widestrategy,HobokenisprovidingpropertyownerswiththetoolstoimproveindividualfloodprotectionandreducefloodinsurancepremiumsincludingtheFloodDamagePreventionOrdinance,adoptedin2013,whichprovidesstandardsforfloodhazardreductionandtheHobokenResilientBuildingDesignGuidelines,adoptedin2015,whichprovideguidanceondesign,permittingandconstructionforfloodriskreduction(www.hobokennj.gov/docs/communitydev/Resilient‐Buildings‐Design‐Guidelines.pdf).
City of Hoboken Green Team COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP & OUTREACH Energy Education and Outreach
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City of Hoboken Green Team COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP & OUTREACH Energy Education and Outreach
Sign-In Sheet
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Hoboken Resilient Buildings Workshop October 25, 2016, Wallace School Cafeteria
Name Email Address Address Do you own a Residence or Business?
Do you have flood insurance?
Alexander Mirescu [email protected] 143 Morgan Street, Unit 8C, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Business Yes
Ana Martell [email protected] 50 Harrison Street Business No
Aniket Deshpande [email protected] 800 Jackson St Residence Yes
Barbara Gombach & Richard Weinstein
[email protected] 215 Bloomfield St. Residence No
Barry Kornblum [email protected] 159 Newark St Residence Yes
Bonnie Sargeant and Matthew Sargeant
[email protected] 928 Garden st, unit 1, Hoboken nj Residence Yes
Brendan McKeon [email protected] 1000 Maxwell Lane Business No
Brian Battaglia [email protected] 1414 Willow Ave Business Yes
Christine Rennie [email protected] 420 Jefferson Street, 4B Residence Yes
Daniel Cillie [email protected] 509 Madison street #2b Residence Yes
Donald Kardos [email protected] 70 Adams St #3A Residence Yes
Emebet Taddese [email protected] 211 14th Street, 1F, Hoboken, NJ 07030 Residence No
Hartmut Grossmann [email protected] 1025 Maxwell Lane Residence Yes
James and Jackie McClellan [email protected] 719 Park Avenue, Hoboken, NJ Residence Yes
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Name Email Address Address Do you own a Residence or Business?
Do you have flood insurance?
John Bright [email protected] 734 Park Ave Residence Yes
Kenneth Dominski [email protected] 533 Monroe Street Rental Yes
Kyle and Jolene Stewart [email protected] 628 Park Ave Residence Yes
Marilyn Baer [email protected] 265 first street Business Yes
Me, Myself & I [email protected] 1325 Adams St #403 Residence Yes
Michael Montecuollo 210 Jackson Street Residence Yes
Michelle Sarlo [email protected] 256 7th St Residence Yes
Mike DeCarbo [email protected] 135 Park Avenue, 1 Residence Yes
Monica Mason [email protected] 600 Hudson St Residence No
Naresh Patel [email protected] 1300 Willow Avenue, Hoboken, NJ Residence Yes
Olga Bessmertnaya [email protected] 613 Madison st Residence Yes
Rachel Feldman 1331 Grand St. Residence Yes
Robert Sternlieb [email protected] 1500 Washington Street Residence Yes
S. Chicoine and B. Ceccotti [email protected] 1004 Park Ave. Residence No
Stephen Gruenstein [email protected] 1100 Maxwell Lane Hi-Rise Building Yes
Vipul Chokshi [email protected] 815 park Ave Residence Yes
David Vicnerly [email protected] 211 8th Street Yes Yes
Michael Julian [email protected] 303 Park Avenue Yes Yes
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Name Email Address Address Do you own a Residence or Business?
Do you have flood insurance?
Shane Deaton [email protected] 136 Park Avenue Yes Yes
Chari Magarello [email protected] 129 Park Avenue Yes Yes
Antoine Clemente 1025 Maxwell Lane Yes Yes
Vito X Lanottu [email protected] 1500 Washington Street (Hudson Tea Building)
Manager, Hudson Tea Building
Yes
Lisette Vega [email protected] Applied Housing Management Company Manager, Applied Companies
Yes
Ken Swider [email protected] Ironstate Holdings Director of Operations, Ironstate Holdings/ Applied Companies
Yes
Matt Sargeant [email protected] 928 Garden Street Yes Yes
Ira Landgarten [email protected] 561 1st Street Yes Yes
Embet Taddesse [email protected] 211 14th Street Yes No
Yaman Kuban [email protected] 138 Garden Street Yes Yes
Hartmut Grossman [email protected] 1025 Maxwell Lane Yes Yes
Marla Decker [email protected] 1500 Garden Street Yes Yes
Michael DeCorbo [email protected] 135 Park Ave, # 1 Yes Yes
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Name Email Address Address Do you own a Residence or Business?
Do you have flood insurance?
Gary Holtzman [email protected] 80 Bloomfield Street, # 6A Yes Yes
Lauren Quick [email protected] 452 2nd Street Yes Yes
Jason Botcher [email protected] Hudson County Planning N/A N/A
John P. Carey 209 13th Street Yes Yes
Vipal Chokshi [email protected] 815 Park Avenue, #2 Yes Yes
Cynthia Quint [email protected] 1500 Hudson Street Yes Yes
Barbara Gombard and Richard Wenston
[email protected] 215 Bloomfield Street Residential No
City of Hoboken Green Team COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP & OUTREACH Energy Education and Outreach
Examples of Educational Materials Used
The City of Hoboken provided the following fact sheets:
• Energy Conservation, http://hobokennj.gov/docs/greenteam/Energy-Conservation.pdf • Summer Energy Savings, http://hobokennj.gov/docs/greenteam/Summer-Energy-Savings.pdf • Winter Energy Savings, http://hobokennj.gov/docs/greenteam/Winter-Energy-Savings.pdf
New Jersey’s Clean Energy Program provided a variety of brochures, all available on their website:
• NJCEP Brochures (variety of which were provided in print form) http://www.njcleanenergy.com/main/public-reports-and-library/program-literature/program-literature
Hoboken Green Team │ F A C T S H E E T
Winter Energy Savings
F A S T F A C T S :
Cranking up the heat to warm the house quickly doesn’t work. The house will warm up at the same rate, regardless of the temperature setting.
Setting your thermostat at 68˚F or lower during the day and 55˚F at night can save up to 20% on your heating costs. Lowering your thermostat by just 1˚F to 2˚F at all times can save up to 5% on your heating costs.
Sealing the leaks in windows, door frames, and where pipes, vents, or electrical conduits go through a wall, ceiling or floor can save up to 10 % on heating costs.
Keeping your fireplace damper closed unless a fire is burning can prevent up to 8 % of air from exiting the chimney.
Setting the water heater to the "normal" setting or 120˚F can save 7-11% of water heating costs.
Cleaning your furnace can save up to 5% on heating costs, while a tune-up can save 3 to 10%.
Older strings of incandescent holiday lights can use up to 99% more energy than new LED light strings.
W H A T Y O U C A N D O :
You can help! We can work together to conserve energy and lower energy bills by following these tips.
1. Let the sunshine in. Open window coverings and let the sun heat your home for free during the day.
2. Close the blinds. Close window coverings at sundown so they help insulate.
3. Lower the thermostat. Install a smart thermostat, programmable thermostat, or set a timer so that your thermostat is 68˚F or lower during the day and 55˚F at night or when leaving home for an extended time. If you can’t do so, lower your thermostat by just 1˚F to 2˚F at all times (or more at night).
4. Keep the cold air out. Cover window air conditioners to reduce drafts. Use weather stripping, clear plastic sheeting, caulk, or tape to seal up cracks and stop drafts in windows and doors. Beneath doors, install draft guards or door snakes. Caulk leaks where pipes, vents, or electrical conduits go through a wall, ceiling or floor.
5. Insulate. Increase the thickness of your ceiling and attic insulation. Wrap the hot water tank with jacket insulation (be sure to leave the air intake vent uncovered).
6. Maintain your furnace. Clean or replace your furnace filter regularly and “tune-up” your furnace annually. Keeping your furnace clean, lubricated, and properly adjusted will reduce energy use.
7. Use energy efficient holiday lighting. Dispose of older incandescent lights and buy new LED holiday lights. Turn on your holiday lights for no more than 6 hours per day, and consider purchasing a lighting timer.
8. Don’t waste heat. Avoid heating areas that are not insulated, such as a garage, crawlspace, attic or storage sheds. Avoid heating unused rooms by closing doors.
9. Get a humidifier. Adding a humidifier to your heating system may allow you to turn your thermostat down and be comfortable at lower temperatures.
10. Have a real fire place? Use those dampers. Close dampers when the fireplace is not in use. When you do use the fireplace, reduce heat loss by opening dampers or open the nearest window slightly and close the doors.
11. Have a garage? Close the door. In doing so, you’ll retain warmer air against the garage-side wall of the house and it will act as a buffer against the colder outdoor air.
L E A R N M O R E : PSE&G Winter Energy Savings Tips https://www.pseg.com/home/save/manage_costs/tips.jsp
US DOE EnergySavers Top 10 Winter Tips to Save Energy and Money http://energy.gov/energysaver/articles/top-10-tips-save-energy-and-money-winter
US DOE Energy Savers Fall and Winter Energy Savings Tips http://www.energy.gov/energysaver/fall-and-winter-energy-saving-tips
Winter Time Energy Savings Tips http://www.consumerenergycenter.org/tips/winter.html
www.hobokennj.gov/greenteam t @CityofHoboken f www.facebook.com/HobokenGreenTeam
Hoboken Green Team │ F A C T S H E E T
Summer Energy Savings
F A S T F A C T S :
Cranking up the air conditioning to cool the house quickly doesn’t work. It will not cool your home any faster and could result in excessive cooling and unnecessary expense.
Setting your air conditioner at 70˚F instead of 78˚F can almost double your operating cost!
Your central air conditioner will use about 100 times more energy than a fan at medium speed.
Ceiling fans use only about as much energy as a 100-watt light bulb.
Cleaning your air conditioner filter can save up to 5% on cooling costs.
Only about 10% to 15% of the electricity used by incandescent bulbs creates light, the rest is turned into heat.
W H A T Y O U C A N D O :
You can help! We can work together to conserve energy and lower energy bills by following these tips.
1. Crack the windows. Open windows at night to allow the outside air to cool your home, rather than using air conditioning.
2. Shut out the sun, let in the moon. Block all sunlight and shut windows/doors during day, and open at night. This is a no-cost way to keep your home a little cooler.
3. Maintain your air conditioner. Clean or replace your furnace filter monthly and “tune-up” your AC annually. Keeping your furnace clean, lubricated and properly adjusted will reduce energy use.
4. Raise the thermostat. Run the AC thermostat set on “AUTO”, never on FAN. Install a smart thermostat, programmable thermostat, or set a timer so that your thermostat is 78˚F or higher during the day and 85˚F at night or when leaving home for an extended time. If you can’t do so, raise your thermostat by just 1˚F to 2˚F at all times (or more when you are not home).
5. Avoid turning on AC to really cold temp. It won’t cool faster –- whenever it’s running it’s cooling as fast as it can. Set low, it cools longer, not faster.
6. Clear the way for cool air. Keep inside air vents clear from furniture and other objects.
7. Keep the warm air out and the cold air in. Use weather stripping, clear plastic sheeting, caulk, or tape to seal up cracks and stop drafts in windows and doors. Beneath doors, install draft guards or door snakes. Caulk leaks where pipes, vents, or electrical conduits go through a wall, ceiling or floor.
8. Use a fan. Learn how to properly use AC and fan together for cooling. A ceiling fan will allow you to raise the thermostat setting about 4°F with no reduction in comfort. When weather is mild, use fans instead of the air conditioner. Turn off ceiling fans when you leave the room. Remember that fans cool people, not rooms, by creating a wind chill effect.
9. Reduce heat from lighting. Lights add heat to the room. Install efficient lighting that runs cooler. Keep up the habit of turning off lights as you leave a room, especially in summer. Use only as much light as you need.
10. Be a speedy chef. Nothing is more energy efficient for cooking than your microwave. It uses two-thirds less energy than your stove.
11. Fill up the fridge. Having lots of food in your fridge keeps it from warming up too fast when the door is open, so your fridge doesn't have to work as hard to stay cool. Keep the door open for as little time as possible.
L E A R N M O R E : PSE&G Summer Energy Savings Tips https://www.pseg.com/home/save/manage_costs/summer_tips.jsp
US DOE Energy Savers Spring and Summer Energy Savings Tips http://www.energy.gov/energysaver/spring-and-summer-energy-saving-tips
Pacific Power Summer Energy Savings Tips https://www.pacificpower.net/res/sem/het/tsest.html
Summer Time Energy Savings Tips http://www.consumerenergycenter.org/tips/summer.html
www.hobokennj.gov/greenteam t @CityofHoboken f www.facebook.com/HobokenGreenTeam
Hoboken Green Team │ F A C T S H E E T
Energy Conservation
F A S T F A C T S :
The typical US family spends at least $2,000 a year on home utility bills.
The 113 million residences in America today collectively use an estimated 22% of the country’s energy.
Much of this energy is wasted through leaky windows or ducts, old appliances, or inefficient heating and cooling systems.
New Jersey’s Energy Master Plan has a goal of reducing energy consumption in homes by 20% by 2020 and 80% by 2050.
It costs approximately $2.55 per year to light one room for one hour each day.
W H A T Y O U C A N D O :
You can help! We can work together to conserve energy and lower energy bills by up to 25% using these tips.
1. Lights out! Turn lights off when you leave the room.
2. Avoid vampire power. Plug "leaking energy" in electronics by using a power strip. Many new TVs, VCRs, chargers, computer peripherals and other electronics use electricity even when they are switched "off."
3. Perform a home energy assessment. The assessment (energy audit) will test for air leakage, adequacy of insulation and efficiency of your heating system. It will also include health and safety checks for gas leaks, carbon monoxide and make sure your gas and oil appliances are exhausting properly.
4. Put your computer to sleep. Set computer to sleep mode if you're away from your machine for 5 to 15 minutes. When you're done using your computer, turn it off; do not leave it in sleep mode overnight as it is still drawing a small amount of power.
5. Use EnergyStar® Appliances. When buying new appliances, choose ENERGY STAR-certified models. A new ENERGY STAR clothes washer uses nearly 50% less energy than a standard washer, while an ENERGY STAR refrigerator uses about 20 percent less energy than a standard new refrigerator. If upgrading to an ENERGY STAR refrigerator, recycle the old refrigerator through the NJ Clean Energy Program.
6. Use CFL or LED lighting. Choose Compact Fluorescent Lamps (CFL) bulbs or light-emitting diode (LED) lamps.
7. Set the thermostat. Install a smart thermostat or set a timer so that the heat temperature is lower or the air conditioning temperature is higher when you are not home.
8. Seal the leaks. Seal the leaks in windows, door frames, and where pipes, vents, or electrical conduits.
9. Reduce hot water temperature. Set your water heater to the "normal" setting or 120˚F.
10. Insulate. Install or upgrade insulation.
11. Replace your existing heating and air conditioning systems with high efficiency units. A minimum of 14.5 SEER for air conditioning and 95% for heating are recommended.
12. Replace your windows with high efficiency windows. A maximum U-value of 0.26 for double pane and 0.15 for triple pane are recommended.
13. Vegetate to cool. Vegetation including street trees and green roofs can lower air temperature and conserve energy. Adopt a street tree, plant native landscaping, or install stormwater planters or rain gardens.
14. Install solar panels. Reduce energy demand through the tips above, and increase supply from renewables.
L E A R N M O R E : NJ Clean Energy Program http://www.njcleanenergy.com/residential/programs/home-performance-energy-star/benefits-and-incentives US DOE EnergySavers Program www.energysavers.gov Energy Star Appliances http://www.energystar.gov/ PS&G Energy Conservation Tips https://www.pseg.com/home/save/manage_costs/index.jsp
www.hobokennj.gov/greenteam t @CityofHoboken f www.facebook.com/HobokenGreenTeam
City of Hoboken Green Team COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP & OUTREACH Energy Education and Outreach
OUTREACH EVENT #2
“Hoboken Energy Savings” workshop
May 4, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Hoboken Public Library, 500 Park Avenue
City of Hoboken Green Team COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP & OUTREACH Energy Education and Outreach
Press Release, Flyer, and Business Invitation
Distributed to the City’s Nixle Email List
Event was also promoted on City Facebook Page and Green Team Facebook Page Flyer was posted at the Library Business invitation was sent via email to a list of > 400 business owners
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Jennifer Gonzalez
From: Jennifer Gonzalez <[email protected]>Sent: Wednesday, April 26, 2017 8:39 AMTo: Jennifer GonzalezSubject: Fwd: Community Message: Residents & Businesses Invited to Energy Savings
Workshop - May 4, 6:30-8:00pm, Hoboken Public Library
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Community: Residents & Businesses Invited to Energy Savings Workshop - May 4, 6:30-8:00pm, Hoboken Public Library
Dear Nixle User,
The City of Hoboken Green Team will host an energy savings workshop on May 4 from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm at the Hoboken Public Library. The Hoboken Energy Savings Workshop will provide hands-on assistance to help residents and businesses cut their energy bills and save money while helping to create a cleaner, greener community. The workshop will feature presentations by the Hoboken Solar Challenge, New Jersey’s Clean Energy Program™ on residential programs, and PSEG’s Direct Install Program, followed by an open house with vendors of energy efficiency and renewable energy products and services. The Hoboken Solar Challenge provides residents and businesses with quotes from pre-qualified solar installers and directly compares lease vs. purchase costs for consumers to select the best option. www.hobokensolar.org. New Jersey's Clean Energy Program offers financial incentives, programs, and services for New Jersey residents, business owners and local governments to help save energy, money and the environment. www.NJCleanEnergy.com.
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PSEG’s Direct Install Program provides businesses with a free energy assessment and will pay for up to 70% of the cost of energy savings upgrades. The City of Hoboken will save greater than $99,000 in energy costs over the next five years by using the Direct Install Program at some municipal facilities. Visit www.hobokennj.gov/greenteam for more information and contact Jennifer Gonzalez at [email protected] with any questions.
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Mayor Zimmer, the Hoboken Green
Team, and the Hoboken Public Library host an
Energy Savings Workshop
A hands-on community forum to help residents and
businesses cut their energy bills and save money, while
helping to create a cleaner, greener Hoboken.
May 4, 2017
Hoboken Public Library
6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
The workshop will feature presentations by the Hoboken
Solar Challenge, New Jersey’s Clean Energy program™, and
Direct Install program, followed by an open house with
vendors of energy efficiency and renewable energy
products and services.
Get quotes from pre-qualified solar installers and directly
compares lease vs. purchase costs with the Hoboken
Solar Challenge
Get financial incentives, programs, and services with
New Jersey’s Clean Energy Program
Get a free energy assessment and up to 70% of the cost
of energy savings upgrades with the Direct Install
Program
City of Hoboken Green Team COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP & OUTREACH Energy Education and Outreach
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City of Hoboken Green Team COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP & OUTREACH Energy Education and Outreach
City of Hoboken Green Team COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP & OUTREACH Energy Education and Outreach
City of Hoboken Green Team COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP & OUTREACH Energy Education and Outreach
City of Hoboken Green Team COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP & OUTREACH Energy Education and Outreach
City of Hoboken Green Team COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP & OUTREACH Energy Education and Outreach
Sign-In Sheet
City of Hoboken Green Team COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP & OUTREACH Energy Education and Outreach
New Jersey’s Clean Energy Program presentation
NJCleanEnergy.com
New Jersey Board of Public Utilities and its Clean Energy Program™Residential Energy Efficiency Programs
NJCleanEnergy.com
New Jersey Board of Public Utilities
• State agency and regulatory authority created to ensure safe, adequate and reliable utility services at reasonable rates for New Jersey customers
• Regulates critical services, including natural gas, electricity, water, wastewater, telecommunications and cable television
• Has general oversight responsibility for monitoring utility service, responding to consumer complaints and investigating utility accidents
nj.gov/bpu
NJCleanEnergy.com
New Jersey’s Clean Energy Program
• Statewide clean energy initiative, administered by the NJBPU
• Promotes energy efficiency & renewable sources of energy including solar, geothermal and sustainable biomass
• Results in a stronger economy, less pollution, lower costs and reduced demand for electricity
• Financial incentives, programs and services for residential, commercial and municipal customers
NJCleanEnergy.com
NJCleanEnergy.com
Program Portfolio
Residential
• Home Performance w/ ENERGY STAR® – Retrofit
• HVAC Rebates - WARMAdvantage and COOLAdvantage
• Residential New Construction –New/Gut Rehab
• Appliance Rebates and Recycling• Discounted Lighting• Comfort Partners
Eligible Sector
Programs
NJCleanEnergy.com
Conservation and Efficiency
Renewable Energy
Efficiency
Conservation
QUICK PAYBACK
SELF GENERATION
BEHAVIOR CHANGE
NJCleanEnergy.com
Home Performance with ENERGY STAR®
NJCleanEnergy.com
• Provides whole-house energy
assessments and comprehensive
energy efficient upgrades for
existing homes
• Addresses comfort, indoor air
quality, health & safety, and energy
usage problems
• The program uses specially
trained/certified Building
Performance Institute (BPI)
GoldStar contractors
What Is Home Performance?
NJCleanEnergy.com
Eligibility
• NJ Residential Dwelling units 3-stories or less
• Single Family Homes
• 1-4 Dwelling units
• Townhouses
• Multi-family buildings
• ≥ 5 Units, must be addressed as whole-building
• Individual HVAC, DHW per unit or building
• Fuel metered per unit or building (Requires BPI Multi-Family contractor Certification & Project Pre-approval)
NJCleanEnergy.com
• Select a participating NJ Program BPI GoldStar Contractor
NJCleanEnergy.com/HP
• Schedule a Home Assessment (fee for assessment may apply as per
contractor)
• Helps the owner Identify possible Health & Safety Issues
• Review contractor recommendations and incentive level
• GoldStar contractor installs the recommendations & performs test-out
Steps to Participation
NJCleanEnergy.com
Combustion Appliance Testing • Diagnostic equipment is used to test the
conditions of your heating system, hot water heater and oven
• Testing results determine opportunities for upgrades
Visual inspection of the house • Air sealing opportunities • Insulation opportunities • Possible health and safety issues (moisture,
asbestos, carbon monoxide, indoor air quality) : may resolve asthma, sinus issues
Optional blower door test
Process
The Home Assessment
NJCleanEnergy.com
Drivers for Homeowners
• Dust and Allergies
• Drafts and Comfort
• Asthma and Sinusitis
• Moisture and Mold
• High Utility Bills
• Climate Change
• Energy Independence
NJCleanEnergy.com
Incentives
Incentives based on Total Energy Savings
Single-family homes (1-4 units) & Townhomes
• $2,000 up to $4,000 cash incentive
Plus
– 0% Interest loans up to $10,000 or
– Low interest loans up to $15,000
Multi-family buildings(5+ units and 3-stories or less)
• $500 up to $1,500 per unit
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Home Performance IncentivesIncentive Tier Requirements Customer Incentive
Home Assessment: To be eligible for HPwES incentives, a homeowner must have a home assessment performed by a certified contractor.
None
Tier 2 Estimated total energy savings (TES) of at least 5% and less than 20%.
Must install air sealing and insulation (in at least one location) . HVAC measures are not eligible at this incentive level.
May install additional insulation upgrades, duct sealing, duct insulation and water heater measures from the eligible measures list.
$2,000 rebate, not to exceed 50% of the costs of the eligible measures used by your contractor to calculate TESandUp to a $5,000 loan at 0% where a utility loan is unavailable
Tier 3 Level 1 - Estimated TES of at least 20% and less than 25%.
Must install air sealing and insulation (in at least one location) . May include any other eligible measures.
$3,000 rebate, not to exceed 50% of the costs of the measures used to calculate TES and Up to a $10,000 loan at 0% or a $15,000 loan at 4.99% where a utility loan is unavailable
Tier 3 Level 2 - Estimated TES of at least 25% or greater.
Must install air sealing and insulation (in at least one location) . May include any other eligible measures.
$4,000 rebate, not to exceed 50% of cost of the measures used to calculate TESandUp to a $10,000 loan at 0% or a $15,000 loan at 4.99% where a utility loan is unavailable
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Home Performance Case Study
• Dianne Leoni*, Hillsborough, NJ
• Size and Age of Home: 2,684 Square Feet, 30 years
• Main Concerns: Age of HVAC equipment and drafts. Also
hoped to reduce costs and have home run more efficiently.
• Project Cost: $16,000
• Rebate: $4,000
• Loan: $10,000 at 0%
• Measures installed: Gas Water Heater, Furnace, Central AC,
Air Sealing, Insulation
*2016 Customer
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Home Performance Case Study
• Customer Testimonial:
“We are very pleased with our experience. Everyone involved was informative and
helpful. The process took only one day. We were amazed to see the difference and feel the difference. I highly recommend every
homeowner consider evaluating the energy efficiency of their home. We are sleeping better at night knowing our new units are
the most efficient and reliable. We also feel better knowing we are reducing our carbon
footprint.”- Dianne L.
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WARM and COOLAdvantage
Heating and Cooling Systems
Equipment Rebates:
• Ductless Mini-Split Units ($500)• Air-Source Heat Pumps ($500 or $300)• Central AC Units ($500 or $300)• Geothermal Heat Pumps ($500)• Gas and Oil Furnaces ($250 or $500)• Gas and Oil Boilers ($300)• Gas Water Heaters ($300) • Heat Pump Water Heater ($500)• Combination Boiler/Furnace and Water Heater
($700 or $950)NJCleanEnergy.com/COOL & NJCleanEnergy.com/WARM –see minimum energy efficiency levels as per the eligible measures document
Equipment
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New Construction or reconstruction (gut rehab)
Demand for power is less
Operates more efficiently
15%-50% more EE and can save $200-$400 yearly
Residential New Construction
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• Homes are designed and built to standards well above other homes on the market today
• Builders work with Rating Companies credentialed through the Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET) tobuild or reconstruct homes to energy efficient standards
• Builders receive incentives for certified ENERGY STAR Homes, Zero Energy Ready Home and Multi-Family High Rise Homes
Benefits of an Energy-Efficient Home
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• The rating of a home is based on the Home Energy Rating System (HERS) Index
• The lower the number, the more energy efficient the home is
• Homes undergo a process of inspections, testing and verification to ensure that it meets strict requirements set by the EPA
HERS Index
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Eligibility
New and gut rehab residential construction, including:
• Custom homes• Single-family production homes• Townhouses• Multi-family apartments• Active adult single-family and low/mid-rise housing
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• A complete thermal enclosure system, includes:
Comprehensive air sealing
Quality-installed insulation
High-performance Windows
• High Efficiency HVAC Systems
• Energy-efficient Lighting and Appliances
• For more information: NJCleanEnergy.com/RNC
Other Characteristics
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Appliance Rebates
• $50 or $75 rebates on select clothes washers and refrigerators
• $100 or $300 rebates for dryers
• Ask retailers for more information or visit: • NJCleanEnergy.com/CLOTHESWASHERS
• NJCleanEnergy.com/DRYERS
• NJCleanEnergy.com/FRIDGEREBATE
• Eligible products lists are included on each page
• Visit NJCleanEnergy.com/FINDER to see if the models you are considering qualify
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Appliance Recycling
• Recycling for old, inefficient refrigerators and freezers
• FREE pick-up and a $50 rebate
• Approximately 95% of each appliance is recycled
• Schedule appointments online at
NJCleanEnergy.com/RECYCLING
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Discounted Lighting
• Lighting represents 20% of your home’s electricity bill.
ENERGY STAR lighting (LEDs) save $30-$80 over the bulb’s
lifetime
• Discounted efficient lighting is available at participating
retailers such as Costco, Home Depot, Lowes, Sam’s Club,
Walmart, BJ’s, Batteries Plus and Shop Rite.
• Looks for this sign in stores:
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Comfort Partners
This free, energy saving and education program is geared to low-income homeowners who have an income at or below 225% of the federal poverty guidelines.
Eligible participants receive free installation by a Building Performance Institute (BPI) GoldStar contractor of the following (on a home specific basis):
• Energy efficient lighting
• Hot water conservation measures (water heater insulation, water heater pipe insulation and energy-saving showerheads and aerators)
• Replacement of inefficient refrigerators and thermostats
• Insulation upgrades (attic, wall, etc.)
• Blower-door guided air sealing, duct sealing and repair
• Heating/cooling equipment maintenance
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Comfort Partners
• Homeowners also receive comprehensive, personalized energy counseling and education
• Contact 800-915-8309 for more information
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Assistance Programs
Help Meet Your Energy Needs:
• State and Federal Programs Winter Termination Program Universal Service Fund (USF) Program The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program Lifeline Program Comfort Partners Program Temporary Relief of Utility Expenses (TRUE) New Jersey Statewide Heating Assistance and Referral Energy
Service, Inc. (NJSHARES)
Call your utility company for more information.
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• Regulate heating and cooling systems
• Set the temperature 8 degrees lower when you are asleep or away in the winter
• Set the temperature 7 degrees higher when you are away and 4 degrees higher when you are asleep in the summer
• Turn on the ceiling fan to improve airflow and create gentle breezes
• Turn fans and lights off when you’re not in the room
Energy Saving Tips
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Energy Saving Tips
Let the Heat In or Out
• Block out heat in the summer by keeping blinds or curtains closed during the day (especially on south-facing windows)
• Let the heat in on winter days by opening them
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Use Less Hot WaterFact: Water heating accounts for around 12% of a family’s utility bill• Lower water heater
temperature from 150° to 120°
• Wash your clothes in cold water
• Take a short shower instead of a bath
• Install low-flow showerheads and faucets
• Fix leaks
Energy Saving Tips
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• SREC Registration Program (SRP)
Projects MUST be registered in the SRP prior to the start of construction in order to establish the projects eligibility to earn Solar Renewable Energy Certificates (SRECs)
An SREC represents all the clean energy benefits of electricity generated from a solar energy project
SRECs can be sold or traded separately from the power, providing owners a source of revenue to help offset the cost of installation
Renewable Energy
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How do SRECs Work?
• Each time a solar installation generates 1,000 kWh of electricity, an SREC is earned
• Solar project owners report the energy production to the SREC Tracking System
• The reporting allows SRECs to be placed in the customer’s electronic account
• SRECs can then be sold on the SREC Tracking System, providing revenue for the first 15 years of the project’s life
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• When a renewable energy system produces more electricity than the customer actually uses, the customer will be compensated with credits at the full retail value of the electricity production over and above what they use
• Production in excess of a customer’s annual usage is credited at a wholesale rate
What is Net Metering?
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Alternative Funding Options
• Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs)
• Leasing Arrangements
Why?
They want solar but:
Don’t have the capital
Have the capital but have other priorities
Can’t take advantage of the federal tax benefits
Don’t want to project manage the installation
Don’t want to take SREC market risk
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Thank You
Thank You for your time
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City of Hoboken Green Team COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP & OUTREACH Energy Education and Outreach
Hoboken Solar Challenge Presentation
Energy Savings Workshop
Hoboken Green Team May 4, 2017
Hoboken Energy Savings Workshop Agenda
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Vendor Setup 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Hoboken Solar Challenge Program 6:40 PM – 6:45 PM
New Jersey’s Clean Energy Program™ 6:45 PM – 6:55 PM
Direct Install Program 6:55 PM – 7:05 PM
“Around the Room” 7:05 PM – 7:15 PM
Vendor open house 7:15 PM – 8:00 PM
Vendor breakdown 8:00 PM
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Solar Panel Systems – Key Components
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Racking Solar Panels Inverter
Solar Panel Inverter Bi-Directional Meter Electrical Panel
Grid
Utility Bills – the Basics
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• Kilowatt-hour (kWh) is the billing unit
• 100 watt light bulbs on for 10 hours = 1 kWh (50 hours for a 100W LED!)
• Hoboken residents pay about 14.88¢/kWh
• $100 average monthly bill is about 500kWh per
month or 6,000 kWh per year
With inflation*, a $100 monthly bill is about $34,000 over 20 years!
*Assumes 3.5% annual inflation
Solar Economics – the Basics
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Gross Cost ($20,000) Federal Tax
Credit 30% MA Credit $1k
$7,000
Net Cost ($13,000)
20 Year Utility Bill Savings
($34,000) 10 Years of SRECs
($15,000)
5 year payback
Net savings of $30,000+
20% return on investment
3% increased property value
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• Specify property location • Energy use • System and
financing preferences
1. Homeowners create property profiles
• Use aerial images • Phone, email contact • Submit quotes online
via marketplace
2. Solar installers design systems, submit quotes
• Apples-to-apples comparison of system & financing options
• Live decision support from solar advisors
3. Homeowners compare quotes & select one
3 easy steps: simple, online comparison-shopping
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Why compare quotes online?
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Standardized
assumptions and
financial metrics
Equipment quality
Installer experience and
reviews
Simplified decision-
support
Solar Advisor assistance
Installer 1 Installer 2 Installer 3
Zapotec Energy
www.hobokennj.gov
https://www.facebook.com/hoboken
https://twitter.com/cityofhoboken
https://www.instagram.com/hobokennj
https://vimeo.com/hobokennj
https://www.flickr.com/photos/hoboken
Thank you! John Gingrich
Energy Sage
617.453.8924
Jennifer Gonzalez
City of Hoboken
201.420.2368
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Examples of Educational Materials Used
The City of Hoboken provided the following fact sheets:
• Energy Conservation, http://hobokennj.gov/docs/greenteam/Energy-Conservation.pdf • Summer Energy Savings, http://hobokennj.gov/docs/greenteam/Summer-Energy-Savings.pdf • Winter Energy Savings, http://hobokennj.gov/docs/greenteam/Winter-Energy-Savings.pdf
New Jersey’s Clean Energy Program provided a variety of brochures, all available on their website:
• NJCEP Brochures (variety of which were provided in print form) http://www.njcleanenergy.com/main/public-reports-and-library/program-literature/program-literature
