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Home Energy EfficiencyUS-China Greener Consumption Forum
March 22, 2013
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• Founded in 2008 to provide independent residential energy-efficiency consulting and services.
• #1 in Home Performance Program in Maryland by volume in 2011.
• Awarded 2010, 2011 & 2012 Angie’s List Super Service Award, Rockville’s Outstanding Leadership in Environmental Protection Award, and the Century Club Award from Home Performance with Energy Star.
About ecobeco
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An instrumented, scientific assessment of a home’s energy use.
A quick visual inspection to help people identify ways to save energy.
Comprehensive Home Energy Audit
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Quick Home Energy Check-up
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Faucet aerators and efficient flow showerheads can reduce water consumption by 50%.
Smart Power Strips save up to $40 per year reducing phantom power (stand-by) loss.
Insulating water heater tank wrap and pipe wrap.
Compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) use 75% less energy.
Programmable Thermostats can save $75 a year.
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Easy Energy Savers
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Average Home Energy Use
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Appliances and Light-ing 24%
Electric &
A/C 8%
Re-frigera-tion 5%
Water Heating 17%
Space Heat-ing 46%
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U.S. Department of Energy
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Whole Home Approach
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• In Maryland, law requires a 15% reduction in electricity use by 2015. • Small surcharge on every electricity bill to fund
programs.• Companies work under contract with utility.
• Programs include:• Appliance rebates & recycling; HVAC rebates
• Home Energy Audits
• Insulation & Air Sealing rebates (up to 50% or $2,000 per house)
• In-store discounts on Energy Star lights, and more!8
Energy Saving Programswith Utility Companies
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Demonstrate SavingsKeys to Success:
Calculate the value of the service. Demonstrate the $ value of home efficiency.
Advocate for subsidized programs.Convince key leaders programs are worthwhile.
Keep whole-home approach in mind. Insulation without air-sealing isn’t very effective.
Ecobeco’s Success:
2,000 Comprehensive Home Energy Audits
11,000 Quick Home Energy Check-ups
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Seal Air Leaks
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Air sealing a house can save $100-500 per year.
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Proper Insulation
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Proper Insulation can save $100-500 per year.
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Indoor Air Quality
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Protect families from Carbon Monoxide and other air quality issues.
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Proper Air Exchange
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An Energy Efficient Home
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Resources and Links
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Information on utility programs: Pepco - http://www.pepco.com/energy/conservation/meiin/
Organize, Educate & Advocate for energy efficiency programs!Efficiency First - http://www.efficiencyfirst.org/about/
American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy - http://aceee.org/topics/energy-efficiency-programs
Home Energy Audits:Home Performance -http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?fuseaction=hpwes_profiles.showsplash