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KUA Staff Energy Conservation Training Energy Conservation Division By: Scott Grieves, CEA Sr. Energy Auditor Kissimmee Utility Authority
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Energy Conservation Training with Challenge Exam from the KUA energy Tips Book, called "get the guide".
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KUA Staff Energy Conservation Training
Energy Conservation Division
By: Scott Grieves, CEA Sr. Energy AuditorKissimmee Utility Authority
KUA Energy Conservation Team
CLASS IIENERGY
AUDITORS
SENIOR ENERGY CONSERVATION SPECIALISTS
How much energy can my A/C consume?
Approximately 50% of your electric bill or more Page 2
Thermostat Savings
• Choose the correct thermostat for you’re A/C system.
• Mount the thermostat correctly on the wall to low or to high could cause a problem.
• Thermostats should not be installed in a corner, near a window or next to a door way.
• Installing a programmable thermostat can save you up to 10% a year by raising or lowering the temperature.
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What is the recommended temperature settings?
• Summer/Cooling 80° or when away from home 82/84°.
• Winter/ Heating 68° or when away from home OFF.
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How often should I have my A/C system serviced?
• KUA recommends preventive maintenance once a year to include a duct inspection.
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Air Conditioner Filters
How often should the A/C system filter be replaced?
• Once a month or sooner if it’s dirty.
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What is SEER?
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13 SEER standard efficiency code.
Energy Star Certified/AHRI 15 SEER-Heat-pump or better
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How often should I run my pool pump?
• Winter 4 hours or less
• Summer 6 hours or less
• “Remember the pump doesn't make the water blue the chemicals do.”
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High bill complaint what do I do?
• Listen to the complaint• Ask questions on routines
and efficiencies• Check the account• Review the usage/bill• Review the re-read• Transfer to Class II Audit• Schedule a Site Class III
Energy Audit
Review
“High Bill /Energy Audit” Process
Customer calls : high bill…needs help!!
Review Energy Conservation information
Customer Satisfied? Y N
Advise of Information at KUA.com
Offer to mail out ‘High Bill Packet’
End Call
Advise Customer Of Energy Audit:
Take name and contact number –Refer to Class II Auditor
Advise Customer Of On- Site Energy Audit:
Schedule Class III Energy Audit
End
Customer Satisfied? Y N
Customer Y Satisfied?
N
Customer Y Satisfied?
N
Free Energy Audit Request
I want Rebates how to I apply?
Should I upgrade my water heater?
YES!• Insulate the pipes• Wrap insulation around the tank• Add a tank timer• Replace to a higher EF ratio .94 or greater• Thermal Solar water heater• Electric or Gas instant demand • Hybrid Heat Pump water heater
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What temperature should it be?
• KUA recommends set the water heater at 120° on both elements.
• Repair leaks promptly. If it’s a hot water leak the combined usage of water and electric could be high.
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Should I switch to cold water?
• Most of the energy used is between 80% to 85% in rinsing and washing clothes.
• Washing in cold can cut a laundry load’s energy use in half .
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What uses the most water in a home?
• Toilets 41%
• Bathing and showers 37%
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What is the best window?
• KUA recommends for optimum efficiency a Low-E/ SHGC <.30 window or better.
• Energy Star qualified windows have a rating of SHGC <.30 or better.
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How should I run my fans?
• Only run ceiling fans or any other fan when the room is occupied.
• Fans only make you feel cooler by moving air they do not make cold air.
• “The Less it Runs, The Less it Cost’s.”
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Lighting
INCANDESCENT
CFL
Standby Power Myths
How much can Energy Star Save?
• Energy Star certified models can save you between 10% to 50% by incorporating advanced technologies that use less energy and water then standard models.
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Insulation
• KUA recommends R-30 to R-38 for ceiling insulation.
• Insulating the home and sealing the duct-work can save 10% to 30% on the energy bill.
• Up to 40% of cooling is lost through leaks in the duct-work.
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What is Radiant Heat Barrier?
• A radiant barrier is a shiny foil that reflects heat away.
• Adding a radiant barrier to the attic can reduce cooling costs.
• Compare other applications where radiant foils are used in our environment.
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Cooking with less energy• KUA recommends to
use your microwave whenever possible.
• Using a microwave or a smaller convection oven helps to reduce cooking times and save energy.
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Refrigerator/ Freezers
• For maximum efficiency, KUA recommends setting refrigerator temperatures between.
• Refrigerator 37°and 40°• Freezer at 5°
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Renewable VS Non-renewable
Renewable energy source Non-renewable energy source
KUA Electric Meters
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The examples above shows the dials on a five-dial meter. (Most meters have five dials; some have four.) To read the meter, begin with the right-hand dial (e) and record numbers right-left (e-a).
Kilo Watt Hours
KUA Energy Audit Survey
Electrical Safety PPE
References• Florida Energy Systems Consortium
http://www.floridaenergy.ufl.edu/
• Florida Green Building Coalition http://floridagreenbuilding.org/
• U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, http://www.epa.gov/
• U.S. Department of ENERGY, http://www.energy.gov/
• Database of State Incentives and Renewable Energy, http://www.dsireusa.org/
• Successful energy reduction, upgrades and maintenance involves a more efficient use of energy through controls and enhancements. The enhancements usually require an initial investment that will offer a yield in financial savings from reduced energy costs.
Q & A
