Red Hook Homeowners Plan NOW for a More Energy Efficient Winter
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Red HookHomeowners
Plan NOW for a More Energy Efficient Winter
Mid-Hudson Energy $mart CommunitiesPatrice Courtney Strong, Coordinator
3 Field CourtKingston, NY 12401
845-331-2238
A Partnership
• NYSERDA • Community coordinators • Contractors• Municipalities, businesses, schools,
chambers, home owners• Goal: Help YOU save energy & $$$
Renewed $$$ for Energy Saving New Yorkers
• In 2006, Public Service Commission extended New York Energy $mart for 5 years with $875 million available.
NYS GOALS:
• Energy efficiency • Economic development
– MORE AFFORDABLE UTILITIES for SMALL BUSINESS
• Renewable energy – solar, wind, biofuels, geothermal
• New jobs for New Yorkers [home energy auditors, HERS raters, solar/wind installers]
Courtney Strong Inc.Promoting Energy $mart Communities
in:
• Mid-Hudson
• Capital/Saratoga
• Bronx/Westchester
ENERGY STAR New Homes
• Energy Star Labeled Homes are performance-tested by a Home Energy Rater – Each home must pass a computer-based energy analysis, inspection and testing
– Only homes that meet high-efficiency guidelines are certified as ENERGY STAR
– Up to 30% energy savings expected
Home Energy Rating SystemProvides energy-efficiency strategies and tests
for new constructionPlays key part in ENERGY STAR processOffers two services:
Review construction practices and recommend how to reach ENERGY STAR compliance
Conduct HERS ratings
HERS = evaluation of energyefficiency of new home
• Rates energy usage of home compared with requirements of national Model Energy Code
• To qualify for ENERGY STAR label, home must score minimum HERS rating of 86
• Uses at least 30% less energy than reference house
Home Performance w/ENERGY STAR®
• Energy efficiency through certified contractors for 1– 4 unit family homes
• $$$ available thru low-interest loans or 10% cash back or income-eligible grants.
• GetEnergySmart.org
Comprehensive Home Assessment
• Looks at the house as a system:
• Health & Safety• Shell Measures – Air
Sealing and Insulation• Heating/Cooling
System Efficiency• Lighting• Major Appliances
Whole House Approach• ‘Whole house’ approach to home
improvementRequires understanding of dynamic
interaction among home systems• Heating and cooling systems• Water heaters and other
combustion appliances• Ventilation• Shell features
• Energy $martsm loansThrough participating NYS banksRate buy-down: 4% for 10-year maximum
term• 10% homeowner financing incentive
Reimbursement check from NYSERDAcovering 10% of eligible costs, up to $3,000 incentive
Assisted Home Performance Adds grant up to
$5,000 for owners/renters below 80% State Median Income.
…Plus low-interest financing
Qualified contractors: GetEnergySmart.org
Assisted Home PerformanceFor households with
income less than 80% of State Median Income
NYSERDA pays for 50% of cost of eligible measures, up to $5,000 subsidy for single-family home
This is not a loan – it doesn’t have to
be paid back!!
BuildingPerformanceInstitute (BPI)
National accrediting agency used by HPwES program. BPI establishes testing procedures; safety guidelines for building performance work.
• Hudson Valley Community CollegeProvides technicaltraining to currentand future programparticipants
NYSERDA
8.16 kw system – Amawalk, NY
This system provides 72% of this home’s electricity needs and avoids over 14,000 pounds of CO2 emissions every year!
A 5 kw solar electric system might cost $41,500, but it will cost you far less
Final** System Cost = $13,550 Most solar modules feature a 25 year warranty
Electric Bills for 25 Years = $25,500
• NYSERDA $3/watt rebate = $15,000• NYS tax credit = $ 5,000• Federal Tax Credit = $ 7,950
**Plus NYSERDA Energy $mart Loans of Up To $20,000*
Patrice Courtney Strong - [email protected]
Mid-Hudson Energy $mart Communities(845) 331-2238
www.getenergysmart.orgwww.nyserda.orgwww.powernaturally.org