The Energy Inspector How Do Homes Perform In Northern Illinois? David Modrzejewski The Energy Inspector theenergyinspector@gmail.com P: 815-404-4040 www.the-energy-inspector.com
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David Modrzejewski Independent Building Analyst Building Performance Institute Certified Member of Efficiency First First elected Dir of Communication for the Illinois Efficiency First Chapter Steering Committee. Member of CUB saver program Member of the City of Crystal Lake Ad Hoc Clean Air Counts Advisory Board
About Efficiency First • A nonprofit trade association that unites the Home Performance workforce • Promotes the benefits of efficiency retrofitting to help the industry grow and meet demands for residential energy improvements • Represents its members in public policy discussions at the state & national levels
STANDARDS: Raising the bar • Efficiency First is raising the standards for our industry, through: – Stronger push for licensing requirements – Building Performance Institute accredited auditors and contractors – Training through organizations recognized by the Department of Energy & U.S. E.P.A. – Differentiating a ‘Home Performance Contractor’ from a ‘furnace salesperson’
What is Home Performance? Home Performance is a comprehensive whole-house approach to identifying and fixing comfort and energy efficiency problems in a home
• Audit • Solution • Improvements • Commissioning • Quality Assurance
Sick? You Need a Diagnosis Home Performance = House Doctor Person 1. Checkup 2. Blood Test 3. X-ray
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Home 1. Whole House Inspection 2. Winter Condition Eval. 3. Thermal Leak Detector
Energy Leaks Cause • • • •
High energy bills Discomfort Poor health Green house gases
What is the solution?
Efficiency Improvement Loading Order
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Insulation Air Sealing Duct Sealing Lighting Appliances Water Conservation Plug Loads Behavior
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Heating Air Conditioning Ventilation Water Heating
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Solar PV Solar Thermal Wind Water Catchment
Reduce Then Produce
“What is all the fuss with efficiency improvements? Why can’t we just put up solar panels?”
Cost Per Ton of Carbon Abatement
“The Firepower of the Lowly Caulk Gun” Wall Street Journal
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB123629700922046051.html
What is America’s Largest Source of Carbon Emissions? Carbon Dioxide Emissions From Fossil Fuel Combustion
Residential Buildings
Industrial
Passenger Cars
11.5%
Buildings Transportation
/www.pewcenteronthestates.org/uploadedFiles/Climate%20Change%20101,%20Technological%20Solutions.pdf /www.pewclimate.org/docUploads/ustransp.pdf
21%
HOW MUCH ENERGY WILL YOU SAVE? • American spend over $160 billion/year on home energy • Home can save 20-40% average through energy efficiency
How Do Homes Perform in Our Area?
Meet Our Homeowners City: Potomac, MD Concerns: • High energy bills • Daughter has asthma • Drafty/cold in the winter
Savings
Health
Comfort
Climate
Meet Their Home • • • • •
Age: Size: Annual Electric: Annual Gas: Carbon Emissions:
1958
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Infiltration: Attic Insulation: Wall Insulation: Floor Insulation: Duct Leakage:
3405 CFM50 (.68 ACHnat) R 6.4 Fiberglass Batt (low quality) No Insulation No Insulation 25%
2,200 ft2
$1,115 $1,013 8.6 Tons/Year
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HOW DO YOU GET STARTED? 1. Begin by getting a home energy audit 2. Schedule a home energy assessment by a certified Home Performance professional 3. Ask your contractor about company accreditation and staff certification credentials 4. Make Efficiency Improvements to your home.
Take action • • • • •
Schedule a Home Energy Assessment. Review final report with The Energy Inspector. Evaluate upgrade suggestions. Develop a priority list. Decide what you can DIY or what you will need to hire someone to do. • Have a follow-up visit by The Energy Inspector. • Enjoy the comfort and savings of your home.