Utah Energy Conservation Coalition

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Utah Energy Conservation Coalition
Statewide not for profit organization
Weatherization Program Code Efficiency 2
Energy Rated Homes of Utah
Added to UECC in 1995
Utah home owners area provider 3
Home Energy Rating System
Define Energy Efficiency of a Home

• New or existing home
• Similar to Home Inspection- focus on energy use,
  energy saving
• 0-100 points, 1 to 5 stars
• Improvement analysis

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The Rating Process
Look at what uses and what saves energy

• Plan review and improvement analysis for new
  homes
• Insulation levels- type and quality of
  installation
• Air infiltration- Blower door test
• Duct work- duct blaster test
• Windows, doors- solar gain and shading
• Heating, cooling, and water heating equipment
• Health and safety issues-
• back drafting, insufficient ventilation,
• etc.

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The Rating Process
The Rating Packet
utility costs (not a guarantee) voluntary program certification
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EPA Energy Star Homes Program
Voluntary Energy Efficient Construction Program

• Help builders- build and sell energy efficient
  homes
• Increase profits- better home, improved features
• Reduces pollution- minimize environmental impact
• 15-30 better that energy code
• 86 points or higher is Energy Star compliant

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Energy Star Home Features
What Makes a Home Energy Star

• Improved/Increased insulation- Batt vs. Blown in
  fiberglass or cellulose, other
• Whole house sealing package-decrease drafts,
  dust, pests, energy use
• Tight ducts- minimize loss, increase efficiency
• High performance windows- Low emissivity, double
  pane, climate specified
• Energy Efficient equipment- furnace, air
  conditioning, water heating-right sized
• Whole house ventilation

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Energy Star Homes Marketing
Helps Sell Energy Efficient Homes
agreement Star logo in advertising brochures, ad templates, etc. staff on selling Energy Star
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Green Built Strategies
Keep It Simple
pages Priorities community practices 10
Suggested Green Built Strategies
Site Specific
Practices Site Management 11
Green Built Strategies
Community Specific
Energy Sources 12
Site Specific Strategies
Energy Efficient Construction
lighting and appliances ventilation, moisture control, IAQ
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Site Specific Strategies
Reduce Material Use

• Reduce building footprint- saves
• energy, saves materials
• Simple and smart design-dimensions
• to optimize material use, reduce waste
• Reduce wood use- OSB, OVE,
• building exteriors- vinyl/cement,
• flooring-carpet/vinyl/laminate

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Site Specific Strategies
Protect the Site
species that doesn'tt require spraying maximize winter heat gain 15
Site Specific Strategies
Use Low-Impact Materials

• Avoid wood products made from old growth timber
• Avoid materials with toxic substances- benzene,
  arsenic, etc.
• Use salvaged materials- wood, brick, rock, etc.
• Use materials made from recycled products
• Carpets
• Decking
• Sheetrock

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Site Specific Strategies
Site Waste Management and Recycling
to participate separate bins products with packaging made from recycled
products
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Site Specific Strategies
Water Conservation
plumbing fixtures and appliances landscaping- xeriscaping collection driveways and walkways- effective infiltration
design
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Community Strategies
Create Community

• Easy access to public transit, bike paths,
  pedestrian walkways
• Mixed use areas- easy to walk to work or store,
  etc.
• Narrower streets- less impact on environment,
  less materials
• Open spaces
• Incorporate energy efficient
• design in commercial buildings

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Community Strategies
Water Management
landscaping- xeriscaping system and walkway effective infiltration
design landscape watering
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Community Strategies
Renewable Energy Sources
community energy plan
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Community Strategies
Re-use Buildings
buildings re-model 22
Energy Efficient Financing
Energy Efficient Mortgages
Mac, Fannie Mae all have programs utility costs recognized in underwriting s borrowing power for lower income
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Energy Efficient Financing
Fannie Mae Product

• Estimated monthly savings added to income for
  qualifying
• 500 down and 97 to 100 LTV products available
• Low credit score requirement
• Certified rater provides analysis and savings
  estimates
• Products for higher and lower incomes
• Rebates and tax credits added when
• and where applicable

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Upcoming Tax Credit
For New and Existing Homes
reference home more efficient- 2000 goes to home owner- compared to base efficient- 300 25
Additional Information

• ? Info and Status of Tax Credit
• ? ww.natresnet.org/taxcredit/s507.htm
• ? EPA Energy Star
• ? www.utahenergystar.org/estar
• ? www.energystar.gov
• Home Energy Ratings
• www.utahenergy.org
• ? www.natresnet.org
• ? Green Building
• ? www.buildinggreen.com