Home Energy EfficiencyUS-China Greener Consumption Forum

March 22, 2013

• 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

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%

U.S. Department of Energy

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Whole Home Approach

• 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