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Presentation on scope and activities of Virginia Weatherization Program.
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WeatherizationAssistance Program
Mission
Increase the energy efficiency of dwellings occupied by low-income Americans
Reduce monthly heating and cooling expenses
Safeguard the health and safety of household occupants
Mission Prioritize those households with
elderly residents, individuals with disabilities, and families with children
Benefits Reduce energy costs
and alleviate high energy burden for low-income families
Decrease nation’s energy consumption and reduce emissions created by burning fossil fuels
Improve housing stock and neighborhood conditions
Benefits Provide economic boost and create
more disposable income in low-income communities
Educate consumers in energy efficient practices
Operation Program created in 1976 Program utilizes partnerships with the
Department of Energy and state and local-level Weatherization agencies
Operates in all 50 States, D.C., and among Native American Tribes
Local agencies provide weatherization services to every county in the nation
Oldest and largest residential energy efficiency program in America
Funding Core funding for the program is provided by
the Department of Energy (DOE) and the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) block grant
This funding allows states and local agencies to leverage additional funding from: Other housing programs Utilities State and local government Rental property owners
Needs Assessment Over 100,000
homes are weatherized each year
Even at this rate, only 16% of currently eligible households have received weatherization services
Income Qualification Eligibility for weatherization services is
determined by income Any household at or below 125% of
poverty is considered low-income. A state may elect to use 150% of poverty as the guideline
Over 90% of low-income households have an annual income under $15,000
Two-thirds have an annual household income under $8,000
Energy Burden Low-income households spend, on
average, 14% of their annual income on energy vs. 3.5% spent by other households
The average annual energy expenditure in low-income households was $1,871 in 2007
Weatherization services can dramatically reduce annual energy costs thus creating more disposable income for other important household needs
Technical Advancements The Weatherization program has
pioneered, tested, and utilized sophisticated building science technology to provide cost-effective energy efficiency measures
Blower door directed air-sealing is utilized to produce higher energy savings and to determine appropriate air-tightness of a dwelling
Technical Advancements Advanced energy audits are used
to determine the most cost-effective measures
Technical Advancements Duct systems are accurately
tested for leakage
Technical Advancements Pressure
differentials are measured to determine if combustion appliances are back-drafting
Technical Advancements Heating and cooling systems are
tested for efficiency and safety
Jobs Created Fifty-two direct
jobs are created for every million dollars invested
Current federal program funding supports about 8,000 jobs nationwide
Professionally trained crews weatherize single-family homes, multi-family dwellings, and mobile homes
Numerous programs utilize private contractors to provide services
Societal Improvements Weatherization agencies partner
with other government and community organizations, public utilities, and the private sector to maximize efforts and better utilize tax dollars
Societal Improvements On average, a
weatherized home realizes a 30% reduction in heating/cooling cost
For every $1 invested there is a $2.69 return in energy benefits
Societal Improvements For every $1 invested by DOE, the
program leverages an additional $3.39 from other federal, state, local, and private sources
Weatherization measures reduce average annual energy costs by $358 per dwelling
Weatherization measures reduce carbon dioxide emissions by an average of one ton per weatherized house
Societal Improvements Fossil fuel power plant emissions are reduced Weatherization reduces energy consumption
equivalent to 18 million barrels of oil per year Weatherization addresses health and safety
issues such as carbon monoxide and lead hazards
Utility arrearages are reduced and eliminated Consumers are educated in energy efficiency
practices
House As A System Achieving true energy savings is the
result of treating the dwelling as a system of three interactive parts Part One is the shell of the house which
keeps cold air out in the winter and lets fresh air in during the summer
Part Two is the equipment in the home that adds to or makes the heat, air, and moisture move in your house
Part Three is the people in the home who control the shell and operate the equipment
Health and Safety Weatherization
providers encounter health and safety hazards during the estimation and work process and through their efforts – lives are saved on a daily basis
Unsafe heating systems can create life-threatening situations such as carbon monoxide poisoning, back-drafting, and fires
Health and Safety Lead-based paint, the number one
environmental health threat to children, is a serious problem that weatherization, in conjunction with other funding sources, addresses before work is completed
Mold, moisture, high and low humidity are all health and safety issues that weatherization crews address on a daily basis
Dangerous electrical problems can also be addressed using weatherization funds
New Technologies The Weatherization Program is a professional
delivery system that continues to increase technical capabilities by exploring new energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies for application in the program
Advanced energy audits are used to determine the most cost-effective measures to be applied
Blower-door directed air-sealing is utilized to diagnose air leakage and pressure differentials
New Technologies Base load measures are now being
applied which include the replacement of inefficient appliances
Several states are now pursuing the application of solar measures through pilot programs in conjunction with weatherization work. These include the installation of solar water heaters and passive solar warm air collectors
Applied Measures – Heating System Safety and Efficiency All combustion appliances within the
home are tested for efficiency, proper draft, carbon monoxide, electrical problems, and fire safety before any weatherization work is done
Applied Measures – Heating System Safety and Efficiency Unsafe, inefficient, and
inoperable heating systems may be replaced/repaired using weatherization funds
Addressing inefficient and/or unsafe combustion appliances has an immediate impact on the energy efficiency and health and safety of a dwelling
Applied Measures - Insulation
Attics are sealed, vented, and insulated
Sidewalls are insulated using blown cellulose and a dense-pack method that insures appropriate R-value as well as preventing air infiltration
Applied Measures - Insulation
Applied Measures - Insulation
Floors can also be insulated as an optional measure
Mobile Homes are insulated in the floors, ceilings and sidewalls
Applied Measures – Blower Door Directed Air-Sealing A blower door is a diagnostic and
measurement tool designed to assist in locating air leakage in a house and measure and quantify the airtightness of the dwelling
Applied Measures – Blower Door Directed Air-Sealing The blower door
consists of a powerful variable speed fan that is sealed into an exterior doorway and is used to pressurize or depressurize the house
Applied Measures – Blower Door Directed Air-Sealing Blower doors use gauges to
measure the pressure difference between inside and outside of the house and to measure the amount of air flowing through the fan
AHRAE has established air exchange rates for houses based on volume and number of occupants
Applied Measures – Duct Diagnostics and Repair Duct leakage can account for up to
30–40% of a heating/cooling bill Duct leakage can also be
responsible for distributing indoor air pollutants throughout a house
Applied Measures – Duct Diagnostics and Repair Weatherization
uses the blower door, a manometer, and pressure pans to measure and identify duct leakage in all homes and mobile homes
Applied Measures – Duct Diagnostics and Repair
Duct leaks are repaired by using a mastic sealant
Duct disconnects are repaired and often ducts are replaced and/or re-installed
Applied Measures – Other Weatherization Measures
Duct systems may be insulated with duct wrap
Heating system filters are replaced
Gas and oil leaks are repaired
Applied Measures – Other Weatherization Measures Water heaters may be
insulated with an insulation wrap
Low flow water reducers such as faucet aerators, low-flow showerheads, and toilet-tank flush reducers may be installed
Programmable thermostats may be installed
Applied Measures – Other Weatherization Measures CO detectors and smoke alarms
are installed
Applied Measures – Other Weatherization Measures
Chimneys may be replaced, repaired, and/or lined
Training Weatherization crews are the heart
and soul of the program
Training They are constantly being trained,
re-trained, and certified in the latest energy saving technology
There are currently over fifty training centers in twenty-seven different states that provide weatherization and related curriculums
Weatherization PLUS The Department of Energy is focusing
on a concept called Weatherization PLUS that will: Achieve significantly greater energy savings Further reduce emissions of air pollutants
and greenhouse gases Increase the leveraging potential of the
Weatherization network Expand the program’s contribution to the
economic health and sustainability of the nation’s communities
The Virginia Weatherization Program Virginia’s Weatherization
Assistance program is administered by the Department of Housing and Community Development
Twenty-two agencies provide services in every city and county in Virginia
The Virginia Weatherization Program Each program is required to
adhere to an approved set of installation standards
Each program is monitored for quality control by the state office – this includes field work and financial management
The Virginia Weatherization Program – Demographics 2006-2007 Total number of weatherization completions –
3,863 Total funding allocation - $11,041,296 Per cent of weatherized households with elderly
occupants – 52% Per cent of weatherized households with
handicapped occupants – 51% Per cent of weatherized households with children –
45% Per cent of households with annual income under
$10,000 – 60%