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Welcome!
Earth Day Webinar
April 22, 2010
Agenda
ENERGY STAR qualified homes Amber Stewart – ENERGY STAR Account Manager
Meritage Green C.R. Herro – V.P. Environmental Affairs
ENERGY STAR Homes: The Starting Place for Green
Building
Amber W. StewartICF International
Working in Support of EPA and the ENERGY STAR Program
Where we are today
Market Downturn Unprecedented foreclosure rates Extremely tight credit Consumer search for bottom Rising energy costs Ripple effects throughout
economy
Media coverage Green Economy
Increasing interest in technologies that protect the environment and save $$
What is ENERGY STAR?
ENERGY STAR is a joint program of the EPA and the DOE helping us all save money and
protect the environment through energy efficient products and practices.
Brand Advantage
Brand Shorthand: Truly Energy
Efficient Credible Environmental
Leadership
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Recognized by >75% of households by end of 2009
What Can Earn the ENERGY STAR?
What is the ENERGY STAR for Homes Program?
Government-backed label At least 15-20% more efficient than
local code Third-party verified Whole-home performance Voluntary – proof of builder’s
leadership Depending on where you are, local
utilities may offer incentives
ENERGY STAR Criteria
Effective Insulation High Performance
Windows
Efficient equipment
Third-party verification
Tight Construction and Ducts
Lighting and Appliances
Milestone – 1 million homes
Families living in ENERGY STAR qualified homes will save more than $270 million this year on their utility bills, while avoiding greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to those from 370k vehicles.
How You Know it’s ENERGY STAR?
Look for the label – located on the circuit breaker box
How ENERGY STAR Adds Value
Typical PriceLocationFacadeFloor PlanAmenities
Features
Effective Insulation
Adv. Windows
Tight Construction & Ducts
Efficient Equipment
Lighting and Appliances
Third-party Verified
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Additional BenefitsQuieterMore ComfortableNo DraftsFewer Bugs/PestsBetter IAQHigher QualityLess MaintenanceLower Ownership
CostsBetter Investment
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www.energystar.gov
What Changes the World?
New Choices – components, comfort, health, value
Perceived Value – customer education
New Opportunities – cost of ownership
Better Control – reduced waste
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Why Move Toward Energy Efficiency and Sustainability?
Superior Components
Better Comfort
Air Quality
Reduced Waste
Value
Why Move Toward Energy Efficiency and Sustainability?
Superior Components Better Comfort Air Quality Reduced Waste Value
ENERGY STAR®
Certified Appliances14 SEER Air Conditioner Low-E Windows
Low Flow Faucets Programmable ThermostatsLow VOCs Paints
and Finishes
Why Move Toward Energy Efficiency and Sustainability?
Superior Components
Better Comfort Air Quality Reduced Waste Value
Why Move Toward Energy Efficiency and Sustainability?
Superior Components Better Comfort
Air Quality Reduced Waste Value – standard features that reduce the cost
of operating a home 20% to 50%
—Better Indoor Air Quality
Better Air Sealing Sill infiltration Garage infiltration Vent Draw
Low VOC Carpets Paints Finishes
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Why Move Toward Energy Efficiency and Sustainability?
Superior Components Better Comfort Air Quality
Reduced Waste Value – standard features that reduce the cost
of operating a home 20% to 50%
Energy Efficiency Energy Star Appliances: 10% to 50% reduction in Energy Sealing building envelope: 25 to 40% HVAC Low E Windows: 30-50% less energy loss Programmable Thermostats: up to 30% reduction in HVAC Duct Sealing: up to 25% reduction in HVAC SEER 14: 20% to 40 % less energy than 10 year old units Conditioned Attic: 10% reduction in HVAC Radiant Barriers: 5% to 10% reduction in HVAC Low Flow Faucets: up to 50% reduction in water heating Water Heaters: 5% to 25% reduction in water heating Lighting: up to 90% reduction in Energy
Greater than 30% reduction in utility bills compared to other new homes
Greater than 50% reduction in utility bills compared to average resale
Why Move Toward Energy Efficiency and Sustainability?
Superior Components Better Comfort Air Quality Reduced Waste Value
How is a Home - Meritage Green? Reduced heat gain/loss Reduced air leakage Reduced waste energy Reduced waste water Improved Air Quality Better Comfort Reduced cost of ownership Superior components
Insert Energy LabelInsert Energy Label
Resources to Learn More
Questions?
Thank you!Thank you!
Homeowner Cost to Meet Energy Efficiencyby Climate Zone
*Median incremental cost 2200 square foot home from 5 sample markets one from each Climate Zone 2-6. 2006 Building Code as Baseline (IECC)
% Energy Efficient Improvements
Hom
eow
ner
Cos
t
$128
$613
$266$397 $531
$657 $795$994
$70
$401$170
$963
$4,419
$2,054
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
$5,000
$6,000
10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 75%
Zone 3 - Dallas Energy Savings
Additional Mortgage Payment*
Cost-Benefit AnalysisClimate Zone 3 (Dallas, TX)
*Added Cost of 30 year fixed Mortgage , Taxes, Insurance assumes 10% down payment, 7.22% rate (20 year average), 45 basis pts for PMI. 2200 Square foot home 2006 Building Code as Baseline (IECC)
% Energy Efficient Improvements
Annual
