Download - Energy Star: Affordable Housing
Moving to Affordable Housing with
ENERGY STAR
QUESTION ?
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Is a home affordable if it...Is a home affordable if it...
• has higher operating and has higher operating and maintenance costs?maintenance costs?
• increases default risk under increases default risk under homeownership?homeownership?
• doesn’t provide a comfortable doesn’t provide a comfortable indoor environment?indoor environment?
• doesn’t maintain future value?doesn’t maintain future value?
Affordable Housing
• Utility costs in public and Utility costs in public and assisted housing are more assisted housing are more than a quarter of operating than a quarter of operating costscosts
• Maintenance is more than a Maintenance is more than a thirdthird
Affordable Housing
• As utility rates rise, affordable As utility rates rise, affordable owners are pinched between owners are pinched between debt service requirements and debt service requirements and rising operating costsrising operating costs
• Allowances are adjusted after Allowances are adjusted after rate increases, leaving tenants rate increases, leaving tenants paying higher costs until paying higher costs until allowances catch upallowances catch up
ENERGY STAR®
• National brand representing energy, financial & environmental performance
• Over 40 product categories covering appliances, residential lighting, consumer electronics & office equipment
• Certification of top energy performance for homes & buildings
Why ENERGY STAR Works
• ENERGY STAR symbol adds value to products and services
• Simple, consistent national platform
• Flexible, so partners can take ownership
• Builds on existing market structures
Why Choose ENERGY STAR?
• Lower utility costs• Lower maintenance costs• Improved durability and comfort• Streamlined procurement• Increased property value• Reduced air pollution / improved
environment
www.energystar.gov
Energy Star Options
• Products• Homes (New) and Home
Performance (Existing)• Business (Office, retail, etc.)
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING
Existing Housing:Existing Housing:• Specify ENERGY STAR productsSpecify ENERGY STAR products• Implement Home Performance Implement Home Performance
w/ENERGY STAR (where w/ENERGY STAR (where available)available)
New Housing:New Housing:• Specify homes/units meet Specify homes/units meet
ENERGY STAR (3 stories or less)ENERGY STAR (3 stories or less)
Products
• Easy. Specify ENERGY STAR in modernization and maintenance purchases
• Sample procurement language and calculators available– see energystar.gov, then
“Products,” then “Purchasing and Procurement”
ENERGY STAR Labeled Products
• HVAC• Programmable
Thermostats• Home Office• Home Electronics• Lighting Fixtures• Ceiling Fans• Water Coolers• Dehumidfiers• Roofing Products• Transformers• Telephony• Lighting• Office/computer
equipment
• Ventilation Fans• Insulation• Appliances
– Refrigerators/Freezers
– Dishwashers– Clothes Washers– Room Air
Conditioners• Compact Fluorescent
Light Bulbs (CFLs)• Windows, Doors,
Skylights• Compact Refrigerators,
Freezers
ENERGY STAR Specification Development
• Product Selection: – Based on national energy savings
potential, ability of label to influence consumers
– Recommendations from internal analysis or partners
• Specifications:– Must be significant improvement
over national average– Developed with stakeholder
(industry, utilities, and efficiency advocates) input
ENERGY STAR Product $avings
• Refrigerators – At least 15% more efficient than the minimum federal efficiency standard.
• Clothes Washers -- Compared to a model manufactured before 1994, an ENERGY STAR qualified clothes washer can save up to $110 per year on your utility bills.
• Dishwashers - Use a minimum of 25% less energy than the federal minimum standard for energy consumption.
• Compact Fluorescent Lights (CFLs) - Use 2/3 less energy than a standard incandescent bulb and last 6-10 times longer.
• Furnaces - Offer a rating of 90% AFUE or greater, which is about 15% more efficient than the minimum federal efficiency standard.
Refrigerator Bulk Purchases
• New HUD web page– http://www.hud.gov/offices/pih
/programs/ph/phecc/bulkpurchase.cfm
• Participation from GE, Whirlpool, Sears government sales
• ENERGY STAR models identified
New HUD ENERGY STAR Bulk Purchasing Website
Home Improvement
• Home Sealing– Seal leaks in the building envelope– Add insulation– Use ENERGY STAR windows when
replacing old windows– No “label”
• see energystar.gov, then “Home Improvement,” then “Home Sealing”
Home Improvement
• Home Performance with ENERGY STAR– ’’Whole-House’ improvementsWhole-House’ improvements
EPA works with state and utility partnersEPA works with state and utility partners
– Combines Audit, Evaluation, Combines Audit, Evaluation, ImprovementsImprovementsEmphasis on delivering improvementsEmphasis on delivering improvements
– Quality AssuranceQuality AssuranceDiagnostics and “best practice” installationDiagnostics and “best practice” installationAccredited performance contractorsAccredited performance contractors
• see energystar.gov, then “Home Improvement,” then “Home Performance”
Home Improvement
• Inspection– Visual and diagnostic inspection of walls,
windows, foundation, and mechanicals
• Diagnostics– Air infiltration, duct leakage testing,
combustion safety tests
• Fee basis. Same quality-assured contractors can also implement recommended upgrades
• No “label”
HOME PERFORMANCE With ENERGY STAR
•Arizona
•California
•Colorado
•Georgia
•Idaho
•Illinois
•Massachusetts
•Maine
•New Jersey
•New York
•Oregon
•Rhode Island
•Texas
•Vermont
•Wisconsin
•Wyoming
ENERGY STAR FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION/GUT
REHAB
• Eligible Housing Eligible Housing – Single-familySingle-family– Multi-family (up to 3 stories)Multi-family (up to 3 stories)
• Energy Efficient PerformanceEnergy Efficient Performance– 15-20% > IECC, & 15-20% > IECC, & – Verifies thermal integrity of home envelopeVerifies thermal integrity of home envelope– Includes ENERGY STAR Lighting and AppliancesIncludes ENERGY STAR Lighting and Appliances
• Third-Party VerifiedThird-Party Verified– Each home’s energy performance is Each home’s energy performance is
independently verifiedindependently verified
ENERGY STAR FOR HOMES PROCESS
• Find HERS RaterFind HERS Rater– ENERGY STAR for Homes Partner LocatorENERGY STAR for Homes Partner Locator
• Select Energy Efficiency MeasuresSelect Energy Efficiency Measures– Prescriptive Package (BOP)Prescriptive Package (BOP)– HERS Analysis/Plan ReviewHERS Analysis/Plan Review
• Field VerificationField Verification– InspectionInspection– DiagnosticsDiagnostics– CertificationCertification
ES Qualified WindowsES Qualified Windows
IECC Insulation IECC Insulation Properly Properly InstalledInstalled
Eff. Water Htr.Eff. Water Htr.
Build it Tight, TestedBuild it Tight, Tested
Tight Ducts,Tight Ducts,
TestedTested
Continuous Air BarrierContinuous Air Barrier
ENERGY STAR HOMES
ENERGY STAR Qualified ENERGY STAR Qualified
Lighting, Fans, or Lighting, Fans, or
Appliances Appliances
Right-SizedRight-Sized
ES Equip.ES Equip.
NEXT STEPS
• Planning– Existing Housing
•Physical needs assessments and asset planning
•Energy audits, utility bill tracking and benchmarking
– New Projects•Master planning and budgeting•Select A/E firms and consultants with
energy efficiency experience
NEXT STEPS
• Financing– Retrofits create cash flow and
enable internally or externally financed projects
– Reduce maintenance costs for older systems, saving on parts and outsourced specialty services
NEXT STEPS
• Procurement– Develop ENERGY STAR
specifications for use with architects, engineers, or local trades contractors
– Include ENERGY STAR in competitive grant applications and developer qualifications
NEXT STEPS
• Operations and Maintenance– Develop and execute O&M plans
that ensure original design intent is maintained•Specify ENERGY STAR for routine
replacements•Develop preventative maintenance
and recommissioning plans to ensure continued peak performance
Summary
• ENERGY STAR is not extra credit, It’s critical to your core mission…
• Truly Affordable Housing
• More Viable Communities
• Increased Operating Income
For more information:
Toll Free Hotline1-888-STAR-YES
(1-888-782-7937)Website:
www.energystar.gov