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2	Maryland Home Performance Major part of O’Malley’s EmPOWER Maryland Initiative Reduce per capita electricity consumption 15% by 2015 Sponsored by Maryland Energy Administration
3	Maryland Home Performance Most Qualified Contractors Available These contractors: Get trained by industry experts Must pass BPI’s Building Analyst Professional Examination Complete 5 in field mentoring sessions to prove mastery of concepts Are Quality Assured by MD HPwES 1^st 5 jobs; 4 of next 20; at least 5% of additional Must maintain positive customer feedback
4	What is Green? Green = Sustainable A home that has the smallest environmental impact possible Minimizes energy use 85% in operation Minimizes water/resource use Healthy
5	Why Green? Lower Utility Bills Increased Comfort Healthier to Live In Good for Environment Good for Family Right Thing to Do!
6	Why Green? Residential buildings consume 21% of all energy usage in the U.S. (29% in Maryland) Reducing your home’s energy use by 20% = taking 0.5 cars off road
7	Why Green our Homes? Diana Farrell, director of the McKinsey Global Institute, said: Worldwide, the most inefficient sector was heavy industry in China, with the second residential housing in the US, where homes are large, poorly insulated ..." (Quoted in the Financial Times)
8	1) Lighting Switch to Compact Flourescent Lightbulbs (CFLs) – If every American family changed out 5 light bulbs: Save about $100/year Reduce greenhouse gas by 1 trillion pounds (1,000,000,000,000) Reduce U.S. energy demand by equivalent of closing 21 power plants Look for
9	2) Programmable Thermostats Advantages Automatically adjust your home's temperature settings. More convenient/accurate Contains no mercury Save up to $100/year Reduce greenhouse gas emissions Choose ENERGY STAR
10	3) HVAC Get a professional tune-up once every two years Cost: $100 to $140 Savings: 5% to 10% of bill
11	3) HVAC Seal all ductwork Leaks cause discomfort and high bills Use duct mastic or mastic tape Aeroseal is an option Have new units sized properly Choose efficient equipment: At least 92 AFUE, 15 SEER Direct vent (sealed combustion) for health CO Testing
12	4) Plug Air Leaks
13	4) Plug Air Leaks Find leaks using a Blower Door Test Blower door test uncovers hidden leaks in home Open fireplace damper: 8% Use certified home performance contractors www.mdhomeperformance.org $300 to $500 Worth every penny!
14	5) Check Insulation R-value Resistance to heat transfer Fiberglass: R-3 per inch Recommended levels: Ceiling: R-49 Wall: R-22 Floor: R-25 Basement: R-19 NO GAPS!!!!!! NO SQUISHES!!!!
15	6) Buy ENERGY STAR Refrigerators Save 15%-20% vs current models Save 40% on 2001 models Clothes Washers Save 50%, plus water savings $110/year versus 1994 models Other Appliances: Dishwashers, HVAC Windows, Doors, and Skylights Low U-Value and SHGC Home Electronics When does it make sense to replace an old appliance?
16	7) Go Low-Flow Faucets 1.5 gpm Aerators can lessen this to 1 gpm Shower heads 1 to 2.5 gpm Shut off valve Toilets 1.6 gallon per flush compare to up to 4 Save 22,000 gallons/year for 4 person household Dual flush or High Performance – Two Flush retrofit Look for leaks: blue dye test or always running
17	8) Optimize H₂O Heater Insulate water heater $15 will pay for itself Turn temperature down Max. 120 degrees Prevents scalding Lowers bills Not unsanitary Insulate 6’ of water pipes into AND out of tank Consider solar hot water, tankless, and on demand
18	9) Landscaping Shade in summer Reduce cooling bills by 20% Could save you $100 month! Shade your air conditioner too Up to 10% savings Use drought tolerant plants Windbreak in winter Reduce heating bills by 10 to 20%
19	10) Do it ALL – Home Performance! Certified contractors offer a whole-house approach to evaluate and improve energy efficiency of existing homes Reduce energy by 20% to 60% ONLY way to comprehensively address your home’s issues, footprint Show Video
20	What do I do? Visit MdHomeperformance.org Select ‘Find a Contractor’ button Make an appointment Get your audit Make health, safety, energy upgrades Enjoy your improved home!
21	Questions??? Asa Foss Maryland Home Performance with ENERGY STAR Program Manager 240-223-5541 afoss@sentech.org www.mdhomeperformance.org