Hiring a Contractor for: The Energy Network Multi-Family Program The Right Contractor Common Repairs & Upgrades Estimating & Contracts Multi-Family Rebates Tested. Measured. Proven! Jason Scheurer (714) 330 – 3944 Info@BEST-Techs.org www.BEST-Techs.org

The Energy Network Multi-Family Program Hiring a Contractor You will eventually need the services of a Professional Certified Contractor for your common repairs/upgrades, minor rehabs or major renovations. Complete those long-overdue building improvements with cash incentives and “No Cost” technical consulting in the So Cal areas from a participating contractor that is in- The Energy Network Multi-Family Program Tested. Measured. Proven! Jason Scheurer (714) 330 – 3944 Info@BEST-Techs.org www.BEST-Techs.org

Jason Scheurer (714) 330 – 3944 Info@BEST-Techs.org www.BEST-Techs.org Topics Covered: Picking the right ENERGY RATER Contractor COMMON repairs and upgrades A well Written CONTRACT agreement How to ESTIMATE the project costs REBATES for your multi-Family buildings Tested. Measured. Proven! Jason Scheurer (714) 330 – 3944 Info@BEST-Techs.org www.BEST-Techs.org

Picking the right CONTRACTOR Did you check out the Contractors State License Board? www.CSLB.ca.gov www.CheckTheLicenseFirst.com Get at least 3 local references on the contractors? Did you call the references? Ahaa! Does the GC have General Liability Insurance? Are they a Certified MF Energy Rater? Tested. Measured. Proven! Jason Scheurer (714) 330 – 3944 Info@BEST-Techs.org www.BEST-Techs.org

Picking the right CONTRACTOR Building Permits – Do you need them? Contractor should obtain the permits, if not, owner might be responsible for liability insurance on the property! You don’t want to pick the lowest priced contractor. Are Permits included in the contract? You don’t want to be charged extra after signing contract. At least have a Permit ALLOWANCE in the contract Tested. Measured. Proven! Jason Scheurer (714) 330 – 3944 Info@BEST-Techs.org www.BEST-Techs.org

COMMON repairs and upgrades HVAC - Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning DWH - Domestic Water Heating Insulation - Attics, Walls, Floors Envelope & Roof - Cool Roofs, Windows, Perimeter Air Sealing Appliances - High Efficiency Refrigerators, Washers/Dryers Lighting - Interior/Exterior high efficiency fixtures *Rebates - for using Certified Rater in SCE/SCG territories Tested. Measured. Proven! Jason Scheurer (714) 330 – 3944 Info@BEST-Techs.org www.BEST-Techs.org

COMMON repairs and upgrades Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning Systems Test - Overall performance of the entire system Measure - Airflow to each room, Supply and Return ducts Rebates - for using Certified Rater in SCE/SCG territories Average system works at 57.3% of it’s rated capacity *Testing & measuring allows the system to last longer better IAQ, less maintenance, saves $$ Tested. Measured. Proven! Jason Scheurer (714) 330 – 3944 Info@BEST-Techs.org www.BEST-Techs.org

COMMON repairs and upgrades Domestic Hot Water Heaters Replace - Tanked and Tankless DWH with better Efficiency Measure - Carbon Monoxide levels should be below 100 ppm Tune Up - adjust the fuel to air mixture for best performance Rebates - for using Certified Rater in SCE/SCG territories Average DWH works at 68.3% of it’s rated capacity Tested. Measured. Proven! Jason Scheurer (714) 330 – 3944 Info@BEST-Techs.org www.BEST-Techs.org

COMMON repairs and upgrades Attic, Floor, Wall - Quality Of Insulation Replace - if (Pink or Yellow) is existing, then replace Measure - Minimum 14” in attic, *10” crawlspace, 4” walls Air Seal - Block off all holes in the Attic and Floors Rebates - for using Certified Rater in SCE /SCG territories Average R Value works at 10.2% of it’s rated capacity Tested. Measured. Proven! Jason Scheurer (714) 330 – 3944 Info@BEST-Techs.org www.BEST-Techs.org

COMMON repairs and upgrades Envelope and Roofing Replace – D.G. Windows & Doors - SHGC = 0.25, U Value = 0.32 Fiberglass, Vinyl, Wood Clad When Typical Single Paned Windows Exist Replace - Cool Roofs - Reflectance = 0.70, Emittance = 0.75 Tile, Metal, Concrete, *Some Asphalt Cool Roofs lower attic temperatures, which lower cooling needs When Typical Dark Tar-based Roofing Exist Rebates - for using Certified Rater in SCE/SCG territories Tested. Measured. Proven! Jason Scheurer (714) 330 – 3944 Info@BEST-Techs.org www.BEST-Techs.org

COMMON repairs and upgrades Household Appliances & Lighting Replace – Energy Star Refrigerators that are on the “Most Efficient” list. Not all models Qualify  Replace – Interior/Exterior light fixtures with High Efficiency Light Emitting Diodes (LED), Compact Fluorescents (CFL) Cool Roofs lower attic temperatures, which lower Heating/Cooling needs Rebates - for using Certified Rater in SCE/SCG territories Tested. Measured. Proven! Jason Scheurer (714) 330 – 3944 Info@BEST-Techs.org www.BEST-Techs.org

WHY? Do upgrades make $ense? Going GREEN you say To save on energy and water Lower operating costs, increase ROI Reduce maintenance and Replacement costs Add overall value to your building Attract and Retain better tenants Charge more rent  Tested. Measured. Proven! Jason Scheurer (714) 330 – 3944 Info@BEST-Techs.org www.BEST-Techs.org

BONUS = SOLAR PV/THERMAL Once you have upgraded and reduced your use, then by all means, let’s produce our own power! Solar Photovoltaic (PV) - Get rebates toward your solar power installation with the Multifamily Affordable Solar Housing program (MASH) *Closed to new applications for the waitlist.  Solar Thermal - Rebate amounts for solar water heating systems are based on how much energy your system is expected to displace over the course of one year. *Rebates up to $800K for gas, 30% Federal Tax Credit Rebates, Rebates, Rebates! Tested. Measured. Proven! Jason Scheurer (714) 330 – 3944 Info@BEST-Techs.org www.BEST-Techs.org

ESTIMATES AND CONTRACTS Estimates should be based on the location Wants & Needs Sometimes Property Owners have certain expectations for each property they purchase, but only have a limited amount of funds. Pick the proper upgrades to estimate, KISS for the Contractor The more you know, the less the contractor has to guess! Tested. Measured. Proven! Jason Scheurer (714) 330 – 3944 Info@BEST-Techs.org www.BEST-Techs.org

ESTIMATES AND CONTRACTS Estimates should be based on the location Wants & Needs Estimates take time, experience, knowledge of products A GOOD contractor should be able to estimate in 5-7 days Sub – Contractors need to see the property also Tested. Measured. Proven! Jason Scheurer (714) 330 – 3944 Info@BEST-Techs.org www.BEST-Techs.org

ESTIMATES AND CONTRACTS Contracts should be based on the Wants & Needs of Property Contracts should be detailed, spelled out, with Products installed A GOOD contractor should cover his/yours ASSets! The details are in the CONTRACT! Can be anywhere from 10 - 30 + pages long Tested. Measured. Proven! Jason Scheurer (714) 330 – 3944 Info@BEST-Techs.org www.BEST-Techs.org

ESTIMATES AND CONTRACTS Contracts should be DETAILED Contracts should include: location, price, license, fees, bathroom What type of materials being installed, not just NEW ROOF Brand - Boral; Type - lightweight roof tiles How much – 25000 square feet; Color – Heartwood Warranty – 50 years; Model – Cedarlite 600 Details, Details, Details Tested. Measured. Proven! Jason Scheurer (714) 330 – 3944 Info@BEST-Techs.org www.BEST-Techs.org

ESTIMATES AND CONTRACTS Contracts should be DETAILED Good writing skills No miss-spelled words Layman's terms What about the Dress Code? No Butts allowed! What about animals? Don’t want to chase the PITBULL! Details, Details, Details Tested. Measured. Proven! Jason Scheurer (714) 330 – 3944 Info@BEST-Techs.org www.BEST-Techs.org

Jason Scheurer (714) 330 – 3944 Info@BEST-Techs.org www.BEST-Techs.org MULTI-FAMILY REBATES Rebates are available 10% Energy Improvement = $550.00 per Unit 15% Energy Improvement = $625.00 per Unit 20% Energy Improvement = $800.00 per Unit 25% Energy Improvement = $1,000.00 per Unit > 30% Energy Improvement = $1,200.00 per Unit How do I get started? Tested. Measured. Proven! Jason Scheurer (714) 330 – 3944 Info@BEST-Techs.org www.BEST-Techs.org

MULTI-FAMILY REBATES Rebates are available Enroll in the MF Program with a Certified Energy Rater reserve your spot for 2016 funding before it’s too late! Get your assessment done with a Certified Energy Rater Identify cost-effective improvements with and in-depth energy audit Make improvements with a Certified Energy Rater Work with your contractor to install eligible upgrades Receive Rebates with a Certified Energy Rater The more energy you save, the bigger your rebates! Tested. Measured. Proven! Jason Scheurer (714) 330 – 3944 Info@BEST-Techs.org www.BEST-Techs.org

www.BEST-Techs.org MF and SFR Rebates are available No Cost Energy Assessments are available *Only for MF at this time. Certified Energy Raters and Contractors 25 + years experience We are here to help you! Tested. Measured. Proven! Jason Scheurer (714) 330 – 3944 Info@BEST-Techs.org www.BEST-Techs.org