Red Hook Homeowners Plan NOW for a More Energy Efficient Winter Mid-Hudson Energy $mart Communities Patrice Courtney Strong, Coordinator 3 Field Court Kingston, NY

A Partnership NYSERDA Community coordinators Contractors Municipalities, businesses, schools, chambers, home owners Goal: Help YOU save energy & $$$

Renewed $$$ for Energy Saving New Yorkers In 2006, Public Service Commission extended New York Energy $mart for 5 years with $875 million available.

NYS GOALS: Energy efficiency Economic development –MORE AFFORDABLE UTILITIES for SMALL BUSINESS Renewable energy – solar, wind, biofuels, geothermal New jobs for New Yorkers [home energy auditors, HERS raters, solar/wind installers]

Courtney Strong Inc. Promoting Energy $mart Communities in: Mid-Hudson Capital/Saratoga Bronx/Westchester

ENERGY STAR New Homes

Energy Star Labeled Homes are performance-tested by a Home Energy Rater – Each home must pass a computer-based energy analysis, inspection and testing – Only homes that meet high-efficiency guidelines are certified as ENERGY STAR – Up to 30% energy savings expected

Home Energy Rating System Provides energy-efficiency strategies and tests for new construction Plays key part in ENERGY STAR process Offers two services: Review construction practices and recommend how to reach ENERGY STAR compliance Conduct HERS ratings

HERS = evaluation of energy efficiency of new home Rates energy usage of home compared with requirements of national Model Energy Code To qualify for ENERGY STAR label, home must score minimum HERS rating of 86 Uses at least 30% less energy than reference house

Home Performance w/ENERGY STAR ® Energy efficiency through certified contractors for 1– 4 unit family homes $$$ available thru low- interest loans or 10% cash back or income- eligible grants. GetEnergySmart.org

Comprehensive Home Assessment Looks at the house as a system: Health & Safety Shell Measures – Air Sealing and Insulation Heating/Cooling System Efficiency Lighting Major Appliances

Whole House Approach ‘Whole house’ approach to home improvement Requires understanding of dynamic interaction among home systems Heating and cooling systems Water heaters and other combustion appliances Ventilation Shell features

Report: your energy history a cash flow analysis specific, usable, and cost effective recommendations Equipment inventory

Energy $mart sm loans Through participating NYS banks Rate buy-down: 4% for 10-year maximum term 10% homeowner financing incentive Reimbursement check from NYSERDAcovering 10% of eligible costs, up to $3,000 incentive

Assisted Home Performance  Adds grant up to $5,000 for owners/renters below 80% State Median Income.  …Plus low-interest financing  Qualified contractors: GetEnergySmart.org

Assisted Home Performance For households with income less than 80% of State Median Income NYSERDA pays for 50% of cost of eligible measures, up to $5,000 subsidy for single-family home This is not a loan – it doesn’t have to be paid back!!

Building Performance Institute (BPI) National accrediting agency used by HPwES program. BPI establishes testing procedures; safety guidelines for building performance work.

Hudson Valley Community College Provides technical training to current and future program participants

NYSERDA

Multifamily Program Target: Buildings with 5+ units Goal: 20% energy savings over year Choose ‘Partner’- contractor Case study: –60-unit property in Kingston, low income SRO –$160/per unit incentive = $96,000 –Plus: $10K incentive for modeling –$105K total incentive –Building owner pays $10K

8.16 kw system – Amawalk, NY This system provides 72% of this home’s electricity needs and avoids over 14,000 pounds of CO 2 emissions every year!

A 5 kw solar electric system might cost $41,500, but it will cost you far less Final** System Cost = $13,550 Most solar modules feature a 25 year warranty Electric Bills for 25 Years = $25,500 NYSERDA $3/watt rebate = $15,000 NYS tax credit = $ 5,000 Federal Tax Credit = $ 7,950 ** Plus NYSERDA Energy $mart Loans of Up To $20,000*

Patrice Courtney Strong - Coordinator Mid-Hudson Energy $mart Communities (845)