Illinois Home Performance Improve the comfort, safety, and value of your home through an Illinois Home Performance with ENERGY STAR® upgrade (866)

MEEA is a collaborative network whose purpose is to advance energy efficiency to support sustainable economic development and environmental preservation. Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance

Let’s Fix Some Houses!

Illinois’ version of national Home Performance with Energy Star program - currently run in 32 states, focuses on WHOLE HOME improvements Designed as a statewide program platform; will launch incrementally across the state over the next year as providers come online For existing homes only, complementary to LEED for Homes & ENERGY STAR qualified new homes Target market - single family owner-occupied No income eligibility, though IHP is meant to complement IL’s low-income weatherization IHP provides homeowners with 3 rd -party Certificate of Completion when certain energy savings/performance metrics are achieved Program Basics

-Program delivery -Rebates/financing -Local marketing -Quality assurance inspections -Contractor training -Homeowner education -Statewide coordination -Enrollment in “base” program -Program requirements -Guidance & support -Marketing templates Local Implementation - Each provider will launch incrementally Statewide Coordination and Infrastructure Development - ONGOING National Home Performance with Energy Star Program U.S. EPA & U.S. DOEDCEO & MEEA Energy Impact Illinois Ameren Illinois Peoples Gas & North Shore Gas Individual co-ops Statewide Program, Local Delivery

Program Process

Assess the home’s current state through an energy assessment Improve with airsealing, insulation, HVAC* Verify work quality and energy savings with “test out” + From a drafty, inefficient home to one that’s safe, comfortable, & saves energy! * Improvements must result in either the Silver or Gold Certificate; contractor must seal air leaks prior to installing insulation + Program provides third-party quality assurance on a specific percentage of homes to verify each Participating Contractor’s work quality Each of the three steps below must be completed by an IHP Participating Contractor. List available at Program Process

Consistent Contractor Participation Requirements BPI Building Analyst + BPI Envelope Certifications – Both required for individuals acting as energy auditors & crew chiefs – Additional certifications encouraged Illinois Good Standing Certificate General Liability Insurance & Workers Compensation Valid Business License References (several options) Documentation of experience performing energy audits and/or retrofits *Program providers may add additional requirements on top of these

IHP Certificate is awarded by DCEO Allows homeowner to prove their project followed statewide standards & links w/ HPwES program Upload to MLS when house is for sale Silver = 15% total energy savings reduction (& IHP process is followed) Gold = specific set of performance metrics achieved (& IHP process is followed) Geothermal can fit with both Only IHP Contractors Can Help Homeowners Earn an IHP Certificate!

XXXX XXXXXX Green Energy Improvement Energy Impact Illinois 11/10/2011 Air sealing performed in attic and basement reducing total air leakage rate by 26% R-38 insulation added to entire attic floor and installed an insulated attic hatch R-11+ wall cavity insulation installed in conditioned basement Vented existing bath fan to the outside Sealed exposed exterior cinder block and caulked where block meets foundation Certificate issued 1/4/2012 by the Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance on behalf of the Illinois Energy Office Jonathan Feipel, Deputy Director Illinois Energy Office

IHP Gold Certificate BOTH OF THE FOLLOWING  Ventilation - Meets requirements set forth in ASHRAE  Building infiltration rate - 4 ACH50 –OR– 30% reduction AND, FOUR OUT OF FIVE FOLLOWING  Duct leakage rate A - Supply + return leakage to outside/fan flow ≤ 10%  Wall insulation -R≥13  Attic insulation B - R≥49  Basement/crawlspace insulation -  If unconditioned, floor insulation R≥30  If conditioned, wall insulation R≥10 continuous or R≥13 cavity  Heating and cooling equipment - ENERGY STAR qualified A. When ducts are partially or completely outside of conditioned space B. Not required for cathedral ceilings C. Must be installed with proper air sealing and venting so as to avoid moisture problems. Not required for exposed masonry. D. Subject to manufacturer installation specifications

Building Science Hotline: ext. 3 $250 rebates on BPI Building Analyst, Envelope, Air Sealing certifications Contractor Resources

Keith Williams Brian Kumer Building Science Training Series  Home Performance Sales and Marketing  Exterior Wall Dense Pack Insulation  Air Sealing Techniques  Combustion Safety Testing  Infrared Technologies  HVAC Performance Testing

Get Involved! Visit the IHP website Take advantage of contractor resources Talk to your local utility about becoming an IHP program provider Connect with existing Participating Contractors & consider joining (866)

Jamie Peters, Program Manager Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance * (866) Questions?