LOW COST & NO COST ENERGY REDUCTION STRATEGIES FOR HOUSES OF WORSHIP Lou Ann Wright, LEED AP Roman Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh May 2014

 Lights Out!  Eliminate unnecessary Lighting  Task Lighting  Dimmers and Motion/Occupancy Sensors  LED Exit Signs  Exterior Motion Detectors, Photo Cells and Automated Timers  Daylighting Strategies  Passive Energy Strategies  Revisit Interior/Exterior Lighting Codes  ‘Visit’ your building off hours  Interior and Exterior Lighting Retrofits and Upgrades LOW & NO-COST REDUCTION STRATEGIES INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR LIGHTING

 Partner with your IT Department to determine: When to power off Computers & Office Equipment What network Equipment should remain powered on Sleep Setting Controls Digital Faxing  Replace personal printers and other equipment used by single occupants, with shared equipment  Specify Energy Star rated equipment LOW & NO-COST REDUCTION STRATEGIES COMPUTERS & OFFICE EQUIPMENT

 Develop a Plug Load Reduction Plan Unplug Chargers Power Strips to power off equipment Smart Power Strips  Current Sensor Power Strip  Timer Controlled Power Strip  Occupancy Sensor Power Strip  Reduce Vending Machine Loads LOW & NO-COST REDUCTION STRATEGIES PLUG LOAD REDUCTION

 Install door sweeps, weather stripping and caulk  Use expanding foam, rigid or batt insulation to seal larger holes/openings  Use expanding foam at electric, plumbing, exhaust fans and other wall penetrations  Replace damaged and weathered doors and windows  Replace cracked and broken window panes  Exterior Building Maintenance Plan  Specify Energy Star rated products LOW & NO-COST REDUCTION STRATEGIES BUILDING ENVELOPE

 Keep doors and windows closed  Do not block air-flow, supply or return  Use Portable Fans  Check accuracy of existing thermostats  Install Programmable Thermostats  Establish a Maintenance Program  Building Operations  Schedule activities on days immediately before, or after Church Services  Schedule multiple activities, on the same days  Limit building use during Peak Demand LOW & NO-COST REDUCTION STRATEGIES HEATING AND COOLING