1. How to be an Energy No Load Tim Fulford Environmental Project Manager Trident Technical College

2. Did you know? In the U.S. alone, buildings account for: 72% of electricity consumption

3. Home Energy Use Source: Home energy % usage - US Department of Energy
Discuss the fact the HVAC is trying to go against the outside temperature. And that is loses energy.
Source: Home energy % usage - US Department of Energy

4. Top Energy Wasters Heating and Cooling (49%) Air Leaks
Inefficient HVAC
Low levels of Insulation
Single Pane Windows
Water Heating (23%)
Temperature
Water Usage
Lighting & Appliance(18%)
Incandescent Lights
Appliances
Vampire Loads

5. 1 Kilowatt-hour costs 10 cents What does 10 cents buy?
Run time for 10 cents
13 watt CFL - 77 hours
24 watt laptop - 42 hours
90 watt ceiling fan - 11 hours
100 watt light bulb - 10 hours
300 watt Plasma TV - 3 ½ hours
3 ton high efficiency AC - 22 minutes
3 ton low efficiency AC - 15 minutes
A heat pump in strip heating mode = 5 minutes for 10 cents.

6. Seal Air Leaks Attic access doors Knee-walls
Plumbing, electrical penetrations
Recessed can lights
Chimney/Fireplace dampers
Windows and doors
Almost every home has a large # of hidden air leaks that rob it of heating and cooling energy

7. Add Insulation Increase Levels Ceilings – R38 Floors – R19 Walls – R13
Optional
Install Radiant Barrier to reduce cooling loads
Radiant barrier save % on cooling cost

8. Windows Single Pane Windows
Use trees to reduce heat gain on windows facing south
Plant shrubs in front of windows facing east and west
Caulk gaps
Radiant barrier save % on cooling cost

9. Efficient HVAC Operation
HVAC Technician
Correct charge, air flow and size
Seal ductwork
Replace with 13 SEER or higher
Homeowner
Replace filters – monthly
Turn system off when not at home
Clear area around outside unit

10. Water Heating Reduce tank temp to 120oF
Use Timer control/turnoff when away
Insulate tank and pipes
Install Low flow shower heads
Replace with high efficiency unit
Replace with Solar Thermal power and save $ /year

11. Lighting & Appliances Replace Incandescent with CFL’s
Use natural light
Operate ceiling fans only when room occupied
Turn off heat cycle on dishwasher
Replace existing washing machine with front load
Use cold water

12. Vampire Loads Satellite TV box - 40 Watts DVD/VCR – 10 watts
Printer – 8 watts
Digital Cable Box – 15 watts
Microwave w/clock – 8 watts
Did you know?
The American home draws between 50 – 150 watts of vampire loads.

13. Vampire Loads Satellite TV box - 40 Watts DVD/VCR – 10 watts
Printer – 8 watts
Digital Cable Box – 15 watts
Microwave w/clock – 8 watts
Did you know?
The American home draws between 50 – 150 watts of vampire loads.

15. How many CFL’s does it take to replace an incandescent?

16. Annual $avings Use 8 CFL’s = $130 Set thermostat 74o to 78o = $295
Reduce hot water from 130o to 120o = $60
Replace 10 SEER with 15 SEER HVAC = $220
Study based on a 1600 square foot home w/annual consumption of 18,000 kWh.
Set thermostat
74o to 78o = $295
74o to 68o = $250
Seal leaky ducts = $250
Seal air leaks = $220
Increase insulation
R11 to R30 = $70
This was a study on a 1600 square foot home w/annual consumption of 18,000 kWh.

17. Home Energy Quiz
Take a home energy quiz and determine your score!