1. The American Association
Energy Conservation 101
The American Association
of Blacks in Energy ®

2. The American Association of Blacks in Energy (AABE)
Mission
The American Association of Blacks in Energy (AABE)
is a national association of energy professionals founded and dedicated to ensure the input of African Americans and other minorities into the discussions and development of energy policies, regulations, R&D technologies and environmental issues in the United States.

3. Purpose
To serve as a resource for policy discussion of the economic, social and
political impact of environmental and energy policies on African Americans and other minorities.
To ensure involvement of African Americans in governmental energy
policymaking by recommending capable, sensitive and informed personnel to appropriate officials.
To encourage both the public and private sectors to be responsive to the
problems, goals and aspirations of African Americans in energy-related
fields.
To encourage African American students to pursue careers in energy-related fields and to provide scholarships and other financial aid for such students.

4. How an average homeowner’s energy $$$ are spent monthly
Home Energy Usage
How an average homeowner’s energy $$$ are spent monthly

5. Heating & Cooling Thermostat settings 68° Winter / 78° Summer
3% - 5% decrease in usage for every degree of adjustment
Install programmable thermostats (No advantage if you don’t program)
Sealed ductwork
Blocked vents/registers
Dirty filters
Service unit regularly
Unit SEER* rating < 10
Energy Star ~20% more efficient
*Seasonal Energy Efficiency Rating

6. Insulation Attic R-30 to R-38 (12-15 inches)
Walls R-13 (Was not required for 1978 & earlier)
Floors R-19
Insulation Type R-Value/Inch
Fiberglass batts/blankets
Loose-fill fiberglass
Cellulose 3.7

7. Infiltration Windows Caulk/Weather-strip Double pane
Low-E (Emissivity)
Solar coating
Gas filled
Doors
Storm doors
Attic doors
Electrical outlets

8. Lighting Wattage Comparison
Incandescent Wattage
CFL* Wattage 25 5 50 9 60 15 75 20
100
120 28
150 39
*Energy Star qualified CFL
Use at least 2/3 less energy
last up to 10 times longer
Save $30 or more in energy costs over each bulb's lifetime
Generate 70 percent less heat

9. Lighting Cost Comparison
27-Watt Compact Fluorescent
100-Watt Incandescent
Cost of Lamps
$14.00
$0.50
Lamp Life
days (4.5 years)
167 days
Annual Energy Cost
$5.91
$21.90
Lamps Replaced in 4.5 years 10
Total Cost
$40.60
$103.55
Savings Over Lamp Life
$62.95

10. Water Heating I want HOT water (120° F adequate)
Size tank to meet demand
Hot, filled to the rim bath
Enjoy now, pay later
Take quick shower
Low flow faucets/shower heads
Can reduce consumption up to 50%
Instantaneous or Demand Water Heaters
Consider size of family
Electrical panel capacity (14kW – 30kW)
Professional installation
Circuits require professional (qualified) technician
Water minerals shorten life

11. Average gallons of hot water per usage
Water Heater Sizing
Use
Average gallons of hot water per usage
Times used during 1 hour
Gallons used in 1 hour
Shower 20 ×  3 = 60
Bath
Shaving 2  1
Hands & face washing 4  2 8
Hair shampoo
Hand dishwashing
Automatic dishwasher 14
Food preparation 5
Automatic clothes washer 32
Total Peak Hour Demand
 70

12. Energy Star Appliances
What Makes a Product ENERGY STAR?
ENERGY STAR products are the same or better than standard products, only they use less energy. To earn the ENERGY STAR, they must meet strict energy efficiency criteria set by the US Environmental Protection Agency or the US Department of Energy. Since they use less energy, these products save you money on your electricity bill and help protect the environment by causing fewer harmful emissions from power plants. And you get the features and quality you expect.

13. Energy Star Appliances
Some examples:
Qualified refrigerators are at least 15% more efficient than the minimum federal efficiency standard.
Qualified TVs consume 3 watts or less when switched off, compared to a standard TV, which consumes almost 6 watts on average.
Qualified light bulbs (CFLs) use two-thirds less energy than a standard incandescent bulb and must meet additional operating and reliability guidelines.
Qualified furnaces offer a rating of 90% AFUE or greater, which is about 15% more efficient than the minimum federal efficiency standard.

14. Energy Star Qualified Home
ENERGY STAR qualified homes achieve energy savings through established, reliable building technologies. Builders work with Home Energy Raters to select from a number of features when planning and building homes.
More Effective Insulation
High-Performance Windows
Tighter Construction and Ducts
Efficient Heating and Cooling Equipment
Lighting and Appliances
Third-Party Verification

15. Energy Star Qualified Home
Home Owner Benefits
30% more energy efficient than the 1993 Model Energy Code (MEC)
15% more energy efficient than homes built to the 2006 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC)
Lower Ownership Cost
Quieter Home
Higher Quality Home
More Comfortable Home
Smart Investment
Access to Energy Efficient Mortgages