1. Revitalizing the Economy By Renewing our Homes. The 3 E’s in Action!

2. What is America’s Largest Source of Carbon Emissions?Industrial Buildings Transportation Residential Buildings Residential Buildings 21% Passenger Cars Passenger Cars 11.5% Carbon Dioxide Emissions From Fossil Fuel Combustion http://www.pewclimate.org/docUploads/ustransp.pdf http://www.pewcenteronthestates.org/uploadedFiles/Climate%20Change%20101,%20Tec hnological%20Solutions.pdf

3. 2030 Nationwide Goal: 25% Reduction in Residential Energy CLIMATE: – Equivalent to taking ½ of all passenger cars off the road JOBS: – 1.25 million direct contracting jobs ENERGY: – Save as much energy as US imports yearly from Saudi Arabia COMMUNITY: – Keep energy dollars local and create an annuity

4. Energy Upgrade California Revitalizing the Economy by Renewing our Homes October 21, 2010

5. Program Overview

6. Energy Upgrade California Statewide residential energy efficiency program

7. Statewide Collaboration $133 million State Energy Program (SEP) & ARRA $116 million from Investor Owned Utility (IOU) $30 million for Retrofit Ramp-up (ARRA) $13 million from Workforce Investment Act (WIA) Significant funds from local governments EECBG and WIA funds

8. Program Overview One-stop shop Benefits of Energy Upgrades Rebates Finding a qualified contractor Workforce training Call Center (ABAG) ENERGY UPGRADE CALIFORNIA

9. Program Status PG&E pilot phase Rebates available now – $1,000 for Basic Package – Up to $3,500 for Advanced Package Program implementer is CBPCA (may change) October 2010

10. Basic Package

11. Simple bundle Cost-effective Fundamentals $1,000 rebate Upgrades 1.Air Sealing 2.Duct Sealing 3.Attic Insulation 4.Pipe Insulation 5.Low-Flow Showerhead 6.Combustion Safety Test

12. Stop Leaks Air Sealing Keeps the air you want in; Keeps outside air out Duct Sealing Air flows where it should

13. Insulating Attic Insulation Keeps home comfortable Pipe Insulation Maintains water temperature

14. Additional Low-Flow Showerhead Saves hot water Lowers water heating costs Combustion Safety Ensures safety Tested before and after

15. Advanced Package

16. Focused on performance Customized to your home $1,500 - $3,500 rebate based on energy savings

17. Advanced Package Begins with an Energy Assessment Basic fundamentals + High efficiency furnace or AC Water Heater (examples) Window Replacements

18. Advanced Package Energy SavingsRebate 15 – 19.9 %$1,500 20 – 24.9 %$2,000 25 – 29.9 %$2,500 30 – 34.9 %$3,000 35 – 39.9 %$3,500 40 % +$4,000

19. To Get Started 1.Visit CBPCA.org 2.Contact a PG&E qualified contractor

20. Questions? Margot Grant Outreach & Marketing Coordinator mgrant@co.sanmateo.ca.us (650) 363-1947

22. Purpose Educate homeowners – Energy Efficiency Principles – How it affects them Encourage action

23. How 1.Energy Ambassador Party 2.Presentations 3.Internship 4.Free Personal Energy Review

24. Energy Ambassador Party What – Analysis of your home – Present case study – A good time Why – A great reason for a party – Be a Leader – Learn about your home – Upgrade your home

25. Energy Evaluation $400 Sign up at a party - $100 off Host a party – Additional $100 off Your Commitment Open up your home Invite your network Our Commitment Party Planning Refreshments Discount on Retrofit

26. Questions? Michael Carpol Energy Ambassador Program Coordinator michael@sustainablesanmateo.org (650) 638-2323 http://www.sustainabilityhub.net/contest/energy- ambassador-home/