Moving to Affordable Housing with ENERGY STAR 

QUESTION ? Is a home affordable if it... has higher operating and maintenance costs? increases default risk under homeownership? doesn’t provide a comfortable indoor environment? doesn’t maintain future value?

Is a home affordable if it...

has higher operating and maintenance costs?

increases default risk under homeownership?

doesn’t provide a comfortable indoor environment?

doesn’t maintain future value?

Affordable Housing Utility costs in public and assisted housing are more than a quarter of operating costs Maintenance is more than a third

Utility costs in public and assisted housing are more than a quarter of operating costs

Maintenance is more than a third

Affordable Housing As utility rates rise, affordable owners are pinched between debt service requirements and rising operating costs Allowances are adjusted after rate increases, leaving tenants paying higher costs until allowances catch up

As utility rates rise, affordable owners are pinched between debt service requirements and rising operating costs

Allowances are adjusted after rate increases, leaving tenants paying higher costs until allowances catch up

ENERGY STAR ® National brand representing energy, financial & environmental performance Over 40 product categories covering appliances, residential lighting, consumer electronics & office equipment Certification of top energy performance for homes & buildings

National brand representing energy, financial & environmental performance

Over 40 product categories covering appliances, residential lighting, consumer electronics & office equipment

Certification of top energy performance for homes & buildings

Why ENERGY STAR Works ENERGY STAR symbol adds value to products and services Simple, consistent national platform Flexible, so partners can take ownership Builds on existing market structures

ENERGY STAR symbol adds value to products and services

Simple, consistent national platform

Flexible, so partners can take ownership

Builds on existing market structures

Why Choose ENERGY STAR ? Lower utility costs Lower maintenance costs Improved durability and comfort Streamlined procurement Increased property value Reduced air pollution / improved environment

Lower utility costs

Lower maintenance costs

Improved durability and comfort

Streamlined procurement

Increased property value

Reduced air pollution / improved environment

www.energystar.gov

Energy Star Options Products Homes (New) and Home Performance (Existing) Business (Office, retail, etc.)

Products

Homes (New) and Home Performance (Existing)

Business (Office, retail, etc.)

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING Existing Housing: Specify ENERGY STAR products Implement Home Performance w/ENERGY STAR (where available) New Housing: Specify homes/units meet ENERGY STAR (3 stories or less)

Existing Housing:

Specify ENERGY STAR products

Implement Home Performance w/ENERGY STAR (where available)

New Housing:

Specify homes/units meet ENERGY STAR (3 stories or less)

Products Easy. Specify ENERGY STAR in modernization and maintenance purchases Sample procurement language and calculators available see energystar.gov, then “Products,” then “Purchasing and Procurement”

Easy. Specify ENERGY STAR in modernization and maintenance purchases

Sample procurement language and calculators available

see energystar.gov, then “Products,” then “Purchasing and Procurement”

ENERGY STAR Labeled Products HVAC Programmable Thermostats Home Office Home Electronics Lighting Fixtures Ceiling Fans Water Coolers Dehumidfiers Roofing Products Transformers Telephony Lighting Office/computer equipment Ventilation Fans Insulation Appliances Refrigerators/Freezers Dishwashers Clothes Washers Room Air Conditioners Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs (CFLs) Windows, Doors, Skylights Compact Refrigerators, Freezers

HVAC

Programmable Thermostats

Home Office

Home Electronics

Lighting Fixtures

Ceiling Fans

Water Coolers

Dehumidfiers

Roofing Products

Transformers

Telephony

Lighting

Office/computer equipment

Ventilation Fans

Insulation

Appliances

Refrigerators/Freezers

Dishwashers

Clothes Washers

Room Air Conditioners

Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs (CFLs)

Windows, Doors, Skylights

Compact Refrigerators, Freezers

E NERGY S TAR Specification Development Product Selection: Based on national energy savings potential, ability of label to influence consumers Recommendations from internal analysis or partners Specifications: Must be significant improvement over national average Developed with stakeholder (industry, utilities, and efficiency advocates) input

Product Selection:

Based on national energy savings potential, ability of label to influence consumers

Recommendations from internal analysis or partners

Specifications:

Must be significant improvement over national average

Developed with stakeholder (industry, utilities, and efficiency advocates) input

ENERGY STAR Product $avings Refrigerators – At least 15% more efficient than the minimum federal efficiency standard. Clothes Washers -- Compared to a model manufactured before 1994, an ENERGY STAR qualified clothes washer can save up to $110 per year on your utility bills. Dishwashers - U se a minimum of 25% less energy than the federal minimum standard for energy consumption. Compact Fluorescent Lights (CFLs) - Use 2/3 less energy than a standard incandescent bulb and last 6-10 times longer. Furnaces - Offer a rating of 90% AFUE or greater, which is about 15% more efficient than the minimum federal efficiency standard.

Refrigerators – At least 15% more efficient than the minimum federal efficiency standard.

Clothes Washers -- Compared to a model manufactured before 1994, an ENERGY STAR qualified clothes washer can save up to $110 per year on your utility bills.

Dishwashers - U se a minimum of 25% less energy than the federal minimum standard for energy consumption.

Compact Fluorescent Lights (CFLs) - Use 2/3 less energy than a standard incandescent bulb and last 6-10 times longer.

Furnaces - Offer a rating of 90% AFUE or greater, which is about 15% more efficient than the minimum federal efficiency standard.

Refrigerator Bulk Purchases New HUD web page http://www.hud.gov/offices/pih /programs/ph/phecc/bulkpurchase.cfm Participation from GE, Whirlpool, Sears government sales ENERGY STAR models identified

New HUD web page

http://www.hud.gov/offices/pih /programs/ph/phecc/bulkpurchase.cfm

Participation from GE, Whirlpool, Sears government sales

ENERGY STAR models identified

New HUD ENERGY STAR Bulk Purchasing Website

Home Improvement Home Sealing Seal leaks in the building envelope Add insulation Use ENERGY STAR windows when replacing old windows No “label” see energystar.gov, then “Home Improvement,” then “Home Sealing”

Home Sealing

Seal leaks in the building envelope

Add insulation

Use ENERGY STAR windows when replacing old windows

No “label”

see energystar.gov, then “Home Improvement,” then “Home Sealing”

Home Improvement Home Performance with ENERGY STAR ’ Whole-House’ improvements EPA works with state and utility partners Combines Audit, Evaluation, Improvements Emphasis on delivering improvements Quality Assurance Diagnostics and “best practice” installation Accredited performance contractors see energystar.gov, then “Home Improvement,” then “Home Performance”

Home Performance with ENERGY STAR

’ Whole-House’ improvements EPA works with state and utility partners

Combines Audit, Evaluation, Improvements Emphasis on delivering improvements

Quality Assurance Diagnostics and “best practice” installation Accredited performance contractors

see energystar.gov, then “Home Improvement,” then “Home Performance”

Home Improvement Inspection Visual and diagnostic inspection of walls, windows, foundation, and mechanicals Diagnostics Air infiltration, duct leakage testing, combustion safety tests Fee basis. Same quality-assured contractors can also implement recommended upgrades No “label”

Inspection

Visual and diagnostic inspection of walls, windows, foundation, and mechanicals

Diagnostics

Air infiltration, duct leakage testing, combustion safety tests

Fee basis. Same quality-assured contractors can also implement recommended upgrades

No “label”

HOME PERFORMANCE With ENERGY STAR Arizona California Colorado Georgia Idaho Illinois Massachusetts Maine New Jersey New York Oregon Rhode Island Texas Vermont Wisconsin Wyoming

Arizona

California

Colorado

Georgia

Idaho

Illinois

Massachusetts

Maine

New Jersey

New York

Oregon

Rhode Island

Texas

Vermont

Wisconsin

Wyoming

ENERGY STAR FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION/GUT REHAB Eligible Housing Single-family Multi-family (up to 3 stories) Energy Efficient Performance 15-20% > IECC, & Verifies thermal integrity of home envelope Includes ENERGY STAR Lighting and Appliances Third-Party Verified Each home’s energy performance is independently verified

Eligible Housing

Single-family

Multi-family (up to 3 stories)

Energy Efficient Performance

15-20% > IECC, &

Verifies thermal integrity of home envelope

Includes ENERGY STAR Lighting and Appliances

Third-Party Verified

Each home’s energy performance is independently verified

ENERGY STAR FOR HOMES PROCESS Find HERS Rater ENERGY STAR for Homes Partner Locator Select Energy Efficiency Measures Prescriptive Package (BOP) HERS Analysis/Plan Review Field Verification Inspection Diagnostics Certification

Find HERS Rater

ENERGY STAR for Homes Partner Locator

Select Energy Efficiency Measures

Prescriptive Package (BOP)

HERS Analysis/Plan Review

Field Verification

Inspection

Diagnostics

Certification

ENERGY STAR HOMES ES Qualified Windows IECC Insulation Properly Installed Eff. Water Htr. Build it Tight, Tested Tight Ducts, Tested Continuous Air Barrier ENERGY STAR Qualified Lighting, Fans, or Appliances Right-Sized ES Equip.

NEXT STEPS Planning Existing Housing Physical needs assessments and asset planning Energy audits, utility bill tracking and benchmarking New Projects Master planning and budgeting Select A/E firms and consultants with energy efficiency experience

Planning

Existing Housing

Physical needs assessments and asset planning

Energy audits, utility bill tracking and benchmarking

New Projects

Master planning and budgeting

Select A/E firms and consultants with energy efficiency experience

NEXT STEPS Financing Retrofits create cash flow and enable internally or externally financed projects Reduce maintenance costs for older systems, saving on parts and outsourced specialty services

Financing

Retrofits create cash flow and enable internally or externally financed projects

Reduce maintenance costs for older systems, saving on parts and outsourced specialty services

NEXT STEPS Procurement Develop ENERGY STAR specifications for use with architects, engineers, or local trades contractors Include ENERGY STAR in competitive grant applications and developer qualifications

Procurement

Develop ENERGY STAR specifications for use with architects, engineers, or local trades contractors

Include ENERGY STAR in competitive grant applications and developer qualifications

NEXT STEPS Operations and Maintenance Develop and execute O&M plans that ensure original design intent is maintained Specify ENERGY STAR for routine replacements Develop preventative maintenance and recommissioning plans to ensure continued peak performance

Operations and Maintenance

Develop and execute O&M plans that ensure original design intent is maintained

Specify ENERGY STAR for routine replacements

Develop preventative maintenance and recommissioning plans to ensure continued peak performance

Summary ENERGY STAR is not extra credit, It’s critical to your core mission… Truly Affordable Housing More Viable Communities Increased Operating Income

ENERGY STAR is not extra credit, It’s critical to your core mission…

Truly Affordable Housing

More Viable Communities

Increased Operating Income

For more information: Toll Free Hotline 1-888-STAR-YES (1-888-782-7937) Website: www.energystar.gov

Toll Free Hotline

1-888-STAR-YES

(1-888-782-7937)

Website:

www.energystar.gov