Extra Slides with More Information for Local Government Staff

1. Extra Slides with More Information for Local Government Staff • Essential elements for implementing an effective Home Energy Retrofit Program • 5 Reasons for Cities to participate in a County-Wide or Regional home energy retrofit program • California Public Utility Goals graphic

2. Essentials for an Effective Whole Home Performance Program • Standards • Common metrics & methods for measuring energy efficiency in homes (State is working on HERS Phase II) • Incentives • E.g., rebates, innovative financing to lower up-front cost • Whole Home Evaluation • Adjusts baseline energy load (e.g., outer shell) to lessen energy demands on other systems • Lowers the necessary size and cost of heating, cooling, and renewable energy equipment, such as solar panels

3. Essentials for an Effective Whole Home Performance Program • Trained technicians • Contractor certification • Contractor cost-estimate training • Testing & verification • Initial systems efficiency test (“test-in”) • Post-work performance check (“test-out”) • Is installed equipment properly functioning? • Are the improvements achieving the desired energy efficiency results? E.g., conduct blower door test • 3rd Party Oversight

4. Essentials for an Effective Whole Home Performance Program • Reporting • Energy savings reports to local utility & govt agencies • Outreach & marketing to homeowners Save $ on energy bills, e.g., 25% or more Reduce allergens and improve indoor air quality Improve comfort (reduce temperature fluxes, eliminate drafts) Help the environment

5. 5 Reasons for Cities to participate in a County-Wide or Regional home energy retrofit program

6. Save Money by Pooling Stimulus Dollars • More capital to buy down bonds for an innovative financing mechanism, e.g., a revolving loan fund • “Larger volume programs will be significantly lower cost per project” • Amassing capital a particular challenge for rural areas • Efficient program development • Fund one entity rather than 15 to set up an AB811 financing district and develop a program strategy Renewable and Appropriate Energy Lab, April 2009

7. 2)Save Employee Resources • Team up with one or more of the following to administer the program: • Joint powers authority • County • Electric utility • Regional implementing entity • Limited liability company

8. Do You Have the In-House Capability to Administer an AB811 Financing Program? • Secure investors for customer loans • May need to be done on a bond-by-bond basis • Coordinate with stakeholders and process paperwork • property owners, financial institutions, contractors, County tax assessor’s office • Address issues • e.g., loan defaults, guaranteed on-demand payment for contractors, liability • Conduct marketing & outreach and answer property owner questions

9. 3) Create a Market-Friendly Approach • Avoid different local permit applications and requirements for contractors • Avoid competing programs and retrofit options in the same geographic area • Confusing for potential customers

10. 4) Set a Consistent Benchmark for… • Qualified contractors • Energy audits, retrofits, and ratings • Testing & verification • Marketing & outreach • Incentives • Quality assurance • Tracking energy savings

11. 5) Benefit From Coordinatingwith Partner Entities • Build a network of expertise to facilitate: • information-sharing • workforce development • energy and GHG reductions tracking • Leverage additional funds

12. Extent of Residential Energy Reductions Needed in CA 30%-70% – CPUC Energy Efficiency Strategic Plan Targets Source: California Public Utilities Commission