Appliance Efficiency Continuing Consumer Savings Jennifer Amann Buildings

Appliance Efficiency: Continuing Consumer Savings Jennifer Amann, Buildings Program Director 2014 Consumer Assembly: Energy Efficiency Panel

The American Council for an Energy. Efficient Economy (ACEEE) • • • ACEEE is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that acts as a catalyst to advance energy efficiency policies, programs, technologies, investments, & behaviors 50 staff; headquarters in Washington, D. C. Focus on end-use efficiency in industry, buildings, & transportation Other research in economic analysis; behavior; energy efficiency programs; & national, state, & local policy Funding: ◦ ◦ Foundation Grants (52%) Contract Work & Gov’t. Grants (20%) Conferences & Publications (20%) Contributions & Other (8%) www. aceee. org/@ACEEEdc 2

How is energy used in homes today? Annual energy bill for a typical single family home is about $2, 200 Source: U. S. EPA 3

Large scale savings to date Standards that are already in place will save the equivalent of TWO YEARS of total U. S. electricity consumption by 2035 Source: ACEEE 2012, The Efficiency Boom 4

What does this mean for consumers? Refrigerators • • Improved performance & lower noise levels Increase in average volume Significantly wider range of options including French-door models New features: new types of water dispensers, in-the-door ice makers, additional compartments Between 1987 and 2010, real prices decreased by about 35% while average energy use decreased by more than 50% From Appliance and Standards Awareness Project (ASAP) Better Appliances: An Analysis of Performance, Features, and Price as Efficiency Has Improved, May 5 2013

Clothes washers • • • Better stain removal; gentler on clothes Increased tub capacities New features: electronic controls and displays, steam cycles, automatic dispensers Between 1987 and 2010, real prices decreased by about 45% while average energy use decreased by 75% Dishwashers • • • Good washing performance using significantly less energy and water Features such as stainless steel tubs and delayed start even on low-pricepoint models New features: new filters to reduce noise, bulk detergent dispensers Between 1987 and 2010, real prices decreased by about 30% while average energy use decreased by 50% 6

Energy saving opportunities: Heating and cooling loads Biggest opportunity for reducing heating and cooling in most homes? Insulation and air sealing Seal and insulate your attic Energy savings: 10% of total energy costs Cost savings: $220 7 Source: U. S. EPA Home Performance with ENERGY STAR

Water heating • Heat pump water heaters present a new opportunity for significant savings • Heat pump water heaters use electricity to move heat from one place to another instead of generating heat directly • Two to three times more energy efficient than conventional electric resistance water heaters $250 annual savings over an existing electric storage water heater 8

Annual utility bill to operate three household products $240 $329 Annual Savings Figure adapted from Appliance and Standards Awareness Project (ASAP), Better Appliances: An Analysis of Performance, Features, and Price as Efficiency Has Improved, May 2013 9

Appliances: emerging technology Heat Pump Clothes Dryers • • • Gaining market share in Europe In Switzerland, a 2012 minimum energy performance standard now mandates heat pump clothes dryers Coming to U. S. market in 2015 10 Source: www. topten. eu

Lighting • High efficiency LED bulbs are maturing, and becoming more affordable for homeowners • 75 -80% energy savings compared to new incandescent bulbs • Better light quality, more versatility/dimmability, much longer lifespans • CFLs remain a low-cost, viable option for applications • 70% energy savings relative to new incandescents A 75% reduction in lighting load results in $200 annual savings in the average household 11

Growing “miscellaneous” loads Look for ENERGY STAR, Top. Ten USA and/or ENERGY STAR Most Efficient products in these product categories • • Electronics Office equipment Battery Chargers Fans Eliminate standby and off mode power loads • 5 to 10% of residential energy use • Solutions: • • • Use a power strip with an on/off switch Use an advanced power strip Unplug products from the wall Annual savings from addressing all standby power losses: $110 -$220 12

Savings potential • • • Attic air sealing and insulating: $220 Replacing an electric water heater: $250+ Replacing aging appliances: $150 Replacing all lighting with LEDs or CFLs: $200 Eliminating all standby power losses: $110 -$220 Typical consumer energy savings = $300 -$500 Savings from all measures = $930 -$1040 13

Thank You! Jennifer Thorne Amann, LC Buildings Program Director ACEEE 202 -507 -4015 jamann@aceee. org Twitter: ACEEEDC Facebook: American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy Consumer resource pages: http: //aceee. org/consumer