FINANCING ENERGY IN AFFORDABLE HOUSING NC AFFORDABLE HOUSING

FINANCING ENERGY IN AFFORDABLE HOUSING NC AFFORDABLE HOUSING CONFERENCE RALEIGH, 2019 www. Self-Help. org/green Twitter: Creating and Protecting Ownership@Self. Help. Green and Economic Opportunity | www. self-help. org

Self-Help has made investments worth over $386 M in affordable homes, clean energy, ecotourism, sustainable food systems, land conservation, & green buildings. Creating and Protecting Ownership and Economic Opportunity | www. self-help. org

Energy is not just about operating costs Photo Credit: Appalachian Voiceshttp: //appvoices. org/coalash/act/ Creating and Protecting Ownership and Economic Opportunity | www. self-help. org

NEW CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS Partners let us promise: energy efficient, comfortable, & affordable homes Creating and Protecting Ownership and Economic Opportunity | www. self-help. org 4

Don’t Leave Money on the Table What parts of your building can you squeeze more efficiency out of? Depends on where you are at in the renovation. Early Design • • • Plans & Pricing Complete Certification: Energy Star, System. Vision, Passiv. Haus Siting/orientation Building envelope and HVAC commissioning Air seal Cool roof, insulation HVAC equipment, zone design, & controls, ventilation Lighting controls, fixtures Low-flow fixtures Energy Star appliances • • HVAC commissioning, maybe envelope Air seal Cool roof, add insulation Thermostats Limited lighting Low-flow fixtures Energy Star appliances 5 Creating and Protecting Ownership and Economic Opportunity | www. self-help. org

EXISTING BUILDINGS Four questions about energy § Why should I spend time on this idea? § What are the specific options for my building? • How much will they cost and how much will they save? § Who can I trust to install? § How do I pay for it? Creating and Protecting Ownership and Economic Opportunity | www. self-help. org 6

EXISTING BUILDINGS – COMMON AREA IMPROVEMENT The No Regrets Measures • Lights – get the rebate • Vendors very familiar with utility programs • Vendors often overstate labor savings • HVAC – upgrade a little, save energy, get the rebate • Centrally controlled wireless thermostats are worth a look • Check your t ’stat set points Creating and Protecting Ownership and Economic Opportunity | www. self-help. org 7

THE FUTURE #HOTNEWWORLD Plan for resilience How will occupants ride out power outages? § Battery storage § Co-locate near a shelter § Operable windows for ventilation/temperature Elevate critical systems like mechanical and electrical Creating and Protecting Ownership and Economic Opportunity | www. self-help. org 8

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