Terra Logos Energy Group Evolve your environment Watershed

Terra. Logos Energy Group Evolve your environment Watershed Stewards Academy Energy Efficiency for Existing Homes Peter Van Buren 1

Combined Energy Solution Improve energy efficiency Switch to clean energy 2

Terra. Logos Empowers People to • Gain control of their energy use through energy efficiency. • Take one of the first big steps towards sustainability. 3

Energy Waste We’re inefficient = Using more energy than necessary • 21% of national energy use in residential bldg. • (+ 20% commercial) • Paying too much $$ • Not even getting what we paid for. . . 4

What We Get Now • High energy bills • Discomfort • Poor health • Green house gases Continue to pay & get this. Or, find & fix the leaks! 5

Invest in Energy Efficiency • Different from conservation • Don’t change & get the same • Or, pre-pay a portion - invest in energy improvements • Improved COMFORT, HEALTH, PROPERTY VALUE, plus » Costs less 6

So, what do you do? 7

Traditionally Self Diagnose • Replace the windows • Replace the furnace • Install solar panels big $$$ really big $$$ 8

New Approach to Improvements Home Performance with ENERGY STAR • Whole-building, integrated system • Energy performance influenced by o Quality of components o Their interaction o The people 9

We Make It Easy Energy Improvement Contracting 1. Audit provides data & identifies issues 2. Report prioritizes recommended energy improvements 3. Complete energy improvement projects 4. Verify Results and 5. File for rebates 10

What’s the Deal? Energy Improvement Contracting • • • Invest in audit & improvements ($4 -8 K) Rebates of $3, 350 or more Start saving immediately upon completion Money saved pays for projects (& loan) Dividends continue Plus, improved comfort, health, value & environ. 11

If it’s Not the Windows … #1 Moisture #2 Air leaks #3 Bad insulation #4 Ductwork Plus lighting & electronics 12

Plus, Upgrade Equipment • Service & maintenance • When replacing- ENERGY STAR, sealed combustion, downsizing • Upgrade to renewables 13

Residential & Commercial • Similar approach, with. . . • Similar issues, solutions & benefits 14

New Approach to Improvements Invest in energy efficiency & clean energy • Projects that pay for themselves • Get incentives & no interest! financing to do it. Plus. . . 15

Most Important – Happy! • • Improved comfort & air quality Increased property value Reduced maintenance costs Reduced enviro. impact Plus, program money invested in your home 16

Evolve your environment Peter Van Buren 410 -225 -5040 www. Terra. Logos. EG. com 17