Metro CERT Save Energy AND Money Julia Eagles

Metro CERT Save Energy AND Money! Julia Eagles February 16, 2012 Macalester College Sustainability Office Student Renter Energy Efficiency Workshop

Workshop Schedule AGENDA: • • • Welcome, Introductions Energy Conservation Presentation Choosing Rental Housing Be a Smart Renter Resources Questions & Discussion www. Green. Institute. org

Eureka Recycling Metro Clean Energy Resource Team Our mission is to reduce waste today by using the best possible methods and demonstrate that wasting is preventable. . . not inevitable. Helping Minnesota communities determine their energy future http: //www. Clean. Energy. Resource. Teams. org/

Community Energy Programs Clean Energy Resource Teams: • Energy Efficiency presentations • MN Green. Step Cities • CERT-ified Campaigns • Seed grants for community-scale clean energy projects • Food Service energy programs • Rental/multi-family energy efficiency programs www. Clean. Energy. Resource. Teams. org/Regions/Metro

Why save energy? www. Clean. Energy. Resource. Teams. org/Regions/Metro

Where does our energy come from? And what does it lead to? www. Clean. Energy. Resource. Teams. org/Regions/Metro

Choosing Off-Campus Housing Some of the factors you consider when choosing housing… www. Clean. Energy. Resource. Teams. org/Regions/Metro

Renting and Energy Use We ask that you also consider some of these factors: • Potential utility costs: electricity, natural gas, water, sewer, garbage, internet, cable • Utilities: Included in rent or separate? • Type of housing: House vs. apartment? • Apartment location: Which floor, window direction, exposure? • Equipment Age and Efficiency: Heating/cooling systems, appliances, electronics • Water fixtures: Low flow faucets, toilet(s), or shower heads? www. Clean. Energy. Resource. Teams. org/Regions/Metro

How to Read Your Utility Bill? There are different units of measurement for energy, depending on the form of energy o Electricity is measured in kilowatt hours (k. Wh) o A kilowatt is equal to 1, 000 watt, kwh is 1, 000 watt hours o Natural Gas, (used for heating, hot water, cooking, and sometimes clothes dryers) is measured in Therms o 1 therm = 29. 3 k. Wh It’s Reddy Kilowatt! www. Clean. Energy. Resource. Teams. org/Regions/Metro

Online Bill Access www. Clean. Energy. Resource. Teams. org/Regions/Metro

How your home uses energy: Heating/AC – 55% Lights, electronics– 20% Appliances – 15% Water Heating– 10% www. Clean. Energy. Resource. Teams. org/Regions/Metro

Heating and Cooling Weatherize your home to seal cracks and holes to reduce heat loss. *Also, make sure your rental property has appropriate storm windows and doors. www. Clean. Energy. Resource. Teams. org/Regions/Metro

Heating and Cooling If possible, avoid space heaters as they are very inefficient and become a fire hazard if something is placed on them Avoid using air conditioning when possible and look for Energy Star model www. Clean. Energy. Resource. Teams. org/Regions/Metro

Programmable Thermostat Energy Star settings: Winter: Home- 70 Gone- 62 Summer: Home- 78 Gone- 85 Save 1% on your heating bill for every 1 degree you lower your thermostat for an 8 -hour period in the winter. www. Clean. Energy. Resource. Teams. org/Regions/Metro

Why You Shouldn’t Open Windows in Winter The Stack Effect 1)Window is opened in an upper floor unit 2) Heat rushes out and draws warm air up from other units 3) Cold air is drawn from the outside to replace air www. Clean. Energy. Resource. Teams. org/Regions/Metro

Compact Fluorescent Lightbulbs (CFLs) *Remember to recycle your CFLs after they burn out. www. Clean. Energy. Resource. Teams. org/Regions/Metro

Appliances How many appliances do you have in your home? www. Clean. Energy. Resource. Teams. org/Regions/Metro

Phantom Load= Using power when your electronics are turned off • Use power strips • Unplug items when not in use www. Clean. Energy. Resource. Teams. org/Regions/Metro

Phantom Load Costs www. Clean. Energy. Resource. Teams. org/Regions/Metro

No Cost CO 2 Savings $ Savings Turn off lights and unplug electronics 298 lbs $14 Turn down thermostat two degrees r ve 596 lbs $53 Take five minute showers 261 lbs $24 Wash all clothes in cold water 930 lbs $86 Hang dry your clothes 1845 lbs $91 o Save ear! ay $250 www. Clean. Energy. Resource. Teams. org/Regions/Metro

Low Cost CO 2 Savings $ Savings Low flow showerhead $35/yr 381 lbs Faucet aerator $10/yr 202 lbs Compact fluorescent light bulbs-e 5 ver av o $20/yr 428 lbs Window Insulation Kits $7/kit S Weather stripping $150 r! a yea $83/yr www. Clean. Energy. Resource. Teams. org/Regions/Metro

Resources • MN Green Communities Healthy Homes Checklist: http: //www. mngreencommunities. org/ • MN Energy Challenge Actions for Renters: http: //www. mnenergychallenge. org/Actions/Categories/Renters. aspx • HOME Line: http: //www. homelinemn. org/ – How to Be the Smartest Renter on Your Block Book • UMN Tenant Resource Guide: http: //www 1. umn. edu/usls/pdfs/tenant_resource_guide. pdf • State of MN- Landlords and Tenants Rights and Responsibilities: http: //www. ag. state. mn. us/consumer/housing/lt/default. asp www. Clean. Energy. Resource. Teams. org/Regions/Metro

Resources • Neighborhood Energy Connection: http: //thenec. org/ Check out all the NEC’s programs and resources at their website! • Home Energy Squad: http: //homeenergysquad. net/ Sign up for a home visit with the Home Energy Squad to install materials that could save up you an average of $192/year! www. Clean. Energy. Resource. Teams. org/Regions/Metro

Questions & Discussion Questions for me? What are YOU doing to reduce energy use? What other environmental issues are you working on? www. Clean. Energy. Resource. Teams. org/Regions/Metro

Contact Julia Eagles Metro CERT Organizer Eureka Recycling 612 -455 -9174 julia@Clean. Energy. Resource. Teams. org www. Clean. Energy. Resource. Teams. org/Contact