Issue #8
December 2007

In this issue...

ENERGY STAR® Appliance Incentives

Choosing Energy Efficient Appliances

ENERGY STAR Online Bulk Purchasing Initiative

Incentives for High Efficacy Lighting

Housing Energy Program

AHEEA Handbook:  Your Guide to Energy Efficiency in Affordable Housing

Energy Efficiency Programs and Incentives

Are you installing ENERGY STAR ® appliances in your new construction project?

You may be eligible for incentives…

To be eligible for the Appliance incentives project(s) must:

• Be residential new construction
• Be served by Southern California Edison
• Save the original purchase receipt of the appliances purchased

To reserve Appliance incentives, your application must be accompanied by:

• Itemized receipts/invoices list of each projecting including quantity, product description, manufacturer, model number or other identifying information (i.e. SKU#) as appropriate
• Purchase prices per item listed above
• Date "Paid in Full: or payment terms
• Product installation date
• Project installation location: address

To apply for incentives for your multifamily project, contact:

Colin Jessop at (760) 436-7005 , or colin.jessop@h-m-g.com

To apply for incentives for your single family project, contact:

Chiara D’Amore at (818) 325-3130 , or cdamore@icfi.com

SCE also provides builder incentives for single and multifamily new homes that exceed Title 24 by 15%.  For an application, or to find out more about Southern California Edison’s California New Homes Program visit their website at: www.sce.com/builder

Incentives are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. To sign up or to obtain a complete list of program requirements and product specifications, call the CANHP Program today: (626) 633-3120.

Choosing Energy Efficient Appliances

The easiest way to choose energy efficient appliances is to look for the ENERGY STAR ®  label.  Below are some ENERGY STAR ®  qualified appliance facts, as well as an introduction to energy efficiency terminology and quick tips on furthering your energy savings.

Refrigerators consume more energy than any other household appliance, using nearly 20% of all electricity in a typical California home.  Replacing a refrigerator purchased before 1993 with new ENERGY STAR ® qualified refrigerator can cut refrigerator energy consumption by 50%, and they are a minimum 15% more efficient than required by current federal standards.  In addition, SCE will pay you $35 to recycle a working refrigerator 10 to 27 cubic feet in volume.  For details, visit www.sce.com/RebatesandSavings/Residential/_Appliances/RefrigeratorandFreezerRecycling/.

ENERGY STAR® qualified refrigerators come in a variety of configurations, some complete with ice makers and through-the-door dispensers.  Top freezer models, however, generally yield an additional 7-13% energy savings over side by side models.

Whether or not your refrigerator is an energy efficient model, here are some tips for saving energy:

• Position the refrigerator away from any heat source, such as a dishwasher or oven, and out of direct sunlight
• Leave space between the refrigerator and wall or cabinets to allow air to circulate around the condenser coilsMake certain the refrigerator and freezer doors seal tightly
• Set refrigerator temperature between 35 and 38 degrees Fahrenheit and the freezer temperature at 0 degrees

Dishwashers

Heating the water for a dishwasher consumes 80 to 90% of the energy needed to run the dishwasher.  To improve energy efficiency, reducing the amount of water used is most effective.  Replacing a dishwasher ten years old or older with an ENERGY STAR ® qualified appliance can cut water bills in half.  ENERGY STAR ® qualified dishwashers also save 25% more energy that the federal minimum standard.  When you shop for new dishwashers, look for features such as:

• Short cycle selection
• Less hot water usage
• Automatic air-dry cycle

Whether or not dishwashers are efficient, there are some ways to reduce their energy consumption:

• Run only when the dishwasher is full
• Use the energy-saving cool dry cycle, or let the dishes air dry.

Clothes washers

Most new energy efficient top loading clothes washers use 20 to 60% less energy than similar 10 year old models.  ENERGY STAR ® qualified clothes washers require 50% less energy than new conventional models.  In addition to energy savings, Energy Star model clothes washers use 40% less water than standard washers.  ENERGY STAR ® models also extract more water from the clothes in the spin cycle, which reduces clothes drying time and saves additional energy.

When shopping for a clothes washer:

• Choose a front loading model.
• The higher the Modified Energy Factor (MEF), the more energy efficient the washer is.

This information in this article was collected from the ENERGY STAR website.  For more information, please visit www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=appliances.pr_appliances.

ENERGY STARÒ Online Bulk Purchasing Initiative

ENERGY STAR has become the trusted national symbol for energy efficiency.  EPA reports that by using ENERGY STAR labeled products, households can reduce their energy use and save up to 30 percent, or $450 annually on average, on their utility bills (currently averaging around $1,500 per year). The simple payback period or time needed to recoup the added cost for ENERGY STAR appliances from energy savings is now less than 5 years for most products.  And because these products are more reliable and durable than other appliances, from a life cycle perspective the purchase of ENERGY STAR products can be very cost effective and increase in value as energy and labor costs increase.

To mitigate remaining costs differences and assist affordable housing sponsors gain access to the widest possible range of ENERGY STAR products, DOE and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) have collaborated on the development of a web-based tool to simplify the process for obtaining ENERGY STAR product price information and, if desired, initiating purchases of ENERGY STAR products.

The ENERGY STAR Bulk Purchasing Tool provides affordable housing sponsors with on-line access to manufacturers and suppliers of ENERGY STAR products. The manufacturers and suppliers participating in this initiative recognize the potential market for ENERGY STAR within the affordable housing sector and pursuant to agreements with DOE participating manufacturers and suppliers of ENERGY STAR products have agreed to offer bulk purchase pricing. Moreover, because the number of participating manufacturers and suppliers of ENERGY STAR products is not restricted, the quotes provided will be competitive.

In short, the ENERGY STAR Bulk Purchasing Tool offers public housing authorities, affordable housing sponsors, and other public and community-based organizations with a one-stop site to access a broad possible menu of ENERGY STAR products and equipment at competitive bulk purchase pricing.  Use of the web-based on-line program does not require special software; only access to the internet.

The ENERGY STAR Bulk Purchasing Tool is accessible at: www.quantityquotes.net

The web site is user-friendly and easy to navigate.

For a simple set of instructions on how to use the ENERGY STAR Bulk Purchasing Tool send an e-mail request to Wayne Waite, Regional Energy Representative, at Wayne_W._Waite@hud.gov.

Incentives for High Efficacy Lighting

Through the California New Homes Program, SCE is offering incentives for interior hardwired high-efficacy lighting fixtures with controls: $10/qualifying fixture

Notes:  Lighting qualifies for incentives only if this measure option was not used to qualify for T24 and if high efficacy fixtures and controls are used together.

High-Efficacy Lamps

Notes: Ballast wattage is not included when determining lamp efficacy

Not all ENERGY STAR ® fixtures qualify

Occupancy/vacancy sensors

Vacancy sensors can mean a manual-on, automatic off occupancy sensors.  A compliant sensor must have all of the following features:

• Must be manual-on/automatic-off (can also be turned off manually)
• Time delay cannot be greater than 30 minutes
• Cannot be lock in a permanent “on” state (no “on” override)
• Outdoor sensors can be automatic on/off but must also include a photocell that keeps the lights off during the daylight hours

Dimmers

Dimmers increase the lighting quality by allowing residents greater control over their environments and the ability to match their lighting needs.

For more information on residential lighting design, visit the California Lighting Technology Center to request a copy of their Residential Lighting Design Guide at www.cltclucdavis.edu

To Apply, Developer Must Submit:

• A wet-signed original CANHP Application
• An original purchase receipt
• Applications must be submitted by November 15, 2008 .
• Builders can apply for this incentive as soon as they have locked in a purchase agreement on a particular model(s) with the manufacturer/distributor.

To be eligible for the Appliance incentives project(s) must:

• Be residential new construction
• Be served by Southern California Edison
• Save the original purchase receipt of the appliances purchased

To apply for incentives for your multifamily project, contact:

Colin Jessop at (760) 436-7005 , or colin.jessop@h-m-g.com

To apply for incentives for your single family project, contact:

Chiara D’Amore at (818) 325-3130 , or cdamore@icfi.com

SCE also provides builder incentives for single and multifamily new homes that exceed Title 24 by 15%.  For an application, or to find out more about Southern California Edison’s California New Homes Program visit their website at: www.sce.com/builder

Incentives are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. To sign up or to obtain a complete list of program requirements and product specifications, call the CANHP Program today: (626) 633-3120.

Housing Energy Program

Energy and Cost Savings for Affordable Housing through Aggregation

The Housing Energy Program (HEP) provides innovative energy services for small and medium-sized affordable housing providers within the Southern California Edison service territory. This may include public housing authorities, Section 8 property owners, nonprofit housing agencies and property management companies.

Aggregation is the Key

By working together, affordable housing providers can attract investment in energy efficiency measures by private investors called energy service companies (ESCOs). Aggregated groups of owners can also purchase and install equipment at discounted prices. HEP provides the complete technical assistance and project oversight necessary to form these “pools” and assist them with a project from start to finish.

The Housing Energy Program provides FREE technical assistance to help owners implement energy savings and improve their properties, including: audits, project and engineering oversight, training, bulk purchasing and contractor assistance. Contact our team to set up an initial consultation. We can be reached at aggregation@seiinc.org or (888) 403-2002.

AHEEA Handbook:  Your Guide to Energy Efficiency in Affordable Housing

Download a free color copy today at www.h-m-g.com/aheea, or send an e-mail request to aheea@h-m-g.com for a black and white hard copy. 

Energy Efficiency Programs and Incentives

For information on SCE's multifamily affordable housing incentive programs, please see programs and contact information below:

New Construction: For information on SCE's California New Homes Program, please visit www.h-m-g.com/multifamily/CANHP or contact Colin Jessop at 760-436-7005 or

Rehabilitation of Existing Buildings: For information on SCG/SCE's Designed for Comfort Program, please visit www.DesignedforComfort.com or contact Elizabeth McCollum at 760-436-7001 or

Affordable Housing Design Assistance and Charrettes: For more information on SCE's Affordable Housing Energy Efficiency Alliance, please visit www.h-m-g.com/multifamily/aheea or contact Julieann Summerford at 760-436-7002 or

Este programa es financiado por los usuarios de las compañías de servicios públicos de California y es administrado por Southern California Edison Company bajo los auspicios de la Comisión de Servicios Públicos de California mediante un contrato con Heschong Mahone Group. Los contribuyentes de California que decidan participar en este programa no están obligados a comprar ningún servicio adicional ofrecido por el contratista. Las marcas registradas usadas aquí son propiedad de sus dueños respectivos. SCE se reserva el derecho a modificar o interrumpir este programa a su criterio o a pedido de la CPUC.

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