Residential Roadmap to Renewable Energy Living

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1 Residential Roadmap to Renewable Energy Living Upgrading your household energy system towards a sustainable energy future ELECTRIFY HEATING & COOLING IMPROVE ENERGY EFFICIENCY 4 ACTIONS WITH IMPACT GET SOLAR POWER DRIVE ELECTRIC Jennifer & Keith LaGrange 2825 Lafayette Ave, Boulder, CO 80305

2 Your Custom Roadmap This personalized Roadmap demonstrates the steps you can take to transition from dependence on fossil fuel energy to powering your home with local, renewable energy. Upgrading your home s energy system can seem like a daunting task. This Roadmap is a clear and simple way to understand where you are currently, what the major steps are on the journey, and how to organize those steps in ways that are easiest and most beneficial for you and us as a community. Why Transition Our homes are healthier, safer, more comfortable, and less costly to live in when using equipment and devices that use cleaner energy that is not generated with fossil fuels. dependent on fossil fuels powered by renewable energy (sun, wind, water) Projected Energy Expenses and Equipment Replacement Costs $ EXPENSES $$ $$$ $$$$ Average Energy Costs *Estimated costs Furnace / AC Roof Water Heater $19,930* Car $22,000* Most of our household energy systems water heaters, furnaces, cars fail without warning. This causes unexpected costs, inconveniences and even dangerous situations. Further, in a crisis, our options are often limited and more expensive. The Roadmap that follows is intended to give you better options that create a better future for you, our community, and the world. 1

3 Jenifer and Keith s Home Profile 2825 Lafayette Ave, Boulder, CO Year built Sq. Ft. Bedrooms Home Type Single Detached Average Electricity Use / Month kwh Average Gas Use / Month therms Average bill: $134 /mo Equipment, Fuel Source and Year Purchased Heating Forced-air Natural gas furnace (pre 2000) Cooling Central AC (pre 2000) Roof (2000) Water Heater Natural Gas tank water heater (pre 2000) Status Quo Monthly Energy Expenses Natural gas + + = Gasoline Electricity $57 $77 $208 2

4 Your Roadmap to transition your home to 100% renewable energy use. Actions Improve Energy Efficiency The average home leaks about 3 times the amount of air it should, meaning the air that you have paid for to be cooled or heated is slipping through the cracks and taking your money and comfort with it! Efficiency measures like air sealing and attic insulation make our homes more energy-efficient while also ensuring it s comfortable. Your Household Perform air sealing and insulation to reduce the energy consumption of your home and improve comfort. This reduces the size and cost of the heating and cooling equipment that needs to be installed. Electrify Heating & Cooling Many homes have furnaces and water heaters that burn natural gas inside our homes. Besides health and safety issues, most of these appliances waste over 30% of the energy they use. Many homes don t have any form of cooling even as our summers get warmer. Switching to high efficiency electric heat pumps can make our homes more comfortable and healthier. High efficiency systems often pay for themselves in a few years. Replace your gas water heater with a Sanden Heat Pump Water Heater to provide consistent hot water all year long. Replace your existing furnace with super high efficiency Ductless Heat Pumps from Mitsubishi. This system carries a 12 year warranty and provides air conditioning that you didn t have previously! Get Solar Power Solar energy costs have dropped by over 50% in the last 7 years. Powering life with solar both our homes and our cars can reduce monthly energy spending in ways that pay for itself in as little as 6 to 7 years the term of most car loans (various financing solutions exist to meet residents where they are). Systems can be sized specifically to a home s electricity use (including electric vehicles). We re proposing an 8.2 kw SunPower solar PV system for your roof to produce all of the electricity you need for your home. SunPower offers a 25 year warranty. If you go for the electric car, we ll bump up the solar size to 10.5 kw to cover all of your driving needs as well. Drive Electric Because they don t burn anything to create movement, electric cars are safer, cleaner and significantly more energy and cost-efficient. The average electric car driver in Boulder County only spends $.10/mile compared to $.50/mile (or more) for the average gas using car. Electric vehicles also have fewer parts to maintain or replace, meaning lower maintenance costs over time. Drive emissions free and carbon free with electricity from the sun that costs 1/4 as much as gasoline. The Nissan Leaf is a solid car that s super fun to drive too! Forget the regularly oil changes and endless maintenance of a gasoline vehicle. 3

5 Upgrade Options Recommended Replacements Improve your Energy Efficiency Sealing & Insulation Your Home s Current Status Option 1 Option 2 Option 3 Electrify your Heating & Cooling & Water Heating Heat Pumps Get Solar Power kw Capacity Drive Electric Buy new electric car Total Estimated Upgrade Costs* Monthly Estimated Cost $41,300 $459/month $50,175 $557/month $63,321 $703/month $58,951 $654/month Loan Term 10 years 10 years 10 years 10 Year Accumulative Cost Savings $124 $6,376 $12,662 Monthly Utility Costs Natural gas Fuel Sources Gasoline Electricity $57 $77 $114 Loan Cost $459 $557 $703 $654 Utility Cost $208 $188 $0 Total $667 5 $777 $654 CO 2 Reduction (in mtco 2 /year) 1.6 0T/yr 11.2 T/yr T/yr 14.5 T/yr *This estimate is based on general marketplace costs 4

6 10 yr Estimated Energy Expenses: Upgrading vs Not Upgrading $$$ SAVINGS $$ $ EXPENSES $ $$ $$$ Average Energy Costs $$$$ $34,552 on annual $48,096 on unexpected Total on energy on option 3 energy bills + replacements = bills + replacements = + financing $82,648 $0 $70,354 financing $70,354 total Business as usual Engaging the roadmap The Difference $12,294 Total 10 yr Savings *Estimated costs 5

7 Start Your Roadmap Journey! REVIEW your personal roadmap CHOOSE the best option for your home, budget & timeline TAKE ACTION Call EnergySmart Enjoy lower energy bills and reduced carbon lifestyle! I would absolutely recommend [EnergySmart] the evaluation process was professional and instructive Jon Ward, Boulder County Resident EnergySmart helped homeowner Jonathan Ward replace an outdated furnace and upgrade his attic insulation from R-20 to R yr PAYBACK TIME $345 SAVINGS PER YEAR FOR JON In partnership with