Massachusetts Residential Multi-Family Retrofit Program Affordable Comfort October 7, 2010

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1 Massachusetts Residential Multi-Family Retrofit Program Affordable Comfort October 7, 2010 Beth Lonergan, National Grid Kara Gray, Columbia Gas of Massachusetts Vin Graziano, RISE Engineering

2 Objectives of this Session Why serving Multi-Family customers is unique from serving other market sectors. What the Massachusetts Program Administrators (PAs) are doing to address this market and our integrated, whole building approach. Case studies and success stories from National Grid and Columbia Gas of Massachusetts. 2

3 Safety Message - Seasonal Holiday Safety Lights should always be unplugged at bedtime or when leaving for an extended period of time Candles and other flammable decorations should never be left unattended Cooking -Unattended equipment is the leading cause of cooking fires. Avoid holiday decoration hazards To learn more, visit: NFPA's One-Stop Data Shop

4 Background The Green Communities Act (GCA) electric and natural gas resource needs shall first be met through all available energy efficiency and demand reduction resources that are cost effective As a result of the GCA, the Governor s Energy Office appointed an Energy Efficiency Advisory Council (EEAC).

5 History of Multi-Family Market Barriers Split-incentives Competing capital needs & access to capital Multiple decision makers Technical aspects of Multi-Family buildings Varying building systems/designs Barriers identified in the 1990s are still prevalent today

6 Statewide Working Group In an effort to meet the recommendations of the EEAC, and to keep a focus on the satisfaction of the customer, the MA PAs implemented a statewide Multi- Family Working Group. This working group includes Gas and Electric PA staff representing the residential and commercial multifamily sectors, consultants to the EEAC, vendors and others

7 Program Administration Administered cooperatively by Electric & Gas utilities and energy efficiency service providers (PAs) Multi-Family Statewide Working Group Promote best practices Enhance program design over time Maintain responsibility for achieving savings goals and managing budgets Customer satisfaction Work toward one-integrated multi-family program

8 Statewide Multi-Family Retrofit Program Multi-Family Definition: Facilities with five or more dwelling units Tasks set forth by the MA EEAC Develop a fuel-blind comprehensive program that takes a whole building approach to energy efficiency Offer eligible program measures regardless of rate class Streamline the application process & provide seamless customer experience Encourage deeper savings Ensure consistency and coordination across MA service territories

9 Multi-Family Market Integrator (MMI) Ensure coordination and consistency Serves as a conduit for customer, audit vendor, installation contractor, and PA Hired an MMI (RISE Engineering) in July of 2010

10 Benefits of MMI Screens and enrolls participants into the program Allows for tailoring project to needs of the customer based on screening criteria Provides seamless experience Manages complexity for the customer Encourages deeper savings Arrange fuel-blind & rate-blind audit Offer includes all eligible measures regardless of rate

11 Electric Offerings No cost to customer On-site comprehensive energy assessment In-unit lighting DHW measures Programmable thermostats (for electrically heated facilities) Air sealing (for electrically heated facilities) Appliance Rebates $150 Refrigerator rebate Incentives: 75% of project cost for electrically heated facilities Insulation

12 Gas Offerings No cost to customer On-site comprehensive energy assessment DHW (low flow showerheads, faucet aerators) Programmable thermostats, where appropriate Basic air sealing Pipe insulation Incentives: typically up to 50% of labor and equipment Attic, Wall, Rim joist insulation Space and water heating equipment

13 Technical assistance Additional Benefits Facility Manager or Owner Resident education Contractor training Media opportunities Websites Press release/events Facebook

14 Program Design Options Under Consideration Tools for customers to use in benchmarking their energy use against like buildings Incentives for soft costs such as building owner/operator training Milestone payments and on-bill financing to address financial barriers Incentives for deliverable fuels Condominium strategy

15 Success Stories

16 Princeton Reserve a 7 building, 168 apartment electrically heated apartment complex in Dracut, MA Energy Efficiency Measures installed Specialized Air Sealing High Efficiency CFL Bulbs and Fixtures Replaced 419 Thermostats with Energy Efficient Setback Thermostats Technical Assistance Comprehensive electrical usage analysis Training in the efficient use of these measures provided to facility staff

17 Princeton Reserve Savings Summary. The Need To reduce electric consumption and cost of energy bills. The Solution Installed specialized air sealing, high-efficiency compact fluorescent lighting and programmable thermostats. Total Project Cost $176,150 National Grid Incentive $174,710 Cost To Customer $1,440 Estimated Annual Electric Energy Savings Estimated Annual Electric Cost Savings CO2 Lifetime Reduction 245,800 kwh $39,330 2,686 Tons

18 Multi-Building Condominium Complex

19 Multi-Building Condominium Complex Scope of work: Insulation and Heating Systems Approximate Project Cost: $536,200 Gas Utility Incentive: $246,600 Annual Savings: 98,500 therms Simple Payback: 3 years

20 The Hayes at Railroad Square - New 3 De Dietrich high efficiency condensing boilers 2 Indirect fired domestic water heaters 23,500 square feet of exterior foam wall insulation Estimated savings: 15,000 therms annually $41,000 National Grid incentive Opened September 1, 2010

21 Typical Multi-Family Air Sealing

22 Questions?

23 Contact Information MMI Statewide Toll Free Number Beth Lonergan National Grid Kara Gray Columbia Gas of Massachusetts Vin Graziano RISE Engineering