Sustaining Your FL Neighborhood: Energy & Water Conservation. October 14, 2016 Lee Hayes Byron & Tom Wilcox Sarasota County Grove Pointe, HOA

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1 Sustaining Your FL Neighborhood: Energy & Water Conservation October 14, 2016 Lee Hayes Byron & Tom Wilcox Sarasota County Grove Pointe, HOA

2 Outline Introductions and Background Grove Pointe Basics Energy Upgrade Program Grove Pointe s Perspective Opportunities for Other Neighborhoods Questions/ Discussion Make a change today! LED Bulbs

3 Grove Pointe HOA 3

4 INTRODUCTION 4

5 GPHOA LOCATION Proctor Rd Gantt Rd Grove Pointe Bee Ridge I-75 Clark Rd 5

6 GROVE POINTE STARTED AS AN ORANGE GROVE HIGHER GROUND WELL DRAINED SOIL EASY ACCESS GOOD LOCATION 6

7 GPHOA - NEIGHBORHOOD 7

8 GROVE POINTE, UNIT 1 8

9 BASIC DATA PLATTED SUBDIVISION ON FEB 20, LOTS, TOTAL AREA = ACRES DEED RESTRICTED, SINGLE FAMILY TURNOVER FROM DEVELOPER TO HOA DEC 10, 2002 EVERY OWNER = HOA MEMBER ANNUAL MAINTENANCE FEES $395 BURIED FPL ELECTRICAL SERVICE 9

10 OPEN NEIGHBORHOOD COMBINATION OF PUBLIC & PRIVATE PRIVATE TWO LAKES 9 AC + 2 AC STREET LIGHTING 19 INDUCTION LIGHTS PERIMETER PRIVACY WALL THREE IRRIGATION WELLS LANDSCAPING OF COMMON AREAS & SIGNS PUBLIC 2.5 MILES ASPHALT ST s, SIGNS, PAVEMENT MARKINGS SIDEWALKS, WATER, SEWER & STORM WATER 10

11 LARGE LAKE 11

12 HERON - FISHING 12

13 SANDHILL CRANE FAMILY 13

14 Energy Upgrade Campaign Energy Upgrade Workshops: 45 minute workshops available to neighborhood, faith, civic groups around the county. Step by Step Energy & Water Saving Tips. Free DIY Energy Saving Kit for All Attendees Since Sept. 2012: >55 Workshops 1,300 kits distributed $218,000 in annual energy savings just from kit items

15 Energy Upgrade Campaign Energy Upgrade at Grove Pointe: 2 workshops at their annual meetings. February 2016: ~100 attendees, 48 kits distributed February 2014: 52 attendees, 32 kits distributed Estimated savings to neighborhood from kits alone: $13,382 annually. Plus savings for other projects.

16 Energy Upgrade Campaign

17 Energy Upgrade Campaign DIY Energy Saving Kit: Each attendee receives a free kit to begin improvements right away Items valued at over $30 Estimated Savings: >$160/year Includes: Smart Power Strip, 2 LED bulbs, 2 faucet aerators, rope caulk, insulating gaskets, Energy Savers Book

18 Energy Upgrade Campaign Workshop Preview

19 Where is Energy Being Used? Average Household Energy Consumption in Florida, % Space Heating 41% 14% Water Heating Air Conditioning 7% 27% Refrigerators Appliances, Electronics and Lighting Source: Residential Energy Consumption Survey, 2009, U.S. Energy Information Administration

20 Where is Water Being Used? Source- Southwest Florida Water Management District

21 No-Cost Ways to Save Energy and Money Turn off lights, fans and electronics when leaving the room Turn down water heater thermostat to 120 F Set thermostats to 68 F/ 55 F in winter when home/ away. 78 F/ 82 F in summer Use energy-saving settings Wash clothes in cold water & only full loads Air-dry your clothes

22 Low-Cost Ways to Save Energy and Money Install a programmable thermostat and use it. Insulating drapes ENERGY STAR fans Cool people, not rooms Turn off when not in the room Install an R-7 or R-11 water heater wrap (if not preinsulated) Clean or change the air filter on your HVAC system

23 Low-Cost Ways to Save Energy and Money Lighting Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs (CFLs) Use 75% less energy Last 10 times as long Create less heat: for every $1 energy saved, you save an extra 30 in A/C costs LED bulbs are now available (Light- Emitting Diodes) Look for the ENERGY STAR bulbs and fixtures (fans too) Install motion sensors on outside lights

24 Vampire Loads According to the USDOE, 75% of the electricity used in homes to power electronics and appliances is consumed while the products are turned off.

25 Moderate Cost and Investment Ways to Save Energy and Money Plug the Leaks Insulation Windows Efficient equipment Appliances and Water Heaters Roofing

26 Incentives Utility Surveys and Rebates: Florida Power and Light Weatherization Assistance Program Office of Housing and Community Development Rehabilitation Loan Program Federal Tax Credits Incentives Database:

27 HOME ENERGY $AVINGS WORKSHOP WHY HAVE SPEAKERS AT ANNUAL MEETING? RAISES AWARENESS POTENTIAL TO SAVE MONEY ON UTILITIES DRAW MORE MEMBERS TO ATTEND MEETING FREE D-I-Y ENERGY SAVING STARTER KIT 27

28 OUR 2016 FLYER 28

29 OUR 2016 FLYER (Con t) 29

30 ENERGY CONSERVATION BECOMES A MINDSET LIGHTING, WATER HEATER, POOL PUMP WATER USE - INSIDE IRRIGATION AIR CONDITIONING MAINTENANCE (a stitch in time)

31 ROADWAY LIGHTING HOA OWNED & MAINTAINED INDUCTION LIGHTING VERY EFFICIENT 10 YEAR WARRANTY DUSK TO DAWN FPL s LOWEST SL-1 RATE $3.00/MONTH/LIGHT 31

32 EVERLAST INDUCTION ACORN WALKWAY TYPE III POLYCARBONATE FIXTURE 32

33 PRESSURE WASHING 33

34 SIDEWALK & DRIVEWAY 34

35 WATER REPELLENT SEALER 35

36 Opportunities for Other Neighborhoods In Sarasota County? Just ask. If your community does not have a similar program: Ask a local expert: Extension, University, or certified energy rater. Ask a resident: Identify a neighbor with professional expertise (building official, HVAC or solar business) Encourage sharing about energy projects: Add an agenda item for residents to discuss their energy saving efforts at meeting or ask on Next Door. Collaborate: Consider a bulk buy program like for solar or irrigation retrofits. Energy projects on shared infrastructure: street lighting, pool heating, landscape irrigation, etc

37 Questions and Discussion Questions? Thank you!