Pamela Vernaus Manitoba Hydro, Energy Savings

Energy Efficiency and Renovations

MHBA Renovation Seminar

May 1, 2013

Agenda

Energy efficiency when renovating

Power Smart Programs

Low Cost – No Cost Tips

Things to consider

Scope of the renovation

Characteristics of your home

Budget

Larger savings opportunities

Savings

Heating your home is the largest component of your annual energy bill (60%)

Larger savings opportunities:

Building envelope (insulation)

Heating system

Water heating is the second largest component of your annual energy bill (12%)

Insulation

Attic

Recommended to R50

Flat attic - least intrusive insulation measure

Cathedral ceiling – when replacing roof

Walls - when upgrading the exterior of your home

Filling empty cavities

Adding rigid insulation prior to new exterior finish

Basement

Recommended to R24 – when renovating basement

Windows, Doors

When replacing windows and/or doors purchase ENERGY STAR certified units

Energy performance standard

Widely available in Manitoba

Non-energy benefits include aesthetics, healthier indoor environment

Heating System

If you have an old, standard efficiency natural gas furnace, you should consider replacing it before it fails

Avoid emergency replacement in winter

Time to make an informed purchasing decision

Immediate energy savings

*ALWAYS have a licensed gas fitter install gas equipment

Hot Water Savings

Water heating is the second largest component of your energy bill

Two benefits to saving water:

Energy bill savings for hot water

Water bill savings

When renovating a bathroom consider:

Water-efficient showerhead (1.5 gpm)

WaterSense labeled faucets (1.5 gpm)

Power Smart Programs

Power Smart Residential Loan

• Borrow up to $7,500 ($5,500 for furnaces)

• 4.8% annual interest rate (fixed for entire contract – up to 5 years)

• Loan covers – adding insulation, furnace or water heater replacement,

installing ventilation, replacing windows & doors

• *Special furnace/boiler provision: 15 year term option (3.9% for up to 5 years and market rates thereafter)

• pre-approval is required through a contractor or retailer

Power Smart PAYS Financing

• Monthly Payment is less than the measure’s estimated monthly utility bill savings.

• Financing is transferable from one homeowner to the next, or from a landlord to a tenant. A caveat is applied against the property.

• Eligible upgrades: – Natural gas heating systems

– Geothermal

– Insulation

– Water heating – drain water heat recovery systems

– WaterSense toilets (when installed with an energy efficient measure)

• pre-approval is required through a contractor or retailer

Power Smart PAYS Financing

• Amount that can be borrowed is tied to estimated utility bill savings (energy & water):

• Large savings = larger amount that can be borrowed

• Small savings = smaller amount that can be borrowed

• Terms of up to 25 years

• PAYS On-line calculator used for the following:

• Estimates the utility savings of a measure(s)

• Provides the financing terms for a customer’s agreement

• Must be used to attain financing approval for a customer

• www.hydro.mb.ca/pays

Home Insulation Program Rebates

• Attic Insulation - R50 or R28 for cathedral – Existing attic must have R30 or less - 2¢ / R / sq. ft.

• Walls – Add a minimum R10 in wall cavities - 4¢ / R / sq. ft. – Add minimum R3.75 when re-siding - 10¢ / R / sq. ft.

• Foundations - R24 – Un-insulated foundations eligible only - 72¢ /sq. ft.

• Projects must be pre-approved through a contractor or retailer

Water and Energy Saver Kit

Each Free Kit contains:

Up to 2 low-flow showerheads (1.5 gpm);

2 low-flow bathroom faucet aerators (1.5 gpm);

1 low-flow kitchen faucet aerator (1.5 gpm);

3 meters of hot water heater pipe wrap;

refrigerator/freezer thermometer.

To order go to ecofitt.ca/mbhydro or call 1-877-ECO-FITT

Refrigerator Retirement Program

• Receive a rebate of $40

• Your second fridge qualifies if it’s:

• In working condition

• At least 15 years old

• Approximately 10 cubic feet or larger

• Located at your primary service address

Schedule an appointment at retiremyfridge.ca or call 1-855-5FRIDGE

Low Cost or No Cost Measures

Furnace maintenance

Programmable thermostat

Caulking and Sealing

Lighting:

CFLs

LED Holiday lights

Motion sensors and timers

ENERGY STAR fixtures

Additional Information

Visit: www.hydro.mb.ca

Call: 480-5900 in Winnipeg

Call: 1-888-MBHYDRO outside of Winnipeg