Viable Buildings, Strong Communi=es

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1 Viable Buildings, Strong Communi=es Housing Ac=on Illinois Annual Conference November 6, Elevate Energy

2 Our Mission Smarter energy use for all We give people the resources they need to make informed energy choices. We design and implement efficiency programs that lower costs, and protect the environment. We ensure the benefits of energy efficiency reach those who need them most.

3 Who We Serve Based in Chicago but extending our reach na=onally Researching and implemen=ng smarter energy programs that include those tradi=onally leq out by other energy services

4 Where we are working Elevate/NEI Original Program New/Supported Market We believe that to fully address this untapped and underserved market, new ways of thinking and working together are necessary. * Elevate Energy currently operates a program in Illinois. * NEI currently provides energy efficiency and green services in MassachuseTs and Rhode Island.

5 Areas of Focus Smart grid benefits and dynamic electricity pricing in homes Energy efficient buildings Community- level programs Research, policy and innova=on

6 Building Strong CommuniFes More than 25,000 upgrades since to 30 percent energy reduc=on 6 million therms and 16 million kwh actual savings 740 local construc=on jobs created

7 The Elevate Energy Team Team members include: Energy analysts, engineers, and construc=on managers Customer support specialists Researchers and data analysts Energy law and policy experts Communica=on, marke=ng, and outreach professionals Project managers and program administrators

8 What Our Energy Analysts Look For Health and safety: Combus=on appliances, ven=la=on systems, moisture problems, electrical, asbestos, fire and smoke protec=on, contaminants, general site condi=ons Exis=ng condi=ons: Building age, exis=ng insula=on levels, overall condi=on Energy savings opportuni=es: Building Envelope, HVAC, plug loads, appliance upgrades and recycling, behavioral changes Water conserva=on: Low- flow devices and MeterSave

9 Elevate Makes Energy Efficiency Easy Assessment Guidance ConstrucFon InspecFon Follow- Up Elevate Energy is the building owner s advocate, start to finish.

10 Elevate Makes Energy Efficiency Easy Assessment Guidance ConstrucFon InspecFon Follow- Up

11 Elevate Makes Energy Efficiency Easy Assessment Guidance ConstrucFon InspecFon Follow- Up

12 Elevate Makes Energy Efficiency Easy Assessment Guidance ConstrucFon InspecFon Follow- Up

13 Elevate Makes Energy Efficiency Easy Assessment Guidance ConstrucFon InspecFon Follow- Up

14 Elevate Energy

15 Benefits of Energy Efficiency Lower u=lity bills percent energy savings Lower maintenance costs More comfortable home Improved HVAC and maintenance Connec=on to financial resources High quality installa=ons Preserving affordable housing NauFlus Investments EsFmated savings/year: $23,775

16 Eligibility Apartment buildings with 2+ units Childcare centers Nonprofit organiza=ons Resources for single family homes

17 Success Stories The assistance we received through the en=re process was fantas=c. I think this program is especially valuable to families like mine who are trying to create a safe and affordable home. Vogel family, 2- flat owners EsFmated savings/year: $500- $700

18 Success Stories Going through the program made owning this building viable. Energy efficiency for this building made the difference between being able to balance expenses and losing our property. Sopcic Inc., 3 apartment buildings EsFmated savings/year: $68,967

19 Success Stories Implemen=ng energy efficiency upgrades across LiTle City s campus has the poten=al to save us tens of thousands of dollars each year dollars we can use to provide programing and suppor=ve services to our clients and their families. Li]le City FoundaFon EsFmated savings/year: $36,054

20 Thank You Ryan Wolber Facebook/ElevateEnergyNP LinkedIn