Project 4: Residential Energy Efficiency Retrofit Program
Huntington dedicated part of its block grant to the Residential Energy Efficiency Retrofit category as designated by USDOE. Huntington's program called ECCO Homes (Energy Efficiency & Conservation Options) employed non-profit green energy technical services provider LI Green to provide direct in-home services to Huntington residents.
ECCO Homes Program Goals
- Establishing a platform to promote residential energy efficiency through community outreach and awareness.
- Offering homeowners free energy usage assessments provide by qualified technicians.
- Providing homeowners with a work plan low-cost, high-impact Energy Conservation Measures (ECMs) called Tier I retrofits.
- Acting as a resource and referral service for homeowner's contemplating so-called “deep dive" or "whole house” efficiency improvements (Tier II retrofits in the ECCO Homes plan) to make sure homeowners are aware of financing and other incentives that might be available to them through programs sponsored by NYSERDA, LIPA and others.
ECCO Homes technicians found could help most homeowners cut their energy bills and be more comfortable in their houses. The following is the list of the:
Top 10 Low-Cost/High-Impact ECM Tips
- Replacement of Incandescent Lighting
- Installation of Programmable Thermostats
- Use of Low-Flow Faucets And Showers Heads
- Weather Stripping Doors
- Caulking Windows
- Insulating Attic Hatches
- High-Hat Trim Replacement/Insulation
- Pipe Insulation
- Duct Sealing
- HVAC Equipment Tune-ups
These ECMs can be delivered quickly and inexpensively. With estimated energy savings of 10%, the return-on-investment (ROI) for these ten tips is less than three (3) years.
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