Green Public Housing Capstone

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1 1 Energy Efficiency Spring 2012 Waste Reduction Sean Boyle Mary Cooper Min Dong Selena Elmer Justin Loiseau Nicole Meyer Daniel Turner Sarah White

2 2 Agenda 1. Introduction and Background 2. Energy Efficiency 3. CFLs 4. Recycling 5. Lighting Inventory 6. Recommendations 7. Video Showcase

3 3 Introduction and Background Our Client: Town of Chapel Hill Public Housing: 336 public housing units spread between 13 neighborhoods in Chapel Hill and Carrboro. Town seeks to improve energy conservation and recycling practices among the residents of these public housing units Our Mission: Explore options for client and public housing residents to develop awareness of energy conservation, efficiency, and proper recycling practices Identify low- and no-cost conservation and recycling solutions Develop means for Town to easily inform incoming and existing residents about what they can do to save energy and money.

4 4 Acknowledgements We would like to thank Elizabeth Shay, Tom Dworestsky, Brian Callaway, Blair Pollock, and everyone else who helped us throughout the course of project this semester!

5 Energy Efficiency List of best management practices Case studies Informational pamphlet Resource directory CFL CFL pamphlet Energy, cost savings, safety analysis Comparison chart between

5 5 Energy Efficiency List of best management practices Case studies Informational pamphlet Resource directory CFL CFL pamphlet Energy, cost savings, safety analysis Comparison chart between incandescent light bulbs, CFLs, and LED Recycling Baseline and followup waste audits Community children education Distribution of recycling bins Multimedia Orientation video Lighting Inventory Maps of public lighting in each housing unit Accompanying photos & descriptions

6 6 Energy Efficiency

7 7 Background Over $1.5 billion of annual public housing operations is spent on utilities Energy efficiency in public housing will: Reduce operating expenses Increase long-term property value Increase comfort, health and safety of residents Protect environment

8 8 Creating a Successful Energy Management Program Clear objectives and goals Management commitment to saving energy Energy monitoring system Ongoing training and education

9 9 Reference Case Highlights Effective management -Chicago Housing Authority Importance of energy education -Housing Authority of Springfield, Massachusetts -Housing Authority of Danbury, Connecticut -Chicago Housing Authority Success of rehabilitation -Northgate Public Housing in Burlington, Vt Danger of the Take Back Effect and lack of education -Northgate Public Housing

10 10 Deliverables Tenant pamphlet Resource Directory Comprehensive Literature Review & Reference Cases Recommendations for long-term projects

11 11 Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs

12 12 Background Save-A-Watt initiative Lower cost and reduce carbon footprint Energy efficiency programs will cost 10% less than the cost of building and operating new power plants CFLs distributed to 336 public housing units with up to 12 bulbs installed in each unit.

13 13 Main Deliverable

14 Cost ($) 14 Cost Analysis 70 Lifetime* Cost of Incandescent Light Bulbs vs CFLs W Incandescent Light Bulb *Based on a 10,000 hour lifetime equivalent 13W CFL

15 Mercury Emissions (mg) 15 Mercury Concerns 6 Lifetime Mercury Emission (8,000 hr) W Incandescent 13W CFL Electricity Use Landfilling Total Mercury

16 Lighting Technology Comparisons Incandescent Light Bulbs CFLs LEDs Energy Efficiency & Costs Average Life Span 1,200 hours 8,000 hours 50,000 hours Energy Equivalent to a traditional 60-watt bulb

16 16 Lighting Technology Comparisons Incandescent Light Bulbs CFLs LEDs Energy Efficiency & Costs Average Life Span 1,200 hours 8,000 hours 50,000 hours Energy Equivalent to a traditional 60-watt bulb 60 watts watts 6-8 watts Kilowatt hours of Electricity Used (30 Incandescent bulbs per year equivalent) 3,285 KWh/yr 767 KWh/yr 329 KWh/yr Annual Operating Cost (30 incandescent bulbs per year equivalent) $328.59/yr $76.65/yr S32.85/yr Mercury Content None mg/bulb None Carbon Dioxide Emissions (30 incandescent bulbs per year equivalent) 4,500 lbs/yr 1,051 lbs/yr 451 lbs/yr

17 17 Recycling at Airport Gardens Background Information and Research Interviews Determining location for study Waste Audits Baseline Audits Final Audits Educational Outreach Improved Signage Distribution of Bins Activities with Youth Recycling Captain Position

18 18 Airport Gardens 26 Units 1 trash dumpster 1 cardboard recycling dumpster 4 Recycling Totes (2 cans & bottles, 2 paper)

19 19 Waste Audit Data Baseline Trash Recycling Endline Trash Recycling

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22 22 Main Findings Low recycling rates Low contamination High need for community access to information, especially among adult population High potential for community access to information, especially among young population

23 23 Recycling Information and Outreach Improved Signage Flyer Distribution Recycling Bin Distribution Activities with the Youth

24 24 Recycling Recommendations Recycling Captain Community Service Position Fulfill service commitment Strive to improve recycling in the community Weekly waste audits Outreach with community members

25 25 Lighting Inventory (bonus project!)

26 26 Recommendations to Encourage Tenant Energy Conservation Practices: Conduct trainings, hold Q&A sessions, or sponsor regular Energy Savings 101 seminars, interactively highlighting the materials in the informational video and pamphlet Pilot afterschool outreach programs to reach children Partner with Duke Energy to create an incentives program for greatest energy reduction (e.g., free CFLs for the highest percentage reduction)

27 27 Recommendations For Energy Efficiency & Conservation (1) IMMEDIATE/ONGOING LOW AND NO-COST PROJECTS: Replace air filters regularly Fully seal windows and air conditioning units Fulfill Vacuum refrigerator coils regularly Fulfill Emphasize importance of CFL use Provide materials and adequate resources to induce change in tenant behavior

28 28 Recommendations For Energy Efficiency & Conservation (2) RECOMMENDED LONG-TERM PROJECTS: Low-flow showerheads and faucets Central air-conditioning units More installed clotheslines Lighting efficiency in public areas

29 29 Recommendations For Energy Efficiency & Conservation (3) POTENTIAL PROJECTS (FURTHER RESEARCH NEEDED ON FINANCIAL FEASIBILITY AND PRACTICALITY): Programmable thermostats Tankless water heaters High-performance windows

30 30 Video Showcase

It Pays. To Save Energy FPO. Guide to Xcel Energy rebates, incentives and programs for residential customers in Minnesota

It Pays. To Save Energy FPO. Guide to Xcel Energy rebates, incentives and programs for residential customers in Minnesota It Pays To Save Energy Guide to Xcel Energy rebates, incentives and programs for residential customers in Minnesota FPO 10% Cert no. SW-COC-1865 xcelenergy.com 2012 Xcel Energy Inc. Xcel Energy is a registered