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Energy Efficiency Improves Health and Well- Being Nov 5, 2018 Carol Suhan . 1 Energy poverty Households that spend a disproportionate amount of income on energy needs more than 6% of hhld income Low income least able to

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Energy Efficiency Improves Health and Well- Being

Nov 5, 2018 Carol Suhan

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Energy poverty

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  • Households that spend a disproportionate amount
  • f income on energy needs
  • more than 6% of hhld income
  • Low income least able to alter energy use
  • Older and less efficient homes
  • Limited capital to make improvements
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Consequences of living in energy poverty

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  • Health implications
  • Higher rates of respiratory health problems
  • Infant lower weight gain and more susceptible to illness
  • Stress and mental health issues
  • Excess winter mortality
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What are energy efficiency retrofits

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  • Upgrades to homes to use less

energy

  • Insulation and air sealing
  • Space and water heating systems
  • Air exchange systems
  • Warmer and more comfortable homes
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Health benefits

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Programs to help make home improvements

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  • For income-qualified
  • Energy saving kits (ESKs)
  • Energy conservation assistance program (ECAP)
  • Non-profit housing program
  • Home renovation program
  • New construction
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Income qualificiation

  • 30% above LICO
  • Gov’t subsidized
  • Indigenous

communities

  • Homeowners, renters

House hold Size Maximum Household Income 1 $32,900 2 $41,000 3 $50,400 4 $61,200 5 $69,400 6 $78,300 7+ $87,200

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Energy savings kits

  • Free
  • High efficiency showerhead
  • Faucet aerators
  • Weather-stripping
  • Window film
  • Outlet & switch plate sealers
  • Fridge/freezer thermometer
  • LED lights
  • Furnace filter coupon
  • Installation guide
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  • 100% free for customer!
  • Turn key
  • Customized energy

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  • Customers can better

manage utility bills

  • More comfortable home

Energy Conservation Assistance Program (ECAP)

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ECAP highlights – energy efficient products

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  • LED & CFL lamps
  • Low flow showerhead
  • Kitchen and bathroom tap aerators
  • Pipe insulation
  • Basic draftproofing
  • Fridge thermostat
  • Energy assessment
  • Advice
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Some customers will qualify for:

  • EnergyStar refrigerator
  • Draftproofing and insulation
  • EnergyStar natural gas furnace

ECAP highlights – “advanced” installation

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Rebates for:

  • Insulation – up to $5500
  • Furnaces and heat pumps – up to $2000
  • Water heaters – up to $1000
  • Doors and windows - $50 per window

Improvement bonus – up to $2000

Home renovation rebate program

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Rebates based on BC Energy Step Code – up to $8500

New home rebate program

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Carol Suhan Carol.suhan@fortisbc.com