Okaloosa County BOCC — November 4, 2014 — MX-2300N_20141031_082714 — reading text

COMMUNITY © Energy SAVER Bernard Johnson — District Marketing Supervisor 4 POWER ¢ Assist families living in income eligible neighborhoods by performing a free Energy Checkup and installing energy conservation measures at no cost to the customer. ¢ Educate families on energy efficiency techniques and best practices. ¢ Help save money by changing and controlling energy use behaviors. ¢ Provide information on additional energy saving programs offered by Gulf Power. earth | COMMUNITY cents | EnergySAVER Eligibility Requirements _ ¢ Gulf Power customer ¢ Reside in the selected census data block group ¢ Meet Department of Community Affairs low income criteria of $10,890 for a single person and $22,350 for ~ family of four. earth COMMUNITY «cents earth. | COMMUNITY cents | EnergySAVER va May 31, 2011 Dear Valued Gulf Power Customer: We are pleased to announce that Gulf Power has made an i in your neighborhood to help you save energy, water and money. In the next few weeks, you and your neighbors will have the opportunity to participate in Community Energy Saver — a unique, new EarthCents energy-saving program, which includes free products and the free installation of home energy efficiency measures. This program is available to residents in single- and multi-family homes, and townhomes in your area. (See neighborhood map attached.) You can choose to take advantage of this service when the Community Energy Saver energy efficiency team arrives at your home or you can schedule a convenient time in advance by calling 1-855-801-6192. The team will leave a notice on your door the day before they plan to visit. Through the Community Energy Saver, you will receive: 1. A free home energy assessment, conducted by a trained professional, to identify energy-saving opportunities in your home. . Free energy-saving products, which will include compact fluorescent lights (CFLs), refrigerator thermometer, water-efficient faucet aerators and showerheads, and a refrigerator coil brush. n wo . Energy-saving tips and referrals to other services to help you manage your family’s energy use. The Community Energy Saver energy efficiency team is planning to be in your community for several weeks beginning in mid-June before working in the area south of Cervantes in the fall. Crews will be wearing clearly identifiable uniforms and driving vehicles marked Community Energy Saver. We look forward to helping you save energy, water and, most importantly, money! For more information on this service and other EarthCents programs offered by Gulf Power, please call 1-855-801-6192. Sincerely, Monson 0 Meena. Margaret Neyman, Gulf Power Energy Sales, Service and Efficiency Director P.S. Find out more and enjoy food and refreshments at the official kickoff event scheduled for Tuesday, June 14, at 5:30 p.m. at the Fricker C ity Center. An invitation will be mailed to you in the next few days. cuir aX POWER A SOUTHERN COMPANY SORRY We Missed You! Saver enctgy Reaching 0 mmunity Energy Saver © home this: ity Energy our house ‘The Co visit your that can he P Mon Tues xy bills. like another opportunity ee energy ath these fr and money: rernate day OF for more To schedule an al i all 1-955-801- informations © earth =e COMM ents | EnergySAVER COMMUNITY earth COMMUNITY earth. | EnergySAVER ‘=cents EnergySAVER HELPING Your Neighborhood & SAVE Energy & SAVE Water TODAY! f SAVE Money In Your Neighborhood earth COMMUNITY cents | EnergySAVER In Your Community Soon earth COMMUNITY «cents ¢ Install Compact Fluorescent Lights (CFLs) ¢ Install energy saving showerheads and faucet aerators Install light switch and outlet gaskets on exterior facing walls ¢ Perform water heater temperature adjustment ¢ Install water heater pipe insulation ¢ Provide a refrigerator coil brush ¢ Install thermometers for refrigerator earth COMMUNITY cents | EnergySAVER | COMMUNITY cents | EnergySAVER earth > Okaloosa County area — Fort Walton Beach, Niceville, Crestview, Defuniak Springs > 950 Residents > Three-man crews averaged about 15 installs per day > Install time of 15-30 minutes > Average savings of 1210 kilowatt hours a year or about $145 a year earth COMMUNITY cents | EnergySAVER > Duct sealing — > Check air flow and duct leakage >» Put duct system under pressure by performing Duct Blaster > Seal leaks with mastic > HVAC Maintenance — > Perform a qualifying algorithm test > Check condition of equipment closet, freon levels & clean indoor and outdoor coils >» Make necessary improvements earth | COMMUNITY scents | EnergySAVER ¢ Approximately 950 have been serviced ¢ Remainder of county — — Duct sealings — HVAC maintenance earth COMMUNITY «scents | EnergySAVER January Performance as Measured by Medallia Prior Current Number respondents 5 8 Overall satisfaction 10 9.9 Net Promoter Score (NPS) 100 100 Likelihood to recommend 10 9.9 earth COMMUNITY cents | EnergySAVER Total 38 9.9 94.7 9.9 Customer Education Handout earth | COMMUNITY ~e cents Thank you for participating in Community Energy Saver. You have received free products and services that will help you save energy, water and money. The following checked items indicate which improvements were made to your home: rc Oo Cleaned Refrigerator Coils/Left Coil Brush: Dirty coils can make your refngerator work harder to stay cool. Cleaner coils can save you money. O installed i Setting your and freezer too cold wastes energy. {Recommended settings — Refrigerator. 35°-38°F, Freezer: 0°F} © installed Water-Efficiency Measures: Installed aerators and showerheads reduce water consumption and electricity for heating water without affecting the flow rate O switched to Compact Fluorescent Lights (CFLs): Compact fluorescent lights do not produce as much heat and offer a 75- percent savings compared to incandescent bulbs that have the same brightness. O insulated Water Heater Pipes: The inswation installed on your water heater pipes prevents haat lass from water on its way to your shower or sink By insulating pipes, vou can save money year ‘round by reducing the amount of energy used to heat water. Oo Checked and Adjusted Water Heater Reducing the of the water heater from 140 to 120 degrees will save on water-heating casts © Foam Outlet and Switch Gaskets: Eliminates drafts, insulates, and helps in energy conservation when used in exterior wall receptacles. Again, thank you for participating in Community Energy Saver, an EarthCents program. For more information, please call 1-855-801-6192 earth COMMUNITY ea cents Appliances Always look for the ENERGY STAR® label when shopping for appliances Wash only full loads of dishes and clothes. Use cold water to pre-rinse dishes for the distwasher and for clothes washing Don't over-dry your clothes in the dryer Dry towels in a separate load from lighter-weight items. Cooking Put lids on pots and pans to cook food faster Keep your oven and cook tap clean to work more efficiently. Preheat the oven only when called for There's no need to preheat the broiler. Use a microwave of crock pot in summer instead of the oven. Let hot foods coo! before putting them in your refrigerator or freezer. Electronics Plug TVs and DVD players into power strips which can be easily switched off. Unplug battery chargers when not in use. Heating & Cooling Set heat at 68° or lower and air conditioning at 78° or higher. - Boosting the thermostat will not heat or cool your home faster! Keep warm lamps and TVs avray from your thermostat In the winter. open curtains on south-facing windows to allow sunlight to naturally heat your home. Keep your home cooler in the summer by keeping curtains dosed Increase the thermostat setting on your AC and use your ceiling fans to create a wind chill effect Add weather-stripping to doors and windows that leak air. Make sure AC filters are cleaned or changed monthly. Lighting Tum off the lights in any room you're not using Sheer curtains take advantage of daylight while preserving privacy. Install compact fluorescent lighting {CFLs} to reduce lighting costs by 75%. Water Heating Take short showers instead of baths. Lower the thermostat on your hot water heater to 120°. Repair leaky faucets promptly. COMMUNITY ~acenis earth | COMMUNITY cents | EnergySAVER