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A presentation by Brett Wiley with Groundswell to CarbonfreeDC members in October, 2012.
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Strong Homes,
Stronger Community
Brett Wiley Lead Organizer
Strong Homes Program
www.groundswell.org
Why Weatherize?
Energy Efficiency Upgrades
Increase home comfort & health
Cut energy waste by 15 to 30 percent
Save money on your utility bills
Comfort "We had big problems with our addition in the back. That area had never been properly insulated, and was a big cold hole in the back of the house that sucked all of the heat. Our boys' room, which was directly over it, was very cold in the winter.”
“We’d slip our shoes off and our feet would immediately hurt because the floor was so cold. Not anymore.“
Sarah Chandler, Fort Totten
Cut Energy Waste
15 to 30 percent reduction in home’s
energy consumption
Typical D.C. House
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The
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Stop $$ from Flowing Out
“Churches must reflect to the people who
give to us that we're responsible stewards
of their donations. Allowing donated
money to pour out through gaps in
windows and walls is not good
stewardship. Weatherization stopped the
money from flowing out.”
The Rev. Jered Weber-Johnson
St. Alban’s Episcopal Church
Home Efficiency 101 • Protect building’s
interior from the elements: sunlight, precipitation and wind
• Modify building to reduce energy consumption, optimize efficiency
• Invest in energy upgrades creates value
Home Efficiency 101
Home Efficiency 101
Building Envelope Stack Effect
Weatherization Pathway
Whole Home Energy Audit
Audit Report (or Review)
Recommendations & Estimates
Energy Efficiency Upgrades
Savings & Job Creation!
Community
Power
Project
Strong Homes
Program
• $6+ million invested in clean energy
economy
• 500+ residents improved home
through energy efficiency
• 109 Institutions and 600 residents
collectively purchased clean
electricity
How does it work?
Contractor Screening • Qualifying Program
• BPI certifications &
experience
• Services
• References
• Business Practices
• Family-
supporting wage
Competitive Pricing
Excellent Service Delivery
“I told a friend: ‘I can tell you
about the audit, but what you
really want to know about is
Groundswell. They provide good
outreach, service and follow-up.
It’s a hidden gem.’”
--Margaret Morehouse, Takoma
Park, Maryland
Want a Strong Home?
Brett Wiley Lead Organizer
Strong Home Program [email protected]
T: 202.630.5586
www.groundswell.org & @grndswell
http://www.groundswell.org/programs/community-power/about/membership-partners