System/Product |
Total Cost
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Energy Efficiency
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Material
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Labor
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Premium
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Annual Savings
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Simple Payback (Years)
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1. Radiant barrier*
Advanced Foil Systems, Aluma-Foil Plus Aluminum foil sheet in attic deflects radiant energy.
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$ 250
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$ 450
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$ 700
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$ 40
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17.5
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2. CFC-free HVAC system* Carrier, 48GP with Puron Single-unit heating and air-conditioning system, roof mounted. Cooling load is reduced by a half ton; smaller unit replaces old system.
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$ 2130
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$ 1625**
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$ 745**
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$ 120
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5.9
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3. Programmable thermostat* Honeywell, T8112 Thermostat programmed for 5-degree set-up in summer when house is empty, and 5-degree set-back in winter when house is empty or occupants are sleeping.
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$ 50
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$ 30
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$ 80
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$ 64
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1.3
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4. Super-efficient refrigerator* KitchenAid KSRE25FHQ High-efficiency unit with more storage volume than
old model and 37% lower energy consumption.
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$ 900
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$ 0
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$ 100**
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$ 32
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3.1
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5. White LED light*
Holly Solar AC36 Long-life bulb for exterior entry light uses 10 % of the energy of incandescent bulb.
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$ 65
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$ 0
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$ 65
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$ 10
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6.4
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6. Efficient clothes washer Whirlpool Resource Saver Washer uses cooler water; rinses with 6-gallon spray rinse, compared with 25-gallon deep fill rinse.
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$ 600
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$ 0
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$ 200**
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$ 30
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6.7
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7. Compact fluorescent lights
8 Lights of America CFLs, 15 to 23 watts. Each unit should last 10 times longer and use 1/4 the energy of standard incandescent lights.
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$ 60
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$ 0
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$ 60
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$ 25
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2.2
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8.Replacement windows
WeatherShield, Visions 2000 Vinyl frame windows and sliding door with low-E coating, improving
U-value from 0.85 to 0.32.
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$ 2930
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$ 600
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$ 400**
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$ 157
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5.2
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9. Duct insulation R-6 fiberglass wrap Insulation of bare duct in attic.
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$ 30
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$ 70
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$ 100
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$ 40
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2.5
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10. Attic insulation R-19 blown-in fiberglass Attic insulation upgraded to R-38.
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$ 280
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$ 70
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$ 350
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$ 65
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5.4
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11. Air infiltration reduction Generic Leaks caulked, large openings closed with foam sealant, weatherstripping installed
on two doors, outlet gaskets installed on exterior outlets. Air infiltration improved by 35%.
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$ 40
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$ 210
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$ 250
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$ 20
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12.5
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12. Humidity-sensor
gas clothes dryer Whirlpool LGW8858HQ Gas dryer will cost 66% less to operate than electric
units; moisture sensor prevents continued operation once clothes are dry.
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$ 450
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$ 0
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$ 100**
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$ 30
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3.3
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Totals
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$ 3,150
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$ 633
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* PATH Technology
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** cost of energy-efficiency upgrade vs. full cost of new system
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***
labor covers new electronic disconnect box, electrostatic air filter, new electrical on roof to unit, sheet metal transition and new gas piping on roof
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