A presentation by Brett Wiley with Groundswell to CarbonfreeDC members in October, 2012.

1. Strong Homes,
Stronger Community
Brett Wiley
Lead Organizer
Strong Homes Program
www.groundswell.org

2. Why Weatherize?

3. Energy Efficiency Upgrades
 Increase home comfort & health
 Cut energy waste by 15 to 30 percent
 Save money on your utility bills

4. 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

5. Cut Energy Waste
15 to 30 percent
reduction in
home’s
energy
consumption

6. Typical D.C. House
Annual Energy Consumption
ELECTRIC GAS
1600 350
1400
300
1200
250
1000
200
Therms
kWh
800
150
600
100
400
50
200
0 0
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

7. 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

8. 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

9. Home Efficiency 101

10. Home Efficiency 101
Building Envelope Stack Effect

12. Weatherization Pathway
 Whole Home Energy Audit
 Audit Report (or Review)
 Recommendations & Estimates
 Energy Efficiency Upgrades
 Savings & Job Creation!

13. Community
Power
Project
Strong Homes
Program

14. • $6+ million invested in clean energy
economy
• 500+ residents improved home
through energy efficiency
• 109 Institutions and 600 residents
collectively purchased clean
electricity

15. How does it work?

16. Contractor Screening
• Qualifying Program
• BPI certifications &
experience
• Services
• References
• Business Practices
• Family-
supporting wage

17. Competitive Pricing

18. 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

19. Want a Strong Home?
Brett Wiley
Lead Organizer
Strong Home Program
brett.wiley@groundswell.org
T: 202.630.5586
www.groundswell.org & @grndswell

20. http://www.groundswell.org/programs/comm
unity-power/about/membership-partners