1. Weatherization
Reducing Energy Consumption For The Future
Kyja Wilburn
Heather Eggleston
http://library.marshallfoundation.org/posters/library/posters/poster_full.php?poster=433

2. Energy Audits
Professional vs. Do-It-Yourself
blower door visual inspection
http://www.trutechtools.com/ energy.gov
thermographic pressurization
www.imaging1.com/razir.html http://www.todayshomeowner.com/kuppersmithproject/2011/02/28/the-kuppersmith-project-5-insulation-painting/

3. Energy Audits
Professional
blower door

4. Energy Audits
Professional
thermographic

5. Energy Audits
Do-It-Yourself
visual inspection
OUTSIDE: inspect all areas where different building materials meet
corners outside faucets chimney+siding foundations
INSIDE: look for cracks and gaps
switch plates door and window vents and fans lines into and out
and electrical outlets frames of the house
chimney - http://ccroofing.com
switch plates - http://www.ehow.com/how_7479229_select-decorator-switch-plates.html
foundation - http://ths.gardenweb.com
faucet - Image courtesy of Jacci Howard Bear http://desktoppub.about.com/
vents - http://www.diy-guides.com/repairing-your-bathroom-vents/
window - http://www.doorandwindow.com/windows/types/vinyl/
log cabin - http://www.123rf.com/photo_568587_exterior-corner-of-log-cabin-showing-dovetail-construction.html

6. Energy Audits
Do-It-Yourself
pressurization 1 Turn off all combustion appliances.
2
Shut all windows, exterior doors,
fireplace flues.
3
Turn on all exhaust fans or use
large window fan to suck air out of
room.
4 Hold a lit incense stick to common
leak sites to find drafts.
from Energy.gov

7. Choices and Savings

8. Choices in order of energy savings
seal ducts insulate basement programmable thermostat
upgrade heating equipment
insulate attic seal air leaks
maintenance of
insulate basement - http://www.homeconstructionimprovement.com/insulating-basement-walls/
seal ducts - http://www.coastalcontractor.net/article/198.html programmable thermostat - http://www.visitcarsoncity.com/blog/tag/programmable-thermostat/
air leaks - http://www.houselogic.com/home-advice/insulation/home-air-leak-seal-tips/ attic insulation http://www.lowerelectricbilltoday.com/home-insulation/attic-insulation.html
upgrade heating equipment - http://delmarvaconnect.wordpress.com/2012/08/15/maryland-customers-earn-up-to-750-in-rebates-through-delmarva-powers-heating-ventilation-and-air-conditioning-hvac-efficiency-program-2/
HVAC systems

9. Assistance Programs
Asheville Service
Progress Energy Low Income Weatherization Program
Asheville Area Green Opportunities Weatherization Assistance
Heat Pump/Weatherization Loan
Community Action Opportunities Weatherization Assistance

10. Assistance Programs
Progress Energy
https://www.progress-energy.com/assets/www/docs/business/liwapform2.pdf

11. Assistance Programs
Haywood EMC
https://www.progress-energy.com/assets/www/docs/business/liwapform2.pdf

12. Assistance Programs
Green Opportunities
http://greenopportunities.org/hire-us/weatherization-assistance/

13. Assistance Programs
Community Action Opportunities

14. References
Allcott H., and Greenstone M. 2012. Is There an Energy Efficiency Gap? Journal Of Economic
Perspectives, 26(1), 3-28.
Energy, U. D. (2012, October 30). Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy. Retrieved from http://
www1.eere.energy.gov/wip/wap_history.html
Tonn B., Schmoyer R., Wagner S., 2003. Weatherizing the homes of low-income home energy
assistance program clients: a programmatic assessment, Energy Policy, 31(8), 735-744
Tonn, B., & Berger, J. 2010. EVALUATING: DOE's Weatherization Assistance Program. Home
Energy, 27(4), 22-26.
Wolfson, Richard. 2012. Energy, Environment, and Climate, 2nd ed.W.W. Norton & Company, Inc.
New York