1. Appliance Efficiency: Continuing Consumer Savings Jennifer Amann, Buildings Program Director 2014 Consumer Assembly: Energy Efficiency Panel

2. The American Council for an Energy- Efficient Economy (ACEEE) ACEEE is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that acts as a catalyst to advance energy efficiency policies, programs, technologies, investments, & behaviors 50 staff; headquarters in Washington, D.C. Focus on end-use efficiency in industry, buildings, & transportation Other research in economic analysis; behavior; energy efficiency programs; & national, state, & local policy Funding: ◦Foundation Grants (52%) ◦Contract Work & Gov’t. Grants (20%) ◦Conferences & Publications (20%) ◦Contributions & Other (8%) www.aceee.org/@ACEEEdc 2

3. How is energy used in homes today? Source: U.S. EPA Annual energy bill for a typical single family home is about $2,200 3

4. Large scale savings to date Source: ACEEE 2012, The Efficiency Boom Standards that are already in place will save the equivalent of TWO YEARS of total U.S. electricity consumption by 2035 4

5. What does this mean for consumers? Refrigerators Improved performance & lower noise levels Increase in average volume Significantly wider range of options including French-door models New features: new types of water dispensers, in-the-door ice makers, additional compartments Between 1987 and 2010, real prices decreased by about 35% while average energy use decreased by more than 50% From Appliance and Standards Awareness Project (ASAP) Better Appliances: An Analysis of Performance, Features, and Price as Efficiency Has Improved, May 2013Better Appliances: An Analysis of Performance, Features, and Price as Efficiency Has Improved 5

6. Clothes washers Better stain removal; gentler on clothes Increased tub capacities New features: electronic controls and displays, steam cycles, automatic dispensers Between 1987 and 2010, real prices decreased by about 45% while average energy use decreased by 75% Dishwashers Good washing performance using significantly less energy and water Features such as stainless steel tubs and delayed start even on low-price- point models New features: new filters to reduce noise, bulk detergent dispensers Between 1987 and 2010, real prices decreased by about 30% while average energy use decreased by 50% 6

7. Energy saving opportunities: Heating and cooling loads Biggest opportunity for reducing heating and cooling in most homes? Insulation and air sealing Seal and insulate your attic Energy savings: 10% of total energy costs Cost savings: $220 Source: U.S. EPA Home Performance with ENERGY STAR 7

8. Water heating Heat pump water heaters present a new opportunity for significant savings Heat pump water heaters use electricity to move heat from one place to another instead of generating heat directly Two to three times more energy efficient than conventional electric resistance water heaters $250 annual savings over an existing electric storage water heater 8

9. Annual utility bill to operate three household products Figure adapted from Appliance and Standards Awareness Project (ASAP), Better Appliances: An Analysis of Performance, Features, and Price as Efficiency Has Improved, May 2013Better Appliances: An Analysis of Performance, Features, and Price as Efficiency Has Improved $240 $329 Annual Savings 9

10. Appliances: emerging technology Heat Pump Clothes Dryers Gaining market share in Europe In Switzerland, a 2012 minimum energy performance standard now mandates heat pump clothes dryers Coming to U.S. market in 2015 Source: www.topten.eu 10

11. Lighting High efficiency LED bulbs are maturing, and becoming more affordable for homeowners 75-80% energy savings compared to new incandescent bulbs Better light quality, more versatility/dimmability, much longer lifespans CFLs remain a low-cost, viable option for applications 70% energy savings relative to new incandescents A 75% reduction in lighting load results in $200 annual savings in the average household 11

12. Growing “miscellaneous” loads Look for ENERGY STAR, TopTen USA and/or ENERGY STAR Most Efficient products in these product categories Electronics Office equipment Battery Chargers Fans Eliminate standby and off mode power loads 5 to 10% of residential energy use Solutions: Use a power strip with an on/off switch Use an advanced power strip Unplug products from the wall 12 Annual savings from addressing all standby power losses: $110-$220

13. Savings potential Attic air sealing and insulating: $220 Replacing an electric water heater: $250+ Replacing aging appliances: $150 Replacing all lighting with LEDs or CFLs: $200 Eliminating all standby power losses: $110-$220 Typical consumer energy savings = $300-$500 Savings from all measures = $930-$1040 13

14. Thank You! Jennifer Thorne Amann, LC Buildings Program Director ACEEE 202-507-4015 jamann@aceee.org Twitter: ACEEEDC Facebook: American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy Consumer resource pages: http://aceee.org/consumer