Introduction

1. See how the Green Building Council used its Green Apple Day of Service to assist with the Energy Renovation Demonstration Home. 

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​General 

1. Introduction to Energy Renovation Demonstration Home Project.

2. Learn how a Gulf Power Energy Audit coupled with an Energy Assessment will enable you to determine if you want to start an energy renovation.

3. Hear more about how the Demonstration Home was made more energy efficient. 

 

​Air Infiltration Control

1. Improve efficiency by ensuring outside air doesn't get into the home's conditioned space. 

2. Control air leaks in the heating and cooling system ductwork and registers. 

3. Seal lighting fixtures to stop unconditioned attic air leaking into the home. 

4. Outside air can enter the home through an electrical panel.

5. Electrical switches and receptacles can allow air leaks.

6. Learn how to seal electrical switches. 

7. Learn how to seal electrical receptacles. 

8. Air infiltration around the attic door. 

9. Strengthen and seal attic door trim. 

10. Seal attic door with a gasket. 

11. Check for air leaks around a wood-burning stove. 

12. Alternative methods to seal an attic. 

 

​Heating and Cooling System (HVAC) - Products used shown here.

1. Learn the benefits of installing a new heat pump. 

2. Heat pump compressor features and installation. 

3. Air handler features, installation and quiet operation.

4. Higher efficiency and comfort.

 

​Attic Insulation and Ventilation 

1. Starting condition of the attic. 

2. Attic ventilation is important. 

3. Starting condition of attic insulation. 

4. Three possible attic insulation approaches. 

5. Scope of insulation work and builder acceptance. 

6. Insulation contractor and supplier introduced. 

7. Insulation contractor explains how much insulation will be added. 

8. Insulation contractor and supplier explain how insulation is bagged and mixed. 

9. Insulation hose takes mixed insulation into the attic. 

10. Blown fiberglass insulation and coverage in the attic. 

11. Insulating and sealing attic access door. 

12. Insulation contractor and supplier thanked. 

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Ductwork System 

1. Introduction to ductwork system. 

2. Starting condition of ductwork. 

3. Ductwork contractor explains why rework was chosen vs. replacement.

4. Ductwork contractor explains scope of work and benefits. 

5. Ductwork contractor shows how to repair a duct. 

6. How to foam seal supply registers in the attic. 

7. How to seal supply registers and ducts from inside the home.

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Air Handler Closet 

1. Air infiltration is a problem in the air handler closet. 

2. Importance of sealing the air handler closet. 

3. Work accomplished in air handler closet. 

 

Attic Access Door

1. Making the attic access door energy efficient. 

2. Explain frame buildup around attic access door. 

3. Frame buildup around attic access door opening. 

4. Insulating and sealing an attic access door. 

5. Showing a more energy-efficient attic access door. 

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Use LED Lights – One of the most cost-effective ways to conserve energy.

 

Blower Door Testing 

1. Blower door testing helps to reduce air infiltration. 

2. Explanation of blower door testing. 

3. Explanation of results.

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Infrared Testing – Find hidden hot spots and leaks.

1. Introduction to infrared testing.

2. Infrared testing at a supply register. 

3. Infrared testing at an exhaust fan. 

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Water Heating – The equipment was fairly new and efficient, so no changes were made.  A heat pump water heater is recommended for the future.

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​Appliances – The equipment was serviceable, so no changes were made. Energy Star  appliances are recommended for the future.

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Other Educational Information – For more information regarding these topics, visit:

• Energy Star

• Department of Energy

• U.S. Green Building Council