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CEE's residential initiatives address energy-saving
opportunities for appliances, lighting, HVAC systems and gas heating.
These products and equipment account for a sizeable portion of a typical
household's energy bill. CEE utility members develop energy-efficiency
programs, using the residential initiatives as templates, and pass the
savings on to their customers. CEE also works closely with manufacturers
to encourage greater availability of high-efficiency products.
For detailed information about the programs described below, click on the appropriate links. SEHA establishes "super-efficient" efficiency levels for refrigerators, room air-conditioners, clothes washers and dishwashers. By promoting products that meet these specifications, SEHA complements the ENERGY STAR® Appliance Program and encourages manufacturers to increase efficiency levels. The objective of this initiative is to increase the availability and acceptance of energy-efficient lighting (including fixtures), and create a self-sustaining market for this technology. The"whole-house" approach, which applies to new construction and existing homes, sees the house as a collection of interacting systems. The greatest promise of decreasing energy use while increasing health, comfort, and safety is to create a cross-disciplinary understanding of the fundamentals of these systems. This initiative promotes high-efficiency specifications and proper installation for central air conditioning and heat pumps. In 2007, CEE revised its Residential HVAC Installation Specification, a document that defines energy-efficient installation practices. By promoting high-efficiency specifications for gas furnaces and boilers, the initiative is increasing demand for this equipment. The proper installation of energy-efficient equipment is another key element of the program. CEE's Consumer Electronics Initiative aims to increase the energy efficiency of consumer electronics, focusing on televisions, set top boxes, and computers. As part of this initiative, CEE provides support to members who are considering running efficiency programs in this area.
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