Home Energy Saver Toolkit - Evaluation Survey

Your feedback on the Toolkit

Frankston City Council is keen to receive your feedback on the Home Energy Saver Toolkit so that we can continue to improve the toolkit for you and our community.

Privacy: Frankston City Council is collecting this survey information using SurveyMonkey. You may choose to complete the survey anonymously however please provide your name and email address if you wish to receive Council’s EnviroNews E-Newsletter. Survey responses will be separated from any contact details that you provide. Your contact details will only be used to add you to the newsletter mailing list if you have selected this option. You can opt out of receiving the newsletter at any time. Survey responses will be used to evaluate the toolkit and make improvements. For further information about how your information will be handled, please see Council’s privacy policy at frankston.vic.gov.au and SurveyMonkey’s privacy policy at surveymonkey.com/mp/policy/privacy-policy

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* 1. What was your main reason for borrowing the Home Energy Saving Kit (and/or Thermal Imaging Camera)?

To save money on my energy bills

I'm interested in making improvements to my home

To find ways to make my home warmer and more cosy

I'm interested in new technologies

Because I'm concerned about environmental issues

Other (please specify)

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* 2. Overall, how would you rate the selection of equipment (i.e. the 'tools') in the Home Energy Saver Toolkit (and/or Thermal Imaging Camera)?

Very useful

Somewhat useful

Not useful

Very useful

Somewhat useful

Not useful

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* 3. Which tools did you use from the Home Energy Saver Toolkit?

Energy Saving Contact Thermometer

Non-Contact Infrared Thermometer

Water Flow Measuring Cup

Power-Mate Lite Energy Meter

Thermal Imaging Camera (separate loan item)

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* 4. How easy was it to use each tool/exercise in the Home Energy Saving Kit?

	Easy	Moderate	Difficult
Energy Saving Contact Thermometer	Energy Saving Contact Thermometer Easy	Energy Saving Contact Thermometer Moderate	Energy Saving Contact Thermometer Difficult
Non-Contact Infrared Thermometer	Non-Contact Infrared Thermometer Easy	Non-Contact Infrared Thermometer Moderate	Non-Contact Infrared Thermometer Difficult
Water Flow Measuring Cup	Water Flow Measuring Cup Easy	Water Flow Measuring Cup Moderate	Water Flow Measuring Cup Difficult
Power-Mate Lite Energy Meter	Power-Mate Lite Energy Meter Easy	Power-Mate Lite Energy Meter Moderate	Power-Mate Lite Energy Meter Difficult
Thermal Imaging Camera (separate loan item)	Thermal Imaging Camera (separate loan item) Easy	Thermal Imaging Camera (separate loan item) Moderate	Thermal Imaging Camera (separate loan item) Difficult

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* 5. Please rank each tool in the kit in order of how USEFUL it was? By useful, we mean that it gave information that can help you save energy.

	Very useful	Somewhat useful	Not useful	Does not apply
Energy Saving Contact Thermometer	Energy Saving Contact Thermometer Very useful	Energy Saving Contact Thermometer Somewhat useful	Energy Saving Contact Thermometer Not useful	Energy Saving Contact Thermometer Does not apply
Non-Contact Infrared Thermometer	Non-Contact Infrared Thermometer Very useful	Non-Contact Infrared Thermometer Somewhat useful	Non-Contact Infrared Thermometer Not useful	Non-Contact Infrared Thermometer Does not apply
Water Flow Measuring Cup	Water Flow Measuring Cup Very useful	Water Flow Measuring Cup Somewhat useful	Water Flow Measuring Cup Not useful	Water Flow Measuring Cup Does not apply
Power-Mate Lite Energy Meter	Power-Mate Lite Energy Meter Very useful	Power-Mate Lite Energy Meter Somewhat useful	Power-Mate Lite Energy Meter Not useful	Power-Mate Lite Energy Meter Does not apply
Thermal Imaging Camera	Thermal Imaging Camera Very useful	Thermal Imaging Camera Somewhat useful	Thermal Imaging Camera Not useful	Thermal Imaging Camera Does not apply

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* 6. Do you agree or disagree with the following?
Overall the Home Energy Saving Toolkit (and/or Thermal Imaging Camera):

	Agree	Neither agree nor disagree	Disagree
Met my expectations	Met my expectations Agree	Met my expectations Neither agree nor disagree	Met my expectations Disagree
Made me think about how I use energy in the home	Made me think about how I use energy in the home Agree	Made me think about how I use energy in the home Neither agree nor disagree	Made me think about how I use energy in the home Disagree
Increased my understanding of ways to save energy in the home	Increased my understanding of ways to save energy in the home Agree	Increased my understanding of ways to save energy in the home Neither agree nor disagree	Increased my understanding of ways to save energy in the home Disagree
Made my family think about how they use energy in the home	Made my family think about how they use energy in the home Agree	Made my family think about how they use energy in the home Neither agree nor disagree	Made my family think about how they use energy in the home Disagree
Increased my family's understanding of ways to save energy in the home	Increased my family's understanding of ways to save energy in the home Agree	Increased my family's understanding of ways to save energy in the home Neither agree nor disagree	Increased my family's understanding of ways to save energy in the home Disagree

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* 7. Since using the kit, I have done or am thinking about doing the following:

	Yes	No	Does not apply
Adjusting the thermostat setting on the fridge and/or freezer between seasons (e.g. summer and winter)	Adjusting the thermostat setting on the fridge and/or freezer between seasons (e.g. summer and winter) Yes	Adjusting the thermostat setting on the fridge and/or freezer between seasons (e.g. summer and winter) No	Adjusting the thermostat setting on the fridge and/or freezer between seasons (e.g. summer and winter) Does not apply
Making improvements to my home insulation	Making improvements to my home insulation Yes	Making improvements to my home insulation No	Making improvements to my home insulation Does not apply
Being mindful of keeping warm air in during winter (or out in summer) by closing doors, drawing curtains or using draught excluders	Being mindful of keeping warm air in during winter (or out in summer) by closing doors, drawing curtains or using draught excluders Yes	Being mindful of keeping warm air in during winter (or out in summer) by closing doors, drawing curtains or using draught excluders No	Being mindful of keeping warm air in during winter (or out in summer) by closing doors, drawing curtains or using draught excluders Does not apply
Turning lights off when leaving a room that is unoccupied	Turning lights off when leaving a room that is unoccupied Yes	Turning lights off when leaving a room that is unoccupied No	Turning lights off when leaving a room that is unoccupied Does not apply
Switching appliances off rather than leaving them on standby power	Switching appliances off rather than leaving them on standby power Yes	Switching appliances off rather than leaving them on standby power No	Switching appliances off rather than leaving them on standby power Does not apply
Using full, not partial loads for the dishwasher / washing machine	Using full, not partial loads for the dishwasher / washing machine Yes	Using full, not partial loads for the dishwasher / washing machine No	Using full, not partial loads for the dishwasher / washing machine Does not apply
Replacing an appliance with a high energy star rated energy efficient model	Replacing an appliance with a high energy star rated energy efficient model Yes	Replacing an appliance with a high energy star rated energy efficient model No	Replacing an appliance with a high energy star rated energy efficient model Does not apply
Upgrading my home's heating and cooling system to an energy efficient model	Upgrading my home's heating and cooling system to an energy efficient model Yes	Upgrading my home's heating and cooling system to an energy efficient model No	Upgrading my home's heating and cooling system to an energy efficient model Does not apply
Air drying clothes where possible instead of tumble drying	Air drying clothes where possible instead of tumble drying Yes	Air drying clothes where possible instead of tumble drying No	Air drying clothes where possible instead of tumble drying Does not apply
Upgrading my home's hot water service to an energy efficient model	Upgrading my home's hot water service to an energy efficient model Yes	Upgrading my home's hot water service to an energy efficient model No	Upgrading my home's hot water service to an energy efficient model Does not apply
Installing solar power	Installing solar power Yes	Installing solar power No	Installing solar power Does not apply
Accessing grants and rebates to save energy in my home (e.g. Victorian Energy Upgrades, Solar Victoria solar rebates)	Accessing grants and rebates to save energy in my home (e.g. Victorian Energy Upgrades, Solar Victoria solar rebates) Yes	Accessing grants and rebates to save energy in my home (e.g. Victorian Energy Upgrades, Solar Victoria solar rebates) No	Accessing grants and rebates to save energy in my home (e.g. Victorian Energy Upgrades, Solar Victoria solar rebates) Does not apply

Other (please specify)

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* 8. Overall, did you find that the experience of borrowing the kit has helped you to reduce your daily energy use?

Yes

Too early to tell

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* 9. How long was the waiting period to borrow the Home Energy Saver Toolkit from the library?

Less than one week

One week

Two weeks

Three weeks

More than three weeks

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* 10. Where did you hear about the Home Energy Saver Toolkit?

Local newspaper

Frankston City News (Council newspaper)

EnviroNews (Council environmental e-newsletter)

Frankston City eNews (corporate e-newsletter)

Council website

Council Facebook page

Word of mouth

Other (please specify)

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* 11. Would you like to receive updates on local environmental news, events, sustainable tips and resources via Council's EnviroNews E-newsletter? (one edition approximately every two months)

No thanks

I already get it

Yes please. Here is my email address:

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* 12. Where do you live?

Carrum Downs

Frankston

Frankston North

Karingal

Langwarrin

Langwarrin South

Sandhurst

Seaford

Skye

Other (please specify)

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* 13. What is your age group?

Under 18

18-29

30-49

50-64

65 plus

Prefer not to say

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* 14. Do you own or rent your current home?

Own my home

Rent my home

Other

Prefer not to say

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* 15. Would you recommend the Home Energy Saving Kit to others?

Yes

If no, why not?

Home Energy Saver Toolkit - Evaluation Survey

Your feedback on the Toolkit

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* 1. What was your main reason for borrowing the Home Energy Saving Kit (and/or Thermal Imaging Camera)?

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* 2. Overall, how would you rate the selection of equipment (i.e. the 'tools') in the Home Energy Saver Toolkit (and/or Thermal Imaging Camera)?

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* 3. Which tools did you use from the Home Energy Saver Toolkit?

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* 4. How easy was it to use each tool/exercise in the Home Energy Saving Kit?

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* 5. Please rank each tool in the kit in order of how USEFUL it was? By useful, we mean that it gave information that can help you save energy.

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* 6. Do you agree or disagree with the following?
Overall the Home Energy Saving Toolkit (and/or Thermal Imaging Camera):

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* 7. Since using the kit, I have done or am thinking about doing the following:

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* 8. Overall, did you find that the experience of borrowing the kit has helped you to reduce your daily energy use?

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* 9. How long was the waiting period to borrow the Home Energy Saver Toolkit from the library?

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* 10. Where did you hear about the Home Energy Saver Toolkit?

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* 11. Would you like to receive updates on local environmental news, events, sustainable tips and resources via Council's EnviroNews E-newsletter? (one edition approximately every two months)

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* 12. Where do you live?

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* 13. What is your age group?

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* 14. Do you own or rent your current home?

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* 15. Would you recommend the Home Energy Saving Kit to others?

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* 16. Would you recommend making any changes to the kit? (optional)

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* 17. Is there anything else that you would like to tell us about your experience of
borrowing and using the kit? (optional)

Home Energy Saver Toolkit - Evaluation Survey

Your feedback on the Toolkit

Question Title

* 1. What was your main reason for borrowing the Home Energy Saving Kit (and/or Thermal Imaging Camera)?

Question Title

* 2. Overall, how would you rate the selection of equipment (i.e. the 'tools') in the Home Energy Saver Toolkit (and/or Thermal Imaging Camera)?

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* 3. Which tools did you use from the Home Energy Saver Toolkit?

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* 4. How easy was it to use each tool/exercise in the Home Energy Saving Kit?

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* 5. Please rank each tool in the kit in order of how USEFUL it was? By useful, we mean that it gave information that can help you save energy.

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* 6. Do you agree or disagree with the following?Overall the Home Energy Saving Toolkit (and/or Thermal Imaging Camera):

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* 7. Since using the kit, I have done or am thinking about doing the following:

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* 8. Overall, did you find that the experience of borrowing the kit has helped you to reduce your daily energy use?

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* 9. How long was the waiting period to borrow the Home Energy Saver Toolkit from the library?

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* 10. Where did you hear about the Home Energy Saver Toolkit?

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* 11. Would you like to receive updates on local environmental news, events, sustainable tips and resources via Council's EnviroNews E-newsletter? (one edition approximately every two months)

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* 12. Where do you live?

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* 13. What is your age group?

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* 14. Do you own or rent your current home?

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* 15. Would you recommend the Home Energy Saving Kit to others?

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* 16. Would you recommend making any changes to the kit? (optional)

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* 17. Is there anything else that you would like to tell us about your experience ofborrowing and using the kit? (optional)

* 6. Do you agree or disagree with the following?
Overall the Home Energy Saving Toolkit (and/or Thermal Imaging Camera):

* 17. Is there anything else that you would like to tell us about your experience of
borrowing and using the kit? (optional)