Community Energy Awareness Survey (English)

Energy Consumption and Use

We are looking for input to help us find the best way to provide people like you with information about saving energy costs. This short survey should take no longer than ten minutes and will guide us in providing better, clearer information to our communities. Thank you in advance for taking the time to fill it out.

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* 1. Are you aware of and do you track your home’s monthly energy consumption?

Yes

Occasionally

No, not at all

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* 2. What energy bills do you pay for?

 Electricity Bills

 Heating (and/or oil/gas) bills

Electricity Bill and Heating (and/or oil/gas) bills

I don't pay for my energy bills

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* 3. I set my heating and/or cooling system at the most efficient setting for the season

 Yes

 No

 No thermostat

 I don’t know the most efficient setting

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* 4. Below are several ways to save energy. Which of the following have you already done, or would you do?

	Highly unlikely	Unlikely	Neutral	Likely	Very likely (Already did it)	I don't understand
Changing to an alternative electricity supplier	Changing to an alternative electricity supplier Highly unlikely	Changing to an alternative electricity supplier Unlikely	Changing to an alternative electricity supplier Neutral	Changing to an alternative electricity supplier Likely	Changing to an alternative electricity supplier Very likely (Already did it)	Changing to an alternative electricity supplier I don't understand
Replacing old appliances with energy efficient ones	Replacing old appliances with energy efficient ones Highly unlikely	Replacing old appliances with energy efficient ones Unlikely	Replacing old appliances with energy efficient ones Neutral	Replacing old appliances with energy efficient ones Likely	Replacing old appliances with energy efficient ones Very likely (Already did it)	Replacing old appliances with energy efficient ones I don't understand
Reducing the electricity consumption by behavior	Reducing the electricity consumption by behavior Highly unlikely	Reducing the electricity consumption by behavior Unlikely	Reducing the electricity consumption by behavior Neutral	Reducing the electricity consumption by behavior Likely	Reducing the electricity consumption by behavior Very likely (Already did it)	Reducing the electricity consumption by behavior I don't understand
Insulating and air sealing home to reduce heat loss and draughts	Insulating and air sealing home to reduce heat loss and draughts Highly unlikely	Insulating and air sealing home to reduce heat loss and draughts Unlikely	Insulating and air sealing home to reduce heat loss and draughts Neutral	Insulating and air sealing home to reduce heat loss and draughts Likely	Insulating and air sealing home to reduce heat loss and draughts Very likely (Already did it)	Insulating and air sealing home to reduce heat loss and draughts I don't understand
I turn off all relevant appliances at the switch (reducing standby power)	I turn off all relevant appliances at the switch (reducing standby power) Highly unlikely	I turn off all relevant appliances at the switch (reducing standby power) Unlikely	I turn off all relevant appliances at the switch (reducing standby power) Neutral	I turn off all relevant appliances at the switch (reducing standby power) Likely	I turn off all relevant appliances at the switch (reducing standby power) Very likely (Already did it)	I turn off all relevant appliances at the switch (reducing standby power) I don't understand
I turn off my lights when they are not needed	I turn off my lights when they are not needed Highly unlikely	I turn off my lights when they are not needed Unlikely	I turn off my lights when they are not needed Neutral	I turn off my lights when they are not needed Likely	I turn off my lights when they are not needed Very likely (Already did it)	I turn off my lights when they are not needed I don't understand
I keep my windows and doors closed when the heating system is on	I keep my windows and doors closed when the heating system is on Highly unlikely	I keep my windows and doors closed when the heating system is on Unlikely	I keep my windows and doors closed when the heating system is on Neutral	I keep my windows and doors closed when the heating system is on Likely	I keep my windows and doors closed when the heating system is on Very likely (Already did it)	I keep my windows and doors closed when the heating system is on I don't understand
I keep radiators free of obstructions.	I keep radiators free of obstructions. Highly unlikely	I keep radiators free of obstructions. Unlikely	I keep radiators free of obstructions. Neutral	I keep radiators free of obstructions. Likely	I keep radiators free of obstructions. Very likely (Already did it)	I keep radiators free of obstructions. I don't understand
I use blinds to control a rooms temperature (open them when it’s cold and sunny, close them when it’s hot and sunny)	I use blinds to control a rooms temperature (open them when it’s cold and sunny, close them when it’s hot and sunny) Highly unlikely	I use blinds to control a rooms temperature (open them when it’s cold and sunny, close them when it’s hot and sunny) Unlikely	I use blinds to control a rooms temperature (open them when it’s cold and sunny, close them when it’s hot and sunny) Neutral	I use blinds to control a rooms temperature (open them when it’s cold and sunny, close them when it’s hot and sunny) Likely	I use blinds to control a rooms temperature (open them when it’s cold and sunny, close them when it’s hot and sunny) Very likely (Already did it)	I use blinds to control a rooms temperature (open them when it’s cold and sunny, close them when it’s hot and sunny) I don't understand

Other (please specify)

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* 5. Which of the following motivates you to reduce your energy consumption?

	Strongly disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly agree	I don't understand
Climate change	Climate change Strongly disagree	Climate change Disagree	Climate change Neutral	Climate change Agree	Climate change Strongly agree	Climate change I don't understand
Savings on energy bills	Savings on energy bills Strongly disagree	Savings on energy bills Disagree	Savings on energy bills Neutral	Savings on energy bills Agree	Savings on energy bills Strongly agree	Savings on energy bills I don't understand
Saving natural resources	Saving natural resources Strongly disagree	Saving natural resources Disagree	Saving natural resources Neutral	Saving natural resources Agree	Saving natural resources Strongly agree	Saving natural resources I don't understand
Showing a good example to others	Showing a good example to others Strongly disagree	Showing a good example to others Disagree	Showing a good example to others Neutral	Showing a good example to others Agree	Showing a good example to others Strongly agree	Showing a good example to others I don't understand

Other (please specify)

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* 6. How much do you agree with the following statement?

	Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree	I don't understand
When I buy a new appliance energy efficiency is the most important decision-making factor.	When I buy a new appliance energy efficiency is the most important decision-making factor. Strongly Disagree	When I buy a new appliance energy efficiency is the most important decision-making factor. Disagree	When I buy a new appliance energy efficiency is the most important decision-making factor. Neutral	When I buy a new appliance energy efficiency is the most important decision-making factor. Agree	When I buy a new appliance energy efficiency is the most important decision-making factor. Strongly Agree	When I buy a new appliance energy efficiency is the most important decision-making factor. I don't understand
I am willing to invest in installing renewable energy in my home.	I am willing to invest in installing renewable energy in my home. Strongly Disagree	I am willing to invest in installing renewable energy in my home. Disagree	I am willing to invest in installing renewable energy in my home. Neutral	I am willing to invest in installing renewable energy in my home. Agree	I am willing to invest in installing renewable energy in my home. Strongly Agree	I am willing to invest in installing renewable energy in my home. I don't understand
I am willing to spend more money to have renewable energy installed in my home.	I am willing to spend more money to have renewable energy installed in my home. Strongly Disagree	I am willing to spend more money to have renewable energy installed in my home. Disagree	I am willing to spend more money to have renewable energy installed in my home. Neutral	I am willing to spend more money to have renewable energy installed in my home. Agree	I am willing to spend more money to have renewable energy installed in my home. Strongly Agree	I am willing to spend more money to have renewable energy installed in my home. I don't understand
I am willing to spend more to have renewable energy supplied to my home from an energy supply company.	I am willing to spend more to have renewable energy supplied to my home from an energy supply company. Strongly Disagree	I am willing to spend more to have renewable energy supplied to my home from an energy supply company. Disagree	I am willing to spend more to have renewable energy supplied to my home from an energy supply company. Neutral	I am willing to spend more to have renewable energy supplied to my home from an energy supply company. Agree	I am willing to spend more to have renewable energy supplied to my home from an energy supply company. Strongly Agree	I am willing to spend more to have renewable energy supplied to my home from an energy supply company. I don't understand
There is a culture of efficiency in my region.	There is a culture of efficiency in my region. Strongly Disagree	There is a culture of efficiency in my region. Disagree	There is a culture of efficiency in my region. Neutral	There is a culture of efficiency in my region. Agree	There is a culture of efficiency in my region. Strongly Agree	There is a culture of efficiency in my region. I don't understand