This is an archived version of this report. Please refer to the latest version of the
2007 Survey of Household Energy Use (SHEU-2007) – Detailed Statistical Report.
Entry Section | ||
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Is this dwelling owned by a member of this household? | ||
1 | Yes | |
2 | No | |
8 | Refusal | |
Is this part of a condominium? | ||
1 | Yes | |
2 | No | |
6 | Valid skip | |
Section: AP - Appliances Probe | ||
Were there any major appliances already in your dwelling when you moved in? | ||
1 | Yes | |
2 | No | |
7 | Don't know | |
Which appliances? | ||
1 | Refrigerator | |
2 | Freezer | |
3 | Regular stove or built-in oven with separate cooktop | |
4 | Microwave oven | |
5 | Dishwasher | |
6 | Washing machine | |
7 | Clothes dryer | |
8 | Other | |
9 | Valid skip | |
10 | Don't know | |
11 | Not stated | |
Section: FRG - Fridges | ||
How many refrigerators do you use? | ||
0 | 0 | |
1 | 1 | |
2 | 2 | |
3 | 3 or more | |
What kind of doors does your (main) refrigerator have? | ||
1 | Top and bottom doors with freezer on top | |
2 | Top and bottom doors with freezer on bottom | |
3 | Single door | |
4 | Side-by-side doors | |
5 | Three doors | |
6 | Valid skip | |
What is the size of your (main) refrigerator? | ||
1 | Compact (less than 7.75 cubic feet) | |
2 | Small (7.76 to 12.4 cubic feet) | |
3 | Medium (12.5 to 16.4 cubic feet) | |
4 | Large (16.5 to 20.0 cubic feet) | |
5 | Very large (more than 20 cubic feet) | |
6 | Valid skip | |
7 | Don't know | |
Is the height of your (main) refrigerator less than 36 inches (91 centimetres)? | ||
1 | Yes | |
2 | No | |
6 | Valid skip | |
Does your (main) refrigerator automatically defrost? | ||
1 | Yes | |
2 | No | |
6 | Valid skip | |
7 | Don't know | |
Is there an automatic ice maker in the door of your (main) refrigerator? | ||
1 | Yes | |
2 | No | |
6 | Valid skip | |
How old is your (main) refrigerator? | ||
01 : 50 | Age of main refrigerator (years) | |
96 | Valid skip | |
97 | Don't know | |
98 | Refusal | |
Would you say it is...? | ||
01 | 3 years or less | |
02 | 4 to 5 years | |
03 | 6 to 10 years | |
04 | 11 to 15 years | |
05 | 16 to 20 years | |
06 | 21 to 25 years | |
07 | 26 years or more | |
96 | Valid skip | |
97 | Don't know | |
99 | Not stated | |
Is your (main) refrigerator an ENERGY STAR® qualified product? | ||
1 | Yes | |
2 | No | |
6 | Valid skip | |
7 | Don't know | |
9 | Not stated | |
Approximately how old was your previous refrigerator when it was replaced with this one? | ||
01 | 3 years or less | |
02 | 4 to 5 years | |
03 | 6 to 10 years | |
04 | 11 to 15 years | |
05 | 16 to 20 years | |
06 | 21 to 25 years | |
07 | 26 years or more | |
08 | This is the original/first refrigerator | |
96 | Valid skip | |
97 | Don't know | |
99 | Refusal | |
What did you do with your old refrigerator? | ||
1 | Kept it at home and plugged in all year | |
2 | Kept it at home and plugged in when needed | |
3 | Disposed of it, refrigerator no longer working | |
4 | Other | |
6 | Valid skip | |
7 | Don't know | |
9 | Not stated | |
What kind of doors does your second refrigerator have? | ||
1 | Top and bottom doors with freezer on top | |
2 | Top and bottom doors with freezer on bottom | |
3 | Single door | |
4 | Side-by-side doors | |
5 | Three doors | |
6 | Valid skip | |
9 | Not stated | |
What is the size of your second refrigerator? | ||
1 | Compact (less than 7.75 cubic feet) | |
2 | Small (7.76 to 12.4 cubic feet) | |
3 | Medium (12.5 to 16.4 cubic feet) | |
4 | Large (16.5 to 20.0 cubic feet) | |
5 | Very large (more than 20 cubic feet) | |
6 | Valid skip | |
7 | Don't know | |
9 | Not stated | |
Is the height of your second refrigerator less than 36 inches (91 centimetres)? | ||
1 | Yes | |
2 | No | |
6 | Valid skip | |
7 | Don't know | |
9 | Not stated | |
Does your second refrigerator automatically defrost? | ||
1 | Yes | |
2 | No | |
6 | Valid skip | |
7 | Don't know | |
9 | Not stated | |
Is there an automatic ice maker in the door of your second refrigerator? | ||
1 | Yes | |
2 | No | |
6 | Valid skip | |
9 | Not stated | |
How old is your second refrigerator? | ||
01 : 50 | Age of second refrigerator (years) | |
96 | Valid skip | |
97 | Don't know | |
99 | Not stated | |
Would you say it is...? | ||
01 | 3 years or less | |
02 | 4 to 5 years | |
03 | 6 to 10 years | |
04 | 11 to 15 years | |
05 | 16 to 20 years | |
06 | 21 to 25 years | |
07 | 26 years or more | |
96 | Valid skip | |
97 | Don't know | |
99 | Not stated | |
Section: FRZ - Freezer | ||
Excluding the freezer(s) in your refrigerator(s), how many freezers do you use? | ||
0 | 0 | |
1 | 1 | |
2 | 2 | |
3 | 3 or more | |
Is your (main) freezer...? | ||
1 | A chest type (top opening) | |
2 | An upright type (front opening) | |
6 | Valid skip | |
7 | Don't know | |
8 | Refusal | |
Does your (main) freezer...? | ||
1 | Automatically defrost | |
2 | Manually defrost | |
6 | Valid skip | |
7 | Don't know | |
How old is your (main) freezer? | ||
01 : 50 | Age of main freezer (years) | |
96 | Valid skip | |
97 | Don't know | |
99 | Refusal | |
Would you say it is...? | ||
01 | 3 years or less | |
02 | 4 to 5 years | |
03 | 6 to 10 years | |
04 | 11 to 15 years | |
05 | 16 to 20 years | |
06 | 21 to 25 years | |
07 | 26 years or more | |
96 | Valid skip | |
97 | Don't know | |
99 | Not stated | |
Is your (main) freezer an ENERGY STAR® qualified product? | ||
1 | Yes | |
2 | No | |
6 | Valid skip | |
7 | Don't know | |
9 | Not stated | |
What is the size of your (main) freezer? | ||
1 | Very small (less than 7.0 cubic feet) | |
2 | Small (7.1 to 13.9 cubic feet) | |
3 | Medium (14.0 to 17.9 cubic feet) | |
4 | Large (18.0 to 22.9 cubic feet) | |
5 | Very large (23 cubic feet and more) | |
6 | Valid skip | |
7 | Don't know | |
Was your previous freezer still working when you replaced it with this one? | ||
1 | Yes | |
2 | No | |
3 | This is the original/first freezer | |
6 | Valid skip | |
7 | Don't know | |
Approximately how old was your previous freezer when you replaced it with this one? | ||
01 | 3 years or less | |
02 | 4 to 5 years | |
03 | 6 to 10 years | |
04 | 11 to 15 years | |
05 | 16 to 20 years | |
06 | 21 to 25 years | |
07 | 26 years or more | |
96 | Valid skip | |
97 | Don't know | |
98 | Refusal | |
99 | Not stated | |
Section: STV - Stoves | ||
Do you use a regular stove or a built-in oven with a separate cooktop? | ||
1 | Regular stove (range, free-standing) | |
2 | Built-in oven with a separate cooktop | |
3 | Other – Specify | |
What source of energy does your separate cooktop use? | ||
1 | Electricity | |
2 | Natural gas | |
3 | Other | |
6 | Valid skip | |
What source of energy does your built-in oven / regular stove use? | ||
1 | Electricity | |
2 | Natural gas | |
3 | Oil | |
4 | Wood | |
5 | Propane | |
6 | Electricity and natural gas | |
96 | Valid skip | |
Is your built-in oven / regular stove self-cleaning? | ||
1 | Yes | |
2 | No | |
6 | Valid skip | |
7 | Don't know | |
How old is your built-in oven / regular stove? | ||
01 : 50 | Age - stove (years) | |
96 | Valid skip | |
97 | Don't know | |
98 | Refusal | |
Would you say it is...? | ||
01 | 3 years or less | |
02 | 4 to 5 years | |
03 | 6 to 10 years | |
04 | 11 to 15 years | |
05 | 16 to 20 years | |
06 | 21 to 25 years | |
07 | 26 years or more | |
96 | Valid skip | |
97 | Don't know | |
99 | Not stated | |
How old is your separate cooktop? | ||
01 : 50 | Age - separate cooktop (years) | |
96 | Valid skip | |
97 | Don't know | |
Would you say it is...? | ||
01 | 3 years or less | |
02 | 4 to 5 years | |
03 | 6 to 10 years | |
04 | 11 to 15 years | |
05 | 16 to 20 years | |
06 | 21 to 25 years | |
07 | 26 years or more | |
96 | Valid skip | |
97 | Don't know | |
In an average week, how often do you use your built-in oven with a separate cooktop / regular stove? | ||
01 | Three or more times a day | |
02 | Two times a day | |
03 | Once a day | |
04 | A few times each week | |
05 | Once a week | |
06 | Less than once a week | |
07 | Never | |
96 | Valid skip | |
Section: MCW - Microwaves | ||
Do you use a microwave oven? | ||
1 | Yes | |
2 | No | |
In an average week, how many minutes do you use your microwave oven. Would you say...? | ||
01 | Less than 5 minutes | |
02 | 5 to 15 minutes | |
03 | 16 to 30 minutes | |
04 | 31 to 60 minutes | |
05 | 61 minutes to 2 hours | |
06 | More than 2 hours | |
96 | Valid skip | |
97 | Don't know | |
Section: DWS - Dishwashers | ||
Do you use a dishwasher? | ||
1 | Yes | |
2 | No | |
Is it a compact or a standard-size dishwasher? | ||
1 | Compact (mini – exterior width less than 56 centimetres / 22 inches) | |
2 | Standard (full size – exterior width greater than or equal to 56 centimetres / 22 inches) | |
6 | Valid skip | |
How old is your dishwasher? | ||
01 : 33 | Age - dishwasher (years) | |
96 | Valid skip | |
97 | Don't know | |
98 | Refusal | |
Would you say it is...? | ||
01 | 3 years or less | |
02 | 4 to 5 years | |
03 | 6 to 10 years | |
04 | 11 to 15 years | |
05 | 16 to 20 years | |
06 | 21 to 25 years | |
07 | 26 years or more | |
96 | Valid skip | |
97 | Don't know | |
99 | Not stated | |
Is your dishwasher an ENERGY STAR® qualified product? | ||
1 | Yes | |
2 | No | |
6 | Valid skip | |
7 | Don't know | |
9 | Not stated | |
Do you rinse off the dishes before putting them in the dishwasher? | ||
1 | Most of the time | |
2 | Sometimes | |
3 | Rarely | |
4 | Never | |
6 | Valid skip | |
7 | Don't know | |
8 | Refusal | |
Do you usually dry the dishes with the...? | ||
1 | Heat on (hot air) | |
2 | Heat off (door closed) | |
3 | Door open (dishes dry naturally) | |
6 | Valid skip | |
7 | Don't know | |
8 | Refusal | |
In an average week, how many loads of dishes do you do? | ||
00 : 21 | Number of times dishwasher loaded per week | |
96 | Valid skip | |
97 | Don't know | |
98 | Refusal | |
Was your previous dishwasher still working when you replaced it with this one? | ||
1 | Yes | |
2 | No | |
3 | This is the original/first dishwasher | |
6 | Valid skip | |
7 | Don't know | |
8 | Refusal | |
Approximately how old was your previous dishwasher when you replaced it with this one? | ||
01 | 3 years or less | |
02 | 4 to 5 years | |
03 | 6 to 10 years | |
04 | 11 to 15 years | |
05 | 16 to 20 years | |
06 | 21 to 25 years | |
07 | 26 years or more | |
96 | Valid skip | |
97 | Don't know | |
99 | Not stated | |
Section: WSH - Washer | ||
Do you use a washing machine (in your dwelling)? | ||
1 | Yes | |
2 | No | |
8 | Refusal | |
What type of washing machine do you use? | ||
1 | Automatic washer | |
2 | Washer/dryer combination | |
3 | Other - Specify | |
6 | Valid skip | |
9 | Not stated | |
Is it a front-loading or a top-loading washing machine? | ||
1 | Front-loading | |
2 | Top-loading | |
6 | Valid skip | |
9 | Not stated | |
What size is your washing machine? | ||
1 | Mini (compact – less than 45 litres / 10 gallons) | |
2 | Standard (full size – greater than or equal to 45 litres / 10 gallons) | |
6 | Valid skip | |
7 | Don't know | |
9 | Not stated | |
How old is your washing machine? | ||
01 : 40 | Age – washing machine (years) | |
96 | Valid skip | |
97 | Don't know | |
98 | Refusal | |
99 | Not stated | |
Would you say it is...? | ||
01 | 3 years or less | |
02 | 4 to 5 years | |
03 | 6 to 10 years | |
04 | 11 to 15 years | |
05 | 16 to 20 years | |
06 | 21 to 25 years | |
07 | 26 years or more | |
96 | Valid skip | |
97 | Don't know | |
99 | Not stated | |
Is your washing machine an ENERGY STAR® qualified product? | ||
1 | Yes | |
2 | No | |
6 | Valid skip | |
7 | Don't know | |
9 | Not stated | |
What water temperature do you use for most of your washing? | ||
1 | Hot | |
2 | Warm | |
2 | Cold | |
6 | Valid skip | |
7 | Don't know | |
9 | Not stated | |
What water temperature do you use for most of your rinsing? | ||
1 | Hot | |
2 | Warm | |
3 | Cold | |
6 | Valid skip | |
7 | Don't know | |
9 | Not stated | |
In an average week during the winter, how many loads of laundry do you wash? | ||
00 : 40 | Winter – loads of laundry per week | |
96 | Valid skip | |
97 | Don't know | |
99 | Not stated | |
In an average week during the summer, how many loads of laundry do you wash? | ||
00 : 40 | Summer – loads of laundry per week | |
96 | Valid skip | |
97 | Don't know | |
99 | Not stated | |
Was your previous washing machine still working when you replaced it with this one? | ||
1 | Yes | |
2 | No | |
3 | This is the original/first washing machine | |
6 | Valid skip | |
7 | Don't know | |
9 | Not stated | |
Approximately how old was your previous washing machine when you replaced it with this one? | ||
01 | 3 years or less | |
02 | 4 to 5 years | |
03 | 6 to 10 years | |
04 | 11 to 15 years | |
05 | 16 to 20 years | |
06 | 21 to 25 years | |
07 | 26 years or more | |
96 | Valid skip | |
97 | Don't know | |
98 | Refusal | |
99 | Not stated | |
Section: DRY - Dryer | ||
Do you use a clothes dryer (in your dwelling)? | ||
1 | Yes | |
2 | No | |
Is your clothes dryer a condensing clothes dryer, that is, not vented to the outside? | ||
1 | Yes | |
2 | No | |
6 | Valid skip | |
7 | Don't know | |
What size is your clothes dryer? | ||
1 | Compact (less than 125 litres / 28 gallons capacity) | |
2 | Standard (greater than or equal to 125 litres / 28 gallons capacity) | |
6 | Valid skip | |
How old is your clothes dryer? | ||
01: 40 | Age – clothes dryer (years) | |
96 | Valid skip | |
97 | Don't know | |
Would you say it is...? | ||
01 | 3 years or less | |
02 | 4 to 5 years | |
03 | 6 to 10 years | |
04 | 11 to 15 years | |
05 | 16 to 20 years | |
06 | 21 to 25 years | |
07 | 26 years or more | |
96 | Valid skip | |
97 | Don't know | |
Does your clothes dryer have a moisture detector? | ||
1 | Yes | |
2 | No | |
6 | Valid skip | |
7 | Don't know | |
8 | Refusal | |
In an average week during the winter, how many loads of laundry do you dry in the clothes dryer? | ||
00: 40 | Winter – loads dried per week | |
96 | Valid skip | |
97 | Don't know | |
In an average week during the summer, how many loads of laundry do you dry in the clothes dryer? | ||
00: 40 | Summer – loads dried per week | |
96 | Valid skip | |
97 | Don't know | |
98 | Refusal | |
Was your previous clothes dryer still working when you replaced it with this one? | ||
1 | Yes | |
2 | No | |
3 | This is the original/first clothes dryer | |
6 | Valid skip | |
7 | Don't know | |
Approximately, how old was your previous clothes dryer when you replaced it with this one? | ||
01 | 3 years or less | |
02 | 4 to 5 years | |
03 | 6 to 10 years | |
04 | 11 to 15 years | |
05 | 16 to 20 years | |
06 | 21 to 25 years | |
07 | 26 years or more | |
96 | Valid skip | |
97 | Don't know | |
98 | Refusal | |
99 | Not stated | |
Section: PC - Personal Computer | ||
How many personal computers do you use? | ||
00 : 08 | Number of personal computers | |
98 | Refusal | |
In an average week, how many hours do you have your (most frequently used) personal computer turned on? | ||
000 : 168 | Computer – hours turned on per week | |
996 | Valid skip | |
997 | Don't know | |
999 | Not stated | |
In an average week, how many hours do you use your (most frequently used) personal computer? Please include the time used for downloading. | ||
000 : 168 | Computer – hours used per week | |
996 | Valid skip | |
997 | Don't know | |
998 | Refusal | |
999 | Not stated | |
How old is your (most frequently used) personal computer? | ||
01 : 28 | Age - personal computer (years) | |
96 | Valid skip | |
97 | Don't know | |
98 | Refusal | |
99 | Not stated | |
Would you say it is...? | ||
01 | 3 years or less | |
02 | 4 to 5 years | |
03 | 6 to 10 years | |
04 | 11 to 15 years | |
05 | 16 to 20 years | |
06 | 21 to 25 years | |
07 | 26 years or more | |
96 | Valid skip | |
97 | Don't know | |
99 | Not stated | |
Section: VP - Video Probe | ||
Do you use ...a television set? |
||
1 | Yes | |
2 | No | |
Do you use ...a VCR? ...a DVD player? Please exclude video game systems that can play DVDs. ...a video game system that requires an electrical outlet? ...a satellite dish? |
||
1 | Yes | |
2 | No | |
6 | Valid skip | |
Section: TV - Television | ||
How many television sets do you use? | ||
01 : 08 | Television - number used | |
96 | Valid skip | |
In an average week, how many hours do you have your (most frequently used) television set turned on? | ||
000 : 168 | Television - hours turned on per week | |
996 | Valid skip | |
997 | Don't know | |
How old is your (most frequently used) television set? | ||
01 : 41 | Television - Age – television (years) | |
96 | Valid skip | |
97 | Don't know | |
98 | Refusal | |
Would you say it is...? | ||
01 | 3 years or less | |
02 | 4 to 5 years | |
03 | 6 to 10 years | |
04 | 11 to 15 years | |
05 | 16 to 20 years | |
06 | 21 to 25 years | |
07 | 26 years or more | |
96 | Valid skip | |
97 | Don't know | |
99 | Not stated | |
Is your (most frequently used) television set an ENERGY STAR® qualified product? | ||
1 | Yes | |
2 | No | |
6 | Valid skip | |
7 | Don't know | |
8 | Refusal | |
9 | Not stated | |
Section: VCR - Videocassette Recorder | ||
How many VCRs do you use? | ||
01 : 08 | VCR - number used | |
96 | Valid skip | |
In an average week, how many hours do you have your (most frequently used) VCR turned on? | ||
000 : 168 | VCR - hours turned on per week | |
996 | Valid skip | |
997 | Don't know | |
How old is your (most frequently used) VCR? | ||
01 : 30 | Age – VCR (years) | |
96 | Valid skip | |
97 | Don't know | |
98 | Refusal | |
Would you say it is...? | ||
01 | 3 years or less | |
02 | 4 to 5 years | |
03 | 6 to 10 years | |
04 | 11 to 15 years | |
05 | 16 to 20 years | |
06 | 21 to 25 years | |
07 | 26 years or more | |
96 | Valid skip | |
97 | Don't know | |
99 | Not stated | |
Is your (most frequently used) VCR an ENERGY STAR® qualified product? | ||
1 | Yes | |
2 | No | |
6 | Valid skip | |
7 | Don't know | |
9 | Not stated | |
Section: DVD - DVD Player | ||
How many DVD players do you use? Please exclude video game systems that can play DVDs. | ||
01 : 05 | DVD player - number used | |
96 | Valid skip | |
97 | Don't know | |
In an average week, how many hours do you have your (most frequently used) DVD player turned on? | ||
000 : 168 | DVD player – hours turned on per week | |
996 | Valid skip | |
997 | Don't know | |
999 | Not stated | |
How old is your (most frequently used) DVD player? | ||
01 : 08 | Age – DVD player (years) | |
96 | Valid skip | |
97 | Don't know | |
99 | Not stated | |
Would you say it is...? | ||
1 | 1 year or less | |
2 | 2 to 3 years | |
3 | 4 to 5 years | |
4 | 6 years or more | |
6 | Valid skip | |
7 | Don't know | |
9 | Not stated | |
Is your (most frequently used) DVD player an ENERGY STAR® qualified product? | ||
1 | Yes | |
2 | No | |
6 | Valid skip | |
7 | Don't know | |
8 | Refusal | |
9 | Not stated | |
Section: VG - Video Game Systems | ||
How many video game systems that require an electrical outlet do you use? | ||
01 : 07 | Video game systems - number used | |
96 | Valid skip | |
97 | Don't know | |
Section: SAT - Satellite Dishes | ||
How many satellite dishes do you use? | ||
01 : 04 | Satellite dishes - number used | |
96 | Valid skip | |
Section: STE - Stereos | ||
How many component stereo systems do you use? | ||
01 : 07 | Component stereo systems - number used | |
97 | Don't know | |
How many compact and portable stereos (boom boxes) do you use? | ||
00 : 07 | Compact stereos - number used | |
In an average week, how many hours do you use your (most frequently used) stereo (system)? | ||
000 : 168 | Stereo system - hours used per week | |
996 | Valid skip | |
997 | Don't know | |
How old is your (most frequently used) stereo (system)? | ||
01 : 30 | Age - stereo system (years) | |
96 | Valid skip | |
97 | Don't know | |
Would you say it is...? | ||
01 | 3 years or less | |
02 | 4 to 5 years | |
03 | 6 to 10 years | |
04 | 11 to 15 years | |
05 | 16 to 20 years | |
06 | 21 to 25 years | |
07 | 26 years or more | |
96 | Valid skip | |
97 | Don't know | |
Is your (most frequently used) stereo (system) an ENERGY STAR® qualified product? | ||
1 | Yes | |
2 | No | |
6 | Valid skip | |
7 | Don't know | |
8 | Refusal | |
9 | Not stated | |
Section: PHO - Phones | ||
How many telephones that require an electrical outlet do you use (electricity and a telephone jack)? | ||
00 : 08 | Telephones – number used | |
How old is your (most frequently used) telephone that requires an electrical outlet? | ||
01 : 30 | Age - telephone (years) | |
96 | Valid skip | |
97 | Don't know | |
98 | Refusal | |
Would you say it is...? | ||
01 | 3 years or less | |
02 | 4 to 5 years | |
03 | 6 to 10 years | |
04 | 11 to 15 years | |
05 | 16 to 20 years | |
06 | 21 to 25 years | |
07 | 26 years or more | |
96 | Valid skip | |
97 | Don't know | |
99 | Not stated | |
How many answering machines do you use? Please exclude voice mail services. | ||
00 : 05 | Answering machines – number used | |
Section: WTC - Water Cooler | ||
Do you use a water cooler? | ||
1 | Yes | |
2 | No | |
Section: HNF - Heat Pumps and Furnaces | ||
In 2003, was the unit that supplied the heat to your dwelling a central unit for your building or was it a unit specifically used by your dwelling only? | ||
1 | Central unit | |
2 | Dwelling unit | |
6 | Valid skip | |
7 | Don't know | |
In 2003, did you use a heat pump? | ||
1 | Yes | |
2 | No | |
6 | Valid skip | |
7 | Don't know | |
9 | Not stated | |
Was your heat pump an air source or ground source (earth energy system)? | ||
1 | Air source | |
2 | Ground source | |
6 | Valid skip | |
7 | Don't know | |
9 | Not stated | |
How old is your heat pump? | ||
01 : 30 | Age - heat pump (years) | |
96 | Valid skip | |
97 | Don't know | |
98 | Refusal | |
99 | Not stated | |
Would you say it is...? | ||
01 | 3 years or less | |
02 | 4 to 5 years | |
03 | 6 to 10 years | |
04 | 11 to 15 years | |
05 | 16 to 20 years | |
06 | 21 to 25 years | |
07 | 26 years or more | |
08 | Unsure; was there when moved in | |
96 | Valid skip | |
99 | Not stated | |
In 2003, did you use a back-up furnace with your heat pump? | ||
1 | Yes | |
2 | No | |
6 | Valid skip | |
9 | Not stated | |
What source of energy did the back-up furnace use? Please exclude the energy used for running the fan. | ||
01 | Electricity | |
02 | Natural gas | |
03 | Oil | |
04 | Wood | |
05 | Propane | |
06 | Other - Specify | |
96 | Valid skip | |
99 | Not stated | |
How old is your back-up furnace? | ||
01 : 45 | Age - back-up furnace (years) | |
96 | Valid skip | |
97 | Don't know | |
99 | Not stated | |
Would you say it is...? | ||
01 | 3 years or less | |
02 | 4 to 5 years | |
03 | 6 to 10 years | |
04 | 11 to 15 years | |
05 | 16 to 20 years | |
06 | 21 to 25 years | |
07 | 26 years or more | |
08 | Unsure; was there when moved in | |
96 | Valid skip | |
99 | Not stated | |
Is your back-up furnace an ENERGY STAR® qualified product? | ||
1 | Yes | |
2 | No | |
6 | Valid skip | |
7 | Don't know | |
9 | Not stated | |
Was it a high-efficiency back-up furnace? A high-efficiency furnace has a plastic pipe that exhausts to the outside. It is also known as a condensing furnace. | ||
1 | Yes | |
2 | No | |
6 | Valid skip | |
7 | Don't know | |
8 | Refusal | |
9 | Not stated | |
In 2003, what type of heating equipment provided most of the heat for your dwelling? | ||
01 | Furnace with forced air (hot air vents) | |
02 | Electric baseboards | |
03 | Heating stove (burning wood, pellets, corn, coal, etc.) | |
04 | Furnace (boiler) with hot water or steam radiators | |
05 | Electric radiant heating | |
06 | Other equipment – Specify | |
96 | Valid skip | |
97 | Don't know | |
99 | Not stated | |
How old is your heating equipment? | ||
001 : 080 | Age - heating equipment (years) | |
996 | Valid skip | |
997 | Don't know | |
998 | Refusal | |
999 | Not stated | |
Would you say it is...? | ||
01 | 3 years or less | |
02 | 4 to 5 years | |
03 | 6 to 10 years | |
04 | 11 to 15 years | |
05 | 16 to 20 years | |
06 | 21 to 25 years | |
07 | 26 years or more | |
08 | Unsure; was there when moved in | |
96 | Valid skip | |
97 | Don't know | |
99 | Not stated | |
Is your furnace an ENERGY STAR® qualified product? | ||
1 | Yes | |
2 | No | |
6 | Valid skip | |
7 | Don't know | |
9 | Not stated | |
Did your furnace / heating stove use one or two sources of energy? Please exclude the energy used for running the fan. | ||
1 | 1 | |
2 | 2 | |
6 | Valid skip | |
7 | Don't know | |
8 | Refusal | |
9 | Not stated | |
What source of energy did the furnace / heating stove use? | ||
01 | Electricity | |
02 | Natural gas | |
03 | Oil | |
04 | Wood | |
05 | Propane | |
06 | Other - Specify | |
96 | Valid skip | |
99 | Not stated | |
What sources of energy did the furnace / heating stove use? | ||
1 | Electricity and oil | |
2 | Electricity and natural gas | |
3 | Wood and oil | |
4 | Wood and electricity | |
5 | Other - Specify | |
6 | Valid skip | |
7 | Don't know | |
9 | Not stated | |
Was it a high-efficiency furnace? A high-efficiency furnace has a plastic pipe that exhausts to the outside. It is also known as a condensing furnace. | ||
1 | Yes | |
2 | No | |
6 | Valid skip | |
7 | Don't know | |
8 | Refusal | |
9 | Not stated | |
Section: FP - Fireplaces | ||
In 2003, how many wood-burning fireplaces did you have in your dwelling? | ||
00 : 04 | Wood fireplaces - number in dwelling | |
How old is your (most frequently used) wood-burning fireplace...? | ||
1 | Less than 4 years old | |
2 | 4 to 6 years old | |
3 | 7 to 10 years old | |
4 | 11 years old or more | |
5 | Unsure; was there when moved in | |
6 | Valid skip | |
7 | Don't know | |
8 | Refusal | |
Did your (most frequently used) wood-burning fireplace have glass doors? | ||
1 | Yes | |
2 | No | |
6 | Valid skip | |
In 2003, how many gas-burning fireplaces did you have in your dwelling? | ||
00 : 04 | Gas fireplaces – number in dwelling | |
How old is your (most frequently used) gas-burning fireplace? | ||
1 | Less than 4 years old | |
2 | 4 to 6 years old | |
3 | 7 to 10 years old | |
4 | 11 years old or more | |
5 | Unsure; was there when moved in | |
6 | Valid skip | |
7 | Don't know | |
Did your (most frequently used) gas-burning fireplace have glass doors? | ||
1 | Yes | |
2 | No | |
6 | Valid skip | |
Was this gas-burning fireplace installed where a wood-burning fireplace previously existed? | ||
1 | Yes | |
2 | No | |
6 | Valid skip | |
7 | Don't know | |
Did this gas-burning fireplace have a pilot light? | ||
1 | Yes | |
2 | No | |
6 | Valid skip | |
7 | Don't know | |
During the summer, did you turn the pilot light off? | ||
1 | Yes | |
2 | No | |
6 | Valid skip | |
7 | Don't know | |
9 | Not stated | |
Did your (most frequently used) gas-burning fireplace vent its exhaust out the chimney or out the side wall (direct vent)? | ||
1 | Out the chimney | |
2 | Out the side wall (direct vent) | |
6 | Valid skip | |
7 | Don't know | |
During an average heating season, how often did you use your (most frequently used) gas-burning fireplace? | ||
1 | Every day | |
2 | Several times a week | |
3 | A few times a week | |
4 | A few times a month | |
5 | Never | |
6 | Valid skip | |
7 | Don't know | |
Section: OH - Other Heating | ||
In 2003, in addition to your heat pump (with back-up furnace) / furnace / main heating, did your household use any other supplementary heating equipment? | ||
1 | Yes | |
2 | No | |
What type of supplementary heating equipment did you use most often? | ||
1 | Electric baseboards | |
2 | Portable electric heater | |
3 | Wood stove | |
4 | Furnace | |
5 | Other - Specify | |
6 | Valid skip | |
What energy source did your (supplementary) furnace use? Please exclude the energy used for running the fan. | ||
01 | Electricity | |
02 | Natural gas | |
03 | Oil | |
04 | Wood | |
05 | Propane | |
06 | Other source | |
96 | Valid skip | |
In an average week during the heating season, how many hours did you use the supplementary heating? | ||
000 : 168 | Heating - hours used per week | |
996 | Valid skip | |
997 | Don't know | |
In 2003, how many cords of wood did you use? | ||
00 | 0 | |
01 | 1 or less | |
02 | 2 | |
03 | 3 | |
04 | 4 | |
05 | 5 | |
06 | 6 or more | |
07 | Used wood that cannot be measured in cords | |
96 | Valid skip | |
97 | Don't know | |
What type of cord was it? | ||
1 | Face or stove cord (approximately 16 inches x 8 feet x 4 feet) | |
2 | Full or bush cord (4 feet x 8 feet x 4 feet) | |
6 | Valid skip | |
7 | Don't know | |
9 | Not stated | |
During the heating season, at what temperature did you usually maintain the largest heated area in your dwelling in the daytime? (roughly 6 a.m. to 4 p.m.) . . . in the evening? (roughly 4 p.m. to 11 p.m.) . . . at night? (roughly 11 p.m. to 6 a.m.) |
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16 | 16°C or less (61°F or less) | |
17 | 17°C (62°F–63°F) | |
18 | 18°C (64°F–65°F) | |
19 | 19°C (66°F–67°F) | |
20 | 20°C (68°F–69°F) | |
21 | 21°C (70°F–71°F) | |
22 | 22°C (72°F) | |
23 | 23°C (730F–74°F) | |
24 | 24°C or more (75°F or more) | |
25 | Do not have control over the dwelling’s temperature | |
96 | Valid skip | |
97 | Don't know | |
98 | Refusal | |
99 | Not stated | |
In 2003, how many programmable thermostats did you have in your dwelling? | ||
00 : 13 | Thermostats – number in dwelling | |
96 | Valid skip | |
97 | Don't know | |
98 | Refusal | |
Did you program the thermostat / any of the thermostats? | ||
1 | Yes | |
2 | No | |
6 | Valid skip | |
9 | Not stated | |
How many programmable thermostats were installed in 2003? | ||
00 : 13 | Thermostats – number installed in 2003 | |
96 | Valid skip | |
99 | Not stated | |
Section: AC - Air Conditioning | ||
In 2003, did you have central air conditioning? | ||
1 | Yes | |
2 | No | |
7 | Don't know | |
How old is your central air conditioner? | ||
01 : 40 | Age – central air conditioner (years) | |
96 | Valid skip | |
97 | Don't know | |
98 | Refusal | |
99 | Not stated | |
Would you say it is...? | ||
01 | 3 years or less | |
02 | 4 to 5 years | |
03 | 6 to 10 years | |
04 | 11 to 15 years | |
05 | 16 to 20 years | |
06 | 21 to 25 years | |
07 | 26 years or more | |
08 | Unsure; was there when moved in | |
96 | Valid skip | |
97 | Don't know | |
99 | Not stated | |
Is your central air conditioner an ENERGY STAR® qualified product? | ||
1 | Yes | |
2 | No | |
6 | Valid skip | |
7 | Don't know | |
9 | Not stated | |
In an average week during the cooling season, how many hours did you use your central air conditioner (AC)? | ||
000 : 168 | Central AC – hours per week (cooling season) | |
996 | Valid skip | |
997 | Don't know | |
998 | Refusal | |
999 | Not stated | |
In 2003, how many window/room air conditioners did you use? | ||
00 : 05 | AC window or room – number used | |
97 | Don't know | |
Was your (most frequently used) window/room air conditioner a...? | ||
1 | Louvred unit | |
2 | Non-louvred unit | |
6 | Valid skip | |
7 | Don't know | |
8 | Refusal | |
9 | Not stated | |
What was the cooling capacity of your (most frequently used) window/room air conditioner in Btus? | ||
05000 : 20000 | AC window or room – cooling capacity (Btu) | |
99996 | Valid skip | |
99997 | Don't know | |
99998 | Refusal | |
99999 | Not stated | |
How old is the (most frequently used) window/room air conditioner? | ||
01 : 35 | Age - window or room AC (years) | |
96 | Valid skip | |
97 | Don't know | |
98 | Refusal | |
99 | Not stated | |
Would you say it is...? | ||
01 | 3 years old or less | |
02 | 4 to 5 years old | |
03 | 6 to 10 years old | |
04 | 11 to 15 years old | |
05 | 16 to 20 years old | |
06 | 21 to 25 years old | |
07 | 26 years old or more | |
08 | Unsure; was there when moved in | |
96 | Valid skip | |
97 | Don't know | |
99 | Not stated | |
Is your (most frequently used) window/room air conditioner an ENERGY STAR® qualified product? | ||
1 | Yes | |
2 | No | |
6 | Valid skip | |
7 | Don't know | |
9 | Not stated | |
In an average week during the cooling season, how many hours did you turn on your (most frequently used) window/room air conditioner? | ||
000 : 168 | Window/room AC – hours per week (cooling season) | |
996 | Valid skip | |
997 | Don't know | |
999 | Not stated | |
In 2003, did you have a central ventilation system, also known as an air exchanger, which provided fresh air for the entire dwelling? | ||
1 | Yes | |
2 | No | |
7 | Don't know | |
Did your air exchanger have a heat recovery system (heat exchanger)? | ||
1 | Yes | |
2 | No | |
6 | Valid skip | |
7 | Don't know | |
8 | Refusal | |
9 | Not stated | |
When is the air exchanger used? . . . All year . . . Heating season . . . Cooling season . . . Occasionally . . . Never . . . Other – Specify |
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1 | Yes | |
2 | No | |
6 | Valid skip | |
7 | Don't know | |
9 | Not stated | |
Section: CEF - Ceiling Fans | ||
In 2003, how many ceiling fans did you use? | ||
00 : 10 | Ceiling fans – number used | |
97 | Don't know | |
In an average week during the heating season, how many hours did you use your (most frequently used) ceiling fan? | ||
000 : 168 | Ceiling fan – hours per week (heating season) | |
996 | Valid skip | |
997 | Don't know | |
999 | Not stated | |
During an average week during the cooling season, how many hours did you use your (most frequently used) ceiling fan? | ||
000 : 168 | Ceiling fan – hours per week (cooling season) | |
996 | Valid skip | |
997 | Don't know | |
999 | Not stated | |
Section: DFS - Dwelling Features | ||
In what year was this dwelling originally built? | ||
1900 : 2003 | Year of construction of dwelling | |
9997 | Don't know | |
9998 | Refusal | |
Would you say it was built in . . .? | ||
01 | Before 1946 | |
02 | Between 1946 and 1960 | |
03 | Between 1961 and 1977 | |
04 | Between 1978 and 1983 | |
05 | Between 1984 and 1995 | |
06 | Between 1996 and 2000 | |
07 | In 2001 or later | |
96 | Valid skip | |
97 | Don't know | |
99 | Not stated | |
Excluding the basement, how many storeys does your dwelling have? | ||
01 | One storey | |
02 | One and one-half storeys | |
03 | Two storeys | |
04 | Two and one-half storeys | |
05 | Three storeys | |
06 | Split level | |
07 | Other – Specify | |
96 | Valid skip | |
How many storeys does your building have? Include storeys below ground and penthouses; exclude storeys used only as indoor parking. | ||
01 : 07 | Number of storeys building has | |
96 | Valid skip | |
97 | Don't know | |
How many apartments does your building have? | ||
002 : 200 | Number of apartments building has | |
996 | Valid skip | |
997 | Don't know | |
998 | Refusal | |
On which floor is your apartment located? | ||
0 | Basement | |
1 | First floor | |
2 | Second floor | |
3 | Third floor | |
4 | Fourth floor | |
6 | Valid skip | |
Is there indoor parking in your building? | ||
1 | Yes | |
2 | No | |
6 | Valid skip | |
How many levels of indoor parking are there in your building? | ||
00.5 : 06.0 | Number of levels of indoor parking | |
99.6 | Valid skip | |
99.7 | Don't know | |
Is the indoor parking heated? | ||
1 | Yes | |
2 | No | |
6 | Valid skip | |
7 | Don't know | |
Section: DFN - Dwelling Foundation | ||
Most houses are built on basements, crawl spaces, concrete slabs (slab on grade), or some combination of these. What is your house built over? Is it a...? . . . Basement . . . Crawl space . . . Concrete slab . . . Pillars . . . Other - Specify . . . No foundation |
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1 | Yes | |
2 | No | |
6 | Valid skip | |
During the heating season, is your basement / crawl space usually heated? | ||
1 | Yes | |
2 | No | |
6 | Valid skip | |
7 | Don't know | |
How many of your basement / crawl space (outside) walls are insulated on the inside? | ||
0 | 0 | |
1 | 1 | |
2 | 2 | |
3 | 3 | |
4 | 4 | |
5 | Difficult to answer because shape of house is irregular | |
6 | Valid skip | |
7 | Don't know | |
8 | Refusal | |
What percentage of your basement / crawl space (outside) walls are insulated on the inside? | ||
000 : 100 | Percentage of walls that are insulated | |
996 | Valid skip | |
997 | Don't know | |
998 | Refusal | |
999 | Not stated | |
Section: DG - Dwelling Garage | ||
Does your dwelling have a garage? | ||
1 | Yes | |
2 | No | |
6 | Valid skip | |
Is your garage attached to the dwelling? | ||
1 | Yes | |
2 | No | |
6 | Valid skip | |
Is your garage insulated? | ||
1 | Yes | |
2 | No | |
6 | Valid skip | |
7 | Don't know | |
During the heating season, is your garage usually heated? | ||
1 | Yes | |
2 | No | |
6 | Valid skip | |
What type of garage does your dwelling have? Is it a . . .? | ||
1 | One-car garage | |
2 | Two-car garage | |
3 | Three-or-more-car garage | |
6 | Valid skip | |
7 | Don't know | |
Section: SOD - Size of Dwelling | ||
What is the heated area of your basement in square feet/metres? | ||
00015 : 20000 | Basement - heated area | |
99996 | Valid skip | |
99997 | Don't know | |
99998 | Refusal | |
99999 | Not stated | |
Would you say it is. . .? | ||
01 | 55 square metres or less (600 square feet or less) | |
02 | 56 to 95 square metres (601 to 1000 square feet) | |
03 | 96 to 140 square metres (1001 to 1500 square feet) | |
04 | 141 to 185 square metres (1501 to 2000 square feet) | |
05 | 186 to 230 square metres (2001 to 2500 square feet) | |
06 | 231 or more square metres (2501 or more square feet) | |
96 | Valid skip | |
97 | Don't know | |
99 | Not stated | |
What is the inside measurement of the length and width of your basement in feet/metres? | ||
0015 : 0048 | Basement - inside length and width | |
9996 | Valid skip | |
9997 | Don't know | |
9999 | Not stated | |
Excluding the basement and/or garage, what is the heated area of your dwelling in feet/metres? | ||
00015 : 54450 | Dwelling - heated area | |
9997 | Don't know | |
9998 | Refusal | |
9999 | Not stated | |
Would you say it is. . .? | ||
01 | 55 square metres or less (600 square feet or less) | |
02 | 56 to 95 square metres (601 to 1000 square feet) | |
03 | 96 to 140 square metres (1001 to 1500 square feet) | |
04 | 141 to 185 square metres (1501 to 2000 square feet) | |
05 | 186 to 230 square metres (2001 to 2500 square feet) | |
06 | 231 or more square metres (2501 or more square feet) | |
96 | Valid skip | |
97 | Don't know | |
99 | Not stated | |
What is the inside measurement of the length and width of your dwelling in feet/metres? | ||
0007 : 0068 | Dwelling - inside length and width | |
9996 | Valid skip | |
9997 | Don't know | |
9999 | Not stated | |
Section: SOG - Size of Garage | ||
What is the size of the heated area of your indoor garage in square feet/metres? | ||
000035 : 010000 | Indoor garage - heated area | |
99996 | Valid skip | |
99997 | Don't know | |
99999 | Not stated | |
Would you say it is. . .? | ||
01 | 55 square metres or less (600 square feet or less) | |
02 | 56 to 95 square metres (601 to 1000 square feet) | |
03 | 96 to 140 square metres (1001 to 1500 square feet) | |
04 | 141 to 185 square metres (1501 to 2000 square feet) | |
05 | 186 to 230 square metres (2001 to 2500 square feet) | |
06 | 231 or more square metres (2501 or more square feet) | |
96 | Valid skip | |
97 | Don't know | |
99 | Not stated | |
What is the inside measurement of the length and width of your indoor garage in feet/metres? | ||
00004 : 20000 | Indoor garage - inside length and width | |
9996 | Valid skip | |
9997 | Don't know | |
9998 | Refusal | |
9999 | Not stated | |
Section: SBD - Size of Building | ||
Excluding the indoor parking, what is the heated area of your building in square feet/metres? | ||
000030 : 042000 | Building - heated area | |
99996 | Valid skip | |
99997 | Don't know | |
99999 | Not stated | |
Would you say it is. . .? | ||
01 | 165 square metres or less (1800 square feet or less) | |
02 | 166 to 285 square metres (1801 to 3000 square feet) | |
03 | 286 to 420 square metres (3001 to 4500 square feet) | |
04 | 421 to 555 square metres (4501 to 6000 square feet) | |
05 | 556 to 690 square metres (6001 to 7500 square feet) | |
06 | 691 or more square metres (7501 or more square feet) | |
96 | Valid skip | |
97 | Don't know | |
99 | Not stated | |
What is the inside measurement of the length and width of your building in feet/metres? | ||
00026 : 00150 | Building - inside length and width | |
9996 | Valid skip | |
9997 | Don't know | |
9999 | Not stated | |
Section: AC - Attic and Crawl Space | ||
Does your dwelling have an attic or a crawl space (a space between the roof and the top floor of your dwelling)? | ||
1 | Yes | |
2 | No | |
6 | Valid skip | |
7 | Don't know | |
8 | Refusal | |
Is your attic or crawl space insulated? | ||
1 | Yes | |
2 | No | |
6 | Valid skip | |
7 | Don't know | |
8 | Refusal | |
9 | Not stated | |
Section: WIN - Windows | ||
In 2003, how many windows were replaced or added? | ||
000 : 025 | Number of windows replaced/added | |
996 | Valid skip | |
What type(s) of window(s) was/were installed? . . . Low-E coating gas-filled double pane . . . Gas-filled double pane . . . Standard double pane . . . Low-E coating gas-filled triple pane . . . Gas-filled triple pane . . . Standard triple pane . . . Other – Specify |
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1 | Yes | |
2 | No | |
6 | Valid skip | |
7 | Don't know | |
Out of the number of replaced or added windows, how many of them are low-E coating gas-filled double pane? | ||
001 : 002 | Number of low-E coating gas-filled double pane | |
996 | Valid skip | |
999 | Not stated | |
What type(s) of window(s) was/were replaced by the low-E coating gas-filled double pane? . . . Single pane with storm windows . . . Single pane without storm windows . . . Double pane . . . Triple pane . . . Not a replacement – additional window(s) . . . Other – Specify |
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1 | Yes | |
2 | No | |
6 | Valid skip | |
9 | Not stated | |
Of the remaining number of replaced or added windows, how many of them are gas-filled double pane? | ||
001 : 002 | Number of gas-filled double pane | |
996 | Valid skip | |
999 | Not stated | |
What type(s) of window(s) was/were replaced by the gas-filled double pane? . . . Single pane with storm windows . . . Single pane without storm windows . . . Double pane . . . Triple pane . . . Not a replacement – additional window(s) . . . Other – Specify |
||
1 | Yes | |
2 | No | |
6 | Valid skip | |
9 | Not stated | |
Of the remaining number of replaced or added windows, how many are standard double pane? | ||
001 : 003 | Number of standard double pane | |
996 | Valid skip | |
999 | Not stated | |
What type(s) of window(s) was/were replaced by the standard double pane? . . . Single pane with storm windows . . . Single pane without storm windows . . . Double pane . . . Triple pane . . . Not a replacement – additional window(s) . . . Other – Specify |
||
1 | Yes | |
2 | No | |
6 | Valid skip | |
9 | Not stated | |
Of the remaining number of replaced or added windows, how many are low-E gas-filled triple pane? | ||
001 : 025 | Number of low-E gas-filled triple pane | |
996 | Valid skip | |
999 | Not stated | |
What type(s) of window(s) was/were replaced by the low-E gas-filled triple pane? . . . Single pane with storm windows . . . Single pane without storm windows . . . Double pane . . . Triple pane . . . Not a replacement – additional window(s) . . . Other – Specify |
||
1 | Yes | |
2 | No | |
6 | Valid skip | |
9 | Not stated | |
Of the remaining number of replaced or added windows, how many are gas-filled triple pane? | ||
006 : 006 | Number of gas-filled triple pane | |
996 | Valid skip | |
999 | Not stated | |
What type(s) of window(s) was/were replaced by the gas-filled triple pane? . . . Single pane with storm windows . . . Single pane without storm windows . . . Double pane . . . Triple pane . . . Not a replacement – additional window(s) . . . Other – Specify |
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1 | Yes | |
2 | No | |
6 | Valid skip | |
9 | Not stated | |
Of the remaining number of replaced or added windows, how many are standard triple pane? | ||
002 : 006 | Number of standard triple pane | |
996 | Valid skip | |
997 | Don't know | |
999 | Not stated | |
What type(s) of window(s) was/were replaced by the standard triple pane? . . . Single pane with storm windows . . . Single pane without storm windows . . . Double pane . . . Triple pane . . . Not a replacement – additional window(s) . . . Other – Specify |
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1 | Yes | |
2 | No | |
6 | Valid skip | |
9 | Not stated | |
What type(s) of window(s) was/were replaced? . . . Single pane with storm windows . . . Single pane without storm windows . . . Double pane . . . Triple pane . . . Not a replacement – additional window(s) . . . Other – Specify |
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1 | Yes | |
2 | No | |
6 | Valid skip | |
7 | Don't know | |
9 | Not stated | |
In 2003 (not counting the newly installed windows), were any improvements made to the caulking or weatherstripping of your windows? | ||
1 | Yes | |
2 | No | |
7 | Don't know | |
On how many windows was the caulking or weatherstripping improved? | ||
01 : 25 | Number of windows improved | |
96 | Valid skip | |
97 | Don't know | |
99 | Not stated | |
During the heating season, do you put up plastic film on your windows? | ||
1 | Yes | |
2 | No | |
7 | Don't know | |
Have you noticed any condensation on the inside surfaces of your windows? | ||
1 | Yes, on most of the windows | |
2 | Yes, on some of the windows | |
3 | No | |
Have you noticed any air leaks or drafts around your windows? | ||
1 | Yes | |
2 | No | |
7 | Don't know | |
Section: IMP - Improvements | ||
In 2003, did you make any of the following improvements to your dwelling that reduced energy consumption? . . . Roof structure or surface . . . Exterior wall siding . . . Insulation of the roof or the attic . . . Insulation of the basement or crawl space walls . . . Insulation of any exterior walls (excluding the basement) . . . Foundation . . . Heating equipment . . . Ventilation or air-conditioning equipment . . . None of the above |
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1 | Yes | |
2 | No | |
6 | Valid skip | |
7 | Don't know | |
9 | Not stated | |
In 2004, do you plan to make any of the following improvements to your dwelling that will reduce energy consumption? . . . Roof structure or surface . . . Exterior wall siding . . . Insulation of the roof or the attic . . . Insulation of the basement or crawl space walls . . . Insulation of any exterior walls (excluding the basement) . . . Foundation . . . Heating equipment . . . Ventilation or air-conditioning equipment . . . None of the above |
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1 | Yes | |
2 | No | |
6 | Valid skip | |
7 | Don't know | |
9 | Not stated | |
What is the main reason you have not made any improvements or plan not to make any improvements in the future? | ||
01 | No improvements necessary | |
02 | Improvements too costly | |
03 | Not aware of government financial aid or assistance | |
04 | No government financial aid or assistance | |
05 | Do not have time | |
06 | Other – Specify | |
96 | Valid skip | |
97 | Don't know | |
98 | Refusal | |
99 | Not stated | |
Section: LIT - Lighting | ||
How many halogen light bulbs do you use? Please include halogen spotlights. | ||
000 : 100 | Number of halogen light bulbs used | |
997 | Don't know | |
How many compact fluorescent lights do you use? | ||
000 : 100 | Number of compact fluorescent lights used | |
997 | Don't know | |
Excluding the compact fluorescent lights, how many fluorescent lights do you use? For example, fluorescent tubes. | ||
000 : 076 | Number of fluorescent lights used | |
997 | Don't know | |
How many security lights in motion detector fixtures do you use outdoors? | ||
00 : 13 | Number of security lights used | |
97 | Don't know | |
98 | Refusal | |
How many ordinary (incandescent) light bulbs do you use in your dwelling? (Please include ordinary light bulbs in your basement.) | ||
000 : 100 | Number of ordinary light bulbs used | |
997 | Don't know | |
On an average day, do you turn on any ordinary (incandescent) light bulbs for more than three hours? | ||
1 | Yes | |
2 | No | |
7 | Don't know | |
Are any of the ordinary (incandescent) light bulbs that are turned on for more than three hours in a standard socket? | ||
1 | Yes | |
2 | No | |
6 | Valid skip | |
7 | Don't know | |
9 | Not stated | |
How many of the ordinary (incandescent) light bulbs that are in standard sockets and that are turned on for more than three hours do you have? | ||
01 : 25 | Number of ordinary lights on three hours or more | |
96 | Valid skip | |
97 | Don't know | |
99 | Not stated | |
What is the wattage of (this (the most used) ordinary (incandescent) light bulb in a standard socket, that is (turned) on for more than three hours)? | ||
0025 : 0300 | Wattage of light on over three hours | |
9996 | Valid skip | |
9997 | Don't know | |
9999 | Not stated | |
On an average day, for how many hours do you have (the (most used) ordinary (incandescent) light bulb in a standard socket turned on)? | ||
03 : 24 | Hours light on per day | |
96 | Valid skip | |
97 | Don't know | |
99 | Not stated | |
What is the wattage of the second most used of these light bulbs? | ||
0025 : 0240 | Wattage of second light | |
9996 | Valid skip | |
9997 | Don't know | |
9999 | Not stated | |
On an average day, for how many hours is the second most often used of these light bulbs turned on? | ||
03 : 24 | Hours second light on per day | |
96 | Valid skip | |
97 | Don't know | |
99 | Not stated | |
Section: PNW - Pools and Water Devices | ||
Do you use a hot water tank? | ||
1 | Yes | |
2 | No | |
7 | Don't know | |
Is it located in the dwelling? | ||
1 | Yes | |
2 | No | |
6 | Valid skip | |
9 | Not stated | |
What source of energy is used to heat the running water in your dwelling? | ||
01 | Electricity | |
02 | Oil | |
03 | Natural gas | |
04 | Propane | |
05 | Solar panel | |
06 | Other source | |
07 | No hot running water | |
96 | Valid skip | |
97 | Don't know | |
98 | Refusal | |
How old is your hot water tank? | ||
01 : 50 | Age – hot water tank (years) | |
96 | Valid skip | |
97 | Don't know | |
98 | Refusal | |
99 | Not stated | |
Would you say it is...? | ||
01 | 5 years old or less | |
02 | 6 to 10 years old | |
03 | 11 to 15 years old | |
04 | 16 to 20 years old | |
05 | 21 to 25 years old | |
06 | 26 years old or more | |
07 | Unsure, was there when moved in | |
96 | Valid skip | |
97 | Don't know | |
99 | Not stated | |
Was your previous hot water tank still working when you replaced it with this one? | ||
1 | Yes | |
2 | No | |
3 | This is the original/first hot water tank | |
6 | Valid skip | |
7 | Don't know | |
8 | Refusal | |
9 | Not stated | |
Approximately how old was your previous hot water tank when you replaced it with this one? | ||
01 | 5 years old or less | |
02 | 6 to 10 years old | |
03 | 11 to 15 years old | |
04 | 16 to 20 years old | |
05 | 21 to 25 years old | |
06 | 26 years old or more | |
96 | Valid skip | |
97 | Don't know | |
98 | Refusal | |
99 | Not stated | |
Is there add-on insulation around the outside of your hot water tank (an insulation blanket)? | ||
1 | Yes | |
2 | No | |
6 | Valid skip | |
7 | Don't know | |
9 | Not stated | |
Was the add-on insulation around the tank added in 2003? | ||
1 | Yes | |
2 | No | |
6 | Valid skip | |
7 | Don't know | |
9 | Not stated | |
Is there add-on insulation around the hot water pipes? | ||
1 | Yes | |
2 | No | |
6 | Valid skip | |
7 | Don't know | |
8 | Refusal | |
9 | Not stated | |
Was the add-on insulation around the pipes added in 2003? | ||
1 | Yes | |
2 | No | |
6 | Valid skip | |
7 | Don't know | |
9 | Not stated | |
Do you use a water-saving shower head? | ||
1 | Yes | |
2 | No | |
7 | Don't know | |
8 | Refusal | |
Do you use tap attachments, such as screens or aerators, that reduce the flow of water? | ||
1 | Yes | |
2 | No | |
7 | Don't know | |
Do you have a swimming pool with a filter, solely for the use of your dwelling? | ||
1 | Yes | |
2 | No | |
6 | Valid skip | |
Is there a swimming pool with a filter for the use of the occupants in your building? | ||
1 | Yes | |
2 | No | |
6 | Valid skip | |
7 | Don't know | |
Do you use a pool heater? | ||
1 | Yes | |
2 | No | |
6 | Valid skip | |
What main source of energy does your pool heater use? | ||
01 | Natural gas | |
02 | Electricity | |
03 | Oil | |
04 | Propane | |
05 | Solar panel | |
06 | Other source | |
96 | Valid skip | |
Do you use a programmable timer control on the pool's filter? | ||
1 | Yes | |
2 | No | |
6 | Valid skip | |
7 | Don't know | |
Section: EU - Energy Use | ||
In 2003, on an average weekday, was there someone at home all day? For example, someone taking care of children, someone retired, someone working at home, etc. | ||
1 | Yes | |
2 | No | |
7 | Don't know | |
8 | Refusal | |
In 2003, for how many complete weeks was there no one at your dwelling? For example, on vacation, away on business travel, etc. | ||
00 : 52 | Number of weeks no one at dwelling | |
97 | Don't know | |
98 | Refusal | |
Household income is an important factor in the analysis of information. For the year 2003, what is your best estimate of the total income, before taxes and deductions, of all household members from all sources? | ||
0000000 | ||
9999997 | Don't know | |
9999998 | Refusal | |
Can you estimate in which of the following groups your household income falls? Was the total household income less than $20,000 or $20,000 or more? | ||
1 | Less than $20,000 | |
2 | $20,000 or more | |
6 | Valid skip | |
7 | Don't know | |
8 | Refusal | |
Was the total household income from all sources less than $40,000 or $40,000 or more? | ||
1 | Less than $40,000 | |
2 | $40,000 or more | |
6 | Valid skip | |
7 | Don't know | |
8 | Refusal | |
9 | Not stated | |
Was the total household income from all sources...? | ||
1 | Less than $60,000 | |
2 | $60,000 to less than $80,000 | |
3 | $80,000 or more | |
6 | Valid skip | |
7 | Don't know | |
8 | Refusal | |
9 | Not stated | |
So far, you have indicated that your household uses the following source(s) of energy: electricity / natural gas / heating oil / propane / wood. Does your household use any other energy sources? |
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1 | Yes | |
2 | No | |
7 | Don't know | |
Which one(s). . .? . . . Solar panel . . . Wind power . . . Other – Specify |
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1 | Yes | |
2 | No | |
6 | Valid skip | |
9 | Not stated | |
You have reported that no one in your dwelling was responsible for paying the bills for the following source(s) of energy: electricity / natural gas / heating oil / propane Is this correct? |
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1 | Yes | |
2 | No | |
6 | Valid skip | |
In 2003, did your household pay bills for...? . . . Electricity . . . Natural gas . . . Heating oil . . . Propane . . . None of the above |
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1 | Yes | |
2 | No | |
6 | Valid skip | |
In 2003, were all of your dwelling’s energy bills strictly for the energy consumed by your household? I mean that other charges for operating a farm, a business such as hairdresser, childcare, machine shop or for another dwellings such as apartments, etc. were not included in your energy bills? | ||
1 | Yes | |
2 | No | |
6 | Valid skip | |
7 | Don't know | |
In 2003, approximately what proportion of the electricity consumption on your bills was strictly for your household’s use? | ||
000 : 100 | Portion of electricity household use | |
996 | Valid skip | |
997 | Don't know | |
998 | Refusal | |
In 2003, approximately what proportion of the natural gas consumption on your bills was strictly for your household’s use? | ||
000 : 100 | Portion of natural gas household use | |
996 | Valid skip | |
997 | Don't know | |
998 | Refusal | |
In 2003, approximately what proportion of the heating oil consumption on your bills was strictly for your household’s use? | ||
000 : 100 | Portion of heating oil household use | |
996 | Valid skip | |
In 2003, approximately what proportion of the propane consumption on your bills was strictly for your household’s use? | ||
050 : 100 | Portion of propane gas household use | |
996 | Valid skip | |
Section: CES - Contact Energy Suppliers | ||
Do you agree to let Statistics Canada contact your . . . Electricity supplier(s)? . . . Natural gas supplier(s)? . . . Heating oil supplier(s)? . . . Propane supplier(s)? |
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1 | Yes | |
2 | No | |
6 | Valid skip | |
7 | Don't know | |
Can you provide me with your electricity, natural gas, heating oil and/or propane gas billing information for the period that covers all or part of January 2003 to December 2003 so that I can enter the data on my computer? | ||
1 | Yes | |
2 | No | |
6 | Valid skip | |
8 | Refusal | |
INTERVIEWER: Please ask the ACCOUNT HOLDER to provide you with a copy of an electricity, natural gas, heating oil and/or propane gas bill or contract so that you can transcribe the information onto the Consent Form. Please note that the ACCOUNT HOLDER may have to provide the information from a computer if e-billing is used. Once you have transcribed all the information, ask the ACCOUNT HOLDER to verify the information and sign the consent form. Ensure that all mandatory fields are completed. Indicate the consent form status. |
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1 | Consent form has been signed | |
2 | Consent form will be mailed back | |
6 | Valid skip | |
8 | Refusal | |
9 | Not stated | |
Section: PCL - Permission to Contact Landlord | ||
Is your landlord or property management responsible for paying the . . . Electricity bills? . . . Natural gas bills? . . . Oil bills? . . . Propane gas bills? |
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1 | Yes | |
2 | No | |
6 | Valid skip | |
In order to contact the landlord / property management, we need your permission. We will also need the landlord / property management’s name, address and telephone number. The information collected from the landlord / property management will be used for research purposes only and will be kept confidential. Do you agree to let Statistics Canada contact your landlord / property management? |
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1 | Yes | |
2 | No | |
6 | Valid skip | |
Section: Exit Variables | ||
Permission to share respondent’s (Occupant) information. Based on following question: Do you agree to allow Statistics Canada to share your information with NRCan? |
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1 | Yes | |
2 | No | |
Permission to share respondent’s (Landlord) information. Based on following question: Do you agree to allow Statistics Canada to share your information with NRCan? |
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1 | Yes | |
2 | No | |
6 | Valid skip | |
9 | Not stated | |