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2007 Survey of Household Energy Use (SHEU-2007) – Detailed Statistical Report

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Appendix C – Questionnaires

Section A: Dwelling characteristics


What is the heated area of your dwelling? Please exclude the basement and garage.

00  Specific sq. ft. or
01  600 sq. ft. (55 )or less
02  601 to 1000 sq. ft. (56 to 95 )
03  1001 to 1500 sq. ft. (96 to 140 )
04  1501 to 2000 sq. ft. (141 to 185 )
05  2001 to 2500 sq. ft. (186 to 230 )
06  2501 to 3000 sq. ft. (231 to 280 )
07  3001 to 3500 sq. ft. (281 to 325 )
08  3501 to 4000 sq. ft. (326 to 371 )
09  4001 sq. ft. (372 ) or more
97  Don’t know
99  Not stated

Coverage: All respondents

Do you currently own or rent your dwelling?

1  Own
2  Rent
7  Don’t know
9  Not stated

Coverage: All respondents

Is your current dwelling located within an apartment building?

1  Yes
2  No
6  Valid skip
7  Don’t know
9  Not stated

Coverage: Respondents who currently own their dwelling

How many storeys does your building have? Include storeys below ground and penthouses. Exclude storeys used only as indoor parking.

00  Number of storeys in your building
96  Valid skip
97  Don’t know
99  Not stated

Coverage: Respondents who currently own their dwelling and the dwelling is located within an apartment building

In what year was this dwelling originally built?

00  Specific year
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  Between 2001 and 2005
08  2006 or later
96  Valid skip
97  Don’t know
99  Not stated

Coverage: Respondents who currently own their dwelling, except dwellings located within an apartment building

Excluding the basement, how many storeys does your dwelling have?

01  One storey
02  One and a half storeys
03  Two storeys
04  Two and a half storeys
05  Three storeys
06  Split level
07  Other
96  Valid skip
97  Don’t know
99  Not stated

Coverage: Respondents who currently own their dwelling, except dwellings located within an apartment building

Most houses are built on basements, crawl spaces, concrete slabs (slab on grade) or some combination of these. What is your dwelling built over?

1  Basement
2  Crawl space
3  Concrete slabs
4  Pillars
5  Other
6  No foundation
7  Don’t know
8  Valid skip

Coverage: Respondents who currently own their dwelling, except dwellings located within an apartment building

If you have indicated that you...

1  Have a basement or crawl space
2  Do not have a basement or crawl space
6  Valid skip
9  Not stated

Coverage: Respondents who currently own their dwelling, except dwellings located within an apartment building

During the heating season, is your basement/crawl space usually heated?

1  Yes
2  No
6  Valid skip
7  Don’t know
9  Not stated

Coverage: Respondents who currently own their dwelling, do not live in an apartment building and have a basement or crawl space

What is the heated area of your basement/crawl space?

00  Specific sq. ft. or
01  600 sq. ft. (55 )or less
02  601 to 1000 sq. ft. (56 to 95 )
03  1001 to 1500 sq. ft. (96 to 140 )
04  1501 to 2000 sq. ft. (141 to 185 )
05  2001 to 2500 sq. ft. (186 to 230 )
06  2501 to 3000 sq. ft. (231 to 280 )
07  3001 sq. ft. (281 ) or more
96  Valid skip
97  Don’t know
99  Not stated

Coverage: Respondents who currently own their dwelling, do not live in an apartment building and have a basement or crawl space that is usually heated during the heating season

Are any of your basement/crawl space outside walls insulated on the inside?

1  Yes
2  No
6  Valid skip
7  Don’t know
9  Not stated

Coverage: Respondents who currently own their dwelling, do not live in an apartment building and have a basement or crawl space that is usually heated during the heating season

What percentage of the outside walls is insulated on the inside?

001:100  Percentage of walls insulated on inside
996  Valid skip
997  Don’t know
999  Not stated

Coverage: Respondents who currently own their dwelling, do not live in an apartment building and have a basement or crawl space that is usually heated during the heating season for which outside walls are insulated on the inside

Does your dwelling have an attic (a space between the roof and the top floor of your dwelling)?

1  Yes
2  No
6  Valid skip
7  Don’t know
9  Not stated

Coverage: Respondents who currently own their dwelling, except dwellings located within an apartment building

Is there insulation in your attic?

1  Yes – on the attic floor
2  Yes – on the attic walls
3  Yes – on both the attic floor and walls
4  No
6  Valid skip
7  Don’t know
9  Not stated

Coverage: Respondents who currently own their dwelling, do not live in an apartment building and have an attic

Does your dwelling have a garage?

1  Yes
2  No
6  Valid skip
7  Don’t know
9  Not stated

Coverage: Respondents who currently own their dwelling, except dwellings located within an apartment building

Is your garage attached to the dwelling?

1  Yes
2  No
6  Valid skip
7  Don’t know
9  Not stated

Coverage: Respondents who currently own their dwelling, do not live in an apartment building and have a garage

How much insulation does your garage have?

1  Full insulation – all walls and garage doors are insulated
2  Full insulation – all walls but not the garage doors are insulated
3  Partial insulation – some walls are insulated
4  No
6  Valid skip
7  Don’t know
9  Not stated

Coverage: Respondents who currently own their dwelling, do not live in an apartment building and have a garage

During the heating season, is your garage usually heated?

1  Yes
2  No
6  Valid skip
7  Don’t know
9  Not stated

Coverage: Respondents who currently own their dwelling, do not live in an apartment building and have a garage

What type of garage does your dwelling have?

1  One-car garage
2  Two-car garage
3  Three-or-more-car garage
6  Valid skip
7  Don’t know
9  Not stated

Coverage: Respondents who currently own their dwelling, do not live in an apartment building and have a garage

Have you made any of the following improvements to your dwelling that reduces energy consumption?

01  No improvements were made
97  Don’t know
02  The roof structure or surface
03  The heating equipment (include fireplaces and woodstoves)
04  Windows (include patio doors)
05  The caulking or weather-stripping around your windows or doors
06  The insulation of the basement or crawl-space walls
07  The exterior wall siding
08  The insulation around the hot water pipes
09  The insulation of the roof or the attic
10  The insulation of any exterior walls (excluding basement)
11  Exterior doors (include garage door[s])
12  Installed a programmable thermostat
13  The ventilation or central air conditioning equipment
14  The foundation
15  Other – specify
16  Other – specify
96  Valid skip

Coverage: Respondents who currently own their dwelling, except dwellings located within an apartment building

What year were the following improvements made to your dwelling that reduce energy consumption?

01  Valid skip
02  Specific year – The roof structure or surface
03  Specific year – The heating equipment (include fireplaces and woodstoves)
04  Specific year – Windows (include patio doors)
05  Specific year – The caulking or weather stripping around your windows or doors
06  Specific year – The insulation of the basement or crawl space walls
07  Specific year – The exterior wall siding
08  Specific year – The insulation around the hot water pipes
09  Specific year – The insulation of the roof or the attic
10  Specific year – The insulation of any exterior walls (excluding basement)
11  Specific year – Exterior doors (include garage door[s])
12  Specific year – Installed a programmable thermostat
13  Specific year – The ventilation or central air-conditioning equipment
14  Specific year – The foundation
15  Specific year – Other – specify
16  Specific year – Other – specify

Coverage: Respondents who currently own their dwelling, do not live in an apartment building and made improvements to their dwelling that reduces energy consumption

What is the main reason you have not made any improvements to your dwelling?

01  No improvements are currently necessary
02  Planning to make improvements in the future
03  Not aware of government financial aid or assistance
04  Planning to sell
05  Dwelling was recently purchased or built
06  Improvements are too costly
07  Do not have time
08  No government financial aid or assistance
09  Other
96  Valid skip
97  Don’t know
99  Not stated

Coverage: Respondents who currently own their dwelling, do not live in an apartment building and have not made improvements to their dwelling that reduces energy consumption

Do you use a hot water heater?

1  Yes
2  Dwelling does not have hot running water
6  Valid skip
7  Don’t know
9  Not stated

Coverage: Respondents who currently own their dwelling

Is the water heater located in your dwelling?

1  Yes
2  No
6  Valid skip
7  Don’t know
9  Not stated

Coverage: Respondents who currently own their dwelling and use a hot water heater

What type of hot water heater is used in your dwelling?

1  Standard hot water tank
2  Tankless (instantaneous water heater)
3  Combination boiler (typically a wall-hung unit)
4  Other
5  Boiler (apartment buildings)
6  Valid skip
7  Don’t know
9  Not stated

Coverage: Respondents who currently own their dwelling and use a hot water heater located in their dwelling

What source of energy does the water heater use?

01  Electricity
02  Oil
03  Natural gas
04  Propane
05  Solar
06  Other source
96  Valid skip
97  Don’t know
99  Not stated

Coverage: Respondents who currently own their dwelling and use a hot water heater located in their dwelling

How old is your hot water heater?

00  Age of water heater
01  5 years or less
02  6 to 10 years
03  11 to 15 years
04  16 to 20 years
05  21 to 25 years
06  26 years or more
96  Valid skip
97  Don’t know
99  Not stated

Coverage: Respondents who currently own their dwelling and use a hot water heater located in their dwelling

Did you replace a previous hot water tank with your current hot water heater?

1  Yes
2  No
6  Valid skip
7  Don’t know
9  Not stated

Coverage: Respondents who currently own their dwelling and use a hot water heater located in their dwelling

Was your previous hot water tank still working when you replaced it?

1  Yes
2  No
6  Valid skip
7  Don’t know
9  Not stated

Coverage: Respondents who currently own their dwelling, use a hot water heater located in their dwelling and replaced a previous hot water tank with their current hot water heater

How old was your previous hot water tank when you replaced it?

00  Age of previous water tank
01  5 years or less
02  6 to 10 years
03  11 to 15 years
04  16 to 20 years
05  21 to 25 years
06  26 years or more
96  Valid skip
97  Don’t know
99  Not stated

Coverage: Respondents who currently own their dwelling, use a hot water heater located in their dwelling and replaced a previous hot water tank with their current hot water heater

What type of windows (including patio doors) are the majority in your dwelling?

01  Standard single pane with storm window
02  Standard single pane
03  Standard double pane
04  Standard double pane sealed unit
05  Standard triple pane sealed unit
06  Low-Emissivity (Low-E) coating – gas-filled double pane
07  Low-Emissivity (Low-E) coating – gas-filled triple pane
08  Standard gas-filled double pane
09  Standard gas-filled triple pane
10  Other
96  Valid skip
97  Don’t know
99  Not stated

Coverage: Respondents who currently own their dwelling

How old are the majority of the windows in your dwelling?

1  5 years or less
2  6 to 10 years
3  11 to 15 years
4  16 or more
5  Same age as dwelling
6  Valid skip
7  Don’t know
9  Not stated

Coverage: Respondents who currently own their dwelling

Have you noticed any condensation on the inside surfaces of your windows?

1  Yes – on most
2  Yes – on some
3  No
7  Don’t know
9  Not stated

Coverage: All respondents

Have you noticed any air leaks or drafts around your windows?

1  Yes
2  No
7  Don’t know
9  Not stated

Coverage: All respondents

Please indicate how many of the following types of light bulbs are used by your dwelling. Include exterior lights. Do not include seasonal lights such as Christmas lights, Halloween lights, etc.

01  Number of halogen light bulbs (include spotlights)
02  Number of compact fluorescent light bulbs
03  Number of regular fluorescent light bulbs (e.g. fluorescent tubes)
04  Number of incandescent light bulbs (include smaller bulbs used in chandeliers or in
     accent lighting fixtures)
997  Don’t know
999  Not stated

Coverage: All respondents

On an average day, do you turn on any incandescent light bulbs (exclude small bulbs and night lights) for a total of three or more hours?

1  Yes
2  No
7  Don’t know
9  Not stated

Coverage: All respondents

How many are turned on for a total of three or more hours?

00  Number of incandescent bulbs turned on for 3+ hours
96  Valid skip
97  Don’t know
99  Not stated

Coverage: Respondents who on an average day turn on incandescent light bulbs for a total of three or more hours

What is the typical wattage of the light bulb(s) turned on for 3 hours or more?

0000  Wattage of incandescent bulbs turned on for 3+ hrs
9996  Valid skip
9997  Don’t know
9999  Not stated

Coverage: Respondents who on an average day turn on incandescent light bulbs for a total of three or more hours

On an average day in the winter, for how many hours do you have the light bulb(s) turned on?

00  Winter – hours per day light bulbs on
96  Valid skip
97  Don’t know
99  Not stated

Coverage: Respondents who on an average day turn on incandescent light bulbs for a total of three or more hours

On an average day in the summer, for how many hours do you have the light bulb(s) turned on?

00  Summer – hours per day light bulbs on
96  Valid skip
97  Don’t know
99  Not stated

Coverage: Respondents who on an average day turn on incandescent light bulbs for a total of three or more hours

How many light bulbs have a timer control?

00  Number of light bulbs – programmable timer control
00  Number of light bulbs – motion detector
00  Number of light bulbs – light sensor
97  Don’t know
99  Not stated

Coverage: All respondents

Section B: Household appliances


How old are the following major appliances that you use in your dwelling?

...Main refrigerator
...Second refrigerator
...Freezer (stand-alone)
...Regular stove/range
...Separate cooktop
...Built-in oven
...Microwave oven
...Dishwasher
...Washing machine
...Clothes dryer

01  Not applicable
02  5 years or less
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
97  Don’t know
99  Not stated

Coverage: All respondents

Please indicate if the following appliances used in your dwelling are ENERGY STAR qualified products. Note: The ENERGY STAR label can sometimes be found on the information sticker that is on the appliance. Also note that appliances bought before 2001 are generally not ENERGY STAR qualified.

...Main refrigerator
...Second refrigerator
...Freezer (stand-alone)
...Dishwasher
...Washing machine

1  Not applicable
2  Yes
3  No
7  Don’t know
9  Not stated

Coverage: All respondents

What source of energy does your following major appliance use?

...Regular stove/range
...Separate cooktop
...Built-in oven
...Clothes dryer

01  Not applicable
02  Electricity
03  Natural gas
04  Electricity and natural gas
05  Oil
06  Wood
07  Propane
97  Don’t know
99  Not stated

Coverage: All respondents

If you...?

1  Use a refrigerator in your dwelling
2  Do not use a refrigerator in your dwelling
9  Not stated

Coverage: All respondents

How many refrigerators do you use in your dwelling?

1  One
2  Two
3  Three or more
6  Valid skip
7  Don't know
9  Not stated

Coverage: Respondents who use a refrigerator in their dwelling

What did you do with your previous refrigerator when you replaced it with your current one?

01  No old refrigerator – current one is the original/first
02  Disposed of refrigerator
03  Kept it at home and plugged in all year
04  Kept it at home/plugged it in when needed
05  Resold
06  Other
96  Valid skip
97  Don’t know
99  Not stated

Coverage: Respondents who use a refrigerator in their dwelling

If you...?

1  Use a freezer (stand-alone) in your dwelling
2  Do not use a freezer (stand-alone) in your dwelling
9  Not stated

Coverage: All respondents

How many freezers do you use in your dwelling?

1  One
2  Two
3  Three or more
6  Valid skip
7  Don't know
9  Not stated

Coverage: Respondents who use a freezer (stand-alone) in their dwelling

What is the size of your (main) freezer (stand-alone)?

1  Very small (less than 7.0 cu. ft.)
2  Small (7.1 to 13.9 cu. ft.)
3  Medium (14.0 to 17.9 cu. ft.)
4  Large (18.0 to 22.9 cu. ft.)
5  Very large (more than 23 cu. ft.)
6  Valid skip
7  Don't know
9  Not stated

Coverage: Respondents who use a freezer (stand-alone) in their dwelling

If you...?

1  Use a regular stove/range, separate cooktop or built-in oven
2  Do not use regular stove/range, separate cooktop or built-in oven
9  Not stated

Coverage: All respondents

In an average week, how often do you use your regular stove/range or built-in oven with a separate cooktop?

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
97  Don’t know
99  Not stated

Coverage: Respondents who use a regular stove/range, separate cooktop or built-in oven in their dwelling

If you...?

1  Use a microwave in your dwelling
2  Do not use a microwave in your dwelling
9  Not stated

Coverage: All respondents

In an average week, how many minutes do you use your microwave oven? Would you say...?

01  Less than 5 min
02  5 to 15 min
03  16 to 30 min
04  31 to 60 min
05  61 min to 2 h
06  More than 2 h
96  Valid skip
97  Don’t know
99  Not stated

Coverage: Respondents who use a microwave in their dwelling

If you...?

1  Use a dishwasher in your dwelling
2  Do not use a dishwasher in your dwelling
9  Not stated

Coverage: All respondents

Is the dishwasher in your dwelling compact or standard size?

1  Compact (mini – exterior width less than 56 cm [22 in.])
2  Standard (full size – exterior width greater than or equal to 56 cm [22 in.])
6  Valid skip
7  Don't know
9  Not stated

Coverage: Respondents who use a dishwasher in their dwelling

Do you usually dry the dishes with the...?

1  Heat on (with the door closed)
2  Heat off (with the door closed)
3  Door open (dishes dry naturally)
6  Valid skip
7  Don't know
9  Not stated

Coverage: Respondents who use a dishwasher in their dwelling

In an average week, how many loads of dishes do you do? Please give your best estimate.

00  Weekly – number of loads of dishes
96  Valid skip
97  Don't know
99  Not stated

Coverage: Respondents who use a dishwasher in their dwelling

If you...? (Please exclude washing machines used in common laundry areas.)

1  Use a washing machine in your dwelling
2  Do not use a washing machine in your dwelling
9  Not stated

Coverage: All respondents

What type of washing machine do you use in your dwelling?

1  Standard top-loading
2  Standard front-loading
3  Washer/dryer combination with a top-loading washer
4  Washer/dryer combination with a front-loading washer
5  Other
6  Valid skip
7  Don’t know
9  Not stated

Coverage: Respondents who use a washing machine in their dwelling

What size is your washing machine?

1  Mini (compact – less than 45 L [10 gal.])
2  Standard (full size – greater than or equal to 45 L [10 gal.])
6  Valid skip
7  Don’t know
9  Not stated

Coverage: Respondents who use a washing machine in their dwelling

What water temperature do you use for most of your washing?

1  Hot
2  Cold
3  Warm
6  Valid skip
7  Don’t know
9  Not stated

Coverage: Respondents who use a washing machine in their dwelling

What water temperature do you use for most of your rinsing?

1  Hot
2  Cold
3  Warm
6  Valid skip
7  Don’t know
9  Not stated

Coverage: Respondents who use a washing machine in their dwelling

In an average week during the winter, how many loads of laundry do you wash?

00  Winter – number of loads of laundry
96  Valid skip
97  Don’t know
99  Not stated

Coverage: Respondents who use a washing machine in their dwelling

In an average week during the summer, how many loads of laundry do you wash?

00  Summer – number of loads of laundry
96  Valid skip
97  Don’t know
99  Not stated

Coverage: Respondents who use a washing machine in their dwelling

If you...? (Please exclude clothes dryers used in common laundry areas.)

1  Use a clothes dryer in your dwelling
2  Do not use a clothes dryer in your dwelling
9  Not stated

Coverage: All respondents

What size is your clothes dryer?

1  Compact (less than 125 L [28 gal.])
2  Standard (greater than or equal to 125 L [28 gal.])
6  Valid skip
7  Don’t know
9  Not stated

Coverage: Respondents who use a clothes dryer in their dwelling

Does your clothes dryer have a moisture detector?

1  Yes
2  No
6  Valid skip
7  Don’t know
9  Not stated

Coverage: Respondents who use a clothes dryer in their dwelling

In an average week during the winter, how many loads of laundry do you dry in the clothes dryer?

00  Winter – loads of laundry in dryer
96  Valid skip
97  Don’t know
99  Not stated

Coverage: Respondents who use a clothes dryer in their dwelling

In an average week during the summer, how many loads of laundry do you dry in the clothes dryer?

00  Summer – loads of laundry in dryer
96  Valid skip
97  Don’t know
99  Not stated

Coverage: Respondents who use a clothes dryer in their dwelling

Section C: Electrical devices


How many of the following electrical devices do you use in your dwelling?

...Television
...Television analog/digital receiver box
...Home theatre system
...Video game console
...DVD player (stand-alone)
...VCR
...Component stereo
...Portable/compact stereo
...Personal computer (include laptop)
...Computer monitor
...Computer printer
...Telephone requiring an electrical outlet and phone jack (excluding cell phones)
...Water cooler

1  Zero
2  One
3  Two
4  Three
5  Four or more
7  Don’t know
9  Not stated

Coverage: All respondents

How old are the following electrical devices that you (most frequently) use in your dwelling?

...Television
...Television analog/digital receiver box
...Home theatre system
...Video game console
...DVD player (stand-alone)
...VCR
...Component stereo
...Portable/compact stereo
...Personal computer (include laptop)
...Computer monitor
...Computer printer
...Telephone requiring an electrical outlet and phone jack (excluding cell phones)
...Water cooler

1  Not applicable
2  5 years or less
3  6 to 10 years
4  11 to 15 years
5  16 years or more
7  Don’t know
9  Not stated

Coverage: All respondents

In an average week, how many hours do you have the following (most frequently used) electrical devices turned on?

...Television
...Television analog/digital receiver box
...Home theatre system
...Video game console
...DVD player (stand-alone)
...VCR
...Component stereo
...Portable/compact stereo

1  Not applicable
2  4 h or less
3  5 to 10 h
4  11 to 20 h
5  21 to 30 h
6  31 to 40 h
7  41 to 55 h
8  56 h or more
7  Don’t know
9  Not stated

Coverage: All respondents

Please indicate if the following electrical devices, which you (most frequently) use in your dwelling, are an ENERGY STAR qualified product?

...Television
...Home theatre system
...DVD player (stand-alone)
...VCR
...Component stereo
...Portable/compact stereo
...Personal computer (include laptop)
...Computer monitor
...Computer printer
...Water cooler

1  Not applicable
2  Yes
3  No
7  Don’t know
9  Not stated

Coverage: All respondents

If you...?

1  Have a television in your dwelling
2  Do not have a television in your dwelling
9  Not stated

Coverage: All respondents

What type of television(s) do you have in your dwelling?

1  Regular (tube)
2  Regular (tube) high definition (HD)
3  Projection
4  Direct light projection (DLP)
5  Liquid crystal display (LCD)
6  Plasma
96  Valid skip
99  Not stated

Coverage: Respondents who have a television in their dwelling

If you...?

1  Have a television analog/digital receiver box in your dwelling
2  Do not have a television analog/digital receiver box in your dwelling
6  Valid skip
9  Not stated

Coverage: Respondents who have a television in their dwelling

What type of television analog/digital receiver box do you use in your dwelling?

1  Regular (analog) cable or satellite
2  Digital cable or satellite
3  Personal video recorder (PVR)
4  High definition (HD)
5  HD and PVR
6  Valid skip
9  Not stated

Coverage: Respondents who have a television analog/digital receiver box in their dwelling

When you turn off your television, do you turn off the analog/digital receiver box?

1  Always
2  Sometimes
3  Never
6  Valid skip
7  Don’t know
9  Not stated

Coverage: Respondents who have a television analog/digital receiver box in their dwelling

If you...?

1  Use a computer in your dwelling
2  Do not use a computer in your dwelling
9  Not stated

Coverage: All respondents

What type of computer do you (most frequently) use in your dwelling?

1  Desktop
2  Laptop
6  Valid skip
7  Don’t know
9  Not stated

Coverage: Respondents who use a computer in their dwelling

What type of computer monitor do you use with your (most frequently used) computer?

1  Regular (CRT)
2  LCD flat panel
6  Valid skip
7  Don’t know
9  Not stated

Coverage: Respondents who (most frequently) use a desktop computer in their dwelling

When the (most frequently used) computer is turned off, the monitor...?

1  Remains on in standby mode (monitor turns on automatically with the computer)
2  Is turned off (monitor must be manually turned on)
6  Valid skip
7  Don’t know
9  Not stated

Coverage: Respondents who (most frequently) use a desktop computer in their dwelling

In a typical week, how many hours is the (most frequently used) computer on? Include stand-by mode.

000  Weekly – number of hours the computer is on
996  Valid skip
997  Don’t know
999  Not stated

Coverage: Respondents who use a computer in their dwelling

In a typical week, how many hours do you spend using the (most frequently used) computer? (Include the time used downloading even if you are not present at the computer.)

000  Weekly – number of hours using the computer
996  Valid skip
997  Don’t know
999  Not stated

Coverage: Respondents who use a computer in their dwelling

If you...?

1  Use a printer in your dwelling
2  Do not use a printer in your dwelling
6  Valid skip
9  Not stated

Coverage: Respondents who use a computer in their dwelling

Which statement best describes how you use your (most frequently used) printer?

1  The printer is manually turned on when the computer is turned on and manually turned
    off when the computer is turned off.
2  When using the computer, the printer is manually turned on only when needed and then
    manually turned off when not needed.
3  The printer is on or in stand-by mode all the time (even if the computer is off).
6  Valid skip
7  Don’t know
9  Not stated

Coverage: Respondents who use a computer and a printer in their dwelling

Section D: Heating and cooling


In 2007, was the unit that supplied the heat to your dwelling a central unit (for your building or structure) or was it a unit specifically used by your dwelling only?

1  Dwelling unit
2  Central unit
7  Don’t know
9  Not stated

Coverage: All respondents

In 2007, did you use a heat pump? A heat pump is an electrical device that can be used for heating and for cooling. It is typically located outdoors if it uses air source and indoors if it uses ground source (earth or water).

1  Yes
2  No
6  Valid skip
7  Don’t know
9  Not stated

Coverage: Respondents whose heat was supplied by a dwelling unit

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

Coverage: Respondents whose heat was supplied by a dwelling unit and who used a heat pump

How old is your heat pump (please round up)?

00  Specific age of heat pump in years
01  5 years or less
02  6 to 10 years
03  11 to 15 years
04  16 to 20 years
05  21 to 25 years
06  26 years or more
96  Valid skip
97  Don’t know
99  Not stated

Coverage: Respondents whose heat was supplied by a dwelling unit and who used a heat pump

Is your heat pump an ENERGY STAR qualified product?

1  Yes
2  No
6  Valid skip
7  Don’t know
9  Not stated

Coverage: Respondents whose heat was supplied by a dwelling unit and who used a heat pump

Was your heat pump the main source of heat for your dwelling?

1  Yes
2  No
6  Valid skip
7  Don’t know
9  Not stated

Coverage: Respondents whose heat was supplied by a dwelling unit and who used a heat pump

In 2007, what type of heating equipment provided most of the heat for your dwelling?

01  Furnace with forced air (hot air vents)
02  Boiler with hot water or steam radiators
03  Heating stove (burning wood, pellets, corn, coal,)
04  Electric radiant heating
05  Electric baseboards
06  Gas fireplace
07  Other
96  Valid skip
97  Don’t know
99  Not stated

Coverage: Respondents whose heat was supplied by a dwelling unit, and who did not use a heat pump or used a heat pump that was not the main source of heat for their dwelling

What source(s) of energy did your furnace/boiler/heating stove use? Please exclude the energy used for running the fan.

1  Electricity
2  Natural gas
3  Oil
4  Wood
5  Wood pellets
6  Propane
7  Other
96  Valid skip
99  Not stated

Coverage: Respondents whose heat was supplied by a dwelling unit and who had a furnace, boiler or heating stove providing most of the heat for their dwelling

If you...?

1  Use a boiler in your dwelling
2  Use a furnace in your dwelling
3  Use a heating stove in your dwelling
6  Valid skip
9  Not stated

Coverage: Respondents whose heat was supplied by a dwelling unit and who had a furnace, boiler or heating stove providing most of the heat for their dwelling

Is your boiler an ENERGY STAR qualified product?

1  Yes
2  No
6  Valid skip
7  Don’t know
9  Not stated

Coverage: Respondents whose heat was supplied by a dwelling unit and who used a boiler in their dwelling

Is your furnace an ENERGY STAR qualified product?

1  Yes
2  No
6  Valid skip
7  Don’t know
9  Not stated

Coverage: Respondents whose heat was supplied by a dwelling unit and who used a furnace in their dwelling

What is the efficiency rating for your furnace?

1  High (the exhaust pipe is plastic and vents through the side of the house)
2  Medium (the exhaust pipe is metal and vents through the side of the house or through
    the roof)
3  Low (the exhaust pipe is metal and vents through the roof)
6  Valid skip
7  Don’t know
9  Not stated

Coverage: Respondents whose heat was supplied by a dwelling unit and who used a furnace in their dwelling

How old is your heating equipment?

00  Specific age of heating equipment in years
01  5 years or less
02  6 to 10 years
03  11 to 15 years
04  16 to 20 years
05  21 to 25 years
06  26 years or more
96  Valid skip
97  Don’t know
99  Not stated

Coverage: Respondents whose heat was supplied by a dwelling unit and who used a heat pump that was not the main source of heat for their dwelling

How many of the following types of thermostats are used in your dwelling?

01  Number of mechanical – built-in units
02  Number of mechanical – wall units
03  Number of electronic – non-programmable
04  Number of electronic – programmable
97  Don’t know
99  Not stated

Coverage: All respondents

In 2007, in addition to your main heating equipment, did your household use any other supplementary heating equipment?

1  Yes
2  No
7  Don’t know
9  Not stated

Coverage: All respondents

What type of supplementary heating equipment did you use most often?

01  Electric baseboards
02  Portable electric heater
03  Wood stove
04  Wood fireplace
05  Gas fireplace
06  Electric fireplace
07  Furnace
08  Radiant floor heating
09  Other
96  Valid skip
97  Don’t know
99  Not stated

Coverage: Respondents who indicated that their household used supplementary heating equipment in addition to their main heating equipment

If you...?

1  Used a supplementary furnace in your dwelling
2  Did not use a supplementary furnace in your dwelling
6  Valid skip
9  Not stated

Coverage: Respondents who indicated that their household used supplementary heating equipment in addition to their main heating equipment

What energy source did your supplementary furnace use? Please exclude the energy used for running the fan.

1  Electricity
2  Natural gas
3  Oil
4  Wood
5  Propane
6  Valid skip
9  Not stated

Coverage: Respondents who used a supplementary furnace in their dwelling

In an average week during the heating season, how many hours did you use the supplementary heating?

00  Weekly hours supplementary heating is used
995  Unsure, the heating equipment uses a thermostat
996  Valid skip
997  Don’t know
999  Not stated

Coverage: Respondents who used supplementary heating equipment in their dwelling

If you...?

1  Used wood or wood pellets for heating
2  Did not use wood or wood pellets for heating

Coverage: All respondents

On average how much wood do you burn in a heating season?

...Unit of measure
...Amount

01  Full or bush cord
02  Face or stove cord
03  Full-sized pick-up truck (8 ft. box)
04  Compact-sized pick-up truck (6 ft. box)
05  Bag of firewood (64 bags = one full or bush cord)
06  Log (1 log = 16 in. long)
96  Valid skip
97  Don’t know
99  Not stated

Coverage: Respondents who used wood or wood pellets for heating

What type of wood did you use?

1  Hardwood
2  Softwood
3  Hardwood and softwood (mixed)
6  Valid skip
7  Don’t know
9  Not stated

Coverage: Respondents who used wood or wood pellets for heating

If you used wood pellets, what was the quantity consumed in the past 12 months?

01  Did not use wood pellets
02  500 lb. (228 kg) or less
03  501 to 1000 lb. (229 to 455 kg)
04  1001 to 2500 lb. (455 to 909 kg)
05  2501 to 4000 lb. (910 to 1818 kg)
06  4001 to 5500 lb. (1819 to 2500 kg)
07  5501 lb. (2501 kg) or more
96  Valid skip
97  Don’t know
99  Not stated

Coverage: Respondents who used wood or wood pellets for heating

Do you have a fireplace (wood, gas or electric) in your dwelling?

1  Yes
2  No
7  Don’t know
9  Not stated

Coverage: All respondents

In 2007, how many wood-burning fireplaces did you have in your dwelling?

00  Number of wood-burning fireplaces
95  None
96  Valid skip
97  Don’t know
99  Not stated

Coverage: Respondents who have a fireplace (wood, gas or electric) in their dwelling

In 2007, how many electric fireplaces did you have in your dwelling?

00  Number of electric fireplaces
95  None
96  Valid skip
97  Don’t know
99  Not stated

Coverage: Respondents who have a fireplace (wood, gas or electric) in their dwelling

Is the primary purpose of the electric fireplace(s) to provide heat or for aesthetics?

1  Primarily for heat
2  Primarily for aesthetics
3  For both heat and aesthetics
6  Valid skip
7  Don’t know
9  Not stated

Coverage: Respondents who had an electric fireplace in their dwelling

In 2007, how many gas-burning fireplaces did you have in your dwelling?

00  Number of gas-burning fireplaces
95  None
96  Valid skip
97  Don’t know
99  Not stated

Coverage: Respondents who have a fireplace (wood, gas or electric) in their dwelling

What source(s) of energy did your gas-burning fireplace use?

1  Natural gas
2  Propane
3  Other
6  Valid skip
9  Not stated

Coverage: Respondents who had a gas-burning fireplace in their dwelling

During the summer, did you turn the pilot light off?

1  Yes
2  No
3  No pilot light
6  Valid skip
7  Don’t know
9  Not stated

Coverage: Respondents who had a gas-burning fireplace in their dwelling

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
9  Not stated

Coverage: Respondents who had a gas-burning fireplace in their dwelling

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
9  Not stated

Coverage: Respondents who had a gas-burning fireplace in their dwelling

In 2007, did you have air conditioning for your dwelling?

1  Yes – central air conditioning
2  Yes – window/room air conditioning
3  No
7  Don’t know
9  Not stated

Coverage: All respondents

How old is your central air conditioner?

00  Age of central air conditioner
01  5 years or less
02  6 to 10 years
03  11 to 15 years
04  16 to 20 years
05  21 to 25 years
06  26 years or more
96  Valid skip
97  Don’t know
99  Not stated

Coverage: Respondents who had central air conditioning for their dwelling

Is your central air conditioner an ENERGY STAR qualified product?

1  Yes
2  No
6  Valid skip
7  Don’t know
9  Not stated

Coverage: Respondents who had central air conditioning for their dwelling

In 2007, how many window/room air conditioners did you use?

00  Number of window air conditioners
96  Valid skip
97  Don’t know
99  Not stated

Coverage: Respondents who had window/room air conditioning for their dwelling

Was your (most frequently used) window/room air conditioner a...?

1  Window-mounted (louvred) unit
2  Through the wall-mounted (non-louvred) unit
3  Free-standing portable unit
4  Mini-split air conditioner
5  Wall-mounted heat pump/air conditioner
6  Valid skip
7  Don’t know
9  Not stated

Coverage: Respondents who had window/room air conditioning for their dwelling

What was the cooling capacity of your (most frequently used) window/room air conditioner in BTUs?

00000  Specific cooling capacity – air conditioner
99996  Valid skip
99997  Don’t know
99999  Not stated

Coverage: Respondents who had window/room air conditioning for their dwelling

How old is the (most frequently used) window/room air conditioner?

00  Age of window air conditioner
01  5 years or less
02  6 to 10 years
03  11 to 15 years
04  16 to 20 years
05  21 to 25 years
06  26 years or more
96  Valid skip
97  Don’t know
99  Not stated

Coverage: Respondents who had window/room air conditioning for their dwelling

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

Coverage: Respondents who had window/room air conditioning for their dwelling

Section E: Energy consumption


Does your household use any other energy sources besides electricity, natural gas, heating oil, propane or wood in your dwelling?

1  Yes
2  No
7  Don’t know
9  Not stated

Coverage: All respondents

Which one(s)...?

1  Solar
2  Wind power
3  Other
6  Valid skip
9  Not stated

Coverage: Respondents whose household uses other energy sources besides electricity, natural gas, heating oil, propane or wood in their dwelling

Is anyone in your dwelling responsible for paying the bills for any of the following: electricity, natural gas, heating oil, propane?

1  Yes
2  No
7  Don’t know
9  Not stated

Coverage: All respondents

In 2007, on an average weekday, was there someone at home all day?

1  Yes
2  No
7  Don’t know
9  Not stated

Coverage: All respondents

In 2007, for how many complete weeks was there no one at your dwelling?

00  Number of complete weeks no one was home
95  None
97  Don’t know
99  Not stated

Coverage: All respondents

Households and the Environment Survey: Phase One – Energy-related questions

Section: Dwelling characteristics


In what year was this dwelling originally built?

00  Specific year dwelling was built
1  Before 1946
2  Between 1946 and 1960
3  Between 1961 and 1977
4  Between 1978 and 1983
5  Between 1984 and 1995
6  Between 1996 and 2000
7  Between 2001 and 2005
8  2006 or later
97  Don’t know
98  Refusal

Coverage: All respondents

Are you the owner of this dwelling, or is the dwelling owned by a member of this household?

1  Yes
2  No
7  Don’t know
8  Refusal

Coverage: All respondents

Is the dwelling part of a condominium?

1  Yes
2  No
6  Valid skip
7  Don’t know
8  Refusal

Coverage: Respondents living in a townhouse, low-rise apartment or high-rise apartment

Is the condominium corporation/landlord/property manager responsible for paying any of the energy bills for the dwelling?

1  Yes
2  No
6  Valid skip
7  Don’t know
8  Refusal
9  Not stated

Coverage: Respondents who do not own their dwelling or currently reside in a condominium

How long have you or your household lived in this dwelling?

00  How long lived in this dwelling
1  Months
2  Years
9  Not stated
97  Don’t know
98  Refusal

Coverage: All respondents

Section: Energy use and home heating


What is your dwelling’s main type of heating equipment?

1  Furnace with forced air (hot air vents)
2  Electric baseboards
3  Heating stove
4  Boiler with hot water or steam radiators
5  Electric radiant heating
6  Heat pump
7  Other – specify
97  Don’t know

Coverage: All respondents

What source of energy does your furnace/boiler/heating stove/other use?

1  Electricity
2  Natural gas
3  Heating oil
4  Wood or wood pellets
5  Propane
6  Other – specify
7  Don’t know
8  Valid skip
9  Not stated

Coverage: Respondents who do not use electric baseboards, electric radiant heat or a heat pump as the main type of heating equipment in their dwelling

Does your dwelling have an air conditioner?

1  Yes
2  No
7  Don’t know
8  Refusal

Coverage: All respondents

Is it a...?

1  Central-air system
2  Stand-alone unit in a window or elsewhere
3  Other – specify
6  Valid skip
7  Don’t know
9  Not stated

Coverage: Respondents who have an air conditioner

Do you have a thermostat?

1  Yes
2  No
7  Don’t know

Coverage: All respondents

How many thermostats do you have?

1  One
2  More than one
6  Valid skip
7  Don’t know
8  Refusal
9  Not stated

Coverage: Respondents who have at least one thermostat in their dwelling

Is your main thermostat programmable? This is, it can be set to automatically change the temperature according to the time of day.

1  Yes
2  No
6  Valid skip
7  Don’t know
8  Refusal
9  Not stated

Coverage: Respondents who have at least one thermostat in their dwelling

Is it programmed?

1  Yes
2  No
6  Valid skip
7  Don’t know
9  Not stated

Coverage: Respondents who have a programmable thermostat in their home

During the winter season, at what temperature is the dwelling usually kept when you are there and awake?

00  Winter, temperature when you are awake
96  Valid skip
97  Don’t know
98  Refusal
99  Not stated

Coverage: Respondents who have at least one thermostat in their dwelling

During the winter season, at what temperature is the dwelling usually kept when you are asleep?

00  Winter, temperature when you are asleep
96  Valid skip
97  Don’t know
98  Refusal
99  Not stated

Coverage: Respondents who have at least one thermostat in their dwelling

During the summer season, at what temperature is the dwelling usually kept when you are there and awake?

00  Summer, temperature when you are awake
96  Valid skip
97  Don’t know
98  Refusal
99  Not stated

Coverage: Respondents who have central air conditioning in their home and can control or regulate the temperature in their dwelling

During the summer season, at what temperature is the dwelling usually kept when you are asleep?

00  Summer, temperature when you are asleep
96  Valid skip
97  Don’t know
98  Refusal
99  Not stated

Coverage: Respondents who have central air conditioning in their home and can control or regulate the temperature in their dwelling

During the summer season, at what temperature is the dwelling usually kept when you are not at home?

00  Summer, temperature when you are away
96  Valid skip
97  Don’t know
98  Refusal
99  Not stated

Coverage: Respondents who have central air conditioning in their home and can control or regulate the temperature in their dwelling

Do you have the following types of energy-saving lights?

1  Compact fluorescent lights (for example, corkscrew or spiral)
2  Fluorescent tubes
3  Halogen light
4  LED holiday lights
5  None of the above – household does not have any energy-saving lights
7  Don’t know
8  Refusal

Coverage: All respondents

Please indicate if you or anyone in your household does any of the following.

Do you...?

1  Use dimmers on household lights
2  Unplug electronics when you are away for an extended period of time
3  Reduce heating or cooling in certain areas of the dwelling (for example, by blocking or
    closing vents or sealing off unused areas of the dwelling seasonally)
4  Use a clothesline or drying rack to dry clothing
5  Use fans for cooling in the summer
6  Close the blinds or drapes in your dwelling during the hottest part of the day
7  Put plastic film on windows in the winter
8  Put on more clothing, such as a sweater, instead of adjusting the temperature
9  None of the above activities

Coverage: All respondents

Section: Water


Do you have a water-saving, low-flow showerhead?

1  Yes
2  No
7  Don’t know
8  Refusal

Coverage: All respondents

In the last 12 months, how often did you/someone ensure that the washing machine was full (of clothing) before it was turned on?

1  Always
2  Often
3  Sometimes
4  Rarely
5  Never
6  Do not have a washing machine in the dwelling
97  Don’t know
98  Refusal

Coverage: All respondents

In the last 12 months how often did you/someone ensure that the dishwasher was full before it was turned on?

1  Always
2  Often
3  Sometimes
4  Rarely
5  Never
6  Do not have a dishwasher in the dwelling
97  Don’t know
98  Refusal

Coverage: All respondents

Section: Indoor environment


How often has the filter in your furnace been changed or cleaned during the last 12 months?

1  Every 3 months or more frequently
2  Every 6 months
3  Once in a year
4  Did not change or clean filter in the past year
6  Valid skip
7  Don’t know
8  Refusal
9  Not stated

Coverage: All respondents who have a forced air furnace

Section: Purchasing decisions


Did you or anyone in your household purchase any major appliances in the last five years? This includes stoves, refrigerators, dishwashers, freezers, washers or dryers.

1  Yes
2  No
7  Don’t know
8  Refusal
9  Not stated

Coverage: All respondents

Which two of the following factors were the most important the last time you purchased a major appliance?

Was it...?

1  Energy or water consumption
2  Reliability
3  Price
4  Features
5  Other
6  Valid skip
7  Don’t know
8  Refusal
9  Not stated

Coverage: All respondents who purchased any major appliance in the last five years

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