Form EIA-457A (Generic) EIA-457A (Generic) Residential Energy Consumption Survey: Cities Pilot

RECS Web/Mail Pilot

Questionnaire Spec

STRUCTURAL CHARACTERISTICS

Please answer the following questions about the home at <sample address>.

TYPEHUQ
ASK	All respondents
Which best describes your home? Mobile home Single-family house detached from any other house Single-family house attached to one or more other houses (for example: duplex, row house, or townhome) Apartment in a building with 2 to 4 units Apartment in a building with 5 or more units
NEXT	If TYPEHUQ in(1,2,3): PRIMRES If TYPEHUQ in(4,5): BASEAPT

BASEAPT
ASK	If TYPEHUQ in(4,5)
Is your apartment located in the basement of your building? Yes No
NEXT	PRIMRES

PRIMRES
ASK	All respondents
Is the home at <sample address> your primary residence? (Your primary residence is the place where you live most of the year.) Yes No
NEXT	OWNRENT

OWNRENT
ASK	All respondents
Is your home - Owned by you or someone in your household? Rented? Occupied without payment of rent?
NEXT	YEARMADERANGE

YEARMADERANGE
ASK	All respondents
In what year was your home built? Before 1950 1950 to 1959 1960 to 1969 1970 to 1979 1980 to 1989 1990 to 1999 2000 to 2009 2010 to 2015 Don’t Know
NEXT	OCCUPYYRANGE

OCCUPYYRANGE
ASK	All respondents
In what year did your household move in? Before 1950 1950 to 1959 1960 to 1969 1970 to 1979 1980 to 1989 1990 to 1999 2000 to 2009 2010 to 2015
NEXT	VACANT

VACANT
ASK	All respondents
During the past year, was your home vacant for one or more months? Yes No Don’t Know
NEXT	If TYPEHUQ in(1,4,5): SQFTEST If TYPEHUQ in(2,3): CELLAR

CELLAR
ASK	If TYPEHUQ in(2,3)
Does your home have a basement? Yes No
NEXT	If CELLAR=1: BASEFIN If CELLAR=0: ATTIC

BASEFIN
ASK	If CELLAR=1
Is any part of your basement finished? For this survey, a “finished” basement has finishing materials on the floor, ceiling, and walls. Yes No
NEXT	ATTIC

ATTIC
ASK	If TYPEHUQ in(2,3)
Does your home have an attic? Yes No
NEXT	If ATTIC=1: ATTICFIN If ATTIC=0: STORIES

ATTICFIN
ASK	If ATTIC=1
Is any part of your attic finished? That is, does it have finishing materials on the floor, ceiling, and walls? Yes No
NEXT	STORIES

STORIES
ASK	If TYPEHUQ in(2,3)
Not including basements or attics, how many stories does your home have? One story Two stories Three stories Four or more stories Split-level
NEXT	PRKGPLC1

PRKGPLC1
ASK	If TYPEHUQ in(2,3)
Does your home have an attached garage? Yes No
NEXT	If PRKGPLC1=1: SIZEOFGARAGE If PRKGPLC1=0: SQFTEST

SIZEOFGARAGE
ASK	If TYPEHUQ in(2,3)
What is the size of your attached garage? One-car garage Two-car garage Three-or-more-car garage
NEXT	SQFTEST

SQFTEST
ASK	All respondents
About how many square feet is your home? Your best estimate will do. _____ square feet Don’t Know – consider having an experiment where half of the respondents receive this option, half do not
NEXT	If TYPEHUQ in(2,3): SQFTINCB, SQFTINCA, SQFTINCG, SQFTINCN, SQFTNONE If TYPEHUQ in(1,4,5): BEDROOMS, NCOMBATH, NHAFBATH, OTHROOMS

SQFTINCB, SQFTINCA, SQFTINCG, SQFTINCN, SQFTNONE
ASK	If TYPEHUQ in(2,3)
Which of the following areas are included in your estimate of <square footage>? Please select all that apply. Basement (SQFTINCB) Attic (SQFTINCA) Attached garage (SQFTINCG) I have at least one of these spaces but none are included in my estimate (SQFTINCN) My home does not have any of these spaces (SQFTNONE)
NEXT	BEDROOMS, NCOMBATH, NHAFBATH, OTHROOMS

BEDROOMS, NCOMBATH, NHAFBATH, OTHROOMS
ASK	All respondents
How many of the following types of rooms are in your home? If BASEFIN=1 or ATTICFIN=1:Include rooms in finished basements and finished attics. ____ Bedrooms (BEDROOMS) ____ Full bathrooms (A full bathroom includes a sink with running water, a toilet, and a bath or shower.) (NCOMBATH) ____ Half bathrooms (A half bathroom includes a sink with running water and either a toilet, a bath, or a shower.) (NHAFBATH) ____ Other rooms (Include living or family rooms, kitchens, home offices, etc. Do not include hallways, closets, or rooms you already counted above.) (OTHROOMS)
NEXT	WALLTYPE

WALLTYPE
ASK	All respondents
What type of material is the outside of your home made of? If more than one material is used, please select the one used the most. Brick Wood Siding (aluminum, vinyl, or steel) Stucco Shingle (composition) Stone Concrete or concrete block Other/specify Don’t Know
NEXT	ROOFTYPE

ROOFTYPE
ASK	All respondents
What type of material is your home’s roof made of? If more than one material is used, please select the one used the most. Ceramic or clay tiles Wood shingles/shakes Metal Slate or synthetic slate Composition shingles Asphalt Concrete tiles Other/specify Don’t Know
NEXT	CEILHEIGHT

CEILHEIGHT
ASK	All respondents
On average, how high are the ceilings in your home? Your best estimate will do. _____ feet Don’t Know
NEXT	DOOR1SUM

DOOR1SUM
ASK	All respondents
How many sliding glass doors does your home have? Count each pair of sliding glass doors as one door. _____ sliding glass doors Don’t Know
NEXT	WINDOWS

WINDOWS
ASK	All respondents
Approximately how many windows does your home have? .” 1 or 2 windows 3 to 5 windows 6 to 9 windows 10 to 15 windows 16 to 19 windows 20 to 29 windows 30 or more windows Don’t Know
NEXT	TYPEGLASS

TYPEGLASS
ASK	All respondents
Not counting storm windows, which best describes the glass in most of the windows in your home? Single-pane glass Double-pane glass Triple-pane glass Don’t Know
NEXT	WINFRAME

WINFRAME
ASK	All respondents
What frame material is used for most of the windows in your home? Wood Metal (aluminum) Vinyl Composite Fiberglass Other/specify Don’t Know
NEXT	ADQINSUL

ADQINSUL
ASK	All respondents
Which of these best describes the insulation level of your home? Well insulated Adequately insulated Poorly insulated Not insulated
NEXT	DRAFTY

DRAFTY
ASK	All respondents
How often do you or other members of your household find your home too drafty? All the time Most of the time Some of the time Never
NEXT	UGASHERE

UGASHERE
ASK	All respondents
Is natural gas from underground pipes available in your neighborhood? Yes No Don’t Know
NEXT	NUMFRIG

APPLIANCES

NUMFRIG
ASK	All respondents
How many refrigerators are plugged-in and turned on in your home? Include refrigerators even if they are only used occasionally. _____ refrigerators
NEXT	If NUMFRIG>0: SIZEFR1 Else: NUMFREEZ

SIZEFRI1
ASK	If NUMFRIG>0
What is the size of your most used refrigerator? Half-size or compact Small (17.5 cubic feet or less) Medium (17.6 to 22.5 cubic feet) Large (22.6 to 29.5 cubic feet) Very Large (bigger than 29.5 cubic ft.)
NEXT	If SIZEFRI1=1: AGEFRI1 Else: TYPERFR1
PAPER

TYPERFR1
ASK	If SIZEFRI1>1
Which of the following best describes your most used refrigerator? One door Two doors, freezer next to the refrigerator Two doors, freezer above the refrigerator Two doors, freezer below the refrigerator Three or more doors
NEXT	AGERFRI1

AGERFRI1
ASK	If NUMFRIG>0
About how old is your most used refrigerator? Your best estimate is fine. Less than 2 years old 2 to 4 years old 5 to 9 years old 10 to 14 years old 15 to 19 years old 20 or more years old Don't know
NEXT	ICE

ICE
ASK	If NUMFRIG>0
Does your most used refrigerator have through-the-door ice service? Yes 0 No
NEXT	If NUMFRIG>1: SIZEFRI2 Else: NUMFREEZ

SIZEFRI2
ASK	If NUMFRIG>1
What is the size of your second most used refrigerator? Half-size or compact Small (17.5 cubic feet or less) Medium (17.6 to 22.5 cubic feet) Large (22.6 to 29.5 cubic feet) Very Large (bigger than 29.5 cubic ft.)
NEXT	If SIZEFRI2=1: AGERFRI2 Else: TYPERFR2

TYPERFR2
ASK	If SIZEFRI2>1
Which of the following best describes your second most used refrigerator? One door Two doors, freezer next to the refrigerator Two doors, freezer above the refrigerator Two doors, freezer below the refrigerator Three or more doors
NEXT	AGERFRI2

AGERFRI2
ASK	If NUMFRIG>1
About how old is your second most used refrigerator? Your best estimate is fine. Less than 2 years old 2 to 4 years old 5 to 9 years old 10 to 14 years old 15 to 19 years old 20 or more years old Don't know
NEXT	FRIGLOC

FRIGLOC
ASK	If NUMFRIG>1
Where is your second refrigerator located? Basement Garage Outside Main floor of house Other/Specify________
NEXT	NUMFREEZ
PAPER

NUMFREEZ
ASK	All respondents
How many stand alone freezers are plugged-in and turned on in your home? _____ freezers
NEXT	If NUMFREEZ>0: UPRTFRZR Else: NUMMEAL

UPRTFRZR
ASK	If NUMFREEZ>0
Which of the following best describes your most used freezer? Upright Chest
NEXT	SIZFREEZ

SIZFREEZ
ASK	If NUMFREEZ>0
What is the size of your most used freezer? Small (17.5 cubic feet or less) Medium (17.6 to 22.5 cubic feet) Large (22.6 to 29.5 cubic feet) Very Large (bigger than 29.5 cubic ft.)
NEXT	AGEFRZR

AGEFRZR
ASK	If NUMFREEZ>0
About how old is your most used freezer? Your best estimate is fine. Less than 2 years old 2 to 4 years old 5 to 9 years old 10 to 14 years old 15 to 19 years old 20 or more years old Don't know
NEXT	NUMMEAL

NUMMEAL
ASK	All respondents
Which of the categories shown best describes how often hot food is usually cooked in your home? Three or more times a day Two times a day Once a day A few times each week About once a week Less than once a week Never
NEXT	STOVEN

STOVEN, STOVE, OVEN, MICRO
ASK	All respondents
How many of each of the following appliances do you have in your home? ____ Stoves/ranges (A stove/range has both a cooktop and an oven.) (STOVEN) ____ Separate cooktops (STOVE) ____ Separate wall ovens (OVEN) ____ Microwave ovens (MICRO)
NEXT	If STOVEN>0: STOVENFUEL Else if STOVE>0: STOVEFUEL Else if OVEN>0: OVENFUEL Else if MICRO>0: AMTMICRO Else if : TOASTER, TOASTOVN, COFFEE, CROCKPOT, FOODPROC, RICECOOK, MIXER, BREAD, BLENDER Else if : DISHWASH
PAPER

STOVENFUEL
ASK	If STOVEN>0
What fuel does your most used stove/range use? Electricity Natural gas from underground pipes Propane (bottled gas) Other/specify
NEXT	STOVENCTUSE

STOVENCTUSE
ASK	If STOVEN>0
In a typical week, how often is the cooktop part of your most used stove/range used? If not used, enter “0.” ________ times per week
NEXT	STOVENOVUSE

STOVENOVUSE
ASK	If STOVEN>0
In a typical week, how often is the oven part of your most used stove/range used? If not used, enter “0.” ________ times per week
NEXT	If STOVE>0: STOVEFUEL Else if OVEN>0: OVENFUEL Else if MICRO>0: AMTMICRO Else: TOASTER, TOASTOVN, COFFEE, CROCKPOT, FOODPROC, RICECOOK, MIXER, BREAD, BLENDER

STOVEFUEL
ASK	If STOVE>0
What fuel does your most used cooktop use? Electricity Natural gas from underground pipes Propane (bottled gas) Other/specify
NEXT	STOVEUSE

STOVEUSE
ASK	If STOVE>0
In a typical week, how often is your most used cooktop used? If not used, enter “0.” ________ times per week
NEXT	If OVEN>0: OVENFUEL Else if MICRO>0: AMTMICRO Else: TOASTER, TOASTOVN, COFFEE, CROCKPOT, FOODPROC, RICECOOK, MIXER, BREAD, BLENDER

OVENFUEL
ASK	If OVEN>0
What fuel does your most used separate wall oven use? Electricity Natural gas from underground pipes Propane (bottled gas) Other/specify
NEXT	OVENUSE
PAPER

OVENUSE
ASK	If OVEN>0
In a typical week, how often is your most used oven used? If not used, enter “0.” ________ times per week
NEXT	If MICRO>0: AMTMICRO Else: TOASTER, TOASTOVN, COFFEE, CROCKPOT, FOODPROC, RICECOOK, MIXER, BREAD, BLENDER

AMTMICRO
ASK	If MICRO>0
In a typical week, how often is your most used microwave used? If not used, enter “0.” ________ times per week
NEXT	TOASTER, TOASTOVN, COFFEE, CROCKPOT, FOODPROC, RICECOOK, MIXER, BREAD, BLENDER

TOASTER, TOASTOVN, COFFEE, CROCKPOT, FOODPROC, RICECOOK, MIXER, BREAD, BLENDER
ASK	All respondents
Which of the following small kitchen appliances are used at least once a week in your home? Please select all that apply. Toaster (TOASTER) Toaster Oven (TOASTOVN) Coffee Maker (COFFEE) Crock Pot or Slow Cooker (CROCKPOT) Food Processor (FOODPROC) Rice Cooker (RICECOOK) Stand Mixer (MIXER) Bread Maker (BREAD) Blender or Juicer (BLENDER) Waffle maker (WAFFLE) No small kitchen appliances
NEXT	DISHWASH

DISHWASH
ASK	All respondents
Does your household have an automatic dishwasher? Yes 0 No
NEXT	If DISHWASH=1: DWASHUSE Else: CWASHER

DWASHUSE
ASK	If DISHWASH=1
In a typical week, how often is your dishwasher used? If not used, enter “0.” ________ times per week
NEXT	AGEDW

AGEDW
ASK	If DISHWASH=1
About how old is your dishwasher? Your best estimate is fine. Less than 2 years old 2 to 4 years old 5 to 9 years old 10 to 14 years old 15 to 19 years old 20 or more years old Don't know
NEXT	DWCYCLE

DWCYCLE
ASK	If DISHWASH=1
Which cycle do you use most of the time when running your dishwasher? Normal or default cycle without heated dry Normal or default cycle with heated dry Heavy or pots and pans cycle Light or delicate cycle Energy saver Dishwasher not used Don’t know
NEXT	CWASHER

CWASHER
ASK	All respondents
Does your household have a clothes washer? Do not include community clothes washers that are located in the basement or laundry room of your apartment building. Yes 0 No
NEXT	If CWASHER=1: TOPFRONT Else: DRYER

TOPFRONT
ASK	If CWASHER=1
Is your washing machine one that you load from the top or one that you load from the front? Top loading Front loading
NEXT	WASHLOAD

WASHLOAD
ASK	If CWASHER=1
In a typical week, how often is your clothes washer used? If not used, enter “0.” ________ times per week
NEXT	WASHTEMP

WASHTEMP
ASK	If CWASHER=1
What water temperature setting is usually used for the wash cycle of your clothes washer? 1 Hot 2 Warm 3 Cold
NEXT	RNSETEMP

RNSETEMP
ASK	If CWASHER=1
What water temperature setting is usually used for the rinse cycle of your clothes washer? 1 Hot 2 Warm 3 Cold
NEXT	AGECWASH

AGECWASH
ASK	If CWASHER = 1
About how old is your clothes washer? Your best estimate is fine. Less than 2 years old 2 to 4 years old 5 to 9 years old 10 to 14 years old 15 to 19 years old 20 or more years old Don't know
NEXT	DRYER

DRYER
ASK	All Respondents
Does your household have a clothes dryer? Do not include community clothes washers that are located in the basement or laundry room of your apartment building. Yes 0 No
NEXT	If DRYER=1: DRYRFUEL Else TVCOLOR

DRYRFUEL
ASK	If DRYER=1
What fuel does your clothes dryer use? Electricity Natural gas from underground pipes Propane (bottled gas) Don’t Know
NEXT	DRYRUSE

DRYRUSE
ASK	If DRYER=1
In a typical week, how often is your clothes dryer used? If not used, enter “0.” ________ times per week
NEXT	AGECDRYER

AGECDRYER
ASK	IF DRYER = 1
About how old is your clothes dryer? Your best estimate is fine. Less than 2 years old 2 to 4 years old 5 to 9 years old 10 to 14 years old 15 to 19 years old 20 or more years old Don't know
NEXT	TVCOLOR

ELECTRONICS

TVCOLOR
ASK	All respondents
How many televisions are used in your home? ________ Televisions
NEXT	If TVCOLOR>0 : TVSIZE1 Else: DESKTOP, LAPTOP, TABLET, PCPRINT, ELECDEV

TVSIZE1
ASK	If TVCOLOR>0
What is the size of your most used television? 27 inches or less 27 to 39 inches 40 to 59 inches 60 inches or more
NEXT	TVTYPE1

TVTYPE1
ASK	If TVCOLOR>0
What type of display does your most used television have? LCD Plasma LED Projection Standard Tube Don’t Know
NEXT	TVONWD1

TVONWD1
ASK	If TVCOLOR>0
Thinking about your most used television’s use on weekdays, how many hours is it turned on each day? Include the time it is on even if no one is actually watching it. ________ hours per day
NEXT	TVONWE1

TVONWE1
ASK	If TVCOLOR>0
Thinking about your most used television’s use on weekends, how many hours is it turned on each day? Include the time it is on even if no one is actually watching it. ________ hours per day
NEXT	If TVCOLOR>1: TVSIZE2 If TVCOLOR=1: CABLESAT, COMBODVR, DVR, PLAYSTA, DVD, VCR, INTERBOX, TVAUDIOSYS, OTHERSTB

TVSIZE2
ASK	If TVCOLOR>1
What is the size of your second most used television? 27 inches or less 27 to 39 inches 40 to 59 inches 60 inches or more
NEXT	TVTYPE2

TVTYPE2
ASK	If TVCOLOR>1
What type of display does your second most used television have? LCD Plasma LED Projection Standard Tube Don’t Know
NEXT	TVONWD2

TVONWD2
ASK	If TVCOLOR>1
Thinking about your second most used television’s use on weekdays, how many hours is it turned on each day? Include the time it is on even if no one is actually watching it. ________ hours per day
NEXT	TVONWE2

TVONWE2
ASK	If TVCOLOR>1
Thinking about your second most used television’s use on weekends, how many hours is it turned on each day? Include the time it is on even if no one is actually watching it. ________ hours per day
NEXT	CABLESAT, COMBODVR, DVR, PLAYSTA, DVD, VCR, INTERBOX, TVAUDIOSYS

CABLESAT, COMBODVR, DVR, PLAYSTA, DVD, VCR, INTERBOX, TVAUDIOSYS
ASK	If TVCOLOR>0
How many of each of the following are used in your home? ________ Cable or satellite box without DVR (CABLESAT) ________ Cable or satellite box with DVR (COMBODVR) ________ Separate DVR (for example, TIVO) (DVR) ________ Video game console (PLAYSTA) ________ DVD or Blu-ray Players (DVD) ________ VCR (VCR) ________ Internet streaming device (for example: Apple TV, Slingbox, or Roku) (INTERBOX) ________ Home audio system (TVAUDIOSYS)
NEXT	DESKTOP, LAPTOP, TABLET, PCPRINT, ELECDEV

DESKTOP, LAPTOP, TABLET, PCPRINT, ELECDEV
ASK	All Respondents
How many of each of the following are used in your home? ________ Desktop computer (DESKTOP) ________ Laptop computer (LAPTOP) ________ Tablet computer or e-reader (for example: iPad or Kindle) (TABLET) ________ Printer, scanner, fax machine, or copier (PCPRINT) ________ Internet connected or“smart” phones (SMARTPHN) ________ Other cellular phones (ELECDEV)
NEXT	INTERNET

INTERNET
ASK	All respondents
In your home, do you or any member of your household access the Internet? Yes, with a subscription to an Internet service Yes, without a subscription to an Internet service 0 No internet access in this home
NEXT	IF INTERNET = 1: INACCESS Else: HEATHOME

INACCESS
ASK	IF INTERNET = 1
In your home, do you or any member of your household subscribe to the Internet using – Please select all that apply. Dial-up service? DSL service? Cable modem service? Fiber optic service? Mobile broadband plan for a computer or a cell phone? Satellite Internet service? Other/specify
NEXT	INWIRELESS

INWIRELESS
ASK	IF INTERNET = 1
Do you have a wireless router for access to the Internet in your home? Yes No Don’t know
NEXT	HEATHOME

SPACE HEATING

HEATHOME
ASK	All respondents
Is your home heated during the winter? 1 Yes 0 No
NEXT	If HEATHOME = 1: EQUIPM Else: AIRCOND

EQUIPM
ASK	If HEATHOME=1
What is the main type of heating equipment used to provide heat for your home? Central furnace Heat pump Steam or hot water system with radiators or pipes Built-in electric units installed in walls, ceilings, baseboards, or floors Built-in floor/wall pipeless furnace Built-in room heater burning gas, oil, or kerosene Heating stove burning wood, coal, or coke Portable electric heaters Fireplace Other/Specify Don't Know
NEXT	EQUIPAGE

EQUIPAGE
ASK	If HEATHOME=1
Approximately how old is your home's main heating equipment? Less than 2 years old 2 to 4 years old 5 to 9 years old 10 to 14 years old 15 to 19 years old 20 or more years old Don't know
NEXT	FUELHEAT

FUELHEAT
ASK	If HEATHOME=1
What is the main fuel used by this equipment for heating your home? Electricity Natural gas from underground pipes Propane (bottled gas) Fuel oil Wood Other/Specify Don't Know
NEXT	THERMAIN

THERMAIN
ASK	If HEATHOME=1
Does your household use a thermostat to control the main heating equipment? Yes 0 No
NEXT	IF THERMAIN = 1: PROTHERM Else THERMUSE

PROTHERM
ASK	If THERMAIN=1
Is the thermostat that controls the main heating equipment in your home programmable? Yes No Don’t Know
NEXT	THERMUSE

THERMUSE
ASK	If HEATHOME=1
Which of the following best describes how your household controls the main heating equipment most of the time in your home? Set one temperature on the thermostat and leave it there most of the time Manually adjust the temperature at night or when no one is at home Program the thermostat to automatically adjust the temperature at certain times Turn equipment on or off when needed Our household does not have control over the temperature Other/Specify
NEXT	TEMPHEATDAY

TEMPHEATDAY
ASK	If HEATHOME=1
What is the usual temperature setting in your home during most winter days? 62 degrees or less 63 to 66 degrees 67 to 70 degrees 71 to 74 degrees 75 degrees or more Don’t know
NEXT	TEMPHEATNIGHT

TEMPHEATNIGHT
ASK	If HEATHOME=1
What is the usual temperature setting in your home during most winter nights? 62 degrees or less 63 to 66 degrees 67 to 70 degrees 71 to 74 degrees 75 degrees or more Don’t know
NEXT	EQUIPAUX

EQUIPAUX
ASK	If HEATHOME=1
In addition to your main heating equipment, does your household also use any of the following as a second source for heating your home? (If more than one, select the type most frequently used.) No other equipment used Central furnace Heat Ppump Steam or hot water system with radiators or pipes Built-in electric units installed in walls, ceilings, baseboards, or floors Built-in floor/wall pipeless furnace Built-in room heater burning gas, oil, or kerosene Heating stove burning wood, coal, or coke Portable electric heaters Fireplace Other/Specify Don't Know
NEXT	If EQUIPAUX=0: BASEHEAT, ATTICHEAT, GARAGEHEAT If EQUIPAUX≠0: FUELHEATAUX

FUELHEATAUX
ASK	If EQUIPAUX≠0
What is the fuel used by this second type of equipment for heating your home? Electricity Natural gas from underground pipes Propane (bottled gas) Fuel oil Wood Other/Specify Don't Know
NEXT	BASEHEAT, ATTICHEAT, GARAGEHEAT

BASEHEAT, ATTICHEAT, GARAGEHEAT
ASK	If HEATHOME=1
Which of the following spaces are heated? Please select all that apply. Basement (BASEHEAT) Attic (ATTICHEAT) Attached garage (GARAGEHEAT) I have at least one of these spaces but none are heated (HEATINCN) My home does not have any of these spaces (HEATNONE)
NEXT	MOISTURE

MOISTURE
ASK	All Respondents
Humidifiers add moisture to the air and are often used in the winter. Is a humidifier used in your home? Yes 0 No
NEXT	If MOISTURE=1: USEMOISTURE Else: AIRCOND

USEMOISTURE
ASK	If MOISTURE=1
How many months is your humidifier used? 1 to 3 months 4 to 6 months 7 to 9 months 10 to 11 months Turned on all year
NEXT	AIRCOND

AIR CONDITIONING

AIRCOND
ASK	All respondents
Was any air conditioning equipment used in your home last summer? Yes 0 No
NEXT	If AIRCOND=1: CENTRALAC, WWAC, PORTAC, SWAMPCOL Else: NUMCFAN, NUMFLOORFAN, NUMATTICFAN

CENTRALAC, WWAC, PORTAC, SWAMPCOL
ASK	If AIRCOND=1
What type of air conditioning equipment was used in your home last summer? Please select all that apply. Central air conditioning system (CENTRALAC) Individual units in the windows or wall (WWAC) Portable air conditioners (PORTAC) Evaporative or swamp cooler (SWAMPCOL)
NEXT	If CENTRALAC=1: CENACHP Else if WWAC=1: NUMBERAC Else: NUMCFAN, NUMFLOORFAN, NUMATTICFAN

CENACHP
ASK	If CENTRALAC=1
Is your central air conditioning system a heat pump? Yes No Don’t know
NEXT	AGECENAC

AGECENAC
ASK	If CENTRALAC=1
How old is your central air conditioning system? Less than 2 years old 2 to 4 years old 5 to 9 years old 10 to 14 years old 15 to 19 years old 20 or more years old Don't know
NEXT	THERMAINAC

THERMAINAC
ASK	If CENTRALAC=1
Does your household use a thermostat to control the central air conditioning system? Yes 0 No
NEXT	PROTHERMAC

PROTHERMAC
ASK	If THERMAIN=1
Is the thermostat that controls the central air conditioning system in your home programmable? Yes No Don’t Know
NEXT	THERMUSEAC

THERMUSEAC
ASK	If CENTRALAC=1
Which of the following best describes how your household controlled the central air conditioning system last summer? Set one temperature on the thermostat and leave it there most of the time Manually adjust the temperature at night or when no one is at home Program the thermostat to automatically adjust the temperature at certain times Turn equipment on or off when needed Our household does not have control over the temperature Other/Specify
NEXT	TEMPACDAY

TEMPACDAY
ASK	If CENTRALAC=1
What was the usual temperature setting in your home during most days last summer? 62 degrees or less 63 to 66 degrees 67 to 70 degrees 71 to 74 degrees 75 degrees or more Don’t know
NEXT	TEMPACNIGHT

TEMPACNIGHT
ASK	If CENTRALAC=1
What was the usual temperature setting in your home during most nights last summer? 62 degrees or less 63 to 66 degrees 67 to 70 degrees 71 to 74 degrees 75 degrees or more Don’t know
NEXT	If WWAC=1: NUMBERAC If WWAC=0: BASECOOL, ATTICCOOL, GARAGECOOL

NUMBERAC
ASK	If WWAC=1
How many window or wall air conditioning units were used in your home last summer? ______ units
NEXT	WWACAGE

WWACAGE
ASK	If WWAC=1
How old is the most used window or wall unit? Less than 2 years old 2 to 4 years old 5 to 9 years old 10 to 14 years old 42 15 to 19 years old 20 or more years old Don't know
NEXT	USEWWAC

USEWWAC
ASK	If and WWAC=1
Which of the following best describes how your household used the most used window or wall unit last summer? Used only a few days or nights when really needed Used some days or nights Used most or all days and nights Other/specify
NEXT	BASECOOL, ATTICCOOL, GARAGECOOL

BASECOOL, ATTICCOOL, GARAGECOOL
ASK	If AIRCOND=1
Which of the following spaces are air conditioned? Please select all that apply. Basement (BASECOOL) Attic (ATTICCOOL) Attached garage (GARAGECOOL) I have at least one of these spaces but none are air conditioned (COOLINCN) My home does not have any of these spaces (COOLNONE)
NEXT	NUMCFAN, NUMFLOORFAN, NUMATTICFAN

NUMCFAN, NUMFLOORFAN, NUMATTICFAN
ASK	All respondents
How many of the following types of fans does your household use? _____ Ceiling fans (NUMCFAN) _____ Floor or window fans (NUMFLOORFAN) _____ Whole house (NUMWHOLEFAN) _____ Attic fans (NUMATTICFAN)
NEXT	NOTMOIST

NOTMOIST
ASK	All Respondents
Dehumidifiers remove moisture from the air and are often used in the summer. Is a dehumidifier used in your home? Yes 0 No
NEXT	If NOTMOIST=1: USENOTMOIST Else:H2OMAIN

USENOTMOIST
ASK	IF NOTMOIST=1
How many months is your dehumidifier used? 1 to 3 months 4 to 6 months 7 to 9 months 10 to 11 months Turned on all year
NEXT	H2OMAIN

WATER HEATING

H2OMAIN
ASK	All respondents
What is the main water heating equipment used in your home? Storage water heating tank(s) in home Tankless or on-demand water heater(s) in home Water heater is outside my home or unit, such as in an apartment building Other/Specify
NEXT	If H2OMAIN=1: WHEATSIZ Else: WHEATAGE

WHEATSIZ
ASK	If H2OMAIN=1
What is the size of the water heating storage tank in your home? (If more than one, answer for the largest.) Small (30 gallons or less) Medium (31 to 49 gallons) Large (50 gallons or more) Don’t know
NEXT	WHEATAGE

WHEATAGE
ASK	All respondents
How old is your main water heating equipment? Less than 2 years old 2 to 4 years old 5 to 9 years old 10 to 14 years old 42 15 to 19 years old 20 or more years old Don't know
NEXT	FUELH2O

FUELH2O
ASK	All respondents
What fuel does your main water heating equipment use? Electricity Natural gas from underground pipes Propane (bottled gas) Fuel oil Wood Other/Specify Don't Know
NEXT	LGTINNUM

LIGHTING

LGTINNUM
ASK	All respondents
Approximately how many light bulbs are installed inside your home? Include light bulbs in ceiling fixtures and fans, table and floor lamps, as well as those used infrequently, such as in hallways, closets, and garages. For fixtures with multiple bulbs, count each bulb separately. Less than 20 light bulbs 20 to 39 light bulbs 40 to 59 light bulbs 60 to 79 light bulbs 80 or more light bulbs Don’t Know
NEXT	LGTIN4
PAPER

LGTIN4
ASK	All respondents
How many of the light bulbs inside your home are used at least 4 hours per day? ______ light bulbs
NEXT	LGTINCAN

LGTINCAN
ASK	All respondents
How many of the light bulbs installed inside your home are incandescent bulbs? All Most About half Some None Don’t Know
NEXT	LGTINCFL

LGTINCFL
ASK	All respondents
How many of the light bulbs installed inside your home are CFL bulbs? All Most About half Some None Don’t Know
NEXT	LGTINLED

LGTINLED
ASK	All respondents
How many of the light bulbs installed inside your home are LED bulbs? All Most About half Some None Don’t Know
NEXT	LGTINDIM

LGTINDIM
ASK	All respondents
Are any of the light bulbs inside your home controlled by dimmers or timers? Yes No
NEXT	LGTOUTNUM

LGTOUTNUM
ASK	All respondents
Approximately how many light bulbs are installed outside your home? For apartments, only include lights connected to your unit. None 1 to 4 bulbs 5 to 9 bulbs 10 or more bulbs Don’t Know
NEXT	If LGTOUTNUM>0: LGTOUTCAN, LGTOUTCFL, LGTOUTLED, LGTOUTNG Else: SWIMPOOL

LGTOUTCAN, LGTOUTCFL, LGTOUTLED, LGTOUTNG, LGTOUTSOL
ASK	If LGTOUTNUM>0
Which of the following types of lights are used outside your home? Please select all that apply. Incandescent bulbs (LGTOUTCAN) CFL bulbs (LGTOUTCFL) LED bulbs (LGTOUTLED) Natural gas lights (LGTOUTNG)
NEXT	LGTOUTMOD

LGTOUTMOD
ASK	If LGTOUTNUM>0
Are any of the light bulbs outside your home controlled by motion detectors or light sensors? Yes No
NEXT	SWIMPOOL

MISCELLANEOUS

SWIMPOOL
ASK	All respondents
Does your home have its own swimming pool? Yes No
NEXT	If SWIMPOOL=1: FUELPOOL Else: RECBATH

FUELPOOL
ASK	If SWIMPOOL=1
What fuel is used to heat the water in your swimming pool? None, my swimming pool is not heated Electricity Natural gas from underground pipes Propane (bottled gas) Fuel oil Solar Other/specify Don’t Know
NEXT	RECBATH

RECBATH
ASK	All respondents
Does your home have its own heated hot tub, spa, or Jacuzzi, other than a bathtub? Yes No
NEXT	If RECBATH=1: FUELTUB Else: AUDIT

FUELTUB
ASK	If RECBATH=1
What fuel is used to heat the water in your heated hot tub, spa, or Jacuzzi? Electricity Natural gas from underground pipes Propane (bottled gas) Fuel oil Solar Other/specify Don’t Know
NEXT	AUDIT

AUDIT
ASK	All respondents
A home energy audit is when a trained professional examines how energy is used in all parts of a home. After examining a home, the energy auditor will provide a list of ways to reduce energy use and save money on energy bills. Has your home had an energy audit? Yes No Don’t Know
NEXT	If AUDIT=1: AUDITCHG Else: EEPRODUCT, FREEAUDIT, MRREBATE, SUPPREBATE, RECYCAPP, SUBLOAN, TAXCREDIT, WEATHERIZATION, LIHEAP, BENOTHER

AUDITCHG
ASK	If AUDIT=1
Did your household make any of the changes suggested by the energy auditor? Yes No
NEXT	If AUDITCHG=1: AUDITCHGOPEN Else: EEPRODUCT, FREEAUDIT, MRREBATE, SUPPREBATE, RECYCAPP, SUBLOAN, TAXCREDIT, WEATHERIZATION, LIHEAP, BENOTHER

AUDITCHGOPEN
ASK	If AUDITCHG=1
Please describe the changes your household made. ____________________________________________
NEXT	EEPRODUCT, FREEAUDIT, MRREBATE, SUPPREBATE, RECYCAPP, SUBLOAN, TAXCREDIT, WEATHERIZATION, LIHEAP, BENOTHER

EELIGHTS, EETHERM, FREEAUDIT, REBATEAPP, RECYCAPP, SUBLOAN, TAXCREDITAPP, TAXCREDITWIN, WEATHERIZATION, LIHEAP, BENOTHER
ASK	All respondents
Has your household received any of the following energy-related benefits or assistance at this home? Please select all that apply. Free or subsidized energy-efficient light bulbs (EELIGHTS) Free or subsidized programmable thermostat (EETHERM) Free or subsidized home energy audit (FREEAUDIT) Utility or energy supplier rebate for new appliance or equipment (REBATEAPP) Recycling of old appliance or equipment (for example, a refrigerator) (RECYCAPP) Subsidized loan for new appliance or equipment (SUBLOAN) Tax credit for new appliance or equipment (TAXCREDITAPP) Tax credit for new windows or insulation (TAXCREDITWIN) Weatherization assistance program (WEATHERIZATION) Low income home energy assistance (for example, LIHEA) (LIHEAP) Other/specify (BENOTHER) My household has not received any of these benefits or assistance
NEXT	ESCWASH, ESDRYER, ESDISHW, ESFREEZ, ESLIGHT, ESFRIG, ESWATER, ESWIN

ESCWASH, ESDRYER, ESDISHW, ESFREEZ, ESLIGHT, ESFRIG, ESWATER, ESWIN
ASK	All respondents
Which of the following products in your home are ENERGY STAR qualified? Please select all that apply. Clothes Washer Clothes Dryer Dishwasher Refrigerator Freezer Light Bulbs Water Heater Windows None
NEXT	SMARTTHERM

SMARTTHERM
ASK	All respondents
Does your home have a “smart” or Internet-connected thermostat? Yes No Don’t Know
NEXT	SMARTMETER

SMARTMETER
ASK	All respondents
Does your home have a “smart meter,” which records electricity usage in short time intervals and automatically transmits it to your utility company? Yes No Don’t Know
NEXT	If SMARTMETER=1: INTDATA Else: OUTLET

INTDATA
ASK	If SMARTMETER=1
Does your household have access to hourly or daily electricity usage information recorded by your smart meter? Yes No Don’t Know
NEXT	If INTDATA=1: INTDATAACC Else: OUTLET

INTDATAACC
ASK	If INTDATA=1
Have you ever accessed or viewed this interval data? Yes No
NEXT	OUTLET

OUTLET
ASK	All respondents
Do you or any member of your household park a vehicle within about 20 feet of an electric outlet? Yes No
NEXT	ELECVEH
PAPER

ELECVEH
ASK	All respondents
Do you or any member of your household own or lease a plug-in electric vehicle? Yes No
NEXT	OTHFUELUSE

FUELS AND SUPPLIERS

OTHFUELUSE
ASK	All respondents
Are there any other fuels used in your home that you have not already answered about? If so, please list the fuel(s) and how it is used. Open-ended response __-Don’t use any other fuel
NEXT	OTHACT

OTHACT
ASK	All respondents
Are there any activities occurring in your home that use a lot more energy than would usually be used in a home? Open-ended response ___No high energy-using activities
NEXT	BACKUP

BACKUP
ASK	All respondents
Does your household have a back-up generator that can be used for generating electricity in case of a power outage or emergency? Yes No
NEXT	ONSITETYPE

ONSITETYPE
ASK	All respondents
Not including back-up generators, does your home have any of these on-site systems that generates electricity? No on-site generation system Solar or photovoltaic system Small wind turbine Combined heat and power system Other/specify
NEXT	ELPAY

ELPAY
ASK	All respondents
Which of the following describes who is responsible for paying for the electricity used in this home? Household is responsible for paying for all electricity used in this home All electricity used in this home is included in the rent or condo fee Some is paid by the household, some is included in the rent or condo fee Other/specify Don’t Know
NEXT	If STOVENFUEL=1 or STOVEFUEL=1 or OVENFUEL=1 or DRYRFUEL=1 or FUELHEAT=1 or FUELHEATAUX=1 or FUELH2O=1 or FUELPOOL=1 or FUELTUB=1: NGPAY Else if STOVENFUEL=2 or STOVEFUEL=2 or OVENFUEL=2 or DRYRFUEL=2 or FUELHEAT=2 or FUELHEATAUX=2 or FUELH2O=2 or FUELPOOL=2 or FUELTUB=2: LPGPAY Else if FUELHEAT=3 or FUELHEATAUX=3 or FUELH2O=3 or FUELPOOL=3 or FUELTUB=3: FOPAY Else KFUELOT

NGPAY
ASK	If STOVENFUEL=1 or STOVEFUEL=1 or OVENFUEL=1 or DRYRFUEL=1 or FUELHEAT=1 or FUELHEATAUX=1 or FUELH2O=1 or FUELPOOL=1 or FUELTUB=1
Which of the following describes who is responsible for paying for the natural gas used in this home? Household is responsible for paying for all natural gas used in this home All natural gas used in this home is included in the rent or condo fee Some is paid by the household, some is included in the rent or condo fee Other/specify Don’t Know
NEXT	If STOVENFUEL=2 or STOVEFUEL=2 or OVENFUEL=2 or DRYRFUEL=2 or FUELHEAT=2 or FUELHEATAUX=2 or FUELH2O=2 or FUELPOOL=2 or FUELTUB=2: LPGPAY Else if FUELHEAT=3 or FUELHEATAUX=3 or FUELH2O=3 or FUELPOOL=3 or FUELTUB=3: FOPAY Else KFUELOT

LPGPAY
ASK	If STOVENFUEL=2 or STOVEFUEL=2 or OVENFUEL=2 or DRYRFUEL=2 or FUELHEAT=2 or FUELHEATAUX=2 or FUELH2O=2 or FUELPOOL=2 or FUELTUB=2
Which of the following describes who is responsible for paying for the propane used in this home? Household is responsible for paying for all propane used in this home All propane used in this home is included in the rent or condo fee Some is paid by the household, some is included in the rent or condo fee Other/specify Don’t Know
NEXT	If FUELHEAT=3 or FUELHEATAUX=3 or FUELH2O=3 or FUELPOOL=3 or FUELTUB=3: FOPAY Else: KFUELOT

FOPAY
ASK	If FUELHEAT=3 or FUELHEATAUX=3 or FUELH2O=3 or FUELPOOL=3 or FUELTUB=3
Which of the following describes who is responsible for paying for the fuel oil used in this home? Household is responsible for paying for all fuel oil used in this home All fuel oil used in this home is included in the rent or condo fee Some is paid by the household, some is included in the rent or condo fee Other/specify Don’t Know
NEXT	KFUELOT

KFUELOT
ASK	All respondents
Do any of your household energy bills include costs for energy used for non-household purposes, such as farm buildings or machinery, a business or office, or another house or apartment? Yes No
NEXT	If KFUELOT=1: BILLEL, BILLUG, BILLLPG, BILLFOIL, BILLKER Else: ELSUPPNAME, ELACCT, NGSUPPNAME, NGACCT, LPSUPPNAME, LPACCT, FKSUPPNAME, FKACCT, AUTHORIZATION

BILLEL, BILLUG, BILLLPG, BILLFK
ASK	If KFUELOT=1
Which of your household’s energy bills include costs for energy used for non-household purposes? Please select all that apply. Electricity (BILLEL) Natural gas from underground pipes (BILLUG) Propane (bottled gas) (BILLLPG) Fuel oil or kerosene (BILLFK)
NEXT	ELSUPPNAME, ELACCT, NGSUPPNAME, NGACCT, LPSUPPNAME, LPACCT, FKSUPPNAME, FKACCT, AUTHORIZATION

ELSUPPNAME, ELACCT, NGSUPPNAME, NGACCT, LPSUPPNAME, LPACCT, FKSUPPNAME, FKACCT, AUTHORIZATION
ASK	All respondents
In addition to the answers you’ve provided in this survey, we would like to find out how much energy your household actually used in the past year. Please provide the names of your energy supplier(s) and the account number for each fuel used by your household? Electricity __________________________ (ELSUPPNAME) ________________ (ELACCT) Natural Gas __________________________ (NGSUPPNAME) ________________ (NGACCT Propane __________________________ (LPSUPPNAME) _______________ (LPACCT) Fuel Oil or Kerosene __________________________ (FKSUPPNAME) ________________ (FKACCT) I hereby give permission to this company or companies to provide information about the energy consumption at <sample address> to the U.S. Energy Information Administration for confidential use in connection with the Residential Energy Consumption Survey. (AUTHORIZATION) _____ Initials
NEXT	HHSEX

HOUSEHOLD CHARACTERISTICS

HHSEX
ASK	All respondents
What is your sex? Female Male
NEXT	HHAGE

HHAGE
ASK	All respondents
What is your age? _____ years old
NEXT	If : EMPLOYHH If : SDESCENT

EMPLOYHH
ASK	All respondents
Which best describes your employment status? Employed full-time Employed part-time Not employed/retired
NEXT	EDUCATION

EDUCATION
ASK	All respondents
What is the highest degree or level of school you have completed? Less than high school diploma or GED High school diploma or GED Some college or Associate’s degree Bachelor’s degree (for example: BA, BS) Master’s, Professional, or Doctorate degree (for example: MA, MS, MBA, MD, JD, PhD)
NEXT	SDESCENT

SDESCENT
ASK	All respondents
Are you Hispanic or Latino? Yes No
NEXT	RACE_WHITE, RACE_BLACK, RACE_AIAN, RACE_ASIAN, RACE_NHPI, RACE_OTH

RACE_WHITE, RACE_BLACK, RACE_AIAN, RACE_ASIAN, RACE_NHPI, RACE_OTH
ASK	All respondents
What is your race? Please select all that apply. White (RACE_WHITE) Black or African-American (RACE_BLACK) American Indian or Alaska Native (RACE_AIAN) Asian (RACE_ASIAN) Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (RACE_NHPI) Other/specify (RACE_OTH)
NEXT	NHSLDMEM

NHSHLDMEM
ASK	All respondents
Including yourself, how many people usually live in this home? Do not include anyone who is just visiting, those away in the military, or children who are away at college. _____ household members
NEXT	NUMADULT

NUMADULT
ASK	All respondents
How many members of your household are adults (18 years of age or older)? _____ adults
NEXT	NUMCHILD

NUMCHILD
ASK	All respondents
How many members of your household are children (17 years of age or younger)? _____ children
NEXT	ATHOMEDAYS

ATHOMEDAYS
ASK	All respondents
In a typical week, how many weekdays is someone at home most or all of the day? None 1 day 2 days 3 days 4 days 5 days
NEXT	MONEYPY

MONEYPY
ASK	All respondents
Including all income sources, which category best describes the 2014 total combined income of all members of your household before taxes and deductions?  Less than $20,000 $20,000 - $39,999 $40,000 - $59,999 $60,000 to $79,999 $80,000 to $99,999 $100,000 to $119,999 $120,000 to $139,999 $140,000 or more
NEXT	End Survey

WHYPAPER
ASK	All respondents receiving nonresponse follow-up paper version of questionnaire
Which of the following best describes why you chose to respond to this survey by mail. No Web access I prefer to respond to surveys by mail I had problems responding by Web I did not know there was an option to respond by Web Other/Specify
NEXT	End Survey

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