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
m²
01 600
sq. ft. (55
m²)or less
02 601 to 1000
sq. ft. (56 to 95
m²)
03 1001 to 1500
sq. ft. (96 to 140
m²)
04 1501 to 2000
sq. ft. (141 to 185
m²)
05 2001 to 2500
sq. ft. (186 to 230
m²)
06 2501 to 3000
sq. ft. (231 to 280
m²)
07 3001 to 3500
sq. ft. (281 to 325
m²)
08 3501 to 4000
sq. ft. (326 to 371
m²)
09 4001
sq. ft. (372
m²) 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
m²
01 600
sq. ft. (55
m²)or less
02 601 to 1000
sq. ft. (56 to 95
m²)
03 1001 to 1500
sq. ft. (96 to 140
m²)
04 1501 to 2000
sq. ft. (141 to 185
m²)
05 2001 to 2500
sq. ft. (186 to 230
m²)
06 2501 to 3000
sq. ft. (231 to 280
m²)
07 3001
sq. ft. (281
m²) 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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