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

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Foreword

Office of Energy Efficiency – Surveys and publications

How to interpret the tables

Section 1 – Characteristics of households
Table 1.1 General characteristics

Section 2 – Dwelling characteristics
Table 2.1 Dwelling size
Table 2.2 Foundation
Table 2.3 Attic
Table 2.4 Garage
Table 2.5 Windows
Table 2.6 Dwelling improvements to reduce energy consumption

Section 3 – Residential heating
Table 3.1 Main heating system
Table 3.2 Profile of heating systems
Table 3.3 Supplementary heating systems
Table 3.4 Wood heating
Table 3.5 Fireplaces

Section 4 – Air conditioning
Table 4.1 Air conditioning of dwellings
Table 4.2 Central air conditioning
Table 4.3 Window/room air conditioners

Section 5 – Dwelling temperature
Table 5.1 Thermostats
Table 5.2 Dwelling temperature (°C)
Table 5.3 Dwelling temperature control behaviour

Section 6 – Household appliances
Table 6.1 Refrigerator
Table 6.2 Freezer
Table 6.3 Cooking appliances
Table 6.4 Dishwasher
Table 6.5 Clothes washer
Table 6.6 Clothes dryer
Table 6.7 Appliance purchasing decisions

Section 7 – Home electronics
Table 7.1 Television
Table 7.2 Television receiver box (TV set-top box)
Table 7.3 Home theatre system
Table 7.4 Video game console
Table 7.5 DVD player
Table 7.6 Video cassette recorder (VCR)
Table 7.7 Stereo
Table 7.8 Computer
Table 7.9 Computer monitor
Table 7.10 Computer printer
Table 7.11 Telephone
Table 7.12 Water cooler
Table 7.13 Unplug electronics

Section 8 – Hot water
Table 8.1 Hot water

Section 9 – Lighting
Table 9.1 Light bulbs
Table 9.2 Lighting use
Table 9.3 Lighting controls

Section 10 – Energy profile of households
Table 10.1 Energy sources used
Table 10.2 Presence of occupants
Table 10.3 Energy bills

Section 11 – Energy consumption and intensity
Definition of energy for the SHEU-2007
What is a gigajoule?
Table 11.1 Total energy consumption
Table 11.2 Total energy intensity
Table 11.3 Electricity consumption
Table 11.4 Electricity intensity
Table 11.5 Natural gas consumption
Table 11.6 Natural gas intensity

Appendix A – Methodology

Appendix B – Glossary

Appendix C – Questionnaires
2007 Survey of Household Energy Use
Households and the Environment Survey: Phase One – Energy-related questions

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