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New York State Residential Statewide Baseline Study: Single and Multifamily Occupant Telephone or Web Survey

Data Dictionary, Part 1 of 2

Column Data Label

Survey Question ID

Data Type

Data Description

Unique Case ID [surveyID] Text

Unique case identifier for each survey respondent [e.g., ST#####]. The first two

letters of the ID represent a New York State Regional Economic Development Council: CD=Capital District, CN= Central New York, FL=Finger Lakers, LI=Long Island, MH=Mid-

Hudson, MV=Mohawk Valley, NC=North Country, NY=New York City, ST=Southern

Tier, WN=Western New York

Electric Utility [util] Text Electric utility [e.g., Central Hudson - RG&E]

County [conty] Text County in New York where the survey

respondent's home is located [e.g., Albany - Yates]

Region [region] Text Region in New York [e.g., Capital District -

Western New York]

Climate Zone [ClimateZone] Text Climate zone [e.g., 4-6]

kWh Category [kwhct] Text kWh category [e.g., 500 kWh or less - 20,000

kWh or more]

Therm Category [thrmc] Text Therm cat [e.g., 300 or less therms annually -

2,100 or more therms annually]

Data Origin sample_type Text Origin of initial case data [e.g., Utility data -

Tax record data]

Survey Method [aapor] Text The medium by which the respondent

completed the survey [e.g., Phone Complete – Mini-Survey Complete]

Case Disposition [aapor] Text Final disposition of case [e.g., Phone

complete - Mini-survey complete]

Construction Type [Construction] Text Flag of construction type [e.g., Existing - New]

Dwelling Type [Dwelling] Text Flag of dwelling type [e.g., Single family -

Tenant]

Recruitment [Recruited] Text Flag of whether recruited for onsite

scheduling or not [e.g., Not recruited - Recruited]

Survey Weight [SurveyWeight] Numeric Computed survey weight, based on climate zone, new/existing construction, and single

family or tenant dwelling type

Utility Electric S1 Text Electric service provided by a utility if "Data

Origin" is "Utility data" [e.g., Yes - No, I no longer live at that address]

Electric Providers S1spe Text The electric provider that provides electric service at the home’s address [e.g., Ambit

Energy – Viridian]

Homes Owned in County

S2 Numeric Number of homes owned in your county of

New York if "Data Origin" is "Tax record data" [e.g., 1-50]

Purpose of Home S4 Text

Intention of this home to occupy at least part of the year or to sell it [e.g., Occupy this home at least part of the year - Built the

home with the intent to sell]

Home Electric Provider

S5 Text Utility company that provides electric service to the home [e.g., Central Hudson - None of the above, I no longer live at that address]

Familiarity with Energy Star

E1 Text

Equipment having the ENERGY STAR® logo meets strict energy efficiency guidelines set

by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy. Level of

familiarity with ENERGY STAR® or the ENERGY STAR logo® before the survey [e.g., Not at all

familiar - Very familiar]

Natural Gas Inclusion

U1 Text

Natural gas payment made directly to the gas company or included in rent or condominium

fee if "Ownership" is not "Own/buying," "Occupied without payment of rent (e.g.

Living with someone without making payment," or "Other, specify" or "Home Description" is "Apartment building or

condominium with 2 to 4 units" or "Apartment building or condominium with 5

or more units" and “Fuel for Ovens with Burners – Natural Gas” is “Mentioned,” “Fuel

for Separate Stove Top – Natural Gas” is “Mentioned,” “Fuel for Separate Oven Units –

Natural Gas” is “Mentioned,” “Primary Fuel Type” is “Natural Gas from Underground

Pipes,” “Number of Natural Gas Fireplaces in Winter” is “1-9,” “Other Fuel Type – Natural Gas” is “Mentioned,” “Water Heating Fuel Type” is “Natural gas from underground

pipes,” “Clothes Dryer Fuel Type” is “Natural gas from underground pipes,” “Pool Heater

Fuel Type” is “Natural gas from underground pipes,” or “Spa Heater Fuel Type” is “Natural

gas from underground pipes” [e.g., Pay directly to natural gas company - Natural gas

included in rent or condo fee]

Natural Gas Provider

U1a Text

Natural gas provider to which payment is made if "Natural Gas Inclusion" is not

"Natural gas included in rent or condo fee" and “Fuel for Ovens with Burners – Natural

Gas” is “Mentioned,” “Fuel for Separate Stove Top – Natural Gas” is “Mentioned,”

“Fuel for Separate Oven Units – Natural Gas” is “Mentioned,” “Primary Fuel Type” is

“Natural Gas from Underground Pipes,” “Number of Natural Gas Fireplaces in Winter”

is “1-9,” “Other Fuel Type – Natural Gas” is “Mentioned,” “Water Heating Fuel Type” is

“Natural gas from underground pipes,” “Clothes Dryer Fuel Type” is “Natural gas

from underground pipes,” “Pool Heater Fuel Type” is “Natural gas from underground

pipes,” or “Spa Heater Fuel Type” is “Natural gas from underground pipes” [e.g., Agway

Energy Services, LLC - Other, specify]

Natural Gas Available in Street

U2a Text

Natural gas availability on street if “Fuel for Ovens with Burners – Natural Gas” is “Not

Mentioned,” “Fuel for Separate Stove Top – Natural Gas” is “Not Mentioned,” “Fuel for Separate Oven Units – Natural Gas” is “Not

Mentioned,” “Primary Fuel Type” is not “Natural Gas from Underground Pipes,”

“Number of Natural Gas Fireplaces in Winter” is “0,” “Other Fuel Type – Natural Gas” is

“Not Mentioned,” “Water Heating Fuel Type” is not “Natural gas from underground pipes,” “Clothes Dryer Fuel Type” is not “Natural gas from underground pipes,” “Pool Heater Fuel Type” is not “Natural gas from underground

pipes,” and “Spa Heater Fuel Type” is not “Natural gas from underground pipes” [e.g.,

Y/N]

Interest in Natural Gas Conversion

U2b Text Interest in converting to natural gas if

"Natural Gas Available in Street" is "No" [e.g., Y/N]

Fuel Oil Inclusion U3 Text

Fuel oil payment made directly to the fuel oil company or included in rent or condominium

fee if "Home Description" is "Apartment building or condominium with 2 to 4 units" or "Apartment building or condominium with 5

or more units" and "Primary Fuel Type" is "Fuel oil," "Other Fuel Type - Fuel Oil" is

"Mentioned," or "Water Heater Fuel Type" is "Fuel oil" [e.g., Pay directly - Included in rent

or condo fee]

Propane Inclusion U5 Text

Propane payment made directly to the propane company or included in rent or

condominium fee if "Home Description" is "Apartment building or condominium with 2

to 4 units" or "Apartment building or condominium with 5 or more units" and "Primary Fuel Type" is "Propane (bottled

gas)," "Other Fuel Type - Propane" is "Mentioned," or "Water Heater Fuel Type" is "Propane (bottled gas)" [e.g., Pay directly -

Included in rent or condo fee]

Efficiency Program Participation in Past

Five Years U8 Text

Household participation in the past five years in any energy efficiency or energy saving programs offered by NYSERDA or utility

company to make the home or appliances

more energy efficient [e.g., Y/N]

Past - Insulation or Weatherization

U9c1 Text

Participation in insulation or weatherization measures if "Efficiency Program Participation

in Past Five Years" is "Yes" [e.g., Not mentioned - Mentioned]

Past - Heating U9c2 Text

Participation in heating equipment install or recycle if "Efficiency Program Participation in Past Five Years" is "Yes" [e.g., Not mentioned

- Mentioned]

Past - Air Conditioning

U9c3 Text

Participation in air conditioning equipment install or recycle if "Efficiency Program

Participation in Past Five Years" is "Yes" [e.g., Not mentioned - Mentioned]

Past - Lighting U9c4 Text

Participation in lighting install or recycle if "Efficiency Program Participation in Past Five

Years" is "Yes" [e.g., Not mentioned - Mentioned]

Past - Water Heating

U9c5 Text

Participation in water heating equipment install or recycle if "Efficiency Program

Participation in Past Five Years" is "Yes" [e.g., Not mentioned - Mentioned]

Past - Clothes Washer

U9c6 Text

Participation in clothes washer install or recycle if "Efficiency Program Participation in Past Five Years" is "Yes" [e.g., Not mentioned

- Mentioned]

Past - Appliances U9c7 Text

Participation in appliances install or reycle if "Efficiency Program Participation in Past Five

Years" is "Yes" [e.g., Not mentioned - Mentioned]

Past - Refrigeration U9c8 Text

Participation in refrigerator or freezer install or recycle if "Efficiency Program Participation

in Past Five Years" is "Yes" [e.g., Not mentioned - Mentioned]

Past - Other Equipment

U9c9 Text

Participation in other type of install or recycle if "Efficiency Program Participation in Past Five Years" is "Yes" [e.g., Not mentioned -

Mentioned]

Non Participation - Awareness

U10c1 Text

Respondent is not aware of any as reason for not participating in any energy efficiency

programs if "Efficiency Program Participation in Past Five Years" is "No" [e.g., Not

mentioned - Mentioned]

Non Participation - Not Needed

U10c2 Text Respondent does not need anything done as

reason for not participating in any energy efficiency programs if "Efficiency Program

Participation in Past Five Years" is "No" [e.g., Not mentioned - Mentioned]

Non Participation - Initiation

U10c3 Text

Respondent does not know who to contact to participate as reason for not participating in any energy efficiency programs if "Efficiency Program Participation in Past Five Years" is

"No" [e.g., Not mentioned - Mentioned]

Non Participation - High Cost

U10c4 Text

Respondent cannot afford to install new equipment or appliances as reason for not

participating in any energy efficiency programs if "Efficiency Program Participation

in Past Five Years" is "No" [e.g., Not mentioned - Mentioned]

Non Participation - Low Bills

U10c5 Text

Respondent does not have that high of energy bills as reason for not participating in any energy efficiency programs if "Efficiency Program Participation in Past Five Years" is

"No" [e.g., Not mentioned - Mentioned]

Non Participation - Rent

U10c6 Text

Respondent is a renter as reason for not participating in any energy efficiency



Non Participation - Other

U10c7 Text

Respondent has other reason for not participating in any energy efficiency



Non Participation - Too Busy

U10c8 Text

Respondent is too busy as reason for not participating in any energy efficiency



Non Participation - New Residence

U10c9 Text

Respondent recently moved to the home as reason for not participating in any energy efficiency programs if "Efficiency Program

Participation in Past Five Years" is "No" [e.g., Not mentioned - Mentioned]

Future - Insulation or Weatherization

U12c1 Text

Considering replacing or purchasing insulation or weatherization measures in the

next five years [e.g., Not mentioned - Mentioned]

Future - Heating U12c2 Text Considering replacing or purchasing heating equipment in the next five years [e.g., Not


Future - Air Conditioning

U12c3 Text Considering replacing or purchasing air

conditioning equipment in the next five years [e.g., Not mentioned - Mentioned]

Future - Water Heating

U12c4 Text Considering replacing or purchasing water heating equipment in the next five years

[e.g., Not mentioned - Mentioned]

Future - Clothes Washer

U12c5 Text Considering replacing or purchasing clothes

washer in the next five years [e.g., Not mentioned - Mentioned]

Future - Appliances U12c6 Text Considering replacing or purchasing

appliances in the next five years [e.g., Not mentioned - Mentioned]

Future - None U12c7 Text

Not considering replacing or purchasing any of the suggested appliances or equipment in

the next five years [e.g., Not mentioned - Mentioned]

Desired - Insulation or Weatherization

U13c1 Text

Desire program and would consider using to help pay part of replacement costs for

insulation or weatherization measures in the next five years [e.g., Not mentioned -

Mentioned]

Desired - Heating U13c2 Text


heating equipment in the next five years [e.g., Not mentioned - Mentioned]

Desired - Air Conditioning

U13c3 Text

Desire program and would consider using to help pay part of replacement costs for air

conditioning equipment in the next five years [e.g., Not mentioned - Mentioned]

Desired - Water Heating

U13c4 Text

Desire program and would consider using to help pay part of replacement costs for water

heating equipment in the next five years [e.g., Not mentioned - Mentioned]

Desired - Clothes Washer

U13c5 Text


clothes washer in the next five years [e.g., Not mentioned - Mentioned]

Desired - Appliances

U13c6 Text


appliances in the next five years [e.g., Not mentioned - Mentioned]

Desired - None U13c7 Text

Not considering using a program to help pay part of replacement costs for any suggested

appliances or equipment in the next five years even if the program existed [e.g., Not


Annual Electricity Cost

U14 Text

Best estimate of the total electric costs household paid in the last 12 months, not

including natural gas or other fuels if "Data Origin" is "Tax record data" [e.g., $500 or less

- $4,000 or more]

Electricity Consumption Rate

*U14_Consumption

Text

Consumption rate categories calculated by dividing dollar amounts in U14 by 0.183

$/kWh [e.g., 2,737 kWh or less - 21,858 kWh or more]

Number of People Age <5

D2_5 Numeric

Number of individuals less than five years old currently living in the home year-round (excluding those who are just visiting,

children who may be away at college, or those deployed in the military) [e.g., 0-25]

Number of People Age 6-17

D2_6 Numeric

Number of individuals six to 17 years old currently living in the home year-round (excluding those who are just visiting,



D2_18 Numeric

Number of individuals 18 to 24 years old currently living in the home year-round (excluding those who are just visiting,



D2_25 Numeric




D2_35 Numeric




D2_45 Numeric




D2_55 Numeric



Number of People Age >65

D2_65 Numeric

Number of individuals 65 years or older currently living in the home year-round (excluding those who are just visiting,


Highest Education Level

D3 Text

Highest level of education a person still living in the household has completed [e.g., Less than high school - Graduate degree (e.g.

Masters or Doctorate degree)]

Household Income 2012

D4 Text Total household income range for 2012 [e.g.,

Less than $25,000 - $200,000 or more]

Gender D5 Text Gender of the respondent [Male/Female]

Contact for Technician Visit

D7 Text

Respondent agrees to further contact in the next couple of weeks to hear more details

about the on-site survey and incentive $100 gift card offered , also setting up an

appointment if "Number of Housing Units" is "5-2,000" or "Estimated Number of Housing

Units" is "5-2,000" or "Building Description" is "Singly family attached house such as a

duplex, townhouse, or rowhouse" or "Apartment building or condominium with 5

or more units" and "Number of Housing Units" and "Estimated Number of Housing

Units" are "Refused" [e.g., Yes - No]

Contact for Further Studies

D9 Text Respondent agreement to further contact for

future NYSERDA studies [e.g., Yes - No]

Ownership B1 Text Description of home ownership. [e.g.,

Own/buying - Other, specify]

Months of Occupation

B2 Numeric Number of months per year the home is

occupied [e.g., 0-12]

Season of Occupation - Spring

B2bc1 Text If number of Months of Occupation is fewer than nine, is the home usually occupied in spring? [e.g., Not mentioned - Mentioned]

Season of Occupation -

Summer B2bc2 Text

If number of Months of Occupation is fewer than nine, is the home usually occupied in

summer? [e.g., Not mentioned - Mentioned]

Season of Occupation - Fall

B2bc3 Text If number of Months of Occupation is fewer than nine, is the home usually occupied in

fall? [e.g., Not mentioned - Mentioned] Season of

Occupation - Winter

B2bc4 Text If number of Months of Occupation is fewer than nine, is the home usually occupied in

Winter? [e.g., Not mentioned - Mentioned]

Season of Occupation - Varies

B2bc5 Text If number of Months of Occupation is fewer

than nine, does the season of occupation vary? [e.g., Not mentioned - Mentioned]

Home Description B3 Text Description of the home's building style [e.g., Single family detached house - Mobile home]

Number of Housing Units

B3a Numeric

Number of housing units if the "Home Description" is "Apartment building or

condominium with 2 to 4 units" or "Apartment building or condominium with 5

or more units" [e.g., 1-2,000]

Estimated Number of Housing Units

B3b Text

Total number of housing units believed to be in the building if response to "Number of Housing Units" is "Don't know" [e.g., Less

than 5 - 100 or more]

Number of Stories B3c Numeric

Number of stories in the building or condominium not including the basement if

response to "Home Description" is "Apartment building or condominium with 2

to 4 units" or "Apartment building or condominium with 5 or more units" [e.g., 1-

120]

Other Space B3d Text Inclusion of shops, restaurants, other retail space, or space used by businesses within

apartment or condominium [e.g., Y/N]

Multiple Buildings with Housing

B3e Text Existence of multiple buildings in this

apartment or condominium complex that include other housing units [e.g., Y/N]

Number of Buildings

B3f Numeric

Number of buildings in apartment or condominium complex if response to

"Multiple Buildings with Housing" is "Yes" [e.g., 1-75]

Number of Bedrooms

B4 Numeric Number of bedrooms in home [e.g., 0-25]

Square Feet of Home

B5 Numeric Square footage of home not counting unfinished basement [e.g., 1-113,000]

Approximate Square Feet of

Home B5a Text

Estimated square footage of home if the "Square Feet of Home" is "Don't know" [e.g., Less than 1,000 square feet - 4,000 or more

square feet]

Basement Heating B6 Text Heating of basement if "Number of Housing

Units" is two or fewer [e.g., Yes, a heated basement - No basement]

Year of Home B7 Text Year the home was built [e.g., 1939 or earlier

- 2014]

Major Renovations B8 Text

Major renovations or additions in the home within the past five years. A major renovation or addition means construction activities like

adding a room, increasing the size of your home’s living space, or reconstruction due to

flooding or hurricane. [e.g., Y/N]

Renovation Completion Date

B8spe Date Year of major renovation or addition

completion if "Major Renovations" is "Yes" [e.g., 2008 - 2014]

Multiple Electric Meters

B9 Text Multiple electric meters at address if "Home

Description" is "Single family detached house" or "Mobile home" [e.g., Y/N]

Number of Microwave Ovens

K1a Numeric Number of microwave ovens used in the

home [e.g., 0-9]

Number of Ovens with Burners

K1b Numeric Number of ovens with burners on top used in

the home [e.g., 0-9]

Number of Separate Stove

Tops K1c Numeric

Number of separate stove tops used in the home [e.g., 0-9]

Number of Separate Oven

Units K1d Numeric

Number of separate oven units used in the home [e.g., 0-9]

Fuel for Ovens with Burners - Electric

K2c1 Text Electricity as fuel used if "Number of Ovens with Burners" is "1-9" [e.g., Not mentioned -

Mentioned]

Fuel for Ovens with Burners - Natural

Gas K2c2 Text

Natural gas from underground pipes as fuel used if "Number of Ovens with Burners" is "1-

9" [e.g., Not mentioned - Mentioned]

Fuel for Ovens with Burners - Propane

K2c3 Text Propane (bottled gas) as fuel used if "Number

of Ovens with Burners" is "1-9" [e.g., Not mentioned - Mentioned]

Fuel for Ovens with Burners - Other

K2c4 Text Other fuel used if "Number of Ovens with Burners" is "1-9" [e.g., Not mentioned -

Mentioned]

Fuel for Separate Stove Tops -

Electric K3c1 Text

Electricity as fuel used if "Number of Separate Stove Tops" is "1-9" [e.g., Not


Fuel for Separate Stove Tops - Natural Gas

K3c2 Text Natural gas from underground pipes as fuel used if "Number of Separate Stove Tops" is

"1-9" [e.g., Not mentioned - Mentioned]

Fuel for Separate Stove Tops -

Propane K3c3 Text

Propane (bottled gas) as fuel used if "Number of Separate Stove Tops" is "1-9" [e.g., Not


Fuel for Separate Stove Tops - Other

K3c4 Text Other fuel used if "Number of Separate Stove

Tops" is "1-9" [e.g., Not mentioned - Mentioned]

Fuel for Separate Oven Units -

Electricity K4c1 Text

Electricity as fuel used if "Number of Separate Oven Units" is "1-9" [e.g., Not


Fuel for Separate Oven Units - Natural Gas

K4c2 Text Natural gas from underground pipes as fuel used if "Number of Separate Oven Units" is

"1-9" [e.g., Not mentioned - Mentioned]

Fuel for Separate Oven Units -

Propane K4c3 Text

Propane (bottled gas) as fuel used if "Number of Separate Oven Units" is "1-9" [e.g., Not


Fuel for Separate Oven Units - Other

K4c4 Text Other fuel used if "Number of Separate Oven

Units" is "1-9" [e.g., Not mentioned - Mentioned]

Fridge Description K5 Text Description of primary refrigerator (not wine

cooler) [e.g., Full-size with one door - Half-size or compact]

Automatic Ice Maker

K5a Text Existence of automatic icemaker in primary

refrigerator [e.g., Y/N]

Water Dispenser K5b Text Existence of water dispenser in primary

refrigerator [e.g., Y/N]

Age of Fridge K6 Text Age of primary refrigerator [e.g., Less than 2

years old - 20 years old or more]

Energy Star Fridge K7 Text

ENERGY STAR® status of primary refrigerator if "Familiarity with Energy Star" is "Somewhat familiar" or "Very familiar" or "Age of Fridge"

is not "10 to 14 years old," "15 to 19 years old," or "20 years old or more" [e.g., Y/N]

Other Running Fridges

K8 Text Existence of other full-size or compact

refrigerators plugged in and running in the home [e.g., Y/N]

Number of Other Running Fridges

K9 Numeric Number of other full-size refrigerators

plugged in and running in the home if "Other Running Fridges" is "Yes" [e.g., 0-9]

Number of Compact Fridges

K9a Numeric Number of other compact refrigerators

plugged in and running in the home if "Other Running Fridges" is "Yes" [e.g., 0-9]

Age of Second Fridge

K10a Text Age of second refrigerator if "Number of Other Running Fridges" is "2-9" [e.g., Less than 2 years old - 20 years old or more]

Age of Third Fridge K10b Text Age of third refrigerator if "Number of Other

Running Fridges" is "3-9" [e.g., Less than 2 years old - 20 years old or more]

Age of Fourth Fridge

K10c Text Age of fourth refrigerator if "Number of

Other Running Fridges" is "4-9" [e.g., Less than 2 years old - 20 years old or more]

Number of Running Chillers/Coolers

K11 Numeric Number of wine chillers/coolers plugged in

and running in the home [e.g., 0-9]

Energy Star Chiller/Cooler

K11a Text

ENERGY STAR® status of chiller/cooler if "Familiarity with Energy Star" is "Somewhat familiar" or "Very familiar" and "Age of First

Dehumidifier" is "0-9" [e.g., Y/N]

Energy Star Chillers/Coolers

K11b Text

ENERGY STAR® status of chillers/coolers if "Familiarity with Energy Star" is "Somewhat familiar" or "Very familiar" and "Number of Coolers/Chillers" is "2-9" and "Age of [e.g., all] Cooler[e.g., s]/Chiller[e.g., s]" is "0-9"

[e.g., Yes, all - No]

Running Standalone Freezer

K13 Text Existence of standalone freezer (one that is

not part of a refrigerator) plugged in and running in the home [e.g., Y/N]

Number of Running Standalone

Freezers K14 Numeric

Number of standalone freezers plugged in and running in the home if "Running

Standalone Freezer" is "Yes" [e.g., 0-9]

Type of First Standalone Freezer

K15at Text Type of standalone freezer plugged in and running if "Running Standalone Freezer" is

"Yes" [e.g., Chest - Upright]

Age of First Standalone Freezer

K15a Numeric Age of first standalone freezer if "Number of Running Standalone Freezers" is "1-9" [e.g.,

0-100]

Type of Second Standalone Freezer

K15bt Text

Type of second standalone freezer plugged in and running if "Number of Running

Standalone Freezers" is "2-9" [e.g., Chest - Upright]

Age of Second Standalone Freezer

K15b Numeric Age of second standalone freezer if "Number

of Running Standalone Freezers" is "2-9" [e.g., 0-100]

Type of Third Standalone Freezer

K15ct Text

Type of third standalone freezer plugged in and running if "Number of Running

Standalone Freezers" is "3-9" [e.g., Chest - Upright]

Age of Third Standalone Freezer

K15c Numeric Age of third standalone freezer if "Number of Running Standalone Freezers" is "3-9" [e.g.,

0-100]

Energy Star Standalone Freezer

K17a Text ENERGY STAR® status of standalone freezer if "Familiarity with Energy Star" is "Somewhat familiar" or "Very familiar" and "Age of First

Standalone Freezer" is "0-9" [e.g., Y/N]

Energy Star Standalone

Freezers K17b Text

ENERGY STAR® status of standalone freezers if "Familiarity with Energy Star" is "Somewhat familiar" or "Very familiar" and "Number of

Standalone Freezers" is "2-9" and "Age of [e.g., all] Standalone Freezers" is "0-9" [e.g.,

Yes, all - No]

Shared Central Heating

H1 Text

Receive primary heat from a central heating system that is used by other families if the

"Home Description" is "Apartment building or condominium with 2 to 4 units" or

"Apartment building or condominium with 5 or more units" [e.g., Y/N]

Primary Fuel Type H2 Text

Primary type of fuel used for heating the home if "Shared Central Heating" is not "Yes"

or "Don't know" [e.g., Electricity - Other, specify]

Primary Heating System Type

H3 Text

Type of primary heating system in the home if "Shared Central Heating" is not "Yes" or

"Don't know" [e.g., Central forced air furnace with ducts to individual room - Other, specify]

Age of Primary Heating System

H4 Text

Age of primary heating system if "Shared Central Heating" is not "Yes" or "Don't know"

[e.g., Less than 2 years old - 20 years old or more]

Energy Star Primary Heating System

H5 Text

ENERGY STAR® status of standalone freezer if "Familiarity with Energy Star" is "Somewhat

familiar" or "Very familiar" and "Age of Primary Heating System" is "0-9" [e.g., Y/N]

Annual Tune Up Heating System

H6 Text

Annual tune up done on heating system each year by a heating contractor, someone in

household, or landlord [e.g., Yes, done by a heating contractor - No]

Number of Wood Fireplaces in Winter

H7aw Numeric Number of wood fireplaces used in home on a regular basis during the winter [e.g., 0-9]

Number of Natural Gas Fireplaces in

Winter H7ag Numeric

Number of natural gas fireplaces used in home on a regular basis during the winter

[e.g., 0-9]

Number of Propane Fireplaces in Winter

H7ap Numeric Number of propane fireplaces used in home

on a regular basis during the winter [e.g., 0-9] Number of Electric

Fireplaces in Winter H7ae Numeric

Number of electric fireplaces used in home on a regular basis during the winter [e.g., 0-9]

Number of Heat Stoves in Winter

H7b Numeric Number of heat stoves used in home on a regular basis during the winter [e.g., 0-9]

Number of Portable Electric Heaters in

Winter H7c Numeric

Number of portable electric heaters used in home on a regular basis during the winter

[e.g., 0-9]

Number of Portable Kerosene Heaters

in Winter H7d Numeric

Number of portable kerosene heaters used in home on a regular basis during the winter

[e.g., 0-9]

Other Fuel Type H8 Text Other type of fuel used to heat home on a

regular basis [e.g., Y/N]

Other Fuel Type - Electricity

H8ac1 Text Electricity as fuel used to heat home on a regular basis if "Other Fuel Type" is "Yes"


Other Fuel Type - Natural Gas

H8ac2 Text

Natural gas from underground pipes as fuel used to heat home on a regular basis if

"Other Fuel Type" is "Yes" [e.g., Not mentioned - Mentioned]

Other Fuel Type - Propane

H8ac3 Text Propane (bottled gas) as fuel used to heat

home on a regular basis if "Other Fuel Type" is "Yes" [e.g., Not mentioned - Mentioned]

Other Fuel Type - District Steam

H8ac4 Text District steam as fuel used to heat home on a

regular basis if "Other Fuel Type" is "Yes" [e.g., Not mentioned - Mentioned]

Other Fuel Type - Fuel Oil

H8ac5 Text Fuel oil as fuel used to heat home on a

regular basis if "Other Fuel Type" is "Yes" [e.g., Not mentioned - Mentioned]

Other Fuel Type - Kerosene

H8ac6 Text Kerosene as fuel used to heat home on a regular basis if "Other Fuel Type" is "Yes"


Other Fuel Type - Wood/Pellets

H8ac7 Text Wood/wood pellets as fuel used to heat

home on a regular basis if "Other Fuel Type" is "Yes" [e.g., Not mentioned - Mentioned]

Other Fuel Type - Solar

H8ac8 Text Solar as fuel used to heat home on a regular basis if "Other Fuel Type" is "Yes" [e.g., Not


Other Fuel Type - Other

H8ac9 Text Other fuel type as fuel used to heat home on a regular basis if "Other Fuel Type" is "Yes"


Air Conditioning in Home

H9 Text Presence of air conditioning (including central

air conditioning and room or window units) within the home [e.g., Y/N]

Shared Air Conditioning

H10 Text

Receive shared air conditioning from a central cooling system that is used by other

families if the "Home Description" is "Apartment building or condominium with 2

to 4 units" or "Apartment building or

condominium with 5 or more units" [e.g., Y/N]

Primary Air Conditioning Type

H11 Text

Primary type of air conditioning equipment used in home if "Shared Air Conditioning" is "No" [e.g., Central air conditioning system -

Other, specify]

Age of Primary Air Conditioning

H12 Text Age of primary air conditioner system if

"Shared Air Conditioning" is "No" [e.g., Less than 2 years old - 20 years old or more]

Energy Star Air Conditioning

H13 Text

ENERGY STAR® status of primary air conditioning system if "Familiarity with

Energy Star" is "Somewhat familiar" or "Very familiar" and "Age of Primary Air Conditioning" is "0-9" [e.g., Y/N]

Annual Tune Up Air Conditioning

H14 Text

Annual tune up done on air conditioning system each year by an air conditioning contractor, someone in household, or

landlord [e.g., Yes, done by an air conditioning contractor - No]

Other Air Conditioning

H15 Text Existence of other air conditioning system

used to cool the home, not including ventilation systems such as fans [e.g., Y/N]

Other Air Conditioning Type -

Central Air H16c1 Text

Central air conditioning system as other type of air conditioning system used to cool home if "Other Air Conditioning" is "Yes" [e.g., Not



Room/Window Unit

H16c2 Text

Room or window air conditioner as other type of air conditioning system used to cool

home if "Other Air Conditioning" is "Yes" [e.g., Not mentioned - Mentioned]


Heat Pump H16c3 Text

Heat pump as other type of air conditioning system used to cool home if "Other Air

Conditioning" is "Yes" [e.g., Not mentioned - Mentioned]


Other H16c4 Text

Other type of air conditioning system used to cool home if "Other Air Conditioning" is "Yes"


Number of Room/Window

Units H17 Numeric

Total number of room or window air conditioners used in the home if "Primary Air Conditioning Type" is "Room or window air

conditioner" or "Other Air Conditioning Type - Room/Window Unit" is "Mentioned" [e.g.,

0-9]

Programmable Thermostat

H19 Text Existence of a programmable thermostat that

can control heating and/or cooling

equipment within the home. This type of thermostat can be programmed to

automatically adjust the temperature setting at the times of the day or night that you

choose. [e.g., Y/N]

Programmed Thermostat

H20 Text

Thermostat typically programmed to automatically change the temperature

settings at different times of the day or days of the week or temperature is manually changed as needed if "Programmable

Thermostat" is "Yes" [e.g., Programmed to change temperature automatically - Both]

Number of Dehumidifiers

H22 Numeric Number of dehumidifiers used in the home

[e.g., 0-9]

Age of First Dehumidifier

H23a Text Age of first dehumidifier if "Number of

Dehumidifiers" is "1-9" [e.g., Less than 2 years old - 20 years old or more]

Age of Second Dehumidifier

H23b Text Age of second dehumidifier if "Number of Dehumidifiers" is "2-9" [e.g., Less than 2


Age of Third Dehumidifier

H23c Text Age of third dehumidifier if "Number of Dehumidifiers" is "3-9" [e.g., Less than 2


Age of Fourth Dehumidifier

H23d Text Age of fourth dehumidifier if "Number of Dehumidifiers" is "4-9" [e.g., Less than 2


Energy Star Dehumidifier

H24a Text

ENERGY STAR® status of dehumidifier if "Familiarity with Energy Star" is "Somewhat familiar" or "Very familiar" and "Age of First

Dehumidifier" is "0-9" [e.g., Y/N]

Energy Star Dehumidifiers

H24b Text

ENERGY STAR® status of dehumidifiers if "Familiarity with Energy Star" is "Somewhat familiar" or "Very familiar" and "Number of Dehumidifiers" is "2-9" and "Age of [e.g., all] Dehumidifier[e.g., s]" is "0-9" [e.g., Yes, all -

No] Number of Humidifiers

H26 Numeric Number of humidifiers used in the home

[e.g., 0-9]

Number of Ceiling Fans

H27c Numeric Number of ceiling fans used in the home

[e.g., 0-25]

Number of Exhaust Fans in Kitchen

H27d Numeric Number of exhaust fans in the kitchen used

in the home [e.g., 0-25] Number of Exhaust

Fans in Other H27e Numeric

Number of exhaust fans in the bathrooms or other rooms used in the home [e.g., 0-25]

Rooms

Number of Attic Fans

H27b Numeric Number of attic fans used in the home. An

attic fan removes air from the attic only. [e.g., 0-25]

Number of Whole House Fans

H27a Numeric

Number of whole house fans used in the home. A whole-house fan is a type of fan, or

exhaust system commonly venting into a building's attic, designed to pull hot air out of

the building. [e.g., 0-25]

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