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User-Needs Study for the 1993 

Residential Energy Consumption Survey

September 1993

Energy Information Administration

Office of Energy Markets and End Use

U.S. Department of Energy

Washington, DC 20585

This report was prepared by the Energy Information Administration, the independent analytical and statistical agency within the 

Department of Energy. The information contained herein should not be construed as advocating or reflecting any policy position of the 

Department of Energy or any other organization.
Contacts

This publication was prepared under the general direction of W. Calvin Kilgore, Director of the Office cf 

Energy Markets and End Use (202/586-1617). The project was directed by Lynda T. Carlson, Director of tin; 

Energy End Use and Integrated Statistics Division (EEUISD) (202/586-1112), and Nancy L. Leach, Chief of 

the Residential and Commercial Branch (202/586-1114). Specific technical information maybe obtained fron 

the RECS Team Leader, Wendel Thompson (202/586-1119). The FAX number for all EEUISD personnel 

is 202/586-0018.

Questions about the details of organizing the group meetings and summarizing the content of the meeting.; 

can be directed to Leigh Carleton (202/586-1132) or to David Gotta (202/586-1119), who prepared the repor:.

List of Acronyms

ACEEE American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy

ACF Administration for Children and Families

AHAM American Home Appliance Manufacturers

BLS Bureau of Labor Statistics

CAPI Computer-Assisted Personal Interviewing

CPI Consumer Price Index

DOC Department of Commerce

DOE Department of Energy

DOL Department of Labor

DSM Demand-Side Management

EIA Energy Information Administration

EEUISD Energy End Use and Integrated Statistics Division

EPA Environmental Protection Agency

EPRI Electric Power Research Institute

EUI Energy End Use Intensity

HID High-Intensity Discharge Lamps

LBL Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory

LIHEAP Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program

LPG Liquefied Petroleum Gas (Propane)

NREL National Renewable Energy Laboratory

NEMS National Energy Modeling System

NLIEC National Low-Income Energy Conference

ORNL Oak Ridge National Laboratory

OMB Office of Management and Budget

PNL Pacific Northwest Laboratory

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Contents

Executive Summary ................................................................ v

Introduction ..................................................................... 1

What is RECS? ............................................................... 1

What is the User-Needs Study? ................................................... 2

Organization of the Report ...................................................... 2

RECS User-Needs Study Methodology .................................................. 5

Written Response ............................................................. 5

Target Group Meetings ......................................................... 5

Working Group Meetings ........................................................ 6

Incorporation of User Needs ..................................................... 6

RECS Data Uses and Alternatives ..................................................... 9

Uses of the RECS ............................................................. 9

Alternate Sources of Residential Energy Data ....................................... 11

General Weaknesses of All Data Sources ........................................... 12

Dependence on the RECS ...................................................... 13

Comments on RECS Questionnaires .................................................. 15

State-Level Data ............................................................. 15

Consumer Decision-Making Behavior .............................................. 20

Building Envelope and Thermal Characteristics ...................................... 22

Lighting .................................................................... 24

Appliance Usage and Equipment ................................................. 25

Demand-Side Management (DSM) ................................................ 27

Emerging Technologies and Residential Trends ...................................... 28

Energy Policy Act of 1992 ...................................................... 29

Other Additions .............................................................. 29

Survey Improvements .......................................................... 30

Appendices

A. Federal Register Notice ........................................................ 35

B. Materials Sent Out Soliciting Written Comments ..................................... 39

Bl. Mass Mailing Materials ........................................................ 41

B2. Energy-Related Magazines and Newsletters ......................................... 45

B3. Notice in EIA New Releases .................................................... 49

C. List of Written Correspondence .................................................. 53

D. User-Needs Meetings and Attendees ............................................... 59

E. Residential Energy Consumption Survey-1993 Survey Forms ............................ 65

F. U.S. Census Regions and Divisions Map ........................................... 205

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Tables

1. Uses of RECS Cited in Correspondence, 1992 .......

2. Needs Cited in RECS User-Needs Meetings, 1992 ....

3. Needs Cited in RECS Correspondence, 1992 ........

Dl. List of Meetings and Organizations Attending in 1992 

D2. List of Meeting Attendees .....................

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During 1992, the Energy Information Administration (EIA) conducted a user-needs study for the 1993 

Residential Energy Consumption Survey (REGS). Every 3 years, the RECS collects information on energy 

consumption and expenditures for various classes of households and residential buildings. The RECS is the 

only source of such information within EIA, and one of only a few sources of such information anywhere.

EIA sent letters to more than 750 persons, received responses 56, and 15 meetings with users. 

Written responses were also solicited by notices published in the April 14,1992 Federal Register and in several 

energy-related publications. To ensure that the 1993 RECS current information needs, EIA made a 

specific effort to get input from policy makers and persons needing data for forecasting efforts. These 

particular needs relate mainly to development of the Energy Modeling System and new energy 

legislation being considered at the time of the user survey1.

Suggestions relating to the overall survey design and size generally were to accommodate due 

to budget constraints, but EIA considered them to the extent possible,

« Provide State-level data. Although this was the most eornnion change suggested by users, estimates 

for all 50 States would require a significant expansion of the sample size and additional costs that 

cannot be funded due to budget constraints.

 Increase the survey's frequency and sample size. Although EIA is unable to increase the frequency 

of the survey, EIA did enlarge the sample of new homes to accommodate information needs of 

forecasters interested in this segment of the housing stock.

Suggestions about specific questions to be included were somewhat easier to accommodate; however, limits 

on respondent burden required that some questions be deleted before new ones could be added to the RECS 

household questionnaire.

 Cjniuiiner.J.eeisioii-iji_ak|ng behavior. Users need information on the role of energy efficiency in 

consumer decisions to purchase appliances and homes. In response, EIA added questions to identify 

households that had purchased a new furnace, water heater, central air conditioner, or refrigerator 

and to ask these households about the relative influence of energy efficiency among factors 

considered in their purchase decision.

« Building envelope and thermal characteristics. Users need more detail and technical information 

on the thermal characteristics of the building envelope. In response, EIA added questions on 

building envelope features such as exterior wall material (needed for calculating shell efficiency) and 

windows (needed for calculating heat loss), but removed some of the questions relating to doors and 

insulation.

 Lighting. Users need information on the number of lights; their location, wattage, and bulb type; 

and lighting control mechanisms. In response, EIA. added a lighting supplement, which will be 

administered to a subsample of RECS respondents,

 Appliance usage and equipment. Users need information on usage levels such as the number of 

loads of laundry or dishes washed in dishwasher. They also need information on the size and

'This ultimately resulted in the enactment of the Energy Policy Act of 1992.

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efficiency of heating and cooling equipment. In response, EIA added questions on levels of usage 

for appliances, especially those using hot water, and identified additional appliances not previously 

included on the questionnaire; however, the additional data on heating and cooling equipment (othc: ; 

than window air conditioners) are considered too difficult to collect.

 Demands-Side Management (DSM). Users need more detail on the type of DSM programs useil 

by households and the types of energy-conserving measures involved. In response, EIA will railed: 

more detail on DSM from households as well as from utility companies that run residential DSM 

programs.

 Emerging technologies and residential trends. Users need information on the extent to which. 

households are aware of and use new technologies such as low-E windows. They also need 

information on the use of a home for business and office-type work. In response, EIA added 

questions on the awareness and use of new technologies, solar energy, and home business equiprcieni.

Although the Energy Policy Act of 1992 was enacted after the formal completion of the user-needs study, ELA 

is taking the new law's information requirements into account in the 1993 RECS. To the extent possible, EIA 

is including data collection on low-flow shower heads and other concerns about how households use energy 

For example, data collected in the RECS lighting supplement will provide a statistical basis for estimating ar. 

energy end-use intensity (EU1) for lighting that can be used to respond to certain requirements of this ne'iv 

legislation.

Response to RECS questions regarding, "how do you use RECS data?" and "what alternative data sources do 

you have?" yielded valuable information, which highlighted the needs of its users and alternative data source;:.,

 Uses of the RECS. A broad spectrum of users cited a wide variety of uses and needs for RECS dan; 

ranging from policy making and resource allocation to analysis of DSM and environmental program.:.,

 Alternative Sources. Users specified a number of alternative sources including utility companies 

State surveys, researh organizations, and manufacturers.

 Dependence on RECS. Reliance on RECS data varied from user to user-some for primary use and 

others for secondary use.

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Introduction

What is REGS?

The Residential Energy Consumption Survey (RECS) is a survey of the energy-related characteristics, energy 

consumption, and energy expenditures of households in the United States living in single-family units, 

multifamily units, or mobile homes.2 Data are collected from a sample of between 5,000 to 6,000 households. 

Surveys were conducted annually from 1980 to 1982 and triennially beginning in 1984. RECS data are made 

available through publications and through release of public use data files. The public-use data files are 

screened to protect the identity of survey respondents; they do not contain names and addresses of respondents 

or any information to identify a geographic area smaller than a three- to eight-State Census division.

The RECS is conducted in two major stages: the Household Survey and the Energy Supplier Survey. The 

Household Survey collects information concerning the housing unit through personal interviews with a 

representative national sample of households. The Energy Supplier Survey collects actual energy consumption 

data from billing records provided by the energy supplier. RECS also includes a survey of rental agents for 

households whose energy costs are included in the rent. This survey of rental agents verifies the uses of energy 

in apartment buildings where the household may not know what fuels or equipment are used to heat the 

building or heat water.

The RECS was designed by the Energy Information Administration (EIA) to provide information concerning 

energy consumption within the residential sector.3 Since its creation in 1980, the RECS has become a vital 

source of information on residential energy consumption.4 Weather and energy price data for each household 

are added to the data file to enhance its usefulness for analysis. The data are major sources of input to the 

National Energy Modeling System (NEMS), EIA's forecasting system that is presently under development for 

the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). The RECS has become an essential data source for the United States 

Congress, Federal and State agencies, utilities, research organizations, and the general public. In order to 

better meet the needs of its many users in designing the 1993 RECS, a RECS User-Needs Study was 

conducted.

2For a detailed discussion of the RECS design, see Household Energy Consumption and Expenditures 1 990, D OE/EIA-0321(90), Energy 

Information Administration (Washington D.C.: Government Printing Office, February 1993), Appendix A, "How the Survey Was 

Conducted."

Energy Information Administration conducts surveys of commercial buildings, manufacturing establishments, and residential 

transportation. Reports of user needs studies for commercial buildings and manufacturing establishments have been published. See UserNeeds Study for the 1992 Commercial Buildings Energy Consumption Survey (DOE/EIA-0555(92)/4), Energy Information Administration 

(Washington D.C: Government Printing Office, September 1992) and Development of the 1991 Manufacturing Energy Consumption Survey 

(DOE/EIA-0555(92)/2), Energy Information Administration (Washington D.C.: Government Printing Office, May 1992).

The EIA conducts numerous energy-related surveys. In general, the surveys can be divided into two broad groups. One group of 

surveys is directed to the suppliers and marketers of specific energy sources. These surveys-called supply surveys-measure the quantities 

of specific fuels produced and/or supplied to the market. The results of the supply surveys are combined and published in the Monthly 

Energy Review and other EIA publications. The second group the consumption surveys-gathers information on the types of energy used 

by the end users along with the characteristics of those end users that can be associated with energy use. The RECS belongs to the 

consumption survey group because it collects information directly from the end user the household. There are important differences 

between the supply and consumption surveys that need to be taken into account in any analysis that uses both data sources. For a summary 

of the differences in the residential sector, see Appendix C in Household Energy Consumption and Expenditures 1990, DOE/EIA-0321(90), 

Energy Information Administration (Washington D.C.: Government Printing Office, February 1993) and Energy Consumption by End-Use 

Sector, A Comparison of Measures by Consumption and Supply Surveys, DOE/EIA-0533, Energy Information Administration (Washington 

D.C, April 6, 1990).

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What is the User-Needs Study?

The user-needs study was an in-depth examination of what uses organizations have been making of RECS data 

and what future needs they have. In a sense, it was an evaluation of how well the RECS is meeting the need:; 

for information on residential energy use. Some information, such as technical data on equipment and. 

structure, can probably never be met by RECS. Other needs can be met if they are identified. This study was 

conducted during 1992 to identify those needs which can be incorporated into the planning for the 1993. 

RECS. Thus, the user-needs study provided vital input to the design of the 1993 RECS. At the time of the 

user-needs study in 1992, some results from the most recent RECS conducted in 1990 were available, but the 

more extensive report containing analysis of consumption patterns and energy end-use intensities (EUI's) 5 fo:: 

space heating, water heating, air conditioning, refrigerators, and other appliances was not available.6 Even 

though the 1990 RECS consumption data had not been published at the time of the user-needs study, the user 

needs study made it possible for the 1993 RECS to identify the information requirements of many users.. 

ensuring that the RECS will remain a valuable source of information for the energy community.

The user-needs study was conducted before enactment of the Energy Policy Act of 1992 (EPACT), Public Lav, 

102-486. However, some of the data needs of that legislation were captured in this process and in subsequen l 

discussions.

Organization of the Report

This report summarizes and gives examples of the comments provided by users and potential users of the 

RECS7 in response to written solicitation (copies of solicitations are provided in Appendices A and B) and 

in user-needs meetings. There is a general discussion of the availability of data on residential eneigconsumption and the uses made of such information followed by a section on comments that are specific lei 

such issues as State-level data, appliances, heating and cooling equipment, and consumer decisionmaking, 

Each section of specific comments concludes with a discussion of the impact of those comments on the design 

of the 1993 RECS, in particular the questionnaires used in the 1993 RECS. The individuals or groups thai 

commented are identified by a code in brackets following the comment, Individuals are identified by numeric 

codes (1 to 56) listed in Appendix C, "List of Written Correspondence" and groups are identified by letle: 

codes (Al to B6) listed in Table D2 of Appendix D, "User-Needs Meetings and Attendees." The company 

affiliations and organizations are those as of the date of the correspondence or meeting, for example, f:lt<;: 

recent DOE reorganization is not reflected.

Unless otherwise noted, the survey questions that are referenced refer to the Household Questionnaire (Form 

EIA-457A), which can be found, along with the other RECS questionnaires, in Appendix E, "1993 RECS 

Survey Forms." In accordance with normal survey practices, these questionnaires are being revised and

5End-use intensity is the annual consumption of energy for a particular use such as space heating, air conditioning, water heating, o ; 

refrigerators. The EUI can be equated with an appliance or piece of equipment such as a water heater, a furnace, air conditioner, o : 

refrigerator. For example, the EUI for refrigerators reported by the 1990 RECS was 1,302 kilowatthours, an average over all refrigsraton 

in U.S. households.

report Housing Characteristics 1990 (DOE/EIA -0314(90)) was published in May 1992, and the report containing the analysis of 

consumption patterns was published in February 1993 (see footnote 1).

'Most of the meetings with users were taped and transcribed as minutes, which are available upon request. Copies of '.hi: 

correspondence are also available upon request.

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reformatted as a result of pretesting. Therefore, there may be some differences between theses versions and 

the ones actually fielded. The forms planned to be used for the 1993 RECS are:

Form EIA-457A, Household Questionnaire

Form EIA-457B, Household Mail Questionnaire (nonresponse follow up)

Form EIA-457C, Rental Agents, Landlords, and Apartment Managers

Form EIA-457D, Household Bottled Gas (LPG or Propane) Usage

Form EIA-457E, Household Electricity Usage

Form EIA-457F, Household Natural Gas Usage

Form EIA-457G, Household Fuel Oil or Kerosene Usage

Form EIA-457H, Household Lighting Usage Supplement

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RECS Methodology

The first step in conducting a RECS user-needs study is to identify the users of information on residential 

energy consumption and expenditures. One source of this type of information is EIA distribution lists for 

RECS publications. Another is EIA contacts with telephone inquiries about residential energy consumption 

data. A third source of potential data users can be identified by the nature of their job (target groups). Other 

users are identified when they respond to our general message requesting input to planning for the 1993 

RECS. To establish contact with these persons or groups. EIA employed a three-faceted approach that 

included soliciting written response, holding target group meetings, and holding working group meetings. This 

three-faceted approach enabled EIA to tailor the 1993 RECS as closely as possible to the individual needs of 

its users. Meetings with users were held from April through August 1992.

Written Response

One of the means by which EIA evaluated the energy data needs of its users was by soliciting written response. 

A notice appeared in the April 14,1992, Federal Register (see Appendix A) urging respondents to explain why 

they needed data on residential energy consumption and expenditures, and what were the strengths and 

weaknesses of data sources they were using or knew about.

Written responses were also solicited through mass mailings sent to 60 persons within DOE and 700 persons 

outside DOE, some of whom had expressed interest in RECS in the past and others of whom it was known 

that the information was relevant to their work. EIA also invited user response by requesting that 16 energyrelated magazines or newsletters carry a notice about the user-needs study and by posting a notice in the July 

1992 publication EIA New Releases. Copies of the letters and other materials used in the mass mailings are 

in Appendix B. Also included in that appendix are a list of the 16 magazines and a copy of the notice in EIA 

New Releases,

These attempts to solicit written responses targeted a wide audience, reaching out to as many RECS users or 

potential RECS users as possible. These efforts were highly successful, resulting in responses from a wide 

variety of users ranging from State agencies to utility companies to research organizations. EIA received a 

total of 56 letters in response to these efforts. A list of respondents is provided in Appendix C, "List of 

Written Correspondence."

Target Group Meetings

During the summer of 1992, EIA held a series of "target group meetings." These meetings were attended by 

representatives from industry, manufacturers, State agencies, the Department of Energy, and other federal 

agencies. A list of meetings is found in Table Dl and a list of attendees is found in Table D2 in Appendix 

D. Those attending the meetings were given the opportunity to express their data needs and suggest changes 

to the survey. EIA also sought the reaction of users to proposed additions to, and deletions from, the survey, 

allowing major RECS users to provide input on the content of the 1993 RECS.

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Working Group Meetings

A "working group" was established with members representing DOE users who were responsible for directing 

research funds, administering national programs, proposing government policy on energy-related issues, 

forecasting energy consumption, and setting standards for appliances and buildings.8 The working group irtei 

three times during 1992. Like the target group meetings, the working group meetings provided attendees with 

a forum in which they could explain their needs as REGS users. Members of the working group were given 

the opportunity to clarify their needs, suggest changes to existing questions, propose additions, and react EC 

questions proposed for deletion.

Incorporation of User Meeds

The user-needs study was conducted so that RECS could anticipate and meet the data needs of its users, 

Throughout the course of the study, EIA tried to incorporate user suggestions into the 1993 RECS, whenever 

possible. After the study, a list of new questions was drawn up for the 199.3 survey. These questions reflected 

the stated needs of RECS users. While EIA did attempt to accommodate the needs of its users wherever 

possible, there were a number of difficulties faced in satisfying all RECS user needs.

Difficulties Faced in Meeting User Needs

Time Constraints/Deletions. Time constraints placed on the interview and the need to delete questions In 

order to add new ones, constituted the greatest obstacles EIA had to overcome to meet the needs of its users, 

The length of the respondent interview was limited to 1 hour to avoid respondent fatigue. Since the survey 

was already an hour long, any questions added to the survey needed to be balanced by deleted questions, 

Nonetheless, if the RECS was to continue to meet the needs of its users, it had to incorporate new question!! 

that reflected the changing needs of its users.

In order to make room for new questions, EIA drew up a list of "expendable" questions. The major reason 

for considering a question expendable was that it did not contribute significantly to allocating energy 

consumption to an end use such as space heating, water heating, air conditioning, or refrigerators. Some 

questions were also dropped because they had been funded on a one-time basis; others had been added for 

a methodological reason, had served their purpose, and were no longer needed; and changed priorities and 

emphasis led to dropping others. EIA presented this list to the RECS users, giving them the opportunity to 

object to the deletions. The Hist of deletions provoked much debate and controversy, but deletions were 

essential if new questions were to be added. Fifty questions asked in the 1990 RECS have been dropped from 

the 1993 RECS.9 The dropped questions dealt with the following subjects: conservation improvements made 

in the past 3 years; changes in heating fuel; central air conditioner narneplate data; budget plan; heated garage; 

comfort of temperatures in home; capability of secondary heating fuel to adequately heat the home; number 

of doors; furnace fan; farm house; who pays for fuel oil; kerosene; and liquefied petroleum gas for particular 

uses of fuel; hot running water; location of water heater; and hours wood was burned.

The user-needs study prompted a massive response. In both the letters and the meetings, RECS users 

suggested literally hundreds of changes to the survey. The sheer bulk of response made it difficult for RECS 

to satisfy all requests. The RECS was unable to incorporate all of the suggestions of its users. However, the;

"The working group was comprised of persons from Group A listed in Appendix D.

*The following question numbers refer to questions in the 1990 RECS that will not be included in the 1993 RECS: B-3, B-4, B-5, H-8. 

B-10, B-ll, B-12, B-15, B-16, B-18, B-19, B-20, B-24, B-27, B-28; C-l, C-2, C-7; F-5, F-7, F-8 (most-used), F-14; G-6, G-7; H-4h, HMji 

H-41 through H-4w; 1-1; M-2, M-4, M-5, M-7, M-12; N-l; P-l, P-2, P-3, P-5, P-6, P-7, P-9, P-10.

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1993 RECS represents a compromise between the merits of new questions and the need for keeping existing 

questions in order to maintain comparability across survey years.

Cost. Perhaps the greatest factor impeding RECS' ability to meet user needs was cost. Many suggested 

changes were rejected simply because they were too expensive to implement. EIA would like to increase 

sample size and survey frequency as suggested by many users. However, current financial constraints make 

these changes impossible. Similarly, other changes and additional questions were rejected due to lack of 

funding. Some user groups such as the Administration for Children and Families and DOE's Office of 

Minority Economic Impact and the Office of Conservation and Renewable Energy have funded additional 

specific questions on the RECS.

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In planning for the 1993 REGS, a series of user-needs meetings were held to determine how well the RECS 

data are meeting the needs for information about residential energy use. These meetings, including both 

target and working group meetings, presented RECS users with the opportunity to provide their input for the 

1993 survey. In conjunction with this, a notice published in the Federal Register May 4, 1992, invited RECS 

users to comment on how they used the RECS data. The Federal Register also asked users whether they had 

alternate information sources. In addition, users were requested to highlight weaknesses of the survey and 

suggest improvements, RECS users responded; nearly 40 letters were received in response to the Federal 

Register. Many of these letters provided a detailed explanation of how the RECS was used (Table 1).

The target and working group meetings also provided valuable insight into the uses of RECS data. These uses 

included policy evaluation, modeling and forecasting, and general information, which are discussed in the next 

section. The specific uses ranged from analyzing environmental policy to gathering television ownership data.

Table 1. Uses of RECS Cited In Correspondence, 1992

Uses Cited Letters Citing Uses8

Energy-Related Uses

« Design and assess energy conservation programs

 Policy analysis

« Modeling and forecasting

« Estimate energy use and demands

« Supplement other surveys

 Assess Demand-Side Management programs

 Set residential rates/cost determination 

« Educate public

Analysis Using Public Use Data File

 Low-income energy use

« Modeling residential energy use

Non-Energy Related Uses

 Determine television ownership information

 Estimate timber use

 Estimate gross domestic product 

« Consumer Price Index (CPI)

RECS Would Be Used and/or More Useful if It Produced 

State-level Data

6, 8, 20, 25, 35, 42, 50, 55 

1, 2, 20, 22, 35

I, 2, 20, 33, 43, 55

II, 20, 49 

30, 43 

2

6, 8 

51

34, 49

50

36

48

47

46

1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 16, 28, 45, 49, 53

aThe list of respondents with corresponding numbers is in Appendix C.

Source: Energy Information Administration, Office of Energy Markets and End Use.

Uses of the

Policy Evaluation

Policy evaluation is a major use of RECS data (Table 1). The survey was instrumental in general policy 

evaluation, low-income policy making, conservation program analysis, environmental policy analysis, and in 

analysis of demand-side management programs (DSM). RECS data were presented directly to the United 

States Congress and factored in energy fund allocation. Clearly, the RECS proved to be an integral tool in 

the making of policy decisions.

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The Minnesota Department of Public Service used RECS data in "evaluating policies, from the costs and 

impacts of residential conservation (and load management) programs, to the effects of an energy policy o:n the 

average energy user."[l] 10 Minnesota was not alone in using RECS to evaluate policy. The New York State 

Energy Office wrote that, "the data are generally used in support of State energy policy analysis."[2]

Perhaps the most dramatic statement on the use of RECS as a policy evaluation tool made in a user-needs 

meeting was that the RECS, "directly influenced the allocation of large sums of money and was a direct 

influence on policy decisions."[Group C4] The Economic Opportunity Research Institute agreed with this 

assessment saying that the RECS was instrumental in allocating one billion dollars a year spent on low-income 

energy assistance, and the hundreds of millions of dollars spent on weatherization. [Group C4]

In June 16 user-needs meeting it was reported that information derived from RECS questions on lack of heat 

from inability to pay was presented to the Congress in connection with the Low-Income Home Energy 

Assistance Program (LIHEAP).[Group C4] The same information was presented to the low-income 

community through the National Low-Income Energy Conference (NLIEC).

A director at the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) wrote that her office used the information 

to fulfill a mandate to "provide for the collection of data that includes the following: (1) information 

concerning home energy consumption; (2) the amount, cost and type of fuels used for households eligible for 

assistance under LIHEAP; and (3) the type of fuel used by various income groups." In addition, the ACF used 

RECS data to, "update the LIHEAP allocation formula database ... the database recently was used in 

calculating FY 1991 LIHEAP allotments of the $195 million Energy Emergency Contingency Fund. ... [and] 

to respond to questions from Congress, the Office of Management and Budget, and interested parties about 

low-income energy-related issues." [49]

From the meetings and the letters, it was made clear that the RECS was invaluable in evaluating low-income 

energy policy, specifically LIHEAP. The RECS was also valuable in evaluating "conservation programs." The 

American Gas Association Laboratories commended RECS as a valuable tool "for assessing the impact of 

energy conservation measures on aggregate household energy consumption."[35] Similarly, RECS was used 

for conservation analysis within the DOE. One project mentioned was using RECS to estimate energy savings 

from conservation programs. [20]

The RECS was also said to be useful in evaluating other programs. It was used by the New York State EnergyOffice to evaluate environmental policy. They also found RECS to be valuable in evaluating DSM 

programs. [2] The Wisconsin Center for Demand-Side Research wrote that it maintains a database of 

information on DSM technologies. The database is used for load forecasting and DSM program planning, 

RECS data provides baseline information on residential sector consumption, which is used in evaluating DSM 

programs. [45]

Modeling and Forecasting

U.S. Department of Energy. RECS's primary customer in EIA is the National Energy Modeling System 

(NEMS). The NEMS is a policy analysis tool which projects energy supply, demand, and prices given 

assumptions about the state of the economy, international markets, and energy policies. It represents an effort. 

to forecast and evaluate developments in world and domestic energy markets. With these efforts, NEMS 

projections will assume a major role in energy policy analysis for the U.S. Department of Energy. Data from 

the RECS constitutes a critical component of this modeling system. In an April 10 user-needs meeting, NEMS 

representatives explained that RECS data are used in calculating appliance growth and penetration trends;, 

The EUI's calculated from RECS data are inputs to NEMS.

number or letter in brackets throughout the text identities the source, either the writer who is listed in Appendix C, "List ol! 

Written Correspondence," or the Group who is listed in Appendix D, "User-Needs Meetings and Attendees."

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Other Organizations. The use of RECS data in energy forecasting was not limited to the NEMS (Table 1). 

Washington Gas explained how that organization made use of RECS data: "residential energy consumption 

and expenditure data is [sic] currently used... to design and develop an end-use residential model." This model 

was then used "for describing the consumption of residential customers and estimating how relative 

consumption will change as a result of changes in economic conditions, energy prices or the implementation 

of conservation programs."[32] This use, employed by Washington Gas, is representative of the use of RECS 

for forecasting.

Similarly, RECS data are used to ensure the accuracy of the Consumer Price Index (CPI).[46] "The CPI uses 

data from the RECS to help isolate pure price changes for the CPI components, 'Residential Rent' and 

'Owners' Equivalent Rent.' These two items accounted for approximately 25 percent of the weight of the CPI." 

During a user-needs meeting, a representative explained that the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) develops 

models from eaeh RECS that are used to estimate the consumption of energy under different rental 

agreements affecting who pays for the utilities. [Group B3]

In a related use, RECS was also used to predict energy use and demand. The statement made by the Exxon 

company is representative of this use: "we use the data from the RECS in the development of our proprietary 

projection of energy use in the U.S. residential sector."[33] Others similarly used RECS to estimate load and 

energy demand. NEMS staff indicated (in the April 15 user-needs meeting) that they used space heating, water 

heating, air conditioning, and appliance EUI's in their modeling.[Group Al] The prevalent use of RECS as 

a tool in modeling, forecasting, and estimating, indicates the importance of RECS as a tool for predicting 

trends. Users found the RECS invaluable to establishing future projections.

Other Uses

Most of the other cited uses of the RECS data were specific to the user. For example, Nielsen Media 

Research used RECS as an independent source of information about television ownership, the Department 

of Agriculture used it in preparing their estimates of timber use for woodfuel, and a Washington State agency 

would use it as "an educational tool" for alternative fuels. [36, 48, 4] These examples are indicative of the 

variety of uses for RECS data.

Alternate Sources of Residential Energy Data

The Federal Register notice requested information about data sources other than RECS that were being used 

or were known to be available. The most often identified alternative source was individual utility-companysupplied data. Other sources were cited less often. In general, RECS users took advantage of a wide variety 

of sources of energy information.

Utility Company Data

The most common alternative source of energy consumption information is utility companies which provide 

data for customers in their service territory.11 The Minnesota Department of Public Service is typical of this. 

A representative of the Department explained that "data are generally supplied by the utility. . . and 

supplemented by outside sources such as Electric Power Research Institute, EIA, Oak Ridge National 

Laboratory, Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory (LBL), and Census data."[5] Similarly the American Gas

"Utility consumption data are technically not an alternative to RECS, since the RECS consumption data are al! supplied by utility 

companies from their billing records for only the households in the RECS sample. RECS does not provide consumption data for small 

geographic regions, which can better be supplied by the utility. However, the consumption data may not be accompanied with the extent 

of detailed information about the housing unit and household contained in the RECS.

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Association Laboratories derived EUI data on gas ranges from meter studies by Northern Illinois Gas 

Company. [35]

Utility companies are really the only source of consumption data, so the question of alternative sources really 

means what other data are available about the services energy provides in the home and the characteristics 

and behaviors of the equipment and households using energy. The California Energy Commission (CEC) 

provided a detailed explanation of their data-gathering methods. A CEC representative said "we rely heavily 

on utility-sponsored information collected according to California data collection regulations." California 

legislation requires utility companies to provide the State government with energy information. Regulations 

require "large-" and "medium-size" utilities to: (a) annually submit a Data Collection and Analyses Plan, (!:>) 

collect end-use data for energy forecasting purposes by means of both, surveys and metering, and (c) prepare 

analyses and reports that would be useful to commission forecasting. The utilities conduct residential sui"veys 

with varying frequency. This information, which the utility companies are mandated to provide, forms the bulk 

of California's energy data. [7]

While most respondents cited utility companies as their primary source of information on energy information, 

many found problems with this source. The CEC representative reported that utility energy data suffer 

primarily from bias brought on by self-reported data and low-response rates. Any data collection effort. 

including RECS, which gathers data from households will suffer from self-reporting problems created by the 

household's fatigue with the questionnaire, ignorance of the technical aspects of energy-using equipment,, and 

ignorance of how others in the household use energy. Low response, on the other hand, is primarily a 

problem of how much effort to put into making sure every household selected for the sample is contacted. 

The Minnesota Department of Public Service wrote, "we would like to have a source of data which is 

independent of the utilities so that we can evaluate the reasonableness of their numbers."[l]

Another member of the Minnesota Department of Public Service, echoing his colleague, wrote "it may be 

inappropriate to use utility provided data in regulating the environment. "[8] Maine also found utility data 

"inappropriate" for the same reason. The State of Maine was unable to use utility data because "we have found 

that any introduction of utility data seems to raise an immediate flag of warning to some of our 

conservations ts."[16]

Other Data Sources

While utility companies were the primary source of energy data, they were not the only source. Respondents 

also reported gathering data from other federal agencies, State agencies, independent researchers, and 

manufacturers. The New York State Energy Office used EIA, utility, and trade-related sources for energy 

information.[2] The Wisconsin Center for Demand-Side Research used, in addition to utility-provided data,, 

manufacturers and research organizations to obtain information.[45] The Georgia Office of Energy Resource!' 

relied on EIA's State Energy Data Report.]^} Finally, the Texas Railroad Commission used information fro:n:i 

the National Propane Gas Association and the Texas LP Gas Association.[51]

General Weaknesses of All Data Sources

Despite the extensive array of sources, the energy information available did not always meet the needs of users. 

Many users complained that the available information was outdated or not specific to their needs. A large 

number of respondents complained that they needed regional or State-level data. These respondents askec 

that RECS add State-level data to meet the deficiency in currently available data. Some went so far as to say 

that RECS was useless to them unless data were provided at a State level.

Some organizations simply could not find sources for the data they needed. While some organizations were 

able to meet their informational needs using utility energy surveys, State surveys, or federal information, EI

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minority of.organizations were unable to meet their informational needs at all. For example, Lawrence 

Berkeley Laboratory was unable to obtain "adequate" information on residential lighting use. "Most utility 

surveys have only recently begun to ask lighting questions. Utilities have concentrated on outdoor lighting 

as it is a growing part of their market."[17]

Dependence on the REGS

This study of additional sources of energy information helps in evaluating the importance of RECS. This issue 

was also addressed directly by a number of users. The degree of reliance on RECS data varied from user to 

user. For some users, RECS supplanted the need to do their own data collection. For other users, RECS 

provided information the organization would not be able to provide by itself. For those groups that provided 

their own data, RECS was a secondary or confirmatory source of data.

In a user-needs meeting, the Ohio Department of Development praised the RECS for providing "a depth of 

information, which the State, because of monetary considerations, was unable to provide."[Group B4] At an 

earlier user-needs meeting, BLS explained that they purposefully did not collect energy consumption data, 

because it was provided by EIA.[Group B3] Washington Gas, on the other hand, currently uses DOE's data 

as a secondary data source.[32] This contrasts with a statement on RECS use by a representative of DOE: 

"the RECS data is widely used in the Office of Building Technologies (DOE) and is, in most cases, the 

linchpin of our analytical and market characterization efforts in the residential sector."[2Q]

The Administration for Children and Families underlined the importance of RECS, claiming that "RECS 

provides the most recent, reliable data on residential energy usage, consumption, and cost. There is no other 

national data source that currently improves upon RECS' accuracy concerning residential energy consumption 

and expenditure."[49] While this claim cannot be held true for all RECS users, it does provide an indication 

of RECS's importance as a source of energy information.

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Comments on RECS Questionnaires

While many RECS users were not exclusively dependent on RECS data, most of them cited it as a primary 

source of information on residential energy consumption. In addition, a number of users claimed that the 

RECS was their only source of residential energy information. But RECS data did not serve all their needs 

for information. Therefore, many RECS users felt compelled to suggest changes and additions to the RECS 

(Tables 2 and 3). These alterations, when considered and incorporated into the survey (where practical), will 

enable RECS to better meet the needs of its users.

Many of the suggestions received by the EIA were tailored to the individual needs of the respondent. The 

Nielsen company, for example, wanted more information on television (TV)-related subjects such as presence 

of video cassette recorder's, satellite dishes, and whether the TV ran on batteries. While this information may 

be of benefit to the Nielsen company, it has little bearing on how much electricity is used for TV viewing. 

Although many respondents (like Nielsen) suggested changes only needed by a specific single user, a number 

of broader base, practical and helpful suggestions emerged.

The data needs have been grouped into nine areas, which will be discussed in this section of the report: Statelevel data, consumer decision-making behavior, building envelope and thermal characteristics, lighting, 

appliance usage and equipment, Demand-Side Management, emerging technologies, Energy Policy Act of 1992, 

and survey improvements.

State-Level Data

One of the most prevalent suggested change to the RECS was the addition of State-level data (Tables 2 and 

3). There were multiple requests for the breakdown of RECS national data into State and regional data. 

Most of the State organizations responding to the notice in the Federal Register requested State-level data. 

Many wrote and explained that in current form, RECS was of no use to them. However, they added, that if 

the RECS were to incorporate State-level data, they would be able to make good use of the information 

provided. The California Energy Commission is an example of this: "while the RECS data appear to be at 

the detailed level we need, they support neither statewide nor planning area results. To be marginally useful 

to us, we would need information at the statewide level"[7] The Minnesota Department of Public Service 

explained that "the extent to which the department can use this information is dependent on how specific the 

data are to Minnesota. ...in order for these national figures to be useful, some meaningful correlation would 

have to be inferred to Minnesota-specific factors."[8] These two examples are representative of a number of 

State organizations who felt that in order for RECS data to be useful, it must provide State-level data.

Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) (DOE) summed up these requests saying, "although our 

recommendation for sample design at the State level is based on our own experience, we suspect that there 

would be interest by other agencies and State energy commissions for the State-level sample."[28j This was 

true as a number of State agencies expressed interest in State-level data. However, interest in State-level data 

was not limited to State agencies. Requests for State-level data were made by such diverse groups as utility 

companies, energy producers, and research organizations.

Users at the user-needs meetings echoed this sentiment. Throughout the summer of 1992, RECS users at the 

user-needs meetings expressed a desire to see the RECS expanded to include State-level data. Data below the 

Census division level were reported to be useful to DOE.[Group A2] Another emphatic supporter said that 

he would love to see State-level data and an expansion of RECS sample size. [Group B4]

Many of those respondents requesting State data indicated that such data would be an improvement. They 

were able to use the data in its current form, but they could make better use of it if State data were

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Table 2. Needs Cited in REGS User-Needs Meetings, 1992

Neecli? Cited

Respondent Group 

Citing Needs8

Account Classification

• Rate class for large apartment buildings

Appliances

• Determine age of appliances

• Determine size/output of appliances

• Degree of use (hours/day or number of times used)

• Television usage data

« Microwave versus conventional ovens

• Frequency of cooking at home

Attitudes

• What do you expect of future energy costs?

• What do you think your energy bill is?

• Motivations for adopting energy efficiency measures

• What new technologies have you heard of; considered; and/or 

purchased?

Conservation

• Areas for conservation potential

Consumer Decision-Making Behavior

• Factors in purchase decision

• Reasons for equipment replacement

• Characteristics of replacement equipment 

» Energy-efficient mortgages

• Where equipment is purchased 

» How much more will consumers pay for energy 

efficiency?

Demand-Side Management

• Pair DSM participating with nonpartieipating homes in 

the same area

• Reasons for participation/nonparticipation

• How much saved?

• Effect on purchase decisions

How large is the space

Heating/Cooling

• Add fuel oil guaranteed price

• Are heaters near electric outlef? 

they are contained in?

• Temperature setting 

« Passive solar 

« Solar applications

• Ducts in unconditioned space

Housing Shell

« Retrofits

• Modular construction (factory-built rooms)

• Type of foundation

» Window type and orientation

• Presence of low-E glass

Home Offices

• How often do you work at home? Do you still work in

your office?

« What rooms do you use? 

« What equipment do you use? How often do you use it?

B2

A1

A1

A1, A2, A6, B1

A1

A1.B1

B1

A2, B5 

A2 

A2, B6

A1, A2

B5

A1, A2, A5, A6, B6 

A1, A2, A5, A6 

A1, A5 

A2, A6 

B3

A3

A1

A1, A2, A6 

A2, A6 

A3, A6, B1

A1

A6

A2, A6

A1, A2, A6

A5

A2

A2, B5

A2, A6

A6

A1, A2, A6

A1, A2, A6

A6 

A6 

A6

See footnotes at end of table.

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Table 2. Needs Cited in REGS User-Needs Meetings, 1992 (Continued)______

Respondent Group 

Needs Cited Citin9 Needs<1

Insulation/Thermal Integrity B4

• How was weatherization money spent? B4

• Air infiltration rates/assessment of "quality of house'

• Differences between insulation and weatherization in B4 

low- and middle-income homes B4 

« Weatherization as relates to energy costs B4 

« Weatherization behavior A1 

« Provide quantitative insulation data (R values) At 

« Attic ventilation

Lighting

« Expand lighting section A1, A2, A5, A6

Low Income

• Local and State supplements to LIHEAP A4

« Arrearages A4, B4

« Lack of heat from inability to pay 84

« Percent of budget spent on energy bill B4

« Effectiveness of LIHEAP B4

« Who receives subsidies? 84

New Homes

• Efficiency information and construction standards A5, B5

• Factors in purchase of new home A5 

« Modular construction practices A2

Survey Improvements

» Increase frequency of survey B4

• Increase sample size A2, A4, B4

• Fieidwork in 1992 rather than 1993 82

« Add State-level data A2, A4, B4

Transportation

• Breakdown of car use into personal and business use A3, B2

*The list of respondent groups with corresponding letter and number is found in Appendix D. 

Source: Energy Information Administration, Office of Energy Markets and End Use.

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Table 3. Needs Cited in Correspondence, 1992

Needs Cited

Letters Citing 

Needs8

Appliances

Appliance Age 

« Determine age of appliances

• Make age categories match average replacement ages 

Energy Use Data

e Degree of use (hours/day)

« Average energy use/room or square foot

o Size and efficiency of the appliance

o End-use saturation rates

o Energy use intensities for individual appliances

« Time of use over 24-hour period 

Requested Expanded Coverage

o Increase television data

o Usage of microwave versus conventional ovens

« Swimming pools (cover, timer)

Altitudes

• What is minimal savings required for $100 investment?

• Motivations for adopting energy efficiency measures 

o What new technologies have you heard of; considered; and/or 

purchased?

Climate

« Add weather trend data

o Weather normalized consumption data

Demade-Side Management Programs;

Economic Issues

• Discount rates for energy investors 

» Price expectations for types of energy 

> Energy expenditures

Heating/Cooling

Wood Heating

• Expand wood and solar questions

e Do wood users have masonry fireplaces? 

Expand Heating Cost Coverage

« Cost of fuelwood heating/price of woodfuel

« improve fuel-rate structures 

Heating Equipment

« Maintenance

• Add geothermal heat pumps

• Add "combo units" (gas-fired water heaters plumbed 

into a water-air coil and fan for space heating)

i Ducts and distribution systems 

Efficiency and Usage

o Thermostat use

o Air-conditioning nameplate data to determine efficiency

« Distinguish between room and central evaporative coolers 

Fuel Switching

« Expand fuel-switching section

20

20

43,50

4, 13

1,20,31,43

1

2, 7, 8, 9, 20, 35, 39

43,45

1,2

36

37,43

41

27

27

39

37

45, 54, 55

41, 55

41

34,47

9, 30, 38

38

48

20

22

30, 43

20

22

20,22

43

37

1, 39, 51

See footnotes at end of table.

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Table 3. Needs Cited In Correspondence, 1992 (Continued)

Needs Cited

Letters Citing 

Needs"

Home Offices/Activities

• What rooms do you use?

• What equipment do you use? How often do you use it?

Hot Water Use

• Add information on faucet aerators and showerheads

 Hot water temperature

Household Information

• Keep household composition (age, sex, employment, relationship)

• More detail on income, family budget 

» Mobility/plans to move

• Occupation

» Energy payment plans/arrearagesIndoor Air Quality

• Ventilation

• Radon tested

Insulation/Thermal Integrity

General Insulation

• Improve and expand insulation section 

« External wall material (ie., brick, wood)

• Provide quantitative insulation data

• Retrofit market

• Radiant barrier 

Window Insulating Properties 

« Frames, storm windows, number of partges, replacement windows

• Low-E glass

• Skylights

• Condensation problems 

Building Characteristics

Lighting

• Expand lighting section

Low-Income Energy Assistance

Refrigeration

« Location of second refrigerator and freezer

« Refrigerator with a door mounted water/ice dispenser

• Volume of freezer compartment in refrigerator

Sources of Information for Energy-Related Decisions

Survey Improvements

Timing

• Increase frequency of survey

• Make monthly billing data available 

Data

• Add State/county level data

» Compare data with Census Bureau data

• Have energy auditors conduct interviews and collect the data

22, 24

22, 24

37, 43

43

29,43

2, 34, 4S

25,34

36

11, 34, 49

22

41

20, 27, 29, 43

38

23

20, 22

41

20, 23, 31, 43

20, 31, 41

31

41

23, 42

17, 18, 19, 20, 37, 43, 54

6, 49

43

37, 43

37

21

33, 49

43

3, 7, 8, 28, 32, 45, 49, 53

33

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*The list of respondents with corresponding numbers is in Appendix C. Respondents not listed in this table were promoting a 

product or service (40, 44, 52), were not interested in residential energy consumption (15), did not use RECS data because it was 

not State-level data (5, 10, 12, 14, 16), or requested no change in RECS data that the organization used (46).

Source: Energy Information Administration, Office of Energy Markets and End Use.

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provided. However, some respondents indicated that they could not currently use RECS data and said that 

they would be able to use it only if State-level data were made available. Other respondents listed uses to 

which they could put the regional data. For example, The Wisconsin Center for Demand-Side Research wrote, 

"one source of additional information on the residential sector could be the RECS data."[45] Likewise, DOE's 

BPA indicated that "the RECS could provide us with good indicators of changes in energy-use patterns."[2S]| 

A final example of this conditional use is provided by the Minnesota Department of Public Service: "we use, 

or would hope to use, residential end-use data in two ways. First, for our modeling effort... Secondly, we 

would use residential end-use data in evaluating policies, from the costs and impacts of residential conservation 

(and load management) programs, to the effects of an energy policy on the average energy user in 

Minnesota."[l] These examples are representative of respondents whose use of RECS data is dependent on 

RECS's ability to provide regional or State-level data.

Impact of Requests for Smaller Geographic Regions

Providing State-level data from the RECS was the most commonly suggested change. To produce estimate* 

for all 50 States would require a five-fold increase in the RECS sample size. Potentially, it is feasible to 

produce some State-level tabulations from RECS of a limited set of data for one-thirtieth the cost of a five 

fold increase in th sample. These tabulations, or synthetic estimates, could be produced by linking auxiliary 

information about each State to the RECS data. What would not be available would be the full range of 

RECS data at the State level. Budget constraints preclude actual State-level data collection, but EIA is 

attempting to produce synthetic State-level estimates from the 1990 RECS. If the attempt is successful, we 

would produce similar estimates for 1993 and subsequent years. RECS will continue to provide data for the 

nine Census divisions (see Appendix F for a map and listing of States within each Census division).

Given the fact that the RECS sample is roughly allocated to States in proportion to the population, the largest 

States may have an adequate sample size that would support separate RECS estimates for the State. The 

sample for the 1993 RECS was designed to make it easier to produce data for these largest States. This. 'Ail! 

satisfy only a small number of users, since those requesting State-level data often represented smaller States 

that did not have the resources for conducting their own State-level survey.

Consumer Decision-Making Behavior 

Purchase Decisions

The possibility of initiating a RECS study of consumer decision making and purchase decisions was continually 

raised in the user-needs meetings (Table 2). At the June 9 user-needs meeting, "consumer decision making" 

topped the list of priorities among a variety of users representing a cross section of DOE's activities. The 

prospect of opening up this topic was first raised in the April 5 meeting by NEMS staff.[Group Al] They 

asked that RECS collect the following information on how people choose new equipment: Are they 

influenced by labels, efficiency, overall cost, capital cost, fuel cost, maintenance, discount rate, life cycle cost? 

Does the household ever make economic replacements of equipment/appliances (buy a new appliance before; 

the old one is broken)? Where on the buying curve does the new equipment fall, from low cost to the most 

expensive model?

In the May 5 meeting, a representative from DOE's Office of Policy proposed focusing on the purchase; 

decisions people made and suggested asking the following questions: When was the equipment purchased? 

Who purchased the equipment? What type of equipment was purchased? Why was the equipment purchased? 

What factors affected its purchase? In the same meeting, a colleague asked that RECS determine tte 

efficiency of the appliance purchased, the price paid, and the model number.[Group A5] In the May 13 

meeting, American Home Appliance Manufacturers proposed that RECS study the effect of utility rebates on 

consumer purchases. Another DOE representative summed up his interest in consumer decision making

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saying that he wanted to know how to accelerate the adoption of energy-saving equipment; what factors make 

a consumer buy energy-efficient products, and what lever can we use to affect this decision process? [Group 

A2]

One of the primary concerns raised in the June 9th user-needs meeting was that RECS did not provide "hard" 

information, which would reflect what actually happens when decisions are made. If RECS were to pose a 

hypothetical question asking respondents what factors would affect their purchase of an appliance, the answer 

might not match the respondents' future actions. In response to this concern, it was proposed that RECS ask 

about the consumer's recent purchase decisions. This would reflect what decisions the consumer actually made 

and would thus provide more reliable information on the consumer's decision-making process.

On May 18, the need for consumer decision-making data was highlighted in the following way: "RECS could 

be enhanced by more information on consumer attitudes, decision-making processes, and decision criteria. 

The gas industry and others spend a lot on gathering this, but will not share this information with us. Fuel 

price expectations drive a number of things, and many companies try to monitor this aspect of consumer 

behavior. But there is still very poor information of this type available. It then causes a weakness in the 

models when trying to specify whether the consumer will, in fact, buy a particular product. The answer is 

necessarily very conjectural."[Group A2] This statement provided an explanation for adding consumer 

decision-making data to the RECS. The rationale was that this was vital information that was, unfortunately, 

unavailable elsewhere.

Attitudes

A number of respondents thought that it would be beneficial for RECS to explore the attitudes of those 

surveyed. They asked that RECS determine peoples' attitudes toward energy, energy conservation, and energy 

costs. Many of the respondents posed questions, which they felt should be added to the survey. One of the 

questions most frequently proposed for addition was a question to gauge the respondents' energy price 

expectations. It was proposed that RECS ask people whether they expected energy costs to increase or 

decrease in the future. This question was put forth in user-needs meetings as well as in a letter from the 

National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Research Center.[Group B5,41] The NAHB also requested 

that RECS "consider asking a hypothetical question about the minimum annual savings required to trigger an 

investment of, say, $100 in energy conservation."[41]

A letter from DOE also proposed an attitudinal question: "the data already being collected on what are the 

Nation's energy consumption characteristics are impressively extensive, but we could ask more on why. Has 

the feasibility of asking respondents why they have adopted energy efficiency measures (if they have) been 

considered?" The interest was what factors would be significant in causing respondents to adopt energy 

conservation measures in the future. [27]

Another suggestion was that RECS add a question to gauge respondent's energy awareness. It was proposed 

that RECS ask respondents to estimate their average monthly energy bill. This would be compared with 

information on the actual cost (provided by the utility) enabling RECS to determine the respondent's "energy 

awareness."[Group Al]

Impact of Consumer Decision-Making Comments

The user-needs study revealed widespread interest in consumer decision making. The basic question was: "Are 

consumers interested in the energy efficiency of the appliances they purchase?" In response, a number of new 

questions were added to the 1993 RECS to identify households that had purchased new equipment for home 

heating, water heating, and central air conditioning, or who had purchased a new refrigerator. Households 

making these purchases were asked if the equipment was a replacement or additional equipment, and, if

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replacement, how well was the old equipment working, and how important a number of factors, including the 

energy efficiency of the equipment, were in the decision to purchase the new equipment.

Whether or not the RECS is the most appropriate vehicle for these consumer decision-making question;; was 

an issue raised at the November 1992 meeting of the Energy Committee of the American Statistical 

Association. One point of view expressed at the meeting was that it would be more useful to have in-depth 

information about decision making from a few respondents rather than surface information from a large 

number such as RECS would provide. Other ways of collecting in-depth information mentioned by the Energy 

Committee were focus groups or studies that focus on the single issue of energy-related factors in consumer 

decision making.

Building Envelope and Thermal Characteristics 

Insulation

There was also widespread demand for increased RECS coverage of housing insulation and thermal integrity 

(Tables 2 and 3). DOE asked that RECS improve its insulation information saying that "to model housing, 

the insulation level for the building shell is necessary, otherwise we are left guessing."[20] LBL wrote, 'the 

main problem with the RECS data in this area is the incomplete data on thermal integrity of buildings. This 

includes roof, wall, floor, window, door, and infiltration heat loss estimates. 11 [23] LBL also felt that the REEC8 

should attempt to make an assessment of the potential for improving thermal efficiency by determining the 

feasibility of insulation addition. Not surprisingly, the North American Insulation Manufacturers Association 

also felt that RECS should expand its coverage of insulation. They suggested that RECS provide insulation 

depth; type; and R-value for wall, basement, and attic insulation.|31]

One of the most ardent supporters of expanded insulation information was the National Consumer Law Center 

(NCLC). A representative explained at the June 16 user-needs meeting that the NCLC was trying to tailor 

DSM programs to low-income houses. In order to do this, the NCLC needed data on weatherizatiom and. 

specifically on the difference between weatherization and insulation in low-income and middle-income 

homes. [Group B4] In the same meeting, it was suggested that RECS add a question, which would provide 

a subjective assessment of the quality of the housing and of air infiltration (i.e., Are there holes in the walls? 

Are the windows broken? Are there air spaces under the doors?).[Group B4] Currently, low-income houses 

use much more energy per square foot than upper income houses. These questions would help in addressing; 

this problem.

NEMS also proposed an expansion of insulation. NEMS staff inquired about the feasibility of determining; 

local insulation codes.[Group Alj Unfortunately, this was not practical or possible. RECS collects data in 

more than 1,500 areas, and EIA would have to collect arid analyze local codes for each of those areas.

Modelers requested thermal integrity data so that they could establish a more complete picture of residential!! 

thermal integrity and thus develop more accurate projections. Others, like insulation manufacturers, simply 

wanted to gauge the effects of insulation on energy consumption. Still others wanted to expand insulation data 

to clarify their image of low-income energy consumption. Thermal integrity data are some of the most dif ficulu 

types of data to collect in RECS because household respondents are not knowledgeable about the insulation 

in their homes.

Exterior Wall Material

The Brick Institute of America, like the insulation manufacturers, wanted data to analyze the effect their 

product had on energy consumption,[38] A representative of the institute explained, "our primary interest is 

in knowing the individual components of the exterior building envelope. We would like to use energy

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consumption data to support the fact that brick and other high mass materials reduce energy consumption for 

heating and cooling as compared to lighter weight envelopes." These data were also requested by the 

NEMS.[Group Al]

Windows

Windows, specifically low-E window glass, generated much interest in the user-needs meetings (Table 2). In 

the May 18 user-needs meeting, DOE put forth a strong argument for an attempt to gather data on low-E 

windows. They explained that, according to manufacturers, 20 to 25 percent of new window purchases were 

low-E glass. Low-E glass has an R-value of 7 or better, while a standard window has an R-value of only I. 12 

Low-E windows are clearly an important part of the window market. It was also clear that they were an 

important factor in a home's thermal integrity. As such DOE argued for the inclusion of questions on low-E 

windows in the 1993 RECS.[Group A2]

In the July 8 user-needs meeting with NEMS, it was suggested that RECS try to determine the market 

penetration of low-E glass.[Group Al] This one suggestion is representative of many similar suggestions. 

Throughout the series of user-needs meetings, users asked that RECS gauge the penetration of low-E glass. 

One suggestion that emerged from the meetings was that this information be collected from window 

manufacturers.

LBL also suggested expanding window coverage. They felt that the new technologies entering the market 

made windows an especially important factor in thermal integrity. LBL asked that RECS interviewers count 

the number of window panes and check for "special glazing" on windows (low-E glass). [23] A representative 

of NAHB wanted RECS to ask specifically about low-E glass. He requested that RECS "ask about the 

presence of low-E glazing and/or examine the windows to determine if low-E is used."[41]

Interest in windows was not limited to low-E glass. Many expressed an interest in standard windows and their 

contributions to the thermal characteristics of the house. DOE wrote "the series of questions on windows does 

not provide much information on the trends in this market. How many houses have double pane or coated 

windows? Have people added storms or totally new window units to their homes? Windows and infiltration 

are the two largest drivers of cooling loads. More information on windows and retrofit activities is 

needed." [20] Similarly, Regional Economic Research Inc. felt that RECS should expand window coverage. 

They said that "if possible, it would be a good idea to ask two questions, one about the presence of insulating 

glass and one about the presence of storm windows."[43] At a user-needs meeting, another representative of 

DOE asked that RECS look at windows for their "solar contribution."[Group A2] NREL had similar thoughts 

when they suggested that RECS count the number of windows facing south. This would provide information 

on the passive solar characteristics of the windows.[Group A2]

Much of the interest in window questions was instigated by advances in window technology. The rising 

popularity of low-E glass helped spur on requests for more questions on windows. Expansion of the section 

on window characteristics would help users achieve two objectives: it would enable users to determine the 

market penetration of new window technology, and it would enable them to gain a more complete picture of 

the thermal characteristics of residential homes.

Impact of Building Envelope and Thermal Characteristics Comments

The questions on presence of insulation were not expanded and were in fact reduced either because of 

respondents' lack of knowledge or the irrelevancy of the question to RECS analytic purposes. Questions 

dropped from the 1993 RECS included questions on insulation added in past 3 years and questions on the

R-value is a measure of resistance to heat flow. The higher the R-value of a material, the greater its insulating capability.

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extent of roof or floor insulation.. These actions were taken because of the general lack of knowledge by 

households about the insulation in their home. Households can answer questions about what has been added, 

but, for analysis of thermal qualities of a home, it is not important to know what has been recently added bui 

it is vitally important to know what is there. RECS will continue to carry 'questions about whether wall, roof. 

or floor insulation is present.

A question on exterior wall material has been added to the building shell characteristics to be collected in 

1993. 13 This information will be used in calculations of shell efficiencies.

In 1993, RECS will not count the number of doors and the number of storm/insulated windows and doors a.i; 

in the past in order to make room for more information on windows. Households will be classified as tc 

whether their windows are single, double, or triple pane, whether the glass; is low-E, whether storm window:! 

are present, and whether the window sash is metal or nonmetal. In addition, since sliding glass doors comprise 

a large part of the glass area in homes that have them, questions on the number of sliding glass doors, number 

of panes, and whether they are low-E glass will be collected in 1993, This information will allow one tc 

calculate heat loss through windows using the RECS data.

Lighting

Requests for expanded RECS coverage of lighting were widespread. At the June 9 user-needs meeting, a lisl 

was presented of proposed additions to and expansions of the RECS. Users were asked to rank their priori.tie:: 

and determine which topics they felt were most important. Lighting was placed second in the ranking, behind 

consumer decision making.

Recent advances in lighting technology have sparked the interest in lighting (Tables 2 and 3). DOE suggested 

that RECS compile a lighting inventory including incandescent, fluorescent, compact fluorescent, and high 

intensity discharge (HID) lighting. In addition, they asked: (1) "Have people retrofitted their fixtures? (2:j 

Are we converting to compact fluorescent bulbs? (3) Do people substitute windows for lighting in addition.!! 

or alterations?" These questions, they felt, should be added to the RECS.[20]

Similarly, lighting emerged as a priority in the user-needs meeting with those working on NEMS.[Group Alt 

In that meeting, NEMS modelers asked that the RECS provide a separate end-use intensity for lighting. They 

also asked that RECS determine the number of compact fluorescent and incandescent bulbs in the home. Thfc 

would help to determine the opportunity for DSM programs thai: encourage the purchase of compaci 

fluorescent lights.

Regional Economic Research Inc. (RER) also called for the expansion of the lighting section saying thai 

lighting was a "relatively unexplored area." They complained that other areas with usage levels similar tc: 

lighting were studied in-depth. Since lighting is a major energy end use, it should be studied in a marine.]: 1 

similar to other major end uses. RER then wrote, "some utility studies...attempt to get lamp inventory data, 

with indication of usage levels attached. We encourage you to follow this course."[43]

LBL pleaded for an expanded lighting section in both user-needs meetings and in response letters. LBL 

provided a detailed list of lighting questions to ask in the 1993 survey,[17, 18, 19] They proposed using a 

matrix to inventory lights and categorize them into degrees of use. They recommended that RECS gather the 

following information on lights: number, location (interior/exterior), wattage, type, control (timers, photocell:;, 

or dimmers), and potential for compact fluorescent substitution. It would be "more useful to have some. 

information about all lights than lots of information about one light.' 1 Expansion of the lighting section was 

also advocated in the user-needs meetings (Table 2).

^Questions on exterior wall material appeared in the 1980 and 1981 RECS.

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Impact of Lighting Comments

A Lighting Supplement has been added to the survey for a subsampie of 200 to 500 households. The 

Supplement would identify all lights in the most used rooms. Data on the characteristics of the lights used 

more than 15 minutes a day will include daily usage, wattage, and bulb type (incandescent, fluorescent, compact 

fluorescent). Comparative information will be collected on less-used rooms so that a room-by-room 

calculation of lighting energy use can be derived from the data.

The purpose of the supplement is to provide a statistical basis for estimating an EUI for lighting. 14 A good 

estimate of this end use for electricity is needed since estimates of the annual household lighting bill have 

varied widely. 15 This effort is part of ElA's response to requirements of the Energy Policy Act of 1992.

Usage and Equipment 

Appliance Usage

Many RECS users advocated an expansion of appliance information (Tables 2 and 3). Requested changes to 

the appliance section were varied. Requests ranged from gathering age information to counting hours of TV 

use. The Minnesota Department of Public Service "would...like to know the age of various appliances, so that 

we can calculate the probable time to replacement (and factors affecting the replacement decision would be 

useful as well}.... Our conservation strategies are driven by time-of-use concerns. While there are limits to 

the willingness of the consumer to provide too much data, data on daily usage patterns (who is in when, and 

when are various energy-consuming chores done) would be useful to us as well."[l]

Regional Economic Research Inc. also requested expanded coverage of appliance usage. They recommended 

adding questions on the number of loads of clothes washed, washer temperature settings, number of 

dishwasher loads run, hours of computer usage, and hours of television usage.[43] Expansion of appliance 

sections was also encouraged in the user-needs meetings. In a May 13 user-needs meeting, the American 

Home Appliance Manufacturers suggested that information on microwave and conventional oven use be 

gathered with information on the frequency with which both types of ovens are used. [Group Bl] They also 

suggested that RECS determine the frequency of dish washing and clothes washing. In the June 9 meeting, 

a representative of NEMS said that information on appliance output and size was needed and that data on 

appliance usage should also be collected,[Group Al]

Hot Water Use

Producing an EUI for water heating has been a continuing function of the RECS. This information is used 

by NEMS. Some questions have been raised about the accuracy of the RECS water heating EUI, so additional 

questions on the use of hot water have been added to see what effect, if any, they will have on the RECS 

estimate.16 A few RECS users requested adding questions relating to hot water usage. Regional Economic 

Research Inc. proposed adding questions to determine whether respondents had low-volume showerheads or

14Some methodological work has already been done for lighting. A technical paper is available on how the EUI will be estimated using 

data from the subsampie combined with data from the full sample of RECS. In addition, a small pretest has been done to check on 

problems with collecting lighting usage data.

15For instance, a recent report gave figures from 750 to 2,500 kilowatthours. See, Joann Henson, "Conversions + Conversations = 

Conservation," Home Energy, November/December 1992, pp. 13-16.

^Several studies have compared the RECS EUI for water heating with those developed from studies in which a meter has been 

attached to the water heater. In these metering studies the RECS EUI is lower than the metered EUI.

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faucet aerators.[43] This information was also requested by LBL and by a number of users in user-n£f:<J;; 

meetings. [37]

Refrigerators

There was some interest expressed in increasing the depth of questions on refrigerators, which had been 

increased for the 1990 RECS, The possibility of getting refrigerator efficiency data was raised.[Group A(:i[ 

It was also suggested that RECS determine the location of the refrigerator.[43] However, the most common. 

suggestion was that RECS ask if the respondent's refrigerator had a door-mounted ice or water dispenser.]";!"1 , 

43] Door-mounted dispensers greatly affect refrigerator efficiency because they breach the refrigerator 

insulation. Furthermore, ice dispensers have built-in-heaters to deposit the ice in a container. These factor;; 

make refrigerators with dispensers far greater energy-consumers than refrigerators without dispensers.

Heating and Cooling

RECS users offered a number of varied suggestions for improving the heating and cooling section of the RECS 

(Tables 2 and 3). Requests ranged from cost comparisons to adding questions concerning new he?.tini;; 

technologies.

EIA was asked to expand coverage of heating efficiency. It was suggested that RECS provide detailed 

information on the size and efficiency of heating and cooling units. This possibility was raised in a number 

of user-needs meetings and in response letters. Many suggested that this information be gathered through tht; 

collection of nameplate data,

It was also proposed that RECS add to its coverage of residential heating, DOE users suggested that RECS 

should identify a "combo heater," which is a gas fired water heater with a heat exchanger for a furnace. Then;: 

are an estimated million such units.[20] An EIA representative proposed adding questions on geothermal hea i: 

pumps,[30] and Barakat and Chamberlin, Inc. wanted to distinguish between central and room evaporative: 

coolers. [37]

Three letters were written proposing changes or additions to heating costs (Table 3). The Texas Railroac 

Commission asked that RECS provide a fuel cost comparison.[51] They wanted to be able to compare' the: 

cost of heating with propane to the costs of heating with electricity, natural gas, or oil. The Department <:: :: 

Agriculture inquired about the availability of information on the cost of firewood heating.[48] NEMS 

representatives also requested information on the cost of firewood.[Group Al]

Impact of Appliance Usage and Equipment Comments

Appliances. The user-needs study also demonstrated that many RECS users had an interest in how appliance:; 

are used. The 1993 RECS asked how many loads of laundry were washed, how often the dishwasher was used 

and whether the waterbed heaters were used all year long.

In a related area, the RECS expanded coverage of kitchen appliances and their uses. RECS will now ask. 

about the number of hot meals prepared at home, whether toaster ovens are used, and if the respondent':; 

refrigerator had a through-the-door ice dispenser.

Additional appliances that were not previously identified as being used include computer laser printer, fax 

machine, copier, air cleaner, aquarium, and attic exhaust fan. For some appliances, a household may use more 

than one of the appliances. For ceiling fans and freezers, additional questions were added to identify how 

many units were being used.

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Heating and Cooling. Data on the size and efficiency of heating and cooling equipment were deemed too 

difficult to collect. There was one exception to this; households with window air-conditioning units will be 

asked if the unit is a heat pump. This information will allow for separation of heat pumps according to their 

size-central units or window units. Other than this item, it was believed that respondents would not be 

expected to know this information. For instance, we have trouble getting accurate data on the number of gas 

air conditioners; many more households (an order of 5 times more) think they have gas air conditioning than 

actually do.

Collecting nameplate data is an alternative way to get size and efficiency measures, and this was attempted in 

the 1990 RECS for the cooling equipment. However, the subsequent effort to derive a size and efficiency 

measure from the data collected was not very successful. Collecting nameplate data for heating equipment 

is much more intrusive. The nameplate for many furnaces is hidden behind a cover door which must be 

physically removed. Since removal of the cover door is more than interviewers may want to do and may open 

up the government to liability problems if the heating system malfunctions, the RECS is not a very good 

mechanism for collecting this type of information. Collecting nameplate data for refrigerators may be feasible, 

but current cost restrictions and higher priorities preclude funding this effort.

Passive solar heating systems will be identified in the 1993 RECS, where as in the past these systems were 

included in an "other" category.

Water Heating. The RECS added a number of behavioral questions dealing with the use of hot water. It 

asked how many times baths and showers were used, and, as mentioned earlier, how often the dishwasher and 

clothes washer were used.

Demand-Side Management (DSM)

The possibility of expanding RECS's coverage of the DSM programs was explored at a number of user-needs 

meetings (Table 2). In the April 5 meeting, NEMS personnel requested the addition of the following data: 

a pairing of DSM households with nonparticipating households in the same area, information on the types 

of DSM programs households participated in, and information on why those households that chose not to 

participate in DSM made this decision.[Group Al]

Additional rate information would be useful to NEMS personnel. They would be interested in knowing 

whether a household was on a rate schedule, which varied from summer to winter and for each rate, whether 

it was an inclining or declining schedule. They felt that the categorization of types of DSM programs asked 

in RECS could be more refined. It was mentioned that some DSM programs can usefully be identified by the 

type of appliance involved. It was also hoped that DSM information could be obtained for master-metered 

apartments by questioning building managers.[Group Al]

Impact of Demand-Side Management Comments

DSM programs are anticipated to have considerable affect on the use of electricity in future years. In order 

to meet user requests for expanded coverage of DSM programs, several DSM-related questions were added 

to the 1993 RECS. These questions will be used to identify the types of DSM programs households participate 

in and the equipment involved. However, because RECS does not collect "before and after" data from the 

same household, RECS will not be a good source of information on the energy savings from DSM.17 The 

RECS questions will ask household respondents what equipment their utility offered rebates on, discounts for

1 "Before and after" data means collecting consumption patterns and other energy-related data for periods before and after participation 

in the DSM program. Such data, along with data from a control group, can be used to ascertain savings related to the program.

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allowing the utility to shut off equipment during times of peak demand, and what energy conservation items; 

were installed under DSM programs. The RECS also asked whether similar programs were offered by natural 

gas utilities.

Questions on the type of DSM programs offered and whether the household participated were also added lo 

the electricity and natural gas supplier forms (see Schedule B for Forms EIA-457E and EIA-457F). This; 

information from the supplier will be used to describe the kinds of DSM programs offered by utilities, and 

the participation data will be used to verify the household report of their participation. Additional data from 

the annual EIA survey of electric utilities (Form EIA-861) on the availability of DSM programs will be addKl 

to the RECS data base so rates of participation can be based on those utilities that offer a DSM program,

Emerging Technologies and Residential Trends

It was also proposed that RECS investigate emerging technologies in the residential sector. This possibility 

was first raised in a June 9 user-needs meeting. There, NEMS representatives presented the EIA with a. list 

of new technologies. This list included: ground source heat pumps, dual-fueled heat pumps, three-way 

pump/water heaters, hybrid heat pump/water heaters, compact fluorescent lights, instantaneous water heatere, 

gas air conditioning, and flexiplace work arrangements. They asked that RECS identify whether respondent:; 

had heard of these technologies, whether they had them at home, and whether they planned to purchase o:: 

use them in the future.[Group Al]

Home Offices/Working at Home

Some RECS users expressed an interest in adding a section to cover work performed at home (Tables; 2. ar.i! 

3). In both written response and user-needs meetings, LBL emerged as a strong advocate of home office 

questions. One representative cited a Washington Post article, which stated, "nearly 5.5 million employer;:; 

worked at least part-time at home in 1991." They argued that if this "long discussed trend is anywhere lien:: 

this scale, we should begin tracking and assessing its implications for energy use and energy policy." LBL. 

advised asking questions to determine time spent working at home, type of work done at home, area used f:::: 

work in home, and equipment used in home offices.[24] This request was supported by DOE who felt dt:.;;.t 

RECS should determine if the trend toward working at home will "impact the U.S. labor force and change 

energy consumption trends?" They suggested that the RECS question on computer use "be increased to covir 

energy-consuming devices such as fax machines, copiers and so on, and the usage level."[20] This equipment 

information would help in assessing the energy consumption of those working at home.

Impact of Emerging Technologies Comments

Solar Energy. The user-needs study encouraged RECS to expand questioning on solar technologies. One 

critical question was added to the household questionnaire to give a more precise separation of solar 

technology into passive and active systems.

New Technologies. A question was added on new technologies, as requested in user needs meetings and. 

response letters. The questionnaire presents the respondent with a list of new technologies. The responder.i 

is then asked which of these technologies he has heard of, and which he has in the home. The 9 :n.cv/ 

technologies included are:

1. Low-E glazing

2. Instantaneous water heater

3. Ground-source heat pump

4. Water-source heat pump

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5. Thermal storage

6. Heat pump water heater

7. Combo heater gas water heater with heat exchanger

8. Halogen light bulb

9. Compact fluorescent light bulb

As mentioned earlier when discussing appliances, other new questions that have been added to the 

questionnaire because they related to home businesses include questions relating to fax machines, copiers, and 

laser printers for the personal computer.

Energy Policy Act of .1992

The Energy Policy Act of 1992 (EPACT), Public Law 102-486, was signed on October 24, 1992. EPACT was 

signed after the RECS user-needs study was completed; however, it was decided to incorporate as many 

EPACT needs as possible in the 1993 RECS. Otherwise, we would have to wait until the 1996 RECS. As 

a result of subsequent meetings with personnel from the Office of Conservation and Renewable Energy, several 

new questions and topics were added or expanded. EPACT has provisions for labeling the insulating value 

of windows. Therefore, the section on windows was expanded to provide a more complete inventory of 

windows and to lay the ground work for data that could be used to calculate household energy losses through 

the window.

Other items relating to EPACT that have been added to the questionnaire include: some of the new 

technologies such as compact fluorescent bulbs, the lighting supplement, 18 efficiency measures such as lowflow showerheads, vehicle questions that will be used in the Residential Transportation Energy Consumption 

Survey (RTECS),19 and DSM-related questions.

Other Additions 

Fuels

One of the changes in the natural gas markets is purchase arrangements in which consumers contract directly 

with a natural gas producer to buy natural gas. This gas is then transported to the customer through the 

pipelines of the local gas distributing company or utility (LDC), which charges a transportation fee. This is 

called "gas transported for the account of others" or "transportation gas."20

Under the pressure of a diminishing market for heating oil, some fuel dealers are offering customers a 

guaranteed price for the year. In the April 10 user-needs meeting, NEMS representatives asked that RECS 

determine whether fuel oil customers were buying fuel oil at a guaranteed price. [Group Al] A question was 

added to the fuel oil supplier form (Form EIA-457G) to identify those companies.

18The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency expressed particular interest in the lighting supplement.

19Data from the RTECS are reported triennialiy. The last report was Household Vehicles Energy Consumption 1988, DOE/EIA0464(88), February 1990.

2ftThe more typical way a household buys gas is completely through the LDC, which then charges the customer for the combined 

purchase and transportation of the gas. Transportation gas has been a factor in the commercial and industrial natural gas markets, and 

is now being found in the residential sector. This arrangement, which is usually profitable only for large consumers such as apartment 

buildings, condominiums, or groups of consumers, will be addressed in the 1993 RECS by asking households, apartment rental agents, and 

natural gas utilities if any of the RECS households are purchasing transportation gas.

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Several questions relating to the use of woodfuel have been added. Respondents will be asked if they u ?<;! 

wood pellets made from sawdust and whether their wood stove is EPA certified, which means it produces fewsi: 

emissions because it bums wood more efficiently. In addition, interest in the price of woodfuel for NEMS kd 

to adding questions to the 1993 RECS questionnaire about the amount and price of the last woodfm:] 

purchase.

Housing Type

A question was added to the 1993 RECS asking whether the housing unit is part of a condominium or 

cooperative. This was added to help clarify those households who say they own their unit, but also say they 

pay rent (condo fee).

Methodological Purposes

A question on humidifiers has been put back into the questionnaire for methodological purposes, in this ca»e 

to reduce possible respondent confusion between a humidifier and a dehumidifier.

A question has been added for the interviewer to answer when the interview is completed. Interviewers; s te 

asked about any unusual ways in which the household uses energy.

Residential Transportation Energy Consumption Survey

The RECS has been modified to collect additional transportation data. These data will be used as 1 :he 

beginning data base for the Residential Transportation Energy Consumption Survey (RTECS). The RTECS 

uses a subsample of the RECS households for surveying household motor vehicles to obtain data on milss 

traveled, consumption, and expenditures. This change moves some data collection efforts from the RTECS 

to the RECS and changes the period for the 12-month RTECS! estimates. It also greatly improves the 

efficiency of the RTECS data collection.

Survey Improvements

In addition to the vast number of proposed additional questions, a number of users requested changes; to 1 lie 

survey itself (Tables 2 and 3). The two most often requested changes were increased frequency of the survey 

and increased sample size. These requests are indicative not of inadequacy, but of RECS's extreme importain.ce 

to users. RECS users are largely dependent on the survey and they would like to see its scope expanded

The Federal Register notice asked respondents if they would like to have RECS data in electronic form. A. few 

respondents said that electronic data would be of little use to them. However, a number of respondents 

indicated that they would benefit if the RECS were made available on floppy disk. In addition, a number of 

RECS users at the user-needs meetings inquired about the availability of electronic data.

Finally, it was also suggested that the RECS make use of Computer-Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAP[), 

Using a laptop computer, the interviewer is led through the questionnaire by the computer and records the 

answers into the computer. The computer can identify missing data and inconsistencies, which the interviewer 

can then resolve during the interview, instead of having the survey contractor's headquarters staff call 'back to 

the respondent later. Using a CAPI system, it was argued, would save; time and money by eliminating i:n 

reducing the need for post-interview coding, keying, and editing. It would increase the speed of data 

processing and would complete some of the data editing at the time of the interview. It would potentially 

permit EIA to release data on a more timely basis. However, more detailed analysis of the costs indicated that

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the use of CAPI would not offset the cost of leasing the CAP! laptop computers and additional time to train 

interviewers to use the CAPI system. It was determined that conducting computer assisted interviews would 

cost approximately $600,000 to $700,000 more than conducting the same interviews without CAPI. Due to 

budget constraints, EIA could not use CAPI for the 1993 RECS.

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Appendix A

Federal Register Notice
12930

Federal Register Notice Soliciting

Comments on the Residential Energy

Consumption Survey (RECS)

Energy Information Administration

Residential Sector Energy 

Consumption; Soiteftatkm of 

Comments for the Design of the 1993 

Residential Energy Consumption 

Survey

AGENCY: Office of Energy Markets and 

End Use, Energy Information 

Administration, Department of Energy. 

ACTION: Notice of request for comments.

SUMMARY: The Energy Information 

Administration (EIA) of the Department 

of Energy (DOE) ia examining data 

requirements, user needs, costs to 

respondents, and respondent burden for 

energy consumption and related data for 

the 1993 Residential Energy 

Consumption Survey (RECS). The RECS 

provides basic statistical information on 

the consumption of, and expenditures 

for, energy in occupied residential 

housing units, and on the energy-related 

characteristics of these units and their 

occupants. It is designed to meet the 

needs of many users in addition to 

meeting the legislative requirements of 

EIA as specified in section 52(a) of the

Federal Energy Administration Act of 

1974 (Pub. L. No. 93-275 (FEA]).

Section 52(a) of the FEA Act requires 

EIA to establish a national energy 

information system that "shall contain 

such information as is required to 

provide a description of and facilitate 

analysis of energy supply and 

consumption within and affecting the 

United States on the basis of such 

geographic areas and economic sectors 

as may be appropriate."

The purpose of this Federal Register 

notice is to obtain information on: the 

need for residential energy consumption 

data; the types of data that can be 

provided; and the strengths and 

weaknesses of existing residential 

energy consumption data. This 

information is required prior to the 

redesign of the RECS planned for the 

1993 survey cycle. As required by the 

Paperwork Reduction Act as amended 

(Pub. L 96-511), EIA will submit a 

formal request for clearance for the 1993 

RECS to the Office of Management and 

Budget by March 1.1983, 

DATES: Written comments must be 

submitted within 30 days of the 

publication of this notice. If you 

anticipate that you will be submitting 

comments, but find it difficult to do so 

within the period of time allowed by this 

notice, you should advise the contact

listed below of your intentions to do so 

as soon as possible.

ADDRESSES: Send comments to Wende! 

Thompson, El-631, Energy Information 

Administration, U.S. Department of 

Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue, 

SW. Washington, DC 20585. His 

telephone number is (202) 586-1119 and 

the FAX number is (202) 586-flOm

FOR FUHTHEH INFORMATION CONTACT:

Requests for additional information and 

copies of EIA Forms 457A through G 

used hi the 1990 RECS should be 

directed to Wendel Thompson at the 

address listed above. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

L Background

n. Request for Comments

L Background

EIA serves as the Government's 

primary source of energy statistics and 

provides information to the Executive 

Branch, Congress, State and local 

governments, industry and the general 

public. EIA's mission is to ensure that 

accurate, timely, and objective statistics 

on the Nation's energy position are 

available for use in private and public 

decisionmaking. The legislation that 

created EIA provides for the collection 

of data on energy supply and demand to 

fulfill these responsibilities. As part of

Energy Information Administration/Energy Consumption Series 

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its progragm, ElA conducts energy 

consumption surveys in the residentid. 

residential transportation, commercial 

and manufacturing sectors.

The RECS provides baste statistical 

information on the consumption of and: 

expenditures for energy in occupied 

residential housing units and on the 

energy-related characteristics of these 

units. (Previous surveys were conducted 

annually from 1978 through 1982, in 1964, 

1987, and 1990.) To obtain this 

information, personal interviews are 

conducted with a sample of 

approximately 5,000 households 

representing the 50 States and the 

District of Columbia. For households in 

the survey, data are collected on what 

types of energy are used in the 

household and what they are used for, 

structural characteristics and size of the 

housing unit, appliances used, energyusing equipment and their 

characteristics, demographic 

characteristics and energy-related 

behavior of the household, and their 

participation in government energy 

assistance programs and demand-side 

management (DSM) programs. Data are 

also collected by contacting the rental 

agents who are more likely to know 

what fuels are used in multifamiry 

apartment buildings and what fuel 

switching capability there is, Also, when 

given permission from the household, 

billing data are collected from utility 

companies that service the sample 

household.

Some additional data, identified 

during the preparation of the National 

Energy Strategy and through previous 

feedback from users, have already been 

added to the RECS. Chief among these 

new items is more information on 

refrigerators in order to add thai end use 

category to the end uses already 

estimated in RJSC& space heating, water 

heating, air conditioning, and 

appliances. With the growing usage of 

DSM programs to control electricity 

demand, questions on household 

participation in DSM programs have 

also been added to the REC& EIA would 

like to know from users if these newly 

added items meet, or will meet, their 

data needs for these areas when data 

become available in 1995.

EIA >s considering using ComputerAssisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) 

to collect the 1993 RECS household data. 

EIA is interested in obtaining feedback 

on other experiences with household 

surveys that used CAPI methods.

FederalRegister / VoL 57, No. 72 / Tuesday, April 14, 1992 / Notices

Obu-lning information from the RECS 

user community and from potential 

RECS respondents on the strengths and 

weaknesses of the survey is an 

important part of the 1993 redesign 

effort.

H, Request fas Comments

EIA is soliciting comments from data 

users on the household energy 

consumption data that are required for 

public policy formulation and analysis, 

building research, and program 

monitoring and evaluation purposes in. 

the residential sector. EIA is soliciting 

comments on the types of applicable 

information currently available from 

sources such as energy suppliers or their 

associations, buildings owners and 

managers or their associations, other 

Federal, State or local government 

agencies, and other private sources. 

Finally, the EIA is soliciting estimates 

from potential respondents on the 

burden and costs to them of providing 

the RECS data to EIA.

In addition to the publication of this 

notice, the EIA wiH directly contact and 

solicit comments from public 

policymakers [at the local. State, and 

Federal levels), public policy groups, the 

building energy research community, 

potential survey respondents and 

industry trade associatJona.

The" following general questions are 

provided to assist in the preparation of 

responses:

As a current or prospective user of 

residential energy consumption and 

expenditures data:

1. For what purposes do you, or would 

you, use residential energy consumption 

or expenditure data? Be specific.

2. What data sources are you 

currently using, if any?

What types of data are provided? 

How often are the data provided?

Are the data maintained on a consistent 

schedule or intermittently?

Are the data distributed in a paper or 

electronic medium or both?

Are the daia current enough to meet your 

needs? (If not, specify the problem.)

What are the costs, if any, associated with 

asing the data?

Do you have access to the individual 

household data or only tabulated aggregate 

data?

3. What are the strengths and 

weaknesses of the sources cited in 

answer to question 27

4. In your opinion, what are the major 

gaps, if any, in the data currently 

available on residential energy 

consumption and expenditures?

5. Are you aware of other Fixte -,!. 

State, or local agencies or private 

organizations that collect simitar i:ltiif 

If so, please provide the names of !h;; 

agencies or organizations.

6. Please provide other coramfcjr: :s L 

you believe So be relevant. 

As a potential respondent: 

"L Household respondent What 

aspects of the data collection lire 

particularly burdensome to you? VKi n 

suggestions do yoo have for Biakiii;;; v 

survey less burdensome?

2. Electric or gas utility or oil 

company: Could you provide the 

household biBing data on 

microcomputer diskettes? Do you :;:;:i:::! 

using diskettes, answering on Ihe !:u;.i : 

copy survey forms, or printing out 1:1 b 

copy from your data files?

3. Rental agent: Do you know of ot'i 

sources of information on the energy 

characteristics of the apartment 

buildings under your supervision?' H in 

please provide us with the source <:\l' ":' 

information?

EIA is also interested in receiving 

comments from persons regarding ':b;;: 

views on the costs and benefits of ih;: 

EIA maintaining data on resident^!! 

energy consumption.

Any written comment* received in 

response tofeisnotice will be disc: :i!i!i 

in the request to the Office of 

Management-and Budget for it« appr:: 

of die 19S3 RECS.

Authority: Sections Sfa). B(bJ. I3I>J a 

of Pub. i. No. 93-275, Federal Energy 

Administration Act of 1974, 15U.S.C. 7 

784(b), 772(b), 790a.

Issued in Washington, DC April 7. IB 

Yvonne Bishop,

Director, Statistical Standards, Energy 

Information Administration. 

[FR Doc. 32-8596 Filed 4-13-92; 8:45 a:rr 

CODE MSMrt-M

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Appendix B

Materials Sent Out Soliciting Written Comments

This appendix contains copies of the materials sent out soliciting written comments.

Appendix Bl:

Appendix B2:

Mass Mailings Materials

Letter

Overview of Residential Energy Consumption Survey (RECS)

Energy-Related Magazines and Newsletter Materials

List of Magazines and Newsletters

Letter

Press Annoucement

Appendix B3: Notice in the EIA New Releases

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Appendix B1

Mass Mailing Materials

Over 750 letters were mailed to Residential Energy Consumption Survey (RECS) users, inside and outside 

of the Department of Energy, asking for their needs for information related to residential energy consumption 

and expenditures. A representative letter follows. Enclosed with the letter were a copy of the Federal 

Register notice (see Appendix A) and An Overview of the RECS (copy follows).

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Department of Energy

Washington, DC 20585

APR 29 1962

Dear Editor:

We need your assistance in publicizing a study.

The Energy Information Administration (EIA) is currently 

designing the 1993 Residential Energy Consumption Survey (RECS) 

The RECS is a national sample survey of household energy usage 

and energy-related characteristics.

We are seeking comments from the residential building energy 

community on the design, survey approach, and data covered to 

help make the survey more pertinent to its users.

To help the EIA contact the whole spectrum of researchers 

interested in the RECS, we ask you to carry the enclosed notice 

in the next issue of your publication. Feel free to edit it as 

required for your readership.

Also enclosed is an overview of RECS which provides additional

information about the survey.

If you have any questions about the article or the RECS, please 

call me on (202) 586-1119. My FAX number is: (202) 586-0018.

Thank you for your help.

Sincerely,

Wendel Thompson

RECS Survey Manager

Energy Information Administration

Enclosures

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42 User-Needs Study for the 1993 Residential Energy Consumption Survey
Enclosure II

Purpose

Sponsor 

Sample

Geographic 

Area

Frequency 

of Data 

Collection

Information 

Collected

Distribution 

of Data

Redesign of 

1993 Survey

Contact

Overview 

Residential Energy Consumption Survey (RECS)

Collect accurate, comprehensive, and timeiy national and regional data on the 

consumption of energy in the residential sector.

Energy Information Administration, U.S. Department of Energy.

5,000 households nationwide representing 94 million U.S. households in 1990.

Nine Census Divisions (sample is too small to sustain more geographic detail).

1978,1979,1980, 1981, 1982,1984,1987,1990 (triennial schedule beginning with 

1987 survey-next survey planned for 1993).

Households: An hour personal interview to collect data on what energy is used 

and what it is used for, equipment, appliances, occupant characteristics, housing shell, 

participation in programs such as weatherization programs, low-income home energy 

assistance program, and demand-side management programs.

Energy Suppliers; Actua! household monthly billing data for calendar year. Annual 

consumption and expenditures for the household are derived from these bills.

Rental Agents: Fuels use, heating equipment, fuel switching, and other information about 

the building not likely to be known by the respondent are asked of the rental agent.

Other Sources: Weather data (heating degree-days, cooling degree-days, humidity) and 

price of electricity and natural gas.

Derived Data: Estimates of the amount of energy used for space heating, air 

conditioning, water heating, refrigerators, and other appliances as a group are derived 

from the data through statistical procedures.

Published Reports: Housing Characteristics (DOE/EIA-0314) and Household Energy 

Consumption and Expenditures (DOE/E1A-0321)

Public use data files (tapes and diskettes)

The purpose of the redesign is to make the survey more pertinent to users and 

potential users. Comments on the survey approach, data covered and question wording 

are requested,

Wendel Thompson

RECS Survey Manager

El-631

U.S. Department of Energy

Washington, D.C. 20585

(Telephone: 202-586-1119)

(FAX: 202-586-0018)

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Appendix B2

Energy-Related Magazines and Newsletters

The following list of publication and newsletter editors were sent a letter (see the following page) asking them 

to place a notice in their publications and/or newletters about the RECS user-needs study. A proposed 

announcement and also an overview of the RECS (see Appendix Bl) were also sent with the letter.

List of Magazines and Newsletters

Air Conditioning News 

Tom Mahoney, Editor 

P. O. Box 2600 

Troy, Michigan 48007

ASHRAE Journal

1791 Tullie Circle NE 

Atlanta, Georgia 30329

Contracting Business Magazine

Jeff Forker

Penton Publishing Company 

1100 Superior Avenue 

Cleveland, Ohio 44114

Contractor's Guide

Century Communications, Inc. 

6201 West Howard Street 

Niles, Illinois 60648

Custom Builder

Publishing Group, Inc. 

38 Laffayette Street 

Yarmouth, Maine 04096-0470

Electricity Journal

Robert O. Marritz, Editor and Publisher

2121 Fourth Avenue

Suite 635

Seattle, Washington 98121

Energy

Pergamon Press, Inc. 

Journals Division 

Maxwell House 

Fairview Park 

Elmstold, New York 10523

Energy Design Update

1100 Massachusetts Avenue 

Arlington, Massachusetts 02174

Energy Exchange 

P. O. Box 1472 

Syracuse, New York 13201

Fine Homebuilding

Taunton Press, Inc.

63 South Main Street

Box 355

Newton, Connecticut 06470

Indoor Comfort News

TAG Inc.

606 North Larchmont Boulevard

Suite 4A

Los Angeles, California 90004

Journal of Light Construction

Hanley-Wood Partners 

RR 2, Box 146 

Richmond, Vermont 05477

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National Association of Regulatory Utility 

Commissions

Mike Foley 

P. O. Box 684 

Washington, DC 20044

National Association of State Energy Offices 

(NASEO)

Frank Bishop

505 llth Street, SE

Washington, DC 20003

Public Utilities Fortnightly

Public Utilities Reports Inc. 

2111 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 200 

Arlington, Virginia 22201

Strategies

Karen Andersen, Editor 

Association for DSM Professionals 

Box 78 

Garrett Park, Maryland 20896

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Department of Energy

Washington, DC 20585

Dear Colleague:

The Energy Information Administration (EIA) of the Department of Energy published a notice in the 

April 14,1992 Federal Register (Enclosure I), soliciting comments on the Residential Energy 

Consumption Survey (RECS). The RECS is a national sample survey of household energy usage and 

energy-related characteristics. The EIA is particularly interested in learning your data needs as a current 

or potential user or provider of residential energy consumption data.

We hope that you can assist us by providing comments on the RECS data and other residential sector 

energy consumption data you currently use or would use, if it were available. A list of questions is 

provided at the end of the Federal Register notice to assist in the preparation of your response. We are 

also providing you with a brief overview of the RECS (Enclosure II).

Please send your comments by May 14,1992 to: Leigh Carleton, Energy Information Administration, El631, Mail-Stop 2G-090,1000 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20585. If you would like to 

obtain additional information about the RECS, please contact Leigh Carleton. She can be reached at: 

(202) 586-1132; FAX (202) 586-0018.

During the months of May and June, EIA will hold a series of meetings with representative groups of 

residential energy data users. These meetings will focus on the specific data requirements of particular 

groups of users, such as engineers and architects, energy analysts, utility company representatives, trade 

associations, public interest groups and public policy makers. If you, or a member of your organization, is 

interested in participating in one of these meetings, please contact Leigh Carleton.

Thank you for your help.

Sincerely,

Lynda T. Carlson, Director 

Energy End Use and Integrated Statistics Division 

tnergy Information Administration 

Enclosures (2)

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User-Hoods Study for the 1993 Residential Energy Consumption Survey 47
RECS

Residential Energy Consumption Survey

The RECS is conducted by the Energy Information Administration (EIA) of fill r 

U.S. Department of Energy to provide basic statistical information on household 

energy consumption and expenditures along with the energy-relate! 

characteristics of the housing units.

EIA is currently designing the 1993 RECS and is seeking comments on tliif 

design, survey approach, data covered, and question wording to help make I hi 

survey more pertinent to its users.

A user-needs meeting will be held at the 1992 ACEEE summer study on Moinclla? 

at 2:00. The room will be assigned....

For more information on the user needs informal session, please contact:

Dr. Lynda T. Carlson, Director, 

Energy End Use and

Integrated Statistics Division, El-63 

Energy Information Administration, 

1000 Independence Ave., SW 

Washington, DC 20585 

Telephone #: 202-5864112 

FAX #: 202-586-0018

Energy Information Administration, U.S. Department of Energy

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Appendix B3

in EIA

Following is a copy of an article on the RECS published in the July 1992 EM New Releases, a quarterly update 

of new publications and materials available from EIA. Included with the announcement of the Housing 

Characteristics 1990 was a request for input for the user-needs study.

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Residential Energy Consumption 

Report Available

The Energy Information Administration (EIA) has re 

leased the report Housing Characteristics 1990, which 

is based on data collected by the 1990 Residential En 

ergy Consumption Survey (RECS). The report pro 

vides information on energy use in residential housing 

units in the United States. Included are the physical 

characteristics of the various types of housing, the ap 

pliances used, the number of occupants, the types of 

fuels being used, and other characteristics that relate 

to energy use.

Over 5,000 households were surveyed, representing 

the characteristics and energy consumption of 94 mil 

lion households nationwide.

One of the survey's most significant findings is that the 

characteristics of new housing (built between 1988 and 

1990) are changing relative to housing built since the 

1970's. New housing is on average larger, more energy 

efficient, and most likely gas heated, rather than elec 

trically heated.

Some overall trends for the decade (1980-1990) indi 

cated by the 1990 RECS survey are:

 Houses are growing larger while the number of 

persons in a housing unit is growing smaller.

 Natural gas remained the fuel of choice for space 

heating (55 percent) and water heating (53 per 

cent) for all homes.

 Despite the preference for natural gas (46 percent) 

in new homes over other fuels, the level was still 

below that for all homes and, thus, exerted a 

downward pull on the national level shares of 

natural gas. However, fuel switching to natural

gas in homes built before 1980 kept the level of 

natural gas shares from falling between 1980 a: :i 

1990.

 Significant potential appears to exist for increased 

use of natural gas in areas where it is available.

 The growth in natural gas availability has not 

kept pace with the growth in housing.

 The share for electric space heating increased 

from 18 percent in 1980 to 23 percent for ail 

homes in 1990.

« Increasingly, central air conditioning is a standard 

part of new home construction.

 New homes had a higher incidence of storm win 

dows, storm doors, and insulation than old/:;r 

homes.

 The number of active solar households increases 

significantly between 1980 and 1990, but still re 

mained a tiny minority of all U.S. households.

 In 1990, 62 percent of U.S. households maintained 

the average temperature in their home at 70 de 

grees Fahrenheit or warmer, compared to on:;, 

37 percent in 1981.

 The number of households using wood was basi 

cally unchanged since 1980, with 27 percent of 

the households reporting that they used wood for 

any purpose in either wood stoves or firepi-accii.

 The average age of household equipment is sur 

prisingly high. The stock of heat pumps and t:i:.r 

conditioners averaged between 8 and 9 years c'c 

in 1990, while conventional heating systems we::': 1 

somewhat older at 11 to 14 years.

 The availability of a variety of utility-sponsored 

programs to reduce electricity demand grew rap 

idly during the decade. However, in 1990, on.;, 

5 percent of U.S. households reported ths.t the;, 

participated in these programs.

The report may be purchased from the U.S. Govern 

ment Printing Office. For price and ordering informa 

tion, see pages 9 and 15.

As part of EIA's mission to provide meaningful data, the consumption surveys have ongoing user needs effort!: 

to ascertain the requirements of its users. A User Needs Study for the 1993 Residential Energy Consumption 

Survey (RECS) is underway. Therefore, if you have any suggestions to make the data in this report more usefu] 

to your needs, please contact Dr. Wendel Thompson, RECS Manager, at (202)586-1119 or at the address below, 

by August 1.

El-63, Mail Stop 2G-090 

1000 Independence Avenue, S.W. 

Washington, D.C. 20585 

FAX: (202)586-0018

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c

List of 

Correspondent
Appendix C

List of Written Correspondence

Respondents Representing State Government Agencies:

1. Alexander, MichaelS. Minnesota Department of Public Service. St. Paul, Minnesota; May 12,1992.

2. Bowman, Maynard. New York State Energy Office, Forecasting. Albany, New York; May 14, 1992.

3. Burks, Paul Office of Energy Resources. Atlanta, Georgia; April 30, 1992.

4. Hruska J.L. Department of Community Development, Olympia, Washington; May 4, 1992.

5. Heulskamp, Richard. Minnesota Department of Public Service. St. Paul, Minnesota; May 15, 1992.

6. Guyant, Al. Public Service Commission of Wisconsin. Madison, Wisconsin; July 1, 1992.

7. Kelly, Thorn. California Energy Commission. Sacramento, California; May 13, 1992.

8. McGuire, Mark. Minnesota Department of Public Service. St. Paul, Minnesota; May 8, 1992.

9. Mory, Javier F. State of Florida, Department of Community Affairs. Tallahassee, Florida; May 21, 

1992.

10. Milsten, Donald E. Maryland Energy Administration. Annapolis, Maryland; April 22, 1992.

11. Mroczek, Vicky. Ohio Department of Development, Home Energy Assistance Program. Columbus, 

Ohio; July 7, 1992.

12. Smisson, Charlie T. Jr. Delaware Department of Administrative Services Division, Division of 

Facilities Management. Dover, Delaware; May 7,1992.

13. Stanley, Roya. Iowa Department of Natural Resources. Des Moines, Iowa; May 27, 1992.

14. Stapleton, John M. Kentucky Department for Natural Resources, Natural Resources and 

Environmental Protection Cabinet. Frankfort, Kentucky; April 28, 1992.

15. Moved to position following #30.

16. White, Bruce A. State of Maine Executive Department. Augusta, Maine; May 5, 1992. 

Respondents from the U.S. Department of Ener^:

17. Atkinson, Barbara. Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory. Berkeley, California; May 12, 1992.

18. Atkinson, Barbara. Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory. Berkeley, California; July 9, 1992.

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19. Atkinson, Barbara. Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory. Berkeley, California; July 25, 1992.

20. Brodrick, James B. U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Conservation and Renewable Energy, 

Washington, D.C.; May 5, 1992.

21. Demetrops, James P. U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Conservation and Renewable Energy, 

Washington, D.C.; May 4, 1992.

22. Diamond, Rick. Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory. Berkeley, California; May 13, 1992.

23. Hanford, Jim. Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory, Energy and Environment Division. Berkeley, California;. 

March 18, 1992.

24. Harris, Jeffrey P. U.S. Department of Energy. Washington, D.C.; May 17, 1992.

25. Holt, Dick. U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Conservation and Renewable Energy. Washington, 

D.C.; No Date.

26. Jones, Dick. U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Conservation and Renewable Energy 

Washington, D.C.; May 5, 1992.

27. McKinley, Gail. U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Conservation and Renewable Energy., 

Washington, D.C.; April 17, 1992.

28. Nabors, Ottie. U.S. Department of Energy, Bonneville Power Administration. Portland, Oregon; May 

14, 1992.

29. Poyer, David. Argonne National Laboratory. Argonne, Illinois; July 14, 1992.

30. Walton, Howard. U.S. Department of Energy, Energy Information Administration. Washington; 

D.C.; May 5, 1992.

15.' Weyland, J.D. Idaho National Engineering Laboratory. Idaho Fails, Idaho; May 6 1992. 

Respondents from Corporations:

31. Braun, Stephen G. North American Insulation Manufacturers Association, Technical Services, 

Alexandria, Virginia; May 19, 1992.

32. Brown, Gloria D. Washington Gas, Market Planning and Analysis. Springfield, Virginia; May 21 

1992.

33. Clunie, Thomas J. Exxon Company, U.S.A. Downstream Planning and Analysis. Houston, Texas; 

May 13, 1992.

34. Colton, Roger. National Consumer Law Center Incorporated. Boston, Massachusetts; June 15,1992.

35. Ericksen, Lief. American Gas Association Laboratories, Research and Development. Cleveland 

Ohio; May 14, 1992.

'Moved from position under State government agencies to its correct position under U.S. Departmewnt of Energy.

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36. Leavy, John C. Nielsen Media Research, Nielsen Plaza. Northbrook, Illinois; May 1,1992.

37. Rubinstein, Ellen and Admad Faruqui. Barakat and Chamberlin Incorporated. Oakland, California; 

May 14,1992.

38. Subasic, Christen A. Brick Institute of America. Reston, Virginia; April 30, 1992.

39. Wing, Paul R. Boston Gas Company. Boston, Massachusetts; May 14,1992.

40. Zelczer, Al. Azrel Technology Incorporated. Cleveland, Ohio; June 4, 1992. 

Respondents from Research Organizations:

41. Dacquisto, David J. National Association of Home Builders Research Center. Upper Marlboro, 

Maryland; May 20,1992.

42. Fulkerson, William. Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Advanced Energy Systems. Oak Ridge, 

Tennessee; May 14,1992.

43. McMenamin, Stuart J. Regional Economic Research Incorporated. San Diego, California; May 14, 

1992.

44. Shire, Forrest. Research Products Incorporated. Phoenix, Arizona; June 12, 1992.

45. Urban, Ruth E. Wisconsin Center for Demand-Side Research. Madison, Wisconsin; May 20,1992. 

Respondents from Federal Government Agencies (other than DOE):

46. Armknecht, Paul A. U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics. Washington, D.C.; 

Undated.

47. Parker, Robert R. U.S. Department of Commerce, Economics and Statistics Administration, Bureau 

of Economic Analysis. Washington, D.C.; June 24, 1992.

48. Skog, Kenneth. U. S. Department of Agriculture. Madison, Wisconsin; April 30, 1992.

49. Thomas, Eunice. U. S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and 

Families. Washington, D.C.; June 16, 1992.

50. Neida, Bill Von. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Washington, D.C.: June 3, 1993. 

Other Respondents:

51. Guerin, Denise. University of Minnesota, Department of Design, Housing, and Apparel. St. Paul, 

Minnesota; May 18, 1992.

52. Kelly, Dan. Railroad Commission of Texas, Alternative Fuels Research and Education Division. 

Austin, Texas; May 14, 1992.

53. Thurston, Dave. Rochester Housing Authority. Rochester, New York; April 30, 1992.

54. Walsh, Roberta W. University of Vermont, Department of Natural Sciences. Burlington, Vermont; 

May 14, 1992.

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55. Beckstead, Jason W. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Lighting Research Center. Troy, New York; 

August 5, 1992.

56. Hees, Jing. Bay State Gas Company. Westborough, Massachusetts; July 31, 1992.

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Appendix D

User-Needs Meetings 

and Attendees
Appendix D

User-Needs Meetings and Attendees

Table Dl: List of Meetings and Organizations Attending in 199221

Meeting Date Organizations Represented

April 10 Office of Integrated Analysis and Forecasting (EIA)

May 5 Office of Policy Planning and Analysis (DOE)

May 13 National Association of Home Builders, Office of Technology Assistance (U.S. 

 Congress), Conservation and Renewable Energy (DOE), Oak Ridge National 

 Laboratory (DOE)

May 18 Conservation and Renewable Energy Working Group (DOE)

May 21 Bureau of Labor Statistics (DOL)

June 1 Energy End Use and Integrated Statistics Division (EIA)

June 9 Conservation and Renewable Energy Working Group (DOE)

June 10 Minority Economic Impact (DOE)

June 16 Low-Income Interest Group

June 22 Energy End Use and Integrated Statistics Division (EIA)

June 25 Bureau of Economic Analysis (DOC), Office of Fossil Energy (DOE)

July 8 Office of Integrated Analysis and Forecasting (EIA)

July 9 Conservation and Renewable Energy Working Group (DOE)

July 21 Energy End Use and Integrated Statistics Division (EIA)

August 31 ACEEE Summer Study on Energy Efficiency in Buildings

21Minutes are available for alt listed meetings except June 1 and July 21.

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Table D2. List of Meeting Attendees

Group A: Attendees from the U.S. Department of Energy

Group A1: ElA's Office of Integrated Analysis and Forecasting (OIAF)

Beamon, Alan 

Clarius, Henry 

Cohen, Barry 

Cymbalsky, John 

Diedrich, Roger 

Flynn, Ed 

Maclntyre, Stacy 

Rodekohr, Mark

Group A2: Conservation and Renewable Energy (CEE)

Abel, Fred 

Berlin, Barry 

Brodrick, James 

Devine, Anita Dean 

James, George 

Jenior, Mary Margaret 

Jones, Dick 

Karney, Richard 

Klimkos, Rich 

LaMontaigne, Jerome 

Pirkey, Diane 

Turchen, Stephen

Group A3: Office of Fossil Energy (FE)

Carter, Douglas 

Dye, Richard

Group A4: Office of Minority Economic Impact (Ml)

Johnson, Georgia

Poyer, David (Argonne National Laboratory)

Group A5: Domestic and Internationa! Energy Policy (EP)

Dowd, Jeff 

Friedrichs, Mark 

Fulton, Lewis 

Holt, Dick 

Patton, David

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Table D2. List of Meeting Attendees (Continued)

Group A: Attendees from the Department of Energy, continued 

Group A6: Department of Energy Laboratories

Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory (LBL) 

Atkinson, Barbara 

Diamond, Rick

Harris, Jeff 

McMahon, Jim 

Meier, Alan 

Schipper, Lee

National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)

Farhar, Barbara 

Lilienthal, Peter

Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL)

White, Denis L.

Pacific Northwest Laboratory (PNL)

Jarnagin, Ron

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Table D2. List of Meeting Attendees (Continued)

Group B: Attendees from Other Organizations

Group B1: Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers (AHAM)

Shulz, Craig

Group B2: DOC, Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA)

Young, Paula

Group 83: DOL, Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)

Henderson, Steve 

Thiel, Roy

Group B4: Low-Income Interest Group

Name Organization

Carroll, David Response Analysis Corporation

Dean, Lois Housing and Urban Development

Eisenberg, Joel Economic Opportunity Research Center

Grier, George Grier Partnership

Leahey, Tom Housing and Urban Development

Litow, Leon HHS, Administration for Children and Families

Marden, Jane American Gas Association

Markey, Pat Markey and Associates

Mroczek, Vicky Ohio Department of Development, Home

 Energy Assistance Program

Saunders, Margaret National Consumer Law Center

Werner, Marsha HHS, Administration for Children and Families

Group B5: National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) 

D'Alessandris, David 

Dacquisto, David 

Nickson, Ron 

Stauffer, Brooke

Group B6: U.S. Congress, Office of Technology Assistance (OTA)

Kelly, Henry 

Komor, Paul

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Appendix E

Residential Energy 

Consumption Survey1993 Forms
Appendix E

Residential Energy Consumption

Survey-1993 Forms

Form EIA-457A, Household Questionnaire

Form EIA-457B, Household Mail Questionnaire (Not included in report)

Form EIA-457C, Rental Agents, Landlords, and Apartment Managers (Not included in report)

Form EIA-457D, Household Bottled Gas (LPG or Propane) Usage (Not included in report)

Form EIA-457E, Household Electricity Usage (Not included in report)

Form EIA-457F, Household Natural Gas Usage (Not included in report)

Form EIA-457G, Household Fuel Oil or Kerosene Usage (Not included in report)

Form EIA-457H, Household Lighting Usage Supplement

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FormE!A-457A (1993) Form Approval:

OMBNo.: 1905-0092 

Expires: June 30, 1996

U.S. Department of 

1993 Residential Energy Consumption

Household

1-4

TIME BEGAN:

INTRODUCTION TO INTERVIEW

Hello, I am ________ from Response Analysis Corporation, a social science research firm. Here 

is my identification. We are conducting a study for the U.S. Department of Energy about energy 

consumption in homes.

Although your response is voluntary, we hope you will participate In this important study of energy usage. 

Your name and address will be kept strictly confidential.

I have some questions I would like to ask the person who rents or owns this residence.

Did you receive the letter from the Department of Energy regarding this survey? (IF NOT, HAND A COPY 

OF THE LETTER TO THE RESPONDENT.)

GO TO SECTION B ON 2.

Location #:_ .... ...__ 10-15

Housing Unit #:._______

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Section A: PREINTERVIEW OBSERVATION

A-1. INTERVIEWER: CIRCLE TYPE OF BUILDING IN WHICH RESPONDENT LIVES

a. SINGLE-FAMILY DETACHED .......................... 2

b. SINGLE-FAMILY ATTACHED (TOWNHOUSE, DUPLEX,

OR ROWHOUSE) .................................. 3

c. MOBILE HOME OR TRAILER .......................... 1 --> [A-3] 18

d. HOUSE OR BUILDING WITH 2 TO 4 APARTMENT UNITS ..... 4 --> [A-3]

e. HOUSE OR BUILDING WITH 5 OR MORE APARTMENT

UNITS .......................................... 5 --> [A-3]

FOLDOUT

IF SINGLE-FAMILY, RECORD

| A-2. INTERVIEWER: CIRCLE STYLE OF SINGLE-FAMILY HOME OR TOWNHOUSE 

I BASED ON GENERAL APPEARANCE FROM OUTSIDE.

| a. ONE STORY .................................. 1

| b. TWO STORIES ................................. 2

I c. THREE STORIES ............................... 3 w

| d. SPLIT-LEVEL .................................. 4

| e. OTHER (SPECIFY);__________________ .... 5

A-3. INTERVIEWER: CIRCLE ONE NUMBER BELOW TO SHOW THE KIND OF AREA THAT THIS 

HOUSEHOLD IS IN.

a CITY ............................................ 1

b. TOWN ........................................... 2 20

c. SUBURBS ........................................ 3

d. RURAL OR OPEN COUNTRY .......................... 4

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Sections: HOUSING TYPE

B-1. First, I have some questions about your household so I can better understand your answers to tlie 

home energy use questions that come later. Does any other family besides your own or a person 

unrelated to you share this home/apartment with you?

YES ............................................. 1 mi

NO ............................................. 0 -> [B-3J

IF "YES" ON B-1, ASK:

B-2. Does the additional family (or unrelated person):

a. Live and eat separately from other persons in the apartment or building?

YES ......................................... 1

NO .......................................... 0 -> [B-3]

b. Have direct access from outside the building or through a common hall?

YES ......................................... 1 -> [BOX 1]

NO .......................................... 0 ~> IB-3]

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B-3. Do you or members of your household own this home or do you rent?

a. OWN/BUYING ..................................... 1

b. RENT ............................................ 2 24

C. OCCUPIED WITHOUT PAYMENT OF RENT ............... 3

B-4. Is this home/apartment part of a condominium or cooperative?

YES, CONDOMINIUM ................................ 1

YES, COOPERATIVE ................................ 2 25

NO ............................................. 0

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IF "RENT,' OR "OCCUPIED WITHOUT PAYMENT OF RENT" ON B-3,. OTHERWISE -> [B-7]:

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| B-5. Is this residence in a public housing project -- that is, is It owned by a housing authority?

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| YES ......................................... 1 -> [B-7]

| NO .......................................... 0 26

I DON'T KNOW ................................. 6

IF "NO" OR "DON'T KNOW" ON B-5, ASK:

i B-6. Is your household paying lower rent the federal, or loca! government is 

i paying part of the cost?

| YES ..................................... 1

| NO ...................................... 0 27

DON'T KNOW .............................. 6

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B-7. Please turn to Exhibit B-7. Approximately, in what year was this (house/building) built?

BEFORE 1940 .......... 01 1988

1940-1949 ............. 02 1989

1950-1959 ............. 03 1990

1960-1969 ............. 04 1991

1970-1979 ............. 05 1992

1980-1984 ............. 06 1993

1985-1986 ............. 07 1994

1987 ................. 08

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B-8. Did your household move into this home/apartment after December 1991?

YES ............................................. 1

NO ...,..,.,......,...,...,...,......,...,...,.. 0 --> [B-10]

IF "YES' ON B-8, ASK:

!———————————————————-

| B-9. In what year and month did your household move in?

| YEAR

j 1992 ........................................ 1

| 1993 ........................................ 2

1994 ........................................ 3

MONTH

JANUARY .............. 01 JULY ............. 07

FEBRUARY ............ 02 AUGUST .......... 08

MARCH ............... 03 SEPTEMBER ....... 09

APRIL. ................. 04 OCTOBER ......... 10

MAY .................. 05 NOVEMBER ........ 11

JUNE ................. 06 DECEMBER ........ 12

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B-10. How many of each of the following rooms does this home/apartment have? (ASK EACH ITEM 

AND RECORD NUMBER FOR EACH.)

EFFICIENCY -i

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a. Bedrooms? NUMBER: .............

NONE ................... 0

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-- SINK WITH RUNNING WATER AND- FLUSH

OR BATHTUB

b. Full bathrooms?

c. Half bathrooms?

d. All other rooms; do not count 

laundry room, foyers, or 

unfinished storage space. Only 

count porches if they are 

enclosed and used year-round.

NUMBER:

NONE ............. 0

NONE ............. 0

NUMBER:

NONE ............. 0

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B-11 . Please turn to Exhibit B-11 . What is the major type of outside wall construction material for this 

home/apartment? IF TWO MATERIALS ARE USED, CIRCLE THE ONE USED MORE.

a. BRICK .......................................... 01

b. WOOD .......................................... 02

c. SIDING (ALUMINUM, VINYL, OR STEEL) ................. 03

d. STUCCO ........................................ 04

e. COMPOSITION (ASBESTOS SHINGLE, ETC.) ............. 05 38-39

f. STONE ......................................... 06

g. CONCRETE OR CONCRETE BLOCK ................... 07

h. GLASS .......................................... 08

i. OTHER (SPECIFY): ___________________ ....... 21

j. DON'T KNOW .................................... 96

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B-12. Is natural gas from underground pipes available in this neighborhood?

YES ............................................. 1

NO ............................................. 0 40

DON'T KNOW ..................................... 6

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SECTION C: HOME HEATING

MAIN SPACE HEATING

C-1. Please turn to Exhibit C-1. What is the one main equipment used for heating your home?

INTERVIEWER: CIRCLE ONLY ONE UNDER C-1:

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fuels does your household use with that equipment?

:l^|gRVIEWER: ASK ABOUT MAIN HEATING FUELS; EVEN IF EQUIPMENT^S-iNPT; 

L?S; INDICATE FUEL NOT USED IN THAT TYPE OF '

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C-3. Please turn back to Exhibit C-1. What other types of heating equipment are used in your home, 

including those that are used JUST occasionally?

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to ask you what type of fuel or fuels you use with that equipment. Let's start with...?

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OTHER HEATING FUELS AND EQUIPMENT

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IF OTHER HEATING EQUIPMENT USED, ASK: OTHERWISE --> [C-6]:

C-5. Going back to your main heating equipment - (EQUIPMENT FROM C-1). Does this equipment 

provide all or almost all of the heat for your home, about three-fourths, or closer to half

i of the heat for your home?

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ALL OR ALMOST ALL (MORE THAN 95%) ............ 1

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CLOSER TO HALF (66% OR LESS) ................. 3

DON'T KNOW ................................. 6

IF "SOLAR HEATING" ON C-2 OR C-4, ASK; OTHERWISE --> [C-7]:

C-6. Does your solar heating system REQUIRE pumps or fans (other than ceiling fans) to circulate 

warm air or hot fluids between solar collectors and the rooms they heat?

YES ......................................... 1

NO .......................................... 0 we

DON'T KNOW ................................. 6

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HOME TEMPERATURES

C-7. At what temperature does your household usually keep your home in the winter? 

a. During the day, when someone is at home?

DEGREES FAHRENHEIT: .........,.....,,.,..,.. I____I 205-6

HEAT TURNED OFF .............................. 95

b. During the day, when no one is at home?

DEGREES FAHRENHEIT: ........................ I____I 207-8

HEAT TURNED OFF .............................. 95

c. During sleeping hours?

DEGREES FAHRENHEIT: ......................... I____I 209-ro

HEAT TURNED OFF .............................. 95

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C-8. Please look at Exhibit C-8. For your main heating equipment, can you use a thermostat to adjust 

the temperature in your home during the heating season?

YES ............................................. 1

NO ............................................. 0 211

DON'T KNOW ..................................... 6

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C-9. Please turn to the "Yellow Card". Approximately, how old is your household's main 

heating equipment?

LESS THAN 2 YEARS OLD ............................ 1

2 - 4 YEARS OLD ................................... 2

5 - 9 YEARS OLD ................................... 3 --> [C-16]

10 - 19 YEARS OLD ................................. 4 -> [C-16] sit

20 YEARS OR OLDER ............................... 5 --> [C-16]

DON'T KNOW ..................................... 6 --> [C-16]

IF MAIN HEATING EQUIPMENT LESS THAN 5 YEARS OLD, ASK; OTHERWISE --> [C-16]

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C-10. Since January 1, 1990, has your household purchased a new main heating 

system either to replace an older system or as part of the purchase of 

a new home?

YES, PURCHASED REPLACEMENT ................. 1 --> [C-12]

YES, CAME WITH HOME PURCHASE ................ 2

NO .......................................... 0 --> [C-16]

IF 'CAME WITH HOME PURCHASE" ON C-10, ASK:

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| C-11. Did your household select the system or did the system come standard with the

I newly purchased home?

| HOUSEHOLD SELECTED ....................... 1 -> [C-15] 214

STANDARD WITH NEW HOME ................... 0 --> [C-16]

| C-12. How well was the older equipment working when your household replaced it? 

| Was it working very well, well, not well, or not working at all?

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| VERY WELL ................................... 1

| WELL ........................................ 2

j NOT WELL .................................... 3 sis

\ NOT WORKING AT ALL .......................... 4

| DID NOT HAVE HEATING SYSTEM BEFORE/

[ WAS NOT REPLACED ........................... 5 --> [C-15]

DON'T KNOW ................................. 6

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| C-13. Does the new heating system use the same fuel as the heating equipment it replaced?

YES ......................................... 1

NO .......................................... 0

DON'T KNOW ................................. 6

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C-14. How do you like your new heating system compared to the old one? Do you like it better 

than the old, the same, or did you like the old equipment better?

LIKE IT BETTER THAN OLD ....................... 1

LIKE IT SAME AS OLD ........................... 2

LIKED OLD EQUIPMENT BETTER ................... 3

DON'T KNOW ................................. 6

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C-15. Thinking back to why your household decided to purchase this new heating system.

I Please tei! me, for each of the following reasons, whether it was very important,

I somewhat important, or not important to your decision.

a. Purchase Price ................ a.

b. Reputation of Manufacturer ....... b.

c. Energy Efficiency .............. c.

d, Rebate or Availability of LowInterest Financing .............. d.

VERY 

IMPORTANT

1

1

1

1

SOMEWHAT 

IMPORTANT

2

2

2

2

NOT 

IMPORTANT

3

3

3

3

DON'T 

KNOW

6

6

6

6

218

219

220

221

INTERVIEWER:

C-16. Does the main system for heating your home also heat one or more other apartments, 

condos, households, businesses, or farm buildings?

YES ............................................. 1

NO, HEATING EQUIPMENT IS FOR RESPONDENT'S 

HOME ONLY ..................................... 0

DON'T KNOW ..................................... 6

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Section D. AIR CONDITIONING

D-1. Does your household have air-conditioning equipment (either a central system with, or without a heal 

pump, or wall, or window units?) CIRCLE ALL THAT APPLY.

YES, CENTRAL SYSTEM WITH A HEAT PUMP ............. 1 2.3.1;

YES, CENTRAL SYSTEM WITHOUT A HEAT PUMP ......... 2 23.<

YES, INDIVIDUAL (WINDOW/WALL) UNITS ................ 3 23x

NO ............................................. 0 --> [E-1] 2.^:

:::;RECORD ON FOLDOUTPAGE. ':; ... . : . • ,; >X ]M K#M>$!$!M (\

FOLDOUT PAGE UNDER ELECTRICITY "FOR ^iti-CO^ITI^ 

USAGE" COLUMN IF INDIVIDUAL "WINDOW OR WALL

D-2. Last summer did your household's air-conditioning (central or window/wall units) cool your entire! 

house or some of the rooms?

ENTIRE HOUSE OR APARTMENT ...................... 1 --> [D-4]

SOME OF THE ROOMS .............................. 2 ;>3<?

DID NOT LIVE HERE LAST SUMMER .................... 3 --> [D-4]

NO ROOMS COOLED ............................... 0 --> [D-4]

IF "SOME OF THE ROOMS" ON D-2, ASK:

D-3. How many rooms were cooled by your household's air-conditioning last summer? 

NUMBER OF ROOMS: .........................

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CENTRAL AIR-CONDITIONING

^^^...^..^.^^^- ilili ^ - ..-.•::•:->....-.-,-... . . .-.-.. . x- -'•; x--.gr :-•- :-.-. :-:-:-:-:-;-;y.v--- •-.-: .•: :-.•: •::•-.• v-:,,.,-M-i-JI

D-4. Please turn to Exhibit D-4. Which statement on this exhibit best describes the way your household 

used the central air-conditioner(s) last summer?

DID NOT USE AT ALL ............................... 0

TURNED ON ONLY A FEW DAYS OR NIGHTS WHEN 

REALLY NEEDED ................................. 1

TURNED ON QUITE A BIT ............................ 2 239

TURNED ON JUST ABOUT ALL SUMMER ................ 3

NOT HERE LAST SUMMER ........................... 4

OTHER (SPECIFY):___________________ ........ 5

D-5. Does your household's central air-conditioner run on electricity or is it one of the few that uses 

natural gas or bottled gas? (DO NOT COUNT FREON AS GAS)

ELECTRICITY ..................................... 05

NATURAL GAS (GAS FROM UNDERGROUND PIPES) ...... 01 240-41

BOTTLED GAS (LPG OR PROPANE) ................... 02

DON'T KNOW .................................... 96

CHECK FOLDOUT PAGE. CIRCLE TUEL USED^COLUMN;IP MARKED. ""•• •; : - • : "•.':' ''AAA^/ra A :": ;;

, "FOR AIR CONDITIONING, 

ij.>FOR OTHER" APPLIANCES: CIRCLE "1" FOR; HY£S":UNbER

D-6. Does your household's central air-conditioning equipment that cools your home also cool other 

apartments, condos, houses, businesses, or farm buildings?

NO, A/C IS FOR RESPONDENT'S HOME ONLY ............ 0

YES, A/C COOLS ONE OR MORE OTHER APARTMENTS,

HOUSES, OR BUSINESSES ........................... 1 --> [BOX 2] 242

DON'T KNOW ..................................... 6 -> [BOX 2:

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IF "NO, A/C IS FOR RESIDENTS HOME ONLY" ON D-6, ASK:

D-7. Please look at the "Yellow Card". How old is your household's central air-conditioning 

equipment?

LESS THAN 2 YEARS OLD ........................ 1

2 - 4 YEARS OLD ............................... 2

5 - 9 YEARS OLD ............................... 3 --> [BOX 2]

10 - 19 YEARS OLD ............................. 4 --> [BOX 2] 243

20 YEARS OR OLDER ........................... 5 --> [BOX 2]

DON'T KNOW ................................. 6 --> [BOX 2]

D-8. Since January 1, 1990, has your household purchased new central air-conditioning 

equipment for this home or acquired new central air-conditioning as part of 

the purchase of a new home?

YES, PURCHASED FOR EXISTING HOME ............ 1 --> [D-10]

YES, CAME WITH HOME PURCHASE ................. 2 244

NO .......................................... 0 --> [BOX 2]

DON'T KNOW ................................. 6 --> [BOX 2]

IF "CAME WITH HOME PURCHASE" ON D-8, ASK: i " ~"

| D-9. Did your household select the model or did the model come standard with the

j new home?

| HOUSEHOLD SELECTED ....................... 1 --> [D-12]

| STANDARD WITH NEW HOME ................... 0 --> [BOX 2] 245

| DON'T KNOW ................................ 6 --> [BOX 2]

IF "PURCHASED FOR EXISTING HOME" ON D-8, ASK:

| D-10. Did the new central air-conditioning equipment replace another central air-conditioner, 

replace a-window/wall air conditioner, add to the existing equipment in your home, 

or did your household have no air-conditioning equipment before this purchase?

REPLACED CENTRAL UNIT ................... 1

REPLACED WINDOW/WALL UNIT ............... 2

ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT ..................... 3 --> [D-12] 246

NO EQUIPMENT BEFORE ..................... 4 --> [D-12]

DON'T KNOW .............................. 6 --> [D-12]

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|D-11. How well was the old air-conditioner working when you replaced it? Very well,

I well, not weff, or not working at ail?

| VERY WELL ................................. 1

| WELL ...................................... 2

| NOT WELL .................................. 3

| NOT WORKING AT ALL ......................... 4

I DONT KNOW ................................ 8

247

I D-12. Thinking back to why your household decided to purchase this new air-conditioner. 

I Please tell me, for each of the following reasons, whether it was very important, 

somewhat important, or not important to your decision.

a. Purchase Price ........... a.

b. Reputation of Manufacturer . . b.

c. Energy Efficiency ......... c.

d. Rebate or Availability of LowInterest Financing ......... d.

VERY 

IMPORTANT

1

1

1

1

SOMEWHAT 

IMPORTANT

2

2

2

2

NOT 

IMPORTANT

3

3

3

DON'T 

KNOW

6

6

6

6

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249

250

251

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WINDOW/WALL AIR-CONDITIONING

ijiSlTERVIEWER: ' : IF-"INDIVIDUAL WINDOW/WALL UNITS'" ON D-1, ASK. OTHERWfSg ' "

D-13. How many window or wail air-conditioning units does your household have? 

NUMBER OF WINDOW/WALL UNITS: ................

D-14. (Is the window/wall air conditioner a heat pump?) How many of the window/wall air-conditioner::;; 

are heat pumps?

NO/NONE ........................................ 0

YES/ONE ......................................... 1

TWO ........................................... 2 KA

THREE OR MORE .................................. 3

DON'T KNOW ..................................... 6

D-15. Please turn to the "Yellow Card". About how old is your household's MOST-USED unit? 

"Most-Used" is the unit that is used more often than any other unit.

LESS THAN 2 YEARS ............................... 1

2 - 4 YEARS ....................................... 2

5 - 9 YEARS ....................................... 3

10 - 19 YEARS ..................................... 4 ,25«;

20 YEARS OR OLDER ............................... 5

DON'T KNOW ..................................... 6

D-16. Please look at Exhibit D-16. Which statement best describes the way your

household used the (most used) wall or window unit air conditioner(s) last summer?

DID NOT USE AT ALL ............................... 0

TURNED OKI ONLY A FEW DAYS OR NIGHTS WHEN

REALLY NEEDED ................................... 1

TURNED ON QUITE A BIT ............................ 2 2f.

TURNED ON JUST ABOUT ALL SUMMER ................ 3

DID NOT LIVE HERE LAST SUMMER .................... 4

OTHER (SPECIFY):____________________ ........ 5

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E. WATER HEATING

E-1. Please turn to the "Blue Card". Which fuel is used most for heating water for washing or bathing? 

CIRCLE ONLY ONE,

ELECTRICITY ..................................... 05

NATURAL GAS (GAS FROM UNDERGROUND PIPES) ...... 01

BOTTLED GAS (L.PG OR PROPANE) ................... 02

FUEL OIL ........................................ 03

KEROSENE OR COAL OIL ........................... 04 266-67

COAL OR COKE .................................. 06

WOOD .......................................... 07

SOLAR .......................................... 08

OTHER (SPECIFY):____________________ ....... 21

DON'T KNOW .................................... 96

NO WATER HEATING DONE FOR WASHING/BATHING ..... 00 --> [F-1]

|l||tWEit::;Cl-iEeK FOLDOUT PAGE. CIRCLE "1": UNDERi'>

: . . ../,;-- : ./ : ^•••^y/^..^ff^i^i

''' '

E-2. Does the main equipment for heating water for your home also heat water for other apartments, 

condos, houses, businesses, or farm buildings?

NO, HOT WATER EQUIPMENT IS FOR RESPONDENT'S 

HOME ONLY ..................................... 0

YES ............................................. 1 --> [E-9] 268

DON'T KNOW ..................................... 6 -> [E-9]

IF "NO, HOT WATER EQUIPMENT IS FOR RESPONDENT'S HOME ONLY" ON E-2, ASK:

i E-3. Please turn to Exhibit E-3. How large is your household's main water heater tank?

SMALL (30 GALLONS OR LESS) ................... 1

MEDIUM (31 TO 49 GALLONS) ..................... 2 269

LARGE (50 GALLONS OR MORE) .................. 3

DON'T KNOW ................................. 6

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E-4. Please look at the "Yellow Card". Approximately how old is your household's main water healer? 

{INTERVIEWER: PROBE FOR BEST GUESS.)

LESS THAN 2 YEARS ............................... 1

2 - 4 YEARS ....................................... 2

5 - 9 YEARS ....................................... 3 --> [E-9]

10 - 19 YEARS ..................................... 4 --> [E-9] 270-?•;•'

20 YEARS OR MORE ................................ 5 --> [E-9]

DON'T KNOW ..................................... 6 --> [E-9]

NO SEPARATE WATER HEATER ....................... 0 --> [E-9]

E-5. Since January 1, 1990, has your household purchased a new main water heater either to replace 

an older one or as part of the purchase of a new home?

YES, PURCHASED REPLACEMENT ..................... 1 --> [E-7]

YES, CAME WITH HOME PURCHASE ................... 2 2?';>

NO ............................................. 0--> [E-9]

DON'T KNOW ..................................... 6 --> [E-9]

IF "CAME WITH HOME PURCHASE" ON E-5, ASK:

i

| E-6. Did your household select the model or did the model come standard with the new home?

I

| HOUSEHOLD SELECTED ......................... 1 --> [E-8]

| STANDARD WITH NEW HOME ..................... 0 --> [E-9] 273

| DON'T KNOW ................................. 6 --> [E-9]

IF "PURCHASED REPLACEMENT1 ON E-5, ASK:

r

( E-7. Does the new water heater use the same fuel as the equipment it replaced?

YES ......................................... 1

NO .......................................... 0

DON'T KNOW ................................. 6

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| E-8. Think back to why your household decided to purchase this new water heater. Please 

I tell me, for each of the following reasons, whether it was very important, somewhat 

important, or not important to your decision.

a. Purchase Price ... ... a.

b. Immediate Availability ........... b.

c. Energy Efficiency .............. c.

d. Rebate or Availability of LowInterest Financing .............. d.

VERY 

IMPORTANT

1

1

1

1

SOMEWHAT 

IMPORTANT

2

2

2

2

NOT 

IMPORTANT

3

3

3

DON'T 

KNOW

6

6

6

275

276

277

278

E-9. Please turn to Exhibit E-9. The following questions will help us learn about your household's hot 

water usage. How many baths or showers are taken in the household in a week? Please be sure 

to count all the times a bath or shower is used by anyone in the house.

9 OR FEWER A WEEK ............................... 1

10 -20 A WEEK .................................... 2

21 OR MORE A WEEK ............................... 3

DONT KNOW ..................................... 6

279

E-10. In addition to (FUEL FROM E-1), does your household use any other fuel for heating water for 

washing or bathing?

YES 

NO

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I

E-11. Please turn to the "Blue Card." What is this additional water heating fuel?

ELECTRICITY ................................. 05

NATURAL GAS (GAS FROM UNDERGROUND PIPES) . . 01 

BOTTLED GAS (LPG OR PROPANE) ............... 02

FUEL OIL .................................... 03

KEROSENE OR COAL OIL ....................... 04

COAL OR COKE .............................. 06

WOOD ...................................... 07

SOLAR ...................................... 08

OTHER (SPECIFY): _____________ ......... 21

DON'T KNOW ................................ 96

: CHECK FOLDOUT PAGE. CIRCLE^"!'' FOR "FUEL 

CYCLED. : . ' F ELECTRICITY OR NATURAL GAS USED "FOR HOT 

:fHE: ;"USAGE" COLUMN ON THE FOLDOUT PAGE,

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Section F. LIGHTS

INDOOR LIGHTS

F-1. Please turn to Exhibit F-1. Thinking of a typical November weekday, please tell me the number of 

indoor lights your household has turned on for each of the following time periods.

a. More than 12 hours per day .............

b. Between 4 hours and 12 hours per day .....

c. Between 1 hour and 4 hours per day ......

F-1. NUMBER OF 

LIGHTS

NONE ....... 00

NONE ....... 00

NONE ....... 00

F-2. NUMBER OF 

FLUORESCENT 

LIGHTS

NONE ....... 00

NONE ....... 00

NONE ....... 00

293-96

297-300

307-04

FOR EACH ANSWER OF 1 LIGHT OR MORE IN 'a" THROUGH "c" 

IN F-1 ABOVE, ASK F-2:

F-2. Of the (NUMBER) indoor lights on (HOURS), how many are fluorescent? ———————————————————

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OUTDOOR LIGHTS

F-3. Please turn to Exhibit F-3. Thinking about a typical November weekday, please indicate all tl e 

statements that describe the outdoor lights used by your household.

aw

aw

s:r,'

a. 

b.

c. 

d.

e. 

f.

9- 

h.

Y 

NO OUTDOOR LIGHTS OR RARELY USED ...........

OUTDOOR LIGHTS TURNED ON DURING THE EVENING, 

BUT TURNED OFF BEFORE BEDTIME ..............

OUTDOOR LIGHTS LEFT ON ALL NIGHT .............

OUTDOOR LIGHTS WITH A TIMER, MOTION SENSOR, 

OR PHOTOSENSOR ..........................

OUTDOOR GAS LIGHT ..........................

HIGH INTENSITY DISCHARGE (HID) OUTDOOR LIGHTS, 

SUCH AS METAL HALIDE OR HIGH PRESSURE 

SODIUM LIGHTS ..............................

TOTAL WATTAGE OF ALL OUTDOOR LIGHTS IS LESS 

THAN 150 WATTS .............................

DON'T KNOW .................................

ES 

1

1 

1

1 

1

1

1

1

NO 

0

0 

0

0 

0

0

0 

0

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Section G. APPLIANCES

COOKING

G-1. Turn to the "Blue Card'. What fuel is used most for cooking in your home/apartment?

ELECTRICITY ..................................... 05

NATURAL GAS (GAS FROM UNDERGROUND PIPES) ...... 01

BOTTLED GAS (LPG OR PROPANE) ................... 02

FUEL OIL ........................................ 03

KEROSENE OR COAL OIL ........................... 04 331-32

COAL OR COKE .................................. 06

WOOD .......................................... 07

SOLAR .......................................... 08

OTHER (SPECIFY): ___________________ ...... 21

DON'T KNOW .................................... 96

NO COOKING DONE ............................... 00 --> [G-6]

G-2. Please turn to Exhibit G-2. Which of these categories best describes, on average, how often hot 

meals are usually cooked in your home?

a. 2 OR MORE TIMES A DAY ............................ 1

b. ONCE A DAY ...................................... 2

c. A FEW TIMES PER WEEK ............................ 3 333

d. ABOUT ONCE A WEEK .............................. 4

e. LESS THAN ONCE A WEEK ........................... 5

f. DON'T KNOW ..................................... 6

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G-3. Please turn to Exhibit G-3. Which of the following equipment is used for cooking in you 

home/apartment?

G-3. COOKING EQUIPMENT USED

a. Stovetop or Burners (DO NOT INCLUDE 

GAS GRILLS) .....................

334

b. Oven (NOT MICROWAVE OR TOASTER 

OVEN) ..........................

339

c. Toaster Oven .....................

344

d. Outdoor Gas Grill ..................

34i

e. Microwave Oven ...................

34£

YES

1

1

1

1

1

NO

0

0

0

0

0

G-4. TYPE OF FUEL USED

Electricity .................

Natural Gas ...............

Bottled Gas (LPG or Propane) . . 

Other ....................

Electricity .................

Natural Gas ...............

Bottled Gas (LPG or Propane) . . 

Other ....................

Natural Gas ...............

Bottled Gas (LPG or Propane) . .

5 

1 

2 

8

5 

1 

2 

8

||

1

2

IB

3SS-.^j 

340-1 1

:-M>!>

INf EMlEWER::;:;FOR STANDARD COMBINATION UNITS; OVEN : AND;; STWEfOlf^rSEClRD:io:tFP ; 1

iijtjm^mf^:. V . • ' . : ' . • "••'•:•,": •' •• .• ^i-ij^^iiM^lE-s^f^l

FOR EACH "YES" ON G-3, ASK:

G-4. Which fuel is used for (COOKING EQUIPMENT)? ———

it^t ER^VIEWER: CHECK FOLDOUT PAGE. CIRCLE "1" F OR "FUEL USED!1 : :

: CIRCLED. . • ' : •"''

; MARK ; :BOTTLED GAS (LPG OR PROPANE):^ ONLY USE AisiiE).;is; FOR: AN OUTDOOR GRILL. -"i •':/ "

OR NATURAL GAS "FOR COOklNG" CIRCLE "1"!

* COLUMN.

IF MICROWAVE USED, ASK:

G-5. Please turn to Exhibit G-5. How much of your food is cooked in the microwave?

a. MOST OR ALL ................................. 1

b. ABOUT HALF .................................. 2

c. SOME OR VERY LITTLE .......................... 3

d. USED ONLY FOR SNACKS, DEFROSTING OR

REHEATING FOOD ............................ 4

e. DON'T KNOW ................................. 6

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REFRIGERATORS AND FREEZERS

G-6. How many refrigerators in your home are used either regularly or occasionally?

ONE ............................................ 1

TWO ............................................ 2 350

THREE OR MORE .................................. 3

NONE ........................................... 0

G-7. Does your household use a separate freezer that is not part of the refrigerator?

YES ............................................. 1 357

NO ............................................. 0 --> [BOX 3]

IF *YES" ON G-7, ASK:

G-8. How many freezers in your home are used either regularly or occasionally?

ONE ........................................ 1 --> [BOX 3]

TWO ........................................ 2 --> [BOX 3] 352

THREE OR MORE .............................. 3 --> [BOX 3]

m

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ASK ALL FOR COLUMN "A" BEFORE GOING ON TO COLUMN "B" OR "C"

COLUMN: A B C

G-9. Please look at the top of Exhibit G-9. How old is your 

household's (COLUMN A, E3 or C)?

a LESS THAN 2 YEARS OLD .................. a. "I

b. 2-4 YEARS OLD .......................... b. 2

C. 5-9 YEARS OLD .......................... c. 3

d. 10-19 YEARS OLD ........................ d. 4

e. 20 YEARS OLD OR MORE ................... e. 5

f. DON'T KNOW ............................. f. __6_

G-10. Please look at the bottom of Exhibit G-9. What is the 354 

size of your household's {COLUMN A, B, or C)?

a. VERY SMALL (10 CUBIC FEET OR LESS) ....... a. 1

b. SMALL (11-14 CUBIC FEET) ................. b. 2

c. MEDIUM (15-18 CUBIC FEET) ................ c. 3

d. LARGE (19-22 CUBIC FEET) ................. d. 4

e. VERY LARGE (23+ CUBIC FEET) ............. e, 5

f. DON'T KNOW ............................. f. _6_

G-11. Please turn to Exhibit G-11. What type is your household's 355 

(COLUMN A or B)?

a. HALF-SIZE OR QUARTER ................... a. 1

b. REGULAR WITH SINGLE DOOR .............. b, 2

c. TWO DOORS - TOP AND BOTTOM ............ c. 3

d. TWO DOORS - SIDE BY SIDE ................ d. 4

e. OTHER (SPECIFY:)________________ . e. 5

_____f. DON'T KNOW ......................... 7. . .J. _6_

G-12. What type of defrosting does your household's (COLUMN 356 

A, B, or C) have, manual or frost-free?

a. MANUAL DEFROST ........................ a. 1

b. FROST-FREE (AUTOMATIC OR SEMI-AUTOMATIC

DEFROST) ............................. b. 2

c. NO WORKING FREEZER SECTION (VOLUNTEERED)c. 3 

d. DON'T KNOW ............................ d. 6

(Most Used) 

Refrigerator

353

Second

Most Used

Refrigerator

358

1

2

3

4

5

6

359

1

2

3

4

5

6

360

1

2

3

4

5

6

361

2

3

6

(Largest)

Freezer

363

2

3

4

5

6

334

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COLUMN: B

(Most Used) 

Refrigerator

Second 

Most Used 

Refrigerator

(Largest) 

Freezer

G-13. Does your household's most-used refrigerator have a 

through-the-door ice service? (COLUMN A only)

YES 

NO

367

1

0

G-14. How many months in 1993 was the second most used 

refrigerator turned on? (COLUMN B only)

a. 1-3 Months .............................. a,

b. 4-6 Months ,,,,......,......,..........., b.

c. 7-9 Months .............................. c,

d. 10-12 Months ............................ d,

368

1

2

3

4

G-15. Is the freezer an upright or chest model? (COLUMN C only).

a. AN UPRIGHT (VERTICAL CABINET WITH DOOR

ON FRONT) ............................ a

b, A CHEST-TYPE (HORIZONTAL CABINET WITH

DOOR ON TOP) ......................... b

369

1

2

G-16. Since January 1,1990, has your household purchased a new refrigerator to replace an older one, 

or as part of the purchase of a new home?

YES, PURCHASED REPLACEMENT ..................... 1 -> [G-18] 370

YES, CAME WITH HOME PURCHASE ................... 2 371

NO ............................................. 0 --> [G-22] 372

IF 'YES, CAME WITH HOME PURCHASE" IN G-16, ASK:

| G-17. Did your household select the model or did the model come standard with the newly

j purchased home?

| HOUSEHOLD SELECTED ......................... 1 -> [G-18] 373

| STANDARD WITH NEW HOME ..................... 0 -> [G-22]

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IF "YES, PURCHASED REPLACEMENT1 ON G-16, ASK:

G-18. Was the new refrigerator a replacement for your household's most-used refrigerator?

YES ......................................... 1

NO .......................................... 0 --> [G-21] 374

DON'T KNOW ................................. 6

G-19. What did your household do with the old refrigerator?

USE AS SECOND REFRIGERATOR ................. 1

SOLD, GAVE AWAY, OR DONATED TO CHARITY 

FOR FURTHER USE ........................... 2 a:-;;

DISCARDED WITHOUT FURTHER USE ............... 3

OTHER (SPECIFY):_________________.___ ... 5 

DON'T KNOW .................... .~ ........... 6

G-20. How well was the old refrigerator working when your household bought the new one? 

Very well, well, not well, or not working at all.

VERY WELL ................................... 1

WELL ........................................ 2

NOT WELL .................................... 3 .37'<:

NOT WORKING AT ALL .......................... 4

DON'T KNOW ................................. 6

| G-21. Think back to why your household decided to purchase your new refrigerator. 

| Please tell me, for each of the following reasons, whether it was very important, 

j somewhat important, or not important to your decision.

VERY 

IMPORTANT

SOMEWHAT 

IMPORTANT

NOT 

IMPORTANT

DON'T 

KNOW

a. Purchase Price ................... a.

b. Size ........................... b. 37.!? 

37.9

38C

c. Energy Efficiency ................. c.

d. Availability ....................... d.

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WASHER AND DRYER

G-22. Does your household use a clothes washer in your home/apartment?

YES ............................................. 1 38?

NO ............................................. 0 -> [G-24]

IF "YES" ON G-22, ASK:

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| G-23. Please look at Exhibit G-23. How many Soads of laundry are washed in your household's 

| clothes washer in an average week?

| 1 TO 5 LOADS ................................. 1

| 6 TO 10 LOADS ................................ 2

| 11 TO 15 LOADS ............................... 3 382

| 16 OR MORE LOADS ............................ 4

DON'T KNOW ................................. 6

G-24. Does your household use an electric or gas clothes dryer in your home/apartment?

a. ELECTRIC CLOTHES DRYER .......................... 1 383

b. NATURAL GAS CLOTHES DRYER ...................... 2 384

C. BOTTLED GAS CLOTHES DRYER ...................... 3 385

d. NONE USED ...................................... 0 386

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G-25. Does yciur household use an automatic dishwasher?

YES .. 

NO . . 0 --> [G-27]

IF 'YES" ON G-25, ASK:

G-26. Please turn to Exhibit G-26. How often does your household use the dishwasher in an 

average week?

A FEW TIMES A WEEK (1-3) ..................... 1

SEVERAL TIMES A WEEK (4-6) ................... 2

EVERY DAY OF THE WEEK (7) .................... 3 3,110

MORE THAN EVERY DAY (8+) ..................... 4

DON'T KNOW ................................. 6

G-27. How many color television sets does your household use?

COLOR TV SETS ........................ NUMBER:

G-28. How many black and white television sets does your household use? 

BLACK AND WHITE TV SETS ............... NUMBER:

G-29. Does your household use any waterbed heaters?

YES ............................................. 1

NO ............................................. 0 --> [G-32]

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IF "YES" ON G-29, ASK:

r

j G-30. How many waterbed heaters does your household use?

ONE ........................................ 1

TWO ........................................ 2 392

THREE OR MORE .............................. 3

G-31. How many of these waterbed heaters are used all year long?

NONE ....................................... 0

ONE ........................................ 1 393

TWO ........................................ 2

THREE OR MORE .............................. 3

OTHER APPLIANCES

G-32. Please turn to Exhibit G-32. Please tell me which of the appliances on the Exhibit are used in your 

home/apartment? (CIRCLE ALL THAT APPLY.)

YES NO 

a. HEATED AQUARIUM (20 GALLONS OR LARGER) ..... 1 0 394

b. ELECTRIC DEHUMIDIFIER ....................... 1 0 395

C. ELECTRIC HUMIDIFIER ......................... 1 0 396

d. ELECTRIC PUMP FOR WELL WATER ............... 1 0 397

e. EXHAUST FAN (INCLUDE BATHROOM, KITCHEN

OR BASEMENT EXHAUST FANS) ................ 1 0 398

f. AIR CLEANER (PORTABLE FLOOR OR FURNACE

MODEL) ................................... 1 0 399

g. EVAPORATIVE COOLER (SWAMP COOLER) ......... 1 0 400

h, PERSONAL COMPUTER ........................ 1 0 401

I LASER PRINTER FOR COMPUTER (NOT DOT MATRIX) .10 402

j. FACSIMILE MACHINE (FAX) ...................... 1 0 403

k. PHOTOCOPIER (SEPARATE FROM FACSIMILE

MACHINE) .................................. 1 0 404

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POOLS AND HOT TUBS

G-33. Does your home have its own swimming pool with a filtering system?

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I YES ......................................... 1 4os

| NO .......................................... 0 --> [G-36]

IF "YES" ON G-33, ASK:

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| G-34. Is it a heated pool?

YES, HEATED ................................. 1 406

NO .......................................... 0 --> [G-36]

IF 'YES" ON G-34, ASK:

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| G-35. Please turn to the "Blue Card" and tell me what fuel is used most often to heat the pool

| water? (IF MORE THAN ONE FUEL USED, CHECK FUEL USED MOST OFTEN.)

ELECTRICITY ............................. 05

NATURAL GAS (UNDERGROUND PIPES) ........ 01

BOTTLED GAS (LPG OR PROPANE GAS) ........ 02

FUEL OIL ................................ 03

KEROSENE OR COAL OIL ................... 04 407-08

COAL OR COKE ........................... 06

WOOD .................................. 07

SOLAR .................................. 08

OTHER (SPECIFY):_______________ .___ 21

DON'T KNOW ..,.......,.......,...,.,,... 96

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G-36. Does your home have a heated hot tub, spa, or Jacuzzi, other than a bathtub?

YES ............................................. 1 409

NO ,.....,,..,,................,.,,,,........... 0 -> [H-1]

IF 'YES" ON G-36, ASK:

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| G-37, Please turn to the "Blue Card". Which fuel is used to heat the water in your hot tub, spa, 

| or Jacuzzi? (IF MORE THAN ONE FUEL USED, CIRCLE FUEL USED MOST OFTEN)

| ELECTRICITY ................................. 05

| NATURAL GAS (GAS FROM UNDERGROUND PIPES) . . 01 

BOTTLED GAS (LPG OR PROPANE GAS) ........... 02

FUEL OIL .................................... 03

KEROSENE OR COAL OIL ....................... 04 410-11

COAL OR COKE .............................. 06

WOOD ...................................... 07

SOLAR ...................................... 08

OTHER (SPECIFY):_____________________ . . 21 

DON'T KNOW ................................ 96

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Section H. CONSERVATION MEASURES AND USAGE

INSULATION

H-1. Overall, would you say that this home/apartment is well insulated, adequately insulated, or poorl>, 

insulated? Insulation includes window caulking or weather stripping.

WELL INSULATED .................................. 1

ADEQUATELY INSULATED ............................ 2

POORLY INSULATED ................................ 3 «.;;

NO INSULATION (VOLUNTEERED) ...................... 4

DON'T KNOW ..................................... 6

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H-2. Does your home have any of the following insulation?

YES NO DON'T 

KNOW

a. Roof or Ceiling Insulation .................. 1 0 6 ws

b. Insulation in Outside Walls ................. 1 0 6 «vl

c. Insulation (Blanket) Around the Hot Water 1 0 6 •«'<: 

Heater ................................

d. Insulation Around Hot Water Pipes ........... 1 0 6 4tf.

e. Insulation Around Heating and/or Cooling Ducts .10 6 •«?

f. Weather Stripping Around Any Windows or Doors

to the Outside .......................... 1 0 6 •«)!

g. Caulking ............................... 1 0 6 "^

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H-3. Does your home have any of the following?

a. Automatic Set-back or Clock Thermostat

b. Regular Maintenance of Heating System/ 

Furnace ........................

c. Large Tree(s) That Shade Your House or 

Apartment from the Afternoon Summer Sun

YES NO DONT 

KNOW

0

0

6

6

420

421

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NEW TECHNOLOGIES

H-4. Please turn to Exhibit H-4. There are new products designed to save energy. They are jusl 

becoming available and most people may not have heard about them yet. Have you heard of any 

of the following:

NEW PRODUCTS

a. Low-E Window Glass ................... a.

b. Instantaneous {or Point-of-Use) Water 

Heater ............................. b.

c. Ground-Source Heat Pump ............... c.

d. Water-Source Heat Pump ............... d.

e. Thermal Storage ....................... e.

F. Heat Pump Water Heater ................. f.

g. "Combo Heater" Gas-Fired Water Heater 

with Heat Exchanger for Space Heating .... .g.

h. Halogen Light Bulbs ................... h.

i. Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs ........... i.

H-4. Have Heard

YES

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

NO

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

H-5. Used In Home

YES

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

NO

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

DK

6

6

6

6

6

6

6

6

6

423-24

425-25

IS7-23

429-30

433-34

439-40

FOR EACH "YES" ON H-4, ASK, OTHERWISE --> [H-6]

H-5. Does your household use (NEW PRODUCT) in your home?

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WINDOWS/DOORS

H-6. How many sliding glass doors does your household have that go from a heated area to the outside 

or to an unheated area?

NUMBER OF SLIDING GLASS DOORS: ...,...,..,.... ———— 441 

NONE ........................................... 0 --> [H-8]

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| H-7. Please turn to Exhibit H-7. Which describes the glass in your sliding door?

| SINGLE PANE GLASS ........................... 1

| DOUBLE PANE GLASS .......................... 2

| DOUBLE PANE GLASS WITH LOW-E COATING ........ 3 442

| TRIPLE PANE GLASS ............................ 4

| TRIPLE PANE GLASS WITH LOW-E COATING ......... 5

I DON'T KNOW ................................. 6

|^|if|^

|llIll|||||;|lllEDyeE: HEAT TRANSFER.

H-8. Please turn to Exhibit H-8. How many windows does your home have? Each window that opens 

separately should be counted as one window. Include basement, attic, garage, and porch windows 

only if these areas are heated.

NUMBER OF WINDOWS 443-44

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H-9. Please turn to Exhibit H-9. Which best describes most of the windows in your home? Do not 

consider storm windows.

SINGLE-PANE GLASS ............................... 1

DOUBLE-PANE GLASS .............................. 2

DOUBLE-PANE GLASS WITH LOW-E COATING ............ 3 446

TRIPLE-PANE GLASS ................................ 4

TRIPLE-PANE GLASS WITH LOW-E COATING ............. 5

DON'T KNOW ..................................... 6

H-10. Do you have storm windows or plastic coverings on most of your windows?

YES, STORM WINDOWS ............................. 1 44(?

YES, PLASTIC COVERINGS ........................... 2 447

NO ............................................. 0 4«

"Please do not consider sto^rri^indows^jn answer!^

H-11. Exhibit H-9 shows the location of the window frame. Is most of the window glass held in place by 

a metal or nonmetal frame? (If storm windows are present, answer for regular windows, not the 

storm windows.)

METAL (ALUMINUM OR STEEL) ........................ 1

NONMETAL (WOOD OR VINYL) ........................ 2 4*5

OTHER .......................................... 3

DON'T KNOW ..................................... 6

H-12. How many of the original windows have been replaced, all, some, or none of the windows? 

(Exclude additions onto the house.)

ALL OF THE WINDOWS .............................. 1 --> [H-14]

SOME OF THE WINDOWS ............................ 2 450

NONE OF THE WINDOWS ............................ 0 --> [H-15]

DON'T KNOW ..................................... 6 --> [H-15]

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IF "SOME" ON H-12, ASK:

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| H-13. Please turn to Exhibit H-13. Which best describes most of the replacement windows?

| CIRCLE ONE ONLY.

| SINGLE-PANE GLASS ........................... 1

j DOUBLE-PANE GLASS ........................... 2

| DOUBLE-PANE GLASS WITH LOW-E COATING ........ 3 457

TRIPLE-PANE GLASS ............................ 4

TRIPLE-PANE GLASS WITH LOW-E COATING ......... 5

DON'T KNOW ................................. 6

H-14. Please turn to the "Yellow Card". Approximately how long ago were the windows replaced?

LESS THAN 2 YEARS ............................... 1

2 - 4 YEARS ....................................... 2

5 - 9 YEARS ....................................... 3 452

10 - 19 YEARS ..................................... 4

20 YEARS OR MORE ................................ 5

DONT KNOW ..................................... 6

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COOLING FANS

H-15. Which fans did your household use to assist in cooling your home last summer?

IF USE CEILING FAN ON H-15, ASK:

TYPES OF HOUSEHOLD FANS

a. Window Fan .........................................

b. Portable Table or Floor Fan ..............................

c. Attic Exhaust Fan .....................................

d. "Whole House" Cooling Fan (usually in attic or entrance 

to attic) ............................................

e Ceilinq Fan ...... ............... . . 0

YES

1

1

1

1

1

NO

n

n

n

n

n

NOT HERE 

LAST 

SUMMER

5

5

5

5

5

DON'T 

KNOW

6

6

6

6

6

H-16. How many ceiling fans does your household use? ... Number:

453

45*

455

455

457

458

HOME ACTIVITIES

H-17. On a typical weekday in this home, is there: DON'T 

YES NO KNOW

a. Operation of a home-based service or business? . 1 

b. Some other activity requiring a lot of energy?

459

c.

Jl|fll|iy\i

If "YES" (SPECIFY):

Someone home all day? ...............

p:; ; : ; "Lor bf; : Energy"; DOES NOT ME^|j;!^fpf

... 1 0 6

. .... 1 0 6

XJ^NEFH^, \ s:ij:Cr|:iili|(liy

460

46?

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"Section !.

!^ ' "

1-1. Please turn to Exhibit 1-1. Are any of these programs offered by your electric utility, natural gas 

utility, or through some other group?

YES ............................................. 1

NO ............................................. 0 --> [BOX 4: 465

DON'T KNOW ..................................... 6 PAGE 48]

I-2. Has your household participated in any of these programs for this home during the last 12 months?

YES ............................................. 1

NO ............................................. 0 --> [BOX 4] 466

DON'T KNOW ..................................... 6 --> [BOX 4:

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I-3. Were these electric or natural gas programs? (CIRCLE ALL THAT APPLY.)

ELECTRIC PROGRAM ............................... 5 467

NATURAL GAS PROGRAM ............................ 1 468

DON'T KNOW ..................................... 6 469

;-' REFER TO ;EXHIBira:,:: '• • : ^ ^^^J^i^d^J^l^^

I-4, Has your household had a home energy audit within the past 12 months?

YES ............................................. 1

NO ............................................. 0 470

DON'T KNOW ..................................... 6

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I-5. Has your household participated in a load control program within the past 12 months where; yoi 

agreed to allow your electric utility to shut off some equipment in your home during the weekday ir 

return for a discount on your utility bill?

YES ............................................. 1

NO ............................................. 0 --> [I-7] 4?'-;

DON'T KNOW ..................................... 6 --> [I-7]

IF "YES" ON I-5, ASK:

-6. Was the discount offered for the air-conditioner, the water heater, or other appliance or 

equipment? (CIRCLE ALL THAT APPLY)

AIR-CONDITIONER .................

WATER HEATER ..................

OTHER APPLIANCE/EQUIPMENT ......

DON'T KNOW ....................

YES

........ 1

........ 1

.,,..,.. 1

........ 1

NO 

0

n

n

n

47;;:

473

474

475

I-7. Has your household participated in an energy conservation program in the last 12 months where; 

you received some equipment or service, such as a water heater blanket, low flow showerhead, or 

furnace maintenance?

YES ............................................. 1

NO ............................................. 0 --> [I-9] 47e

DON'T KNOW ..................................... 6 --> [I-9]

IF "YES" ON I-7, ASK:

I-8. Please turn to Exhibit I-8. Which energy conservation items were received by your household?

YES NO

COMPACT FLUORESCENT LIGHT BULBS ........ 1 0 47?

LOW-FLOW SHOWERHEAD ................... 1 0 47C

WATER HEATER BLANKET ................... 1 0 478

INSULATION .............................. 1 0 480

CAULKING/WEATHER STRIPPING .............. 1 0 401

ENERGY-CONSERVING WINDOWS ............. 1 0 48S

MAINTENANCE-HEATING SYSTEM, ETC. ........ 1 0 48S

OTHER ITEM (SPECIFY): _________ __ . 1 0 484

DON'T KNOW ............................. 1 0 48S

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1-9. Did your household receive, within the last 12 months, a low interest loan, rebate or other financial 

incentive to encourage you to buy energy-efficient equipment?

YES ............................................. 1

NO ............................................. 0 --> [1-12] 495

DON'T KNOW ..................................... 6 --> [1-12]

IF "YES" ON !-9, ASK:

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1-10. Please turn to Exhibit 1-10. For what type of equipment did your household get a rebate or 

other financial Incentive? (CIRCLE ALL THAT APPLY)

YES NO

AIR CONDITIONING EQUIPMENT ................. 1 0 496

WATER HEATER ............................. 1 0 497

HEATING EQUIPMENT ......................... 1 0 498

REFRIGERATOR ............................. 1 0 499

COMPACT FLUORESCENT LIGHT BULBS .......... 1 0 500

OTHER (SPECIFY): _______________ ....... 1 0 501

DON'T KNOW ............................... 1 0 502

1-11. How important was the utility's financial assistance in making the decision to purchase the 

energy efficient equipment? Was it very important, somewhat important, or would you 

have bought it anyway?

| VERY IMPORTANT .............................. 2

| SOMEWHAT IMPORTANT......................... 1 503

| WOULD HAVE BOUGHT IT ANYWAY ................ 0

j DON'T KNOW ................................. 6

1-12. Has your household participated in a program within the last 12 months that encouraged you to 

switch fuels for certain equipment in your home?

YES ............................................. 1

NO ............................................. 0 504

DON'T KNOW ..................................... 6

1-13. Has your household participated in atime-of-use rate program within the last 12 months, where you 

receive cheaper electric rates if you use electricity at certain times of the day when demand is 

lowest?

YES ............................................. 1

NO ............................................. 0 505

DQNT KNOW ...................................... 6

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Section J. FUEL USED

BOX*

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J-1. I have circled that your household uses (READ EACH FUEL CIRCLED "YES' UNDER "FUEL USED" 

ON THE FOLDOUT PAGE,) Is that correct?

[||||i|lvy|R^{::^HECK:[ i IF NO ;CHANG:ESV:::O-T^EBVVJSE; INDICATE: g|^^^^}|ijg£|i q

J-2. During 1993, did your household use (READ EACH FUEL NOT CIRCLED "YES" UNDER "FUEL USED' 

ON THE FOLDOUT PAGE. CIRCLE EACH "YES" OR "NO.")

ELECTRICITY

J-3. Now, let's talk about electricity. I have circled that electricity is used for (READ EACH USE CIRCLED 

"YES" UNDER "USAGE" ON THE FOLDOUT PAGE.) Is that correct?

. IF. ivi0fglffil%^ I\\ I\\

J-4. During 1993, did your household use electricity for (READ EACH FUEL NOT CIRCLED "YES" UNDER 

•USAGE" ON THE FOLDOUT PAGE. CIRCLE EACH "YES" OR "NO.")

FOR EACH USAGE OF ELECTRICITY, ASK:

J-5. Did your household pay for the electricity used for (USE), or was it included in the rent or 

condo fee, or was it paid some other way? (CIRCLE THE ANSWER UNDER "HOW USAGE 

IS PAID" FOR EACH "YES" CIRCLED UNDER "USAGE.")

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NATURAL GAS

J-6. Now let's talk about natural gas. i have circled that natural gas is used for (READ EACH USE 

CIRCLED "YES" UNDER "USAGE" ON THE FOLDOUT PAGE.) Is that correct?

J-7. During 1993, did your household use natural gas for (READ EACH USAGE NOT CIRCLED "YES" 

UNDER "USAGE' ON THE FOLDOUT PAGE. CIRCLE EACH "YES" OR •NO1 .)

FOR EACH USAGE OF NATURAL GAS, ASK:

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| J-8. Did your household pay for the natural gas used for (USE), or was it included in the rent 

| or condo fee, or was it paid some other way? (CIRCLE THE ANSWER UNDER "HOW 

I USAGE IS PAID" FOR EACH "YES" CIRCLED UNDER "USAGE,")

J-9. Does your household combine with others in your building or development (Home Owners 

Association) to buy or contract for natural gas from someone other than the local gas utility and then 

have the local utility deliver the gas? Gas bought this way is often called "gas transported for the 

account of others," "transported gas," "spot market gas," or "direct purchase gas. a

YES ............................................. 1

NO ............................................. 0 -> [BOX 6] 517

DON'T KNOW ..................................... 6 -> [BOX 6]

IF "YES" ON J-9, ASK:

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| J-10. Can you give me the name of the company or broker or another contact person that can

| give me more information about direct purchase gas?

I Contact Person:

Telephone Number: £_

Company Name: ____________________ 51 s 

Address: ___._________________ 

City/State/ZIP: _____________________ 

Unable to provide more information ................. 0

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BOTTLED GAS (LPG OR PROPANE)

J-11. Is your bottled gas paid for by your household, included in your rent or condo fee, or is it paid by 

some other means?

PAID BY HOUSEHOLD ............................... 1

INCLUDED IN RENT OR CONDO FEE ................... 2 --> [BOX 7] sue

OTHER WAY {SPECIFY ON FOLDOUT PAGE) ............. 5 --> [BOX 7]

^ll1:Fl\/lvyER:' : CIRCLE THE ANSWER UNDER;

J-12. Is bottled gas delivered! to your home?

YES ............................................. 1

NO ............................................. 0 -> [BOX 7] 52;

DON'T KNOW ..................................... 6 --> [BOX 7]

iN'rERVlEWER: MARK'U|^DEfr-'F^Ek,D^

IF "YES" ON J-12, ASK:

i—————————————— ——————

| J-13. How many different companies delivered bottled gas to you since January 1, 1993?

I

ONE ........................................ 1

TWO ........................................ 2 521:

THREE OR MORE .............................. 3

DON'T KNOW ................................. 6

J-14. About how many deliveries did your household get in the past 12 months?

NUMBER OF DELIVERIES .....................

NOT SURE ................................... 96 ss3-s-\

DID NOT LIVE HERE FULL 12 MONTHS ............. 95 --> [BOX 7]

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FUEL OIL

J-15. Is your fuel oil paid by your household, included in your rent or condo fee, or is it paid some other 

way?

PAID BY HOUSEHOLD ............................... 1

INCLUDED IN RENT OR CONDO FEE ................... 2 --> [BOX 8] 526

OTHER WAY (SPECIFY ON FOLDOUT PAGE) ............. 5 --> [BOX 8:

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J-16. Please turn to Exhibit J-16. About how much fuel oil did your household use in the past 12 months, 

just approximately?

a 99 GALLONS OR LESS .............................. 1

b. 100-499 GALLONS .................................. 2

C. 500-999 GALLONS .................................. 3 527

d. 1,000 GALLONS OR MORE ........................... 4

e, DON'T KNOW ..................................... 6

J-17. Is fuel oil delivered to your home?

YES ............................................. 1

NO ............................................. 0 --> [BOX 8] 528

DONT KNOW ..................................... 6 -> [BOX 8:

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J-18. How many different companies delivered fuel oil to your household since 

January 1, 1993?

ONE ........................................ 1

TWO ........................................ 2

THREE OR MORE .............................. 3

DON'T KNOW ................................. 6

| J-19, About how many deliveries did your household get in the past 12 months? I I————I

| NUMBER OF: DELIVERIES ..................... ____ 530-;rt

i NOT SURE ................................... 96

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KEROSENE

J-20. Is kerosene delivered to your (home/apartment)?

YES ............................................. 1

NO ............................................. 0 -> fJ-23] 533

DON'T KNOW ..................................... 6 -> [J-23]

^^^^S

IF "YES'ON J-20, ASK:

I——————————•———————;

J-21. How many different companies delivered kerosene to your household since 

January 1, 1993?

ONE ......................................... 1

TWO ........................................ 2 534

THREE OR MORE .............................. 3

DON'T KNOW ................................. 6

J-22. About how many deliveries did your household get in the past 12 months?

NUMBER OF DELIVERIES ..................... ____ 535-36

NOT SURE ................................... 96

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J-23. Did your household buy kerosene in the past 12 months and bring it home, that is, cash and oany '

YES ............................................. 1

NO ............................................. 0 --> [J-28] 53?

DON'T KNOW ..................................... 6 --> [J-28]

IF "YES" ON J-23, ASK:

i

J-24. How many times in the past 12 months did your household buy kerosene and bring 

it home?

NUMBER OF TIMES ..........................

NOT SURE ................................... 96 53840

DID NOT LIVE HERE FULL 12 MONTHS ............. 95

J-25. Please turn to Exhibit J-25. These are common sizes for kerosene containers.

On average how much kerosene did your household buy and bring home each time?

1 GALLON .................................... 1

3 GALLONS ................................... 2

5 GALLONS ................................... 3

55 GALLONS .................................. 4

OTHER (SPECIFY):______________ __ ___ ... 5 

NOT SURE .................................... 6

J-26. About how much per gallon did your household pay for kerosene, on the average?

PRICE ..................... $___.__ I3 ER GALLON --> [J-28] 547-«

NOT SURE .................................. 996

IF "NOT SURE" ON J-26, ASK:

J-27. About how much did you pay for kerosene each time your household bought it 

(total amount)?

PRICE .................... $_ _._ _ IN TOTAL S44-4H

NOT SURE ............................ 99996

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J-28. Please turn to Exhibit J-28, We may have covered this before. Have any wood logs or other 

wood such as wood scraps or pellets been burned in the past 12 months? (CIRCLE ALL THAT 

APPLY.)

YES, WOOD LOGS ................................. 1 549

YES, WOOD SCRAPS SUCH AS MILL WASTE OR BARK ..... 2 550

YES, WOOD PELLETS ............................... 3 55?

NO WOOD BURNED ................................ 0 -> [BOX 9: 552

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J-29. Please turn to Exhibit J-29. Where were the wood, scraps, pellets or other material burned? 

(CIRCLE ALL THAT APPLY.)

HEATING STOVE ................................... 1 553

FIREPLACE INSERT ................................. 2 554

FIREPLACE WITHOUT INSERT ......................... 3 -> [J-31 j 555

FURNACE ........................................ 4 --> [J-31] 556

PELLET STOVE .................................... 5 --> [BOX 9: 557

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IF "HEATING STOVE" OR "FIREPLACE INSERT" ON J-29, ASK:

I J-30. Does the (heating stove/fireplace insert) have EPA certification?

! YES ......................................... 1

| NO .......................................... 0 558

I DON'T KNOW ................................. 6

IF "YES, WOOD LOGS" OR 'YES, WOOD SCRAPS" ON J-28, ASK; OTHERWISE --> [BOX 9]

i

I J-31. Please turn to Exhibit J-31. Using the pictures, about how much wood has your 

household burned in the past 12 months?

LESS THAN 1/4 CORD ........................... 1 --> [J-33]

1/4 TO 1/3 OF A CORD .......................... 2 --> [J-33]

ABOUT 1/2 CORD .............................. 3 -> [J-33] 559

MORE THAN 1/2 BUT LESS THAN ONE FULL CORD . . . 4 --> [J-33] 

ONE CORD OR MORE ........................... 5

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IF "ONE CORD OR MORE" IN J-31, ASK:

J-32. Please turn to Exhibit J-32. Using the pictures as references, how many cords were 

burned?

NUMBER OF CORDS BURNED: ........... ____ $eo-.i;i

CORDS

-: PROBE: FOR;RESPO^DENTI S: ;B;ESJ:ES'TIMAT|OF . ;;^

:|;;:i^;;J2, AND: SO ON). :: . ' ::: . : . : ' \'.•' •;: •:;: V; \•• I ; ! •;; : .. : :£tyj-^y^i^m !;J ; ; j

J-33. Did your household purchase any firewood for your home in the past 12 months?

YES ............................................. 1 xv.

NO ............................................. 0 --> [BOX 9]

J-34. Please look again at Exhibit J-34. Which category best describes how much wood your household 

bought the last time you bought wood?

LESS THAN 1/4 CORD ............................... 1

1/4 TO 1/3 OF A CORD .............................. 2

ABOUT 1/2 CORD .................................. 3 sw

MORE THAN 1/2 CORD BUT LESS THAN ONE

FULL CORD ....................................... 4

ONE CORD OR MORE ............................... 5 --> [J-36]

J-35. Please turn to Exhibit J-35. How much did your household pay for that wood?

a. $10 OR LESS ..................................... 01 --> [BOX 9]

b. $1 1 - $25. ....................................... 02 --> [BOX 9]

c. $26 - $50. ....................................... 03 -> [BOX 9]

d. $51 - $75. ....................................... 04 --> [BOX 9] 5£4-M

e. $76 - $100. ...................................... 05 --> [BOX 9]

f. $101 OR MORE. .................................. 06 --> [BOX 9]

g. DON'T KNOW .................................... 96 --> [BOX 9]

IF "ONE CORD OR MORE" IN J-34, ASK:

r

| J-36. How much did your household pay per cord of wood?

PRICE PER CORD ........................ $___£0

DON'T KNOW ............................... 996

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Section K: FUEL BILLS

ELECTRICITY BILL

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K-1. What is the name, address, telephone number and account number for your household's electricity 

supplier?

SUPPLIER NAME:

STREET ADDRESS:

CITY:_________________________________ set

STATE:__________________ ZIP:__________

TELEPHONE:

ACCOUNT NUMBER: 582

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K-2. Does your electricity bill come addressed to you or is it in another name?

a. SAME NAME ...................................... 1 --> [BOX 101 .'

b. ANOTHER NAME ................................... 2

K-3. What is the billing name and address? 

BILLING NAME:

STREET ADDRESS: 

CITY:

STATE: ZIP:

K-4. Please turn to the "Beige Card". Just for our records, what is the relationship of this person to 

you?

a. SPOUSE ........................................ 01

b. PARTNER ....................................... 02

c. PARENT OR GRANDPARENT ......................... 03

d. SIBLING ......................................... 04

e. CHILD OR GRANDCHILD ............................ 05 ses-w

f. OTHER RELATED INDIVIDUAL ........................ 06

g. ROOMMATE ..................................... 07

h. OTHER UNRELATED INDIVIDUAL OR COMPANY .......... 08

i. REFUSED ....................................... 09

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NATURAL GAS BILL

liiilll

K-5. What is the name, address, telephone number and account number for your household's natural gas 

supplier?

SUPPLIER NAME:_______

STREET ADDRESS:

CITY:_______________________________ 588 

STATE:__________________ ZIP:________ 

TELEPHONE:____________________________

ACCOUNT NUMBER:__________ ________ 589

K-6. Does your natural gas bill come addressed to you or is it in another name?

a SAME NAME ...................................... 1 --> [BOX 11] 590

b. ANOTHER NAME ................................... 2

K-7. What is the billing name and address? 

BILLING NAME:

STREET ADDRESS:_________________________ 591 

CITY:_________________________________ 

STATE:________________ ZIP:____

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K-8. Please turn to the "Beige Card". Just for our records, what is the relationship of this person 

you?

a. SPOUSE ........................................ 01

b. PARTNER ....................................... 02

c. PARENT OR GRANDPARENT ......................... 03

d. SIBLING ......................................... 04

e. CHILD OR GRANDCHILD ............................ 05 S9Rf. OTHER RELATED INDIVIDUAL ........................ 06

g. ROOMMATE ..................................... 07

h. OTHER UNRELATED INDIVIDUAL OR COMPANY .......... 08

i. REFUSED ....................................... 09

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BOTTLED GAS (LPG) BfLL

, IFBOTTLEDsGAS^BiLL; IS; PAIDBYiTtBE HOUSEHQLDflsiSs 

;flppP|S: [5EL!VERED TO HOU '»*——————-p^QE 63_ .,: ••-:;^i^ ::;^"y;'L .. :• • •'••:*": •: . : : :

K-9. What is the name, address, telephone number and account number for your household's bottled gas 

supplier?

SUPPLIER NAME:

STREET ADDRESS:

CITY:__________________________________ 595

STATE:____________________ ZIP:_________

TELEPHONE:

ACCOUNT NUMBER: 596

: IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO OBTAIN-THE ACCOUNtiNLlMBERS;lFR0: lpi|iJEp

K-10, Does your bottled gas bill come addressed to you or is it in another name?

a. SAME NAME ...................................... 1 --> [BOX 12] 597

b. ANOTHER NAME ................................... 2

K-11. What is the billing name and address? 

BILLING NAME:

STREET ADDRESS:___________________________ 598 

CITY:_________________________________ 

STATE: __ ZIP:

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K-12. Please turn to "Beige Card". Just for our records, what is the relationship of this person to you?

a. SPOUSE ........................................ 01

b. PARTNER ....................................... 02

c. PARENT OR GRANDPARENT ......................... 03

d. SIBLING ......................................... 04

e. CHILD OR GRANDCHILD ............................ 05 sw-ew

f. OTHER RELATED INDIVIDUAL ........................ 06

g. ROOMMATE ..................................... 07

h. OTHER UNRELATED INDIVIDUAL OR COMPANY .......... 08

i. REFUSED ....................................... 09

JNTERyJEVVER: RECORD ADDITIONAL SUPPLIERS ON PAGE 67.

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FUEL OIL BILL

K-13, What is the name, address, telephone number and account number for your household's fuel oil 

supplier?

SUPPLIER NAME: ________ _______

STREET ADDRESS:

CITY:__________________________________ 602

STATE:___________________ ZIP:____________

TELEPHONE:________________________________

ACCOUNT NUMBER: ____________________ S03

: ENCOURAGE T^EM

K-14. Does your fuel oil bill come addressed to you or is it in another name?

a. SAME NAME ...................................... 1 -> [BOX 13] 604

b. ANOTHER NAME ................................... 2

K-15. What is the billing name and address? 

BILLING NAME:

STREET ADDRESS:_________________________ eos

C»TY:_____________________________________

STATE: ZIP:

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K-16. Please turn to the "Beige Card". Just for our records, what is the relationship of this person "::> 

you?

a. SPOUSE ........................................ 01

b. PARTNER ....................................... 02

c. PARENT OR GRANDPARENT ......................... 03

d. SIBLING ......................................... 04

e. CHILD OR GRANDCHILD ............................ 05 606-07

f. OTHER RELATED INDIVIDUAL ........................ 06

g. ROOMMATE ..................................... 07

h. OTHER UNRELATED INDIVIDUAL OR COMPANY .......... 08

i. REFUSED ....................................... 09

INTERVIEWER: RECORD ADDITIONAL SUPPLIERS ON PAGE 67.

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KEROSENE BILL

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K-17. What is the name, address, telephone number and account number for your household's kerosene 

supplier?

SUPPLIER NAME:

STREET ADDRESS:. 

CITY:

STATE:_______ZIP: 

TELEPHONE:

ACCOUNT NUMBER: ___________ _______ $10

?iS VEIRY IMPORTANT TO OBTAlTHE ACCOUNT NUivRS

K-18. Does your kerosene bill come addressed to you or is it in another name?

a. SAME NAME ...................................... 1 --> [BOX 14: 611

b. ANOTHER NAME ................................... 2 PAGE 68]

K-20. What is the billing name and address? 

BILLING NAME:

STREET ADDRESS:_________________________ 672 

CITY:_________________________________ 

STATE: ZIP:

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K-21. Please turn to the "Beige Card". Just for our records, what is the relationship of this person to 

you?

a. SPOUSE ........................................ 01

b. PARTNER ....................................... 02

c. PARENT OR GRANDPARENT ......................... 03

d. SIBLING ......................................... 04

e. CHILD OR GRANDCHILD ............................ 05 <5«-

f. OTHER RELATED INDIVIDUAL ........................ 06

g. ROOMMATE ..................................... 07

h. OTHER UNRELATED INDIVIDUAL OR COMPANY .......... 08

i. REFUSED ....................................... 09

ADDTIQNAL

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ADDITIONAL

FUEL:

[ ] BOTTLED GAS 

[ ] FUEL OIL 

[ ] KEROSENE

CITY:

SUPPLIER NAME:_ 

STREET ADDRESS:

675

STATE:________ 

TELEPHONE:____ 

ACCOUNT NUMBER:

NOTES:

FUEL:

[ ] BOTTLED GAS 

[ ] FUEL OIL 

[ ] KEROSENE

CITY:

SUPPLIER NAME:_ 

STREET ADDRESS:

616

STATE:________ 

TELEPHONE:____ 

ACCOUNT NUMBER:

NOTES:

FUEL:

[ ] BOTTLED GAS 

[ ] FUEL OIL 

[ ] KEROSENE

CITY:

SUPPLIER NAME:_ 

STREET ADDRESS:

677

STATE:________

TELEPHONE:____ 

ACCOUNT NUMBER:

NOTES:

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AUTHORIZATION FORM

: 1 COMPLETE THE AUTHORIZATION: FORM : NOW: FOR ANY FUELS PAI ftlfdif 

I :lJSEHOLD: (SEE FOLDOUT PAGE). : USE THE: YELLOW PAGE INSE;RtE;b:i^: :TE|K ' ' ' ' '' '

tpiENt ERifl-iE NAME : OF EACH .-COMPANY THAT SUPPLIED FUEL 1 0 ;

^f: :: ; :;:i; : :JN:THE : APPROPRIATE BOX. THIS INFORMATION WAS '

••'^••!': :"•"-•• -PAGES;' ' ; ' '• ; ;: ...''•'••

rSTEP:2: EITHER YOU OR THE RESPONDENT ENTER THE 

;;:::" AND TELEPHONE NUMBER.

ISTEP-3;-:HAVE THE RESPONDENT SIGN THE AUTHORIZATION FORM.

READ TO RESPONDENT:

The Department of Energy is interested in how much energy households use and pay for anc 

household participation in energy programs. With your permission on this form, your supplier of 

electricity, natural gas, bottled gas, fuel oil or kerosene will provide your household information tc 

Response Analysis Corporation, who is conducting this survey for the Department of Energy.

All your information is kept confidential and will be combined with information from other households 

across the United States to indicate national and regional trends.

K-22. Will you please enter your name, address, and sign this Authorization Form.

AUTHORIZATION FORM SIGNED ....................... 1 em?

AUTHORIZATION FORM NOT SIGNED ................... 0

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NONHOUSEHOLD USES

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K-23. Please turn to the "Pink Card". Look at the top. Do any of your household fuel bills in 1993 include 

fuel used for any of the purposes listed on the card?

YES ............................................. 1

NO ............................................. 0 --> [BOX 16] 679

DON'T KNOW ..................................... 6 --> [BOX 16:

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IF 'YES" ON K-23, ASK:

K-24. For which of the purposes listed at the top of the card are costs of fuel included in your 

household fuel bills? (CIRCLE ALL THAT APPLY.)

FARM BUILDINGS OR MACHINERY ................. 1 620

THE HOUSE OR APARTMENT OF ANOTHER HOUSEHOLD 2 62? 

A BUSINESS OR OFFICE ......................... 3 622

SOME USE OTHER THAN FOR YOUR OWN

HOUSEHOLD (SPECIFY):_____________ ....... 4 623

K-25. Which fuel bills include costs of fuel used for purposes other than your own living quarters? 

I (CIRCLE ALL THAT APPLY.)

NATURAL GAS (FROM UNDERGROUND PIPES) ....... 1 624

BOTTLED GAS (LPG OR PROPANE) ................ 2 625

FUEL OIL ..................................... 3 626

KEROSENE OR COAL OIL ........................ 4 627

ELECTRICITY .................................. 5 628

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IF "NATURAL GAS (FROM UNDERGROUND PIPES)" ON K-25, ASK:

K-26. Please refer again to the "Pink Card." What portion of the natural gas bill is 

for nonhousehold uses in 1993?

VERY LITTLE (1-4%) ............................. 0

SOME (5-33%) ................................. 1

ABOUT HALF (34-66%) ............................ 2 62,',;

ABOUT 3/4 (67-95%) ............................ 3

MOST ALL OF IT (96-99%) ....................... 4

IF "BOTTLED GAS" ON K-25, ASK:

| K-27. Please refer again to the "Pink Card". What portion of the bottled gas bill is

I for nonhousehold uses in 1993?

VERY LITTLE (1-4%) ............................. 0

SOME (5-33%) ................................. 1

ABOUT HALF (34-66%) ........................... 2 ese

ABOUT 3/4 (67-95%) ............................ 3

MOST ALL OF IT (96-99%) ........................ 4

IF "FUEL OIL" ON K-25, ASK:

K-28. Please refer again to the "Pink Card". What portion of the fuel oil bill is for nonhouselhold 

uses in 1993?

i

VERY LITTLE (1-4%) ............................. 0

SOME (5-33%) ................................. 1

ABOUT HALF (34-66%) ........................... 2 ff.rt

ABOUT 3/4 (67-95%) ............................ 3

MOST ALL OF IT (96-99%) ........................ 4

IF "KEROSENE OR COAL OIL" ON K-25, ASK:

K-29. Please refer again to the "Pink Card". What portion of the kerosene bill is for 

nonhousehold uses in 1993?

VERY LITTLE (1-4%) ............................. 0

SOME (5-33%) ................................. 1

ABOUT HALF (34-66%) ........................... 2

ABOUT 3/4 (67-95%) ............................ 3

MOST ALL OF IT (96-99%) ........................ 4

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IF "ELECTRICITY" ON K-25, ASK:

!——————————.

| K-30. Please refer again to the "Pink Card". What portion of the electric bill is for nonhousehold 

| uses in 1993?

| VERY LITTLE (1-4%) ............................. 0

j SOME (5-33%) ................................. 1

j ABOUT HALF (34-66%) ........................... 2 633

ABOUT 3/4 (67-95%) ............................ 3

MOST ALL OF IT (96-99%) ........................ 4

11!!!

ONLY IF DATA NOT AVAILABLE FROM

K-31. For interview verification purposes, may I have your name, phone number, and mailing address 

please? My supervisor may want to call you to see if I really have talked to you.

RESPONDENTS NAME: _____________________________ 

STREET ADDRESS; ___

CITY OR TOWN/STATE/ZIP CODE:

TELEPHONE NUMBER: AREA CODE: £,

K-32. We may be needing some additional information about fuels used in this building (house). May 

I have the name of the person or company to whom you pay rent or who is responsible for paying 

the fuel bills for this building (house)?

NAME: __

STREET ADDRESS: 634

CITY OR TOWN/STATE/ZIP CODE:

TELEPHONE NUMBER: AREA CODE:

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IF LIVES IN AN APARTMENT OR MOBILE HOME COMPLEX ASK, OTHERWISE, --> L-1.

K-33. Does this (building/development/complex/park) have a name?

YES ......................................... 1 635

NO .......................................... 0-> [L-1]

K-34. What is the name? 

NAME:

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SECTION L: BACKGROUND INFORMATION

EVERYONE:

L-1. Now I have some questions about the people who live here, Please tell me their relationship to 

(HOUSEHOLDER) and their ages on their last birthday. First, I need to get this information for 

(HOUSEHOLDER).

COMPLETE INFORMATION IN COLUMN A THROUGH C FOR HOUSEHOLDER FIRST. 

THEN ASK FOR EACH REMAINING PERSON. RECORD RELATIONSHIP. NOT NAMES.

PERSON 

NUMBER

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

CHECK BOX 

IN THIS 

COLUMN TO 

IDENTIFY 

RESPONDENT

[ ]

[ ]

[ I

[ ]

t I

[ ]

( I

[ ]

[ ]

[ I

[ ]

[ I

L-1. COLUMN A

RELATIONSHIP 

TO 

HOUSEHOLDER

Householder

COLUMN B

SEX

FEMALE MALE

1 2

1 2

1 2

1 2

1 2

1 2

1 2

1 2

1 2

1 2

1 2

1 2

COLUMN C 

AGE

L-3. COLUMN D

EMPLOYMENT STATUS 

(AGE 14+) 

FULL PART NOT 

TIME TIME EMPLOYED

1 2 0

1 2 0

1 2 0

1 2 0

1 2 0

1 2 0

1 2 0

1 2 0

1 2 0

1 2 0

1 2 0

1 2 0

64(5-52

65;?- 5:!!

66(3-36

667-73

674-50

681-37

688-94

695-70?

70;?- 38

709-15

77(5-25!

723-29

73C-31

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L-2. I have listed (READ RELATIONSHIPS FROM L-1 IN GRID). Have I missed: 

[QUESTIONS ANSWERED "YES" ADD TO LISTING]

YES NO 

a. Any babies or small children? .................... 1 0

b. Any lodgers, boarders, or persons in your

employment who live there? ..................... 1 0

c. Anyone who usually lives here but is away

traveling or in the hospital? ..................... 1

d. Anyone else staying here who does not have a

regular residence elsewhere? .................... 1

L-3. Is (he/she) now employed full-time, that is 30 hours or more per week, employed part-time, or not 

employed? (RECORD UNDER L-3 COLUMN D ON GRID)

L-4. How many people in this household drive a car on a fairly regular basis - that is, at least once a 

month?

NUMBER OF REGULAR DRIVERS: ..................

NONE .......................................... 00 732-33

DON'T KNOW .................................... 96

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L-5. For background statistical purposes, I have a few questions about the (householder). Please look 

at Exhibit L-5. What is the highest grade or year (HOUSEHOLDER) completed in school or college?

GRADE SCHOOL/HIGH SCHOOL 

KINDERGARTEN TO 4TH GRADE ...................... 04

5TH, 6TH, 7TH OR 8TH GRADES ...................... 08

9TH TO 11TH GRADES ............................. 11

12TH GRADE OR HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA .............. 12

COLLEGE:

1 YEAR ......................................... 13

2 YEARS ........................................ 14

3 YEARS ........................................ 15

4 YEARS ........................................ 16

5 YEARS ........................................ 17

6 OR MORE YEARS OF COLLEGE ..................... 18

NEVER ATTENDED SCHOOL .......................... 00

DON'T KNOW ...................................... 96

L-6. Please look at Exhibit L-6. Which best describes (HOUSEHOLDER)?

NOW MARRIED .................................... 1

WIDOWED ........................................ 2

DIVORCED OR SEPARATED .......................... 3 73S

NEVER MARRIED ................................... 4

UNMARRIED LIVING WITH PARTNER .................... 5

L-7. Is (HOUSEHOLDER) of Spanish or Hispanic origin or descent?

YES ............................................. 1

NO ............................................. 0 737

DON'T KNOW ..................................... 6

L-8. Please turn to Exhibit L-8. Which of the groups on the exhibit best describes (HOUSEHOLDER)?

WHITE ........................................... 1

BLACK ........................................... 2

AMERICAN INDIAN, ALASKAN NATIVE ................... 3 733

ASIAN, PACIFIC ISLANDER ........................... 4

OTHER (SPECIFY):._________________.__ ...... 5

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INCOME

L-9. Please turn to Exhibit L-9. In the past 12 months, did you or any member of your family living here 

receive any income or benefits from these sources? When we say "family," we mean all related 

persons living in this household.

(INTERVIEWER: READ AND MARK »YESB OR "NO" FOR EACH ITEM.)

a.

b.

c.

d.

e.

f.

gh.

i.

Wages and salaries ......................

Self-empioyed from a business or farm ........

Social Security or Railroad Retirement ........

Pensions and other retirement funds .........

Food Stamps ...........................

Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC)

Unemployment Compensation ..............

Supplemental Security Income (SSI) ..........

General assistance or other public assistance . .

YES

...... 1

...... 1

. . 1

...... 1

...... 1

...... 1

...... 1

...... 1

...... 1

NO

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

739

740

741

742

743

744

745

746

747

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L-10. Now please look at the next Exhibit L-10. This is a list of income groups. Please tell me which 

group letter best describes the total combined income in the past 12 months of all members of your 

family living here, from all sources -- wages, interest, alimony, Social Security, and so forth 

- before taxes and deductions.

CIRCLE NUMBER FOR INCOME GROUP

A. LESS THAN $3,000 . 01 <--

B. $3,000 - $3,999 .... 02

C. $4,000 - $4,999 .... 03

D. $5,000 - $5,999 .... 04

E. $6,000 - $7,499 .... 05

F. $7,500 - $8,999 .... 06

G. $9,000 - $9,999 .... 07 -•>

H. $10,000-$10,999 . . 08

I. $11,000-$12,499 . . 09

J. $12,500-$13,999 . . 10 |

K. $14,000 - $14,999 ..11 |

L $15,000-$17,499 . . 12 |

M. $17,500-$19,999 . . 13 |

N. $20,000 - $22,499 . . 14 <--'

O. $22,500 - $24,999

P. $25,000 - $27,499

Q. $27,500 - $29,999

R. $30,000 - $32,499

S. $32,500 - $34,999

SKIP T. $35,000 - $39,999

TO U. $40,000 - $44,999

BOX 19

PAGE 80 V. $45,000 - $49,999 

W $50,000 - $74,999 

X. $75,000 - $99,999

15 <-

16

17

18

19

20

21 <-

22

23

24

Y. $100,000 OR MORE 25

DON'T KNOW 

REFUSED ...

96 <-

97

CHECK 

BOX 18 

-> NEXT 

PAGE

74S-4S

SKIP

-> TO 

N-1 ON 

PAGE 83

[L-11]

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PROBE IF 'DON'T KNOW" OR "REFUSED" ON L-10, ASK:

IL-11. Was your family income in the last 12 months under $45,000?

YES, INCOME UNDER $45,000 ..................... 1 -> [BOX 19]

NO .......................................... 0 --> [N-1] 750

DONT KNOW ................................. 6 --> [BOX 19]

REFUSED .................................... 7 -> [BOX 19]

f (hcomie? Group; -: Househdld^ernbersii;s

^i'^- ••'• • ....... ...... ... ,,;:,;t:: '..,-;•;,. ^

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Section M: PROGRAM PARTICIPATION

^ ; :trf-iESE ' ouESTIONS '' REFER ''' to ' ' ANY '''' ROME THE nESPGNDEN^ ''

M-1. Please turn to Exhibit M-1. This shows some examples of how a person can weatherize a home, for 

example, improve the heating system, insulate walls, insulate the hot water heater, weather strip or 

caulk, and so on. During the last year -- from October 1992 to September 1993 -- did you receiveany help from the government in paying the costs of weatherizing your home?

YES ............................................. 1

NO ............................................. 0 76:-'

DON'T KNOW ..................................... 6

M-2. Are you aware of an energy assistance program that helps people pay for their heating, cooling ; 

and other home energy costs? Some names used for the program are HEAP, LIHEAP, and HEAT, 

It is run by State, county, or local government, The assistance can be paid directly to the 

household or to the electric or gas company or fuel supplier. If heat is included in a household's 

rent, the payment can be used to help reduce the rent. Are you aware of this energy assistance 

program?

YES ............................................. 1 re.;;'

NO ............................................. 0

M-3. Please turn to Exhibit M-3. During the last year - from October 1992, through September 1993 - 

did anyone in your household receive government assistance for any of the following:

DON'T

YES NO KNOW 

a. Help in paying home heating costs? ........... 1 0 6 rey

b. Help in paying home cooling or

air-conditioning costs? ..................... 1 0 6 7e<-

c. Help with other home energy costs? ..........1 0 6 ?&:;

d. Emergency supplies, such as blankets, 

portable heaters, or temporary 

emergency shelter due to loss of 

home heat? ............................. 1 0 6 7K

INTERVIEWER: IF ALL "NO" OR "DON'T KNOW" INiM-3, ;SKIP TO M-7.

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IF "YES" IN M-3, ASK M-4., OTHERWISE --> [M-7]

!———————————————————————————————————

| M-4. Please describe this help.

IF "YES" IN M-3a, (HEATING ASSISTANCE), ASK:

j M-5. Please turn to EXHIBIT M-5. You mentioned that your household got help in 

j paying for home heating costs. How were these payments received? 

I (READ EACH AND CIRCLE "YES" OR 'NO") DON'T

YES NO KNOW a -

b.

n,

ri

e.

Check to household ............

Sent directly to utility company or 

fuel dealer ....................

Coupon/voucher to household ....

Two-party check to household ....

Other (SPECIFY):

. . 1 0

. . 1 0

. . 1 0

. . 1 0

1 0

6

6

6

6

6

767

768

769

770

777

M-6. About how much money for your heating assistance did you or your utility or fuel 

I supplier receive from October 1992 to September 1993?

AMOUNT RECEIVED ................ $_____JQO 772-75

NOT SURE ............................. 9996

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M-7. Please think about the home or homes you lived in last year - that is, the time period from October 

1992 to September 1993. Was there ever a time during that period when you wanted to use your 

main source of heat, but could not, for one or more of the following reasons: (CIRCLE "YES" OR "NO" 

FOR EACH ITEM.)

YES NO 

a. Your heating system was broken and you were

unable to pay for its repair or replacement? ......... 1 0 TK\

b. You ran out of fuel oil, kerosene, LPG, coal, or wood

because you were unable to pay for a delivery? ...... 1 0 ?77

c. The utility company discontinued your gas or electric

service because you were unable to pay your bill? .... 1 0 ?/';'!

IF YES TO M-7 "a," "b," or "c", ASK: OTHERWISE--> [N-1].

M-8. Thinking about these times that you went without heat-how many separate times were there? 

TOTAL TIMES: .............................. ____ 779-m

M-9. Altogether, how many hours or days were you without heat from October 1992 to September 

1993?

HOURS: OR DAYS: I___I m-w

M-10. During which month or months were you without heat? (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY.)

01 OCTOBER ('92) 784-85 08 MAY ('93) 798-ss

02 NOVEMBER ('92) 786-87 09 JUNE ('93) 900-0:'

03 DECEMBER ('92) 788-89 10 JULY ('93) 802-os

04 JANUARY ('93) 790-97 11 AUGUST ('93) 5M-W

05 FEBRUARY ('93) 792-93 12 SEPTEMBER ('93) m-o?

06 MARCH ('93) 794-95

07 APRIL ('93) 796-97 96 NOT SURE 906-OK

M-11. During these times, were you able to heat your home in some other way?

YES ........................................ 1

NO ......................................... 0

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Section Hi VEHICLES

N-1. Do you or other members of your household own or have the regular use of any cars, trucks, vans, 

or similar vehicles? (DO NOT INCLUDE MOTORCYCLES OR MOPEDS. SEE INSTRUCTIONS ON 

NEXT PAGE.)

YES ............................................. 1 913

NO ............................................. 0--> [BOX 20:

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PERSONAL "

I

IN-2. How many do you have?

!

1 NUMBER OF VEHICLES: 974-75

f^^

:(et's : start with the vehicle-you.use most;dfte;h;*";:: ::: : : ;?;•:,; : ' •' • : :: ;• '•.;•:;'^M

NAME 

. NAME. HERE AFlE-'S^^E:;feXAMP;L^Si:l/|E^E; ;Tf4E; FORD '.

VAN). IF RESPdNDENf 

|||;|j;f|I|||f;-:f ROBE FOR SIZE (1/2 tON,;3^;;fON,' ETC,)

^^

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VEHICLES PAGE

QUESTION

IM-3. What is the make? MAKE

N-4. What is the mode! name? (SEE INSTRUCTIONS) MODEL

N-5. What is the model year? YEAR

N-6. Please turn to Exhibit N-6. What is the type CAR .,...,..,...,..,.. 01 

of vehicle? STATION WAGON ....... 02

LARGE VAN ............ 03

(CIRCLE ONE). MINI VAN .............. 04

PICKUP TRUCK ......... 05

WRITE ADDITIONAL IDENTIFYING INFORMATION SPORT-UTILITY VEHICLE . . 06 

IN MARGIN. OTHER (SPECIFY): ...... 21

N-7. Does it have an air conditioner? YES ................... 1

NO ................... 0

N-8. Does it have an automatic transmission or manual AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 1 

shift? MANUAL SHIFT .......... 2

DON'T KNOW ........... 6

N-9. How many cylinders does the engine have? 3-CYLINDERS .......... 03

4-CYLJNDERS .......... 04

5-CYLINDERS .......... 05

6-CYLINDERS .......... 06

8-CYLINDERS .......... 08

OTHER ............... 21

DON'T KNOW .......... 96

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N-3.

N-4.

N-5.

N-6.

N-7,

N-8.

N-9.

VEHICLE #1

MAKE

916-17

MODEL

91 8-1 S

19

920-21

CAR ........... 01

STATN WAGON . . 02 

LARGE VAN ..... 03

MINI VAN ....... 04

PICK UP TRUCK . 05 

SPORT UTILITY . . 06 

. 21

922-23

YES ............ 1

NO ............ 0

924

AUTOMATIC ..... 1

MANUAL ........ 2

DON'T KNOW .... 6

925

3 CYLINDERS ... 03 

4 CYLINDERS ... 04 

5 CYLINDERS ... 05 

6 CYLINDERS ... 06 

8 CYLINDERS ... 08 

OTHER ........ 21

DONT KNOW ... 96

926-27

VEHICLE #2

MAKE

992-93

MODEL

994-95

19

996-97

CAR ........... 01

STATN WAGON . . 02 

LARGE VAN ..... 03

MINI VAN ....... 04

PICK UP TRUCK . 05 

SPORT UTILITY . . 06 

. 21

998-99

YES ............ 1

NO ............ 0

woo

AUTOMATIC ..... 1

MANUAL ........ 2

DONT KNOW .... 6 

W01

3 CYLINDERS ... 03 

4 CYLINDERS ... 04 

5 CYLINDERS ... 05 

6 CYLINDERS ... 06 

8 CYLINDERS ... 08 

OTHER ........ 21

DONT KNOW ... 96 

1 002-03

VEHICLE #3

MAKE

1 067-68

MODEL

7069-70

19

1071-72

CAR .......... 01

STATN WAGON . 02 

LARGE VAN .... 03

MINI VAN ...... 04

PICK UP TRUCK 05 

SPORT UTILITY . 06

21

1 073-74

YES ........... 1

NO ........... 0

7075

AUTOMATIC .... 1

MANUAL ....... 2

DONT KNOW ... 6

1076

3 CYLINDERS . . 03 

4 CYLINDERS . . 04 

5 CYLINDERS . . 05 

6 CYLINDERS . . 06 

8 CYLINDERS , . 08 

OTHER ....... 21

DONT KNOW . . 96

1 077- 78

VEHICLE #4

MAKE

7753-54

MODEL

7755-56

19

7757-58

CAR ........... 01

STATN WAGON . . 02 

LARGP VAN ..... 03

MINI VAN ....... 04

PICK UP TRUCK . 05 

SPORT UTILITY . . 06 

. 21

1 1 59-60

YFS ............ 1

NO ............ 0

7767

AUTOMATIC ..... 1

MANUAL ........ 2

DONT KNOW .... 6

7762

3 CYLINDERS ... 03 

4 CYLINDERS ... 04 

5 CYLINDERS ... 05 

6 CYLINDERS ... 06 

8 CYLINDERS ... 08 

OTHER ........ 21

DONT KNOW ... 96

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QUESTION

N-10. Does it have front-wheel, rear-wheel, or 4-wheel 

drive? (IF RESPONDENT SAYS COMBINATION 

THAT INCLUDES 4-WHEEL DRIVE, MARK 

4-WHEEL DRIVE.)

N-11. Does the fuel system use a carburetor, fuel 

injection, or is it a diesel engine or an electric 

vehicle?

N-12. Please turn to Exhibit N-12. During the past year, 

what type of fuel did this vehicle use?

N-13. When fuel was purchased for this vehicle during 

the past year, was most of the fuel purchased at 

full-service pumps or self-service pumps? (IF 

"MINI-SERVICE," RECORD AS SELF-SERVICE.)

N-14. Did you get this vehicle within the past 12 months 

or did you get it before that? (CIRCLE ONE, THEN 

ASK APPROPRIATE FOLLOW-UP QUESTION)

FRONT-WHEEL ............... 1

REAR-WHEEL ................ 2.

4-WHEEL .................... 3

OTHER: (Specify) ............. 5

DON'T' KNOW ................ 6

CARBURETOR ........ 1

FUEL INJECTION ...... 2

DIESEL ............. 3->[N-13]

ELECTRIC ........... 4->[N-14]

OTHER: (Specify) ..... 5

DON'T KNOW ........ 6

UNLEADED GASOLINE 

Regular (87-88.9 Octane) ...... 01

Micl-grade (89-90.9 Octane) .... 02 1

Premium (91 or Greater Octane) 03

LEADEED GASOLINE ......

ETHANOL BLEND (Gasohol) 

NATURAL GAS .........

PROPANE .............

ALCOHOL .............

OTHER: (Specify) .......

04 

Dili 

06. 

07' 

08!

DON'T KNOW 96

FULL-SERVICE . . . 

SELF-SERVICE . . 

BOTH EQUALLY . . 

OTHER: (Specify) 

DON'T KNOW . . .

WITHIN PAST 12 

MONTHS ............ 1

BEFORE THAT ......... 2->[N~17l

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N-10.

N-11.

N-12.

N-13.

N-14.

VEHICLE #1

FRONT WHEEL . . 1 

REAR WHEEL ... 2 

4 WHEEL ....... 3

5

DON'T KNOW ... 6

928

CARBURETOR ... 1 

FUEL INJECTION . 2 

DiESEL->[N-13] . 3 

ELECTRIC~>[N-14] 4

5

DONT KNOW ... 6

929

UNLEADED GAS 

Reg. (87-88.9 oct).01 

Mid. (89-90.9 oct). 02 

Prem. (91+ oct) . D3

LEADED GAS .... 04 

ETHANOL BND . . 05 

NATURAL GAS . . 06 

PROPANE ...... 07

ALCOHOL ...... 08

OTHER~>[N-14] .21

DONT KNOW ... 96

930-37

FULL SERVICE ... 1 

SELF SERVICE . . 2 

BOTH ......... 3

5

DONT KNOW ... 6

932

WITHIN 12 MNTHS 1 

BEFORE->[N-17] 2

933

VEHICLE #2

FRONT WHEEL ... 1 

REAR WHEEL .... 2 

4 WHEEL ........ 3

. 5

DONT KNOW .... 6

1004

CARBURETOR .... 1 

FUEL INJECTION . . 2 

DiESEL->[N-13] . . 3 

ELECTRIC- > [N-14] 4 

. 5

DONT KNOW .... 6 

1005

UNLEADED GAS 

Reg. (87-88.9 oct). 01 

Mid. (89-90.9 oct). D2 

Prem. (91 + oct) . . 03

LEADED GAS .... 04 

ETHANOL BND . . 05 

NATURAL GAS . . 06 

PROPANE ...... 07

ALCOHOL ...... 08

OTHER->[N-14] . 21

DONT KNOW ... 96 

7006-07

FULL SERVICE .... 1 

SELF SERVICE ... 2 

BOTH .......... 3

5

DONT KNOW .... 6 

1008

WITHIN 12 MNTHS . 1 

BEFORE->[N-17] . 2

7009

VEHICLE #3

FRONT WHEEL . . 1 

REAR WHEEL ... 2 

4 WHEEL ....... 3

5

DONT KNOW ... 6 

7079

CARBURETOR ... 1 

FUEL INJECTION . 2 

DIESEL->[N-13] . 3 

ELECTRIC->[N-14] 4 

5

DON'T KNOW ... 6

1080

UNLEADED GAS 

Reg. (87-88.9 oct)01 

Mid. (89-90.9 oct).Q2 

Prem. (91 + oct) . 03

LEADED GAS ... 04 

ETHANOL BND . 05 

NATURAL GAS . 06 

PROPANE ..... 07

ALCOHOL ..... 08

OTHER->[N-14] 21

DONT KNOW . . 96

7087-82

FULL SERVICE ... 1 

SELF SERVICE . . 2 

BOTH ......... 3

5

DONT KNOW ... 6

7083

WITHIN 12 MNTHS 1 

BEFORE- >[N-1 7] 2

7084

VEHICLE #4

FRONT WHEEL ... 1 

REAR WHEEL .... 2 

4 WHEEL ........ 3

. 5

DONT KNOW .... 6 

7765

CARBURETOR .... 1 

FUEL INJECTION . . 2 

DIESEL->[N-13] . . 3 

ELECTRIC->[N-14] 4 

. 5

DONT KNOW .... 6

7766

UNLEADED GAS 

Reg. (87-88.9 oct).01 

Mid. (89-90.9 oct). 02 

Prem. (91 + oct) . .03

LEADED GAS .... 04 

ETHANOL BND . . 05 

NATURAL GAS . . 06 

PROPANE ...... 07

ALCOHOL ...... 08

OTHER->[N-14] . 21

DONT KNOW ... 96

7767-68

FULL SERVICE .... 1 

SELF SERVICE ... 2 

BOTH .......... 3

5

DONT KNOW .... 6

7769

WITHIN 12 MNTHS. 1 

BEFORE->[N-17] . 2

7770

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QUESTION

IF "WITHIN PAST 12 MONTHS," ASK: MONTH ......................

i—————————————~~~ ———————

| N-15. In what month and year did you get YEAR .........................

| it?_______ __ ________________ _ ___________ _

I

| N-16. Approximately how many miles has it MILES ........................

been driven since you obtained it?

IF "BEFORE THAT," ASK:

,———————————————————————————— MILES PAST 12 MOS. ...........

N-17. Approximately how many miles has it

been driven in the past 12 months? ______ ___________

N-18. What is your best estimate of the average miles

per gallon (MPG) for this vehicle? MPG .........................

DON'T KNOW ................ !

N-19. Please look at Exhibit N-19. What is the basis FUEL PURCHASE LOG .........

for your estimate of miles per gallon? COMPUTER ..................

ADVERTISED ................. ::

ROUGH ESTIMATE ............ •'

DON'T KNOW ................ !

N-20. What is the sex of the household member who FEMALE .....................

usually drives this vehicle? MALE ....................... i

DON'T KNOW DRIVER .......... H

N-21. What is the approximate age of the household

member who usually drives this vehicle? AGE ........................

DON'T KNOW AGE ............ 9e

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N-15.

N-16.

N-17.

N-18.

N-1Q

N-20.

N-21.

VEHICLE m

MONTH

YEAR

934-37

MILES

938-42

MILES

943-47

MPG

DK->[N-20] .... 96

948-49

LOG ........... 1

COMPUTER ..... 2

ADVERTISED .... 3 

ESTIMATE ...... 4

DON'T KNOW ... 6

950

FEMALE ........ 1

MALE .......... 2

DON'T KNOW ... 6

957

AGE

DON'T KNOW ... 96

952-53

VEHICLE #2

MONTH

YEAR 

1010-13

MILES 

1014-18

MILES

101S-23

MPG 

DK->[N-20] ... 96

7024-25

LOG ........... 1

COMPUTER ..... 2

ADVERTISED .... 3 

ESTIMATE ...... 4

DON'T KNOW ... 6 

1026

FEMALE ........ 1

MALE .......... 2

DON'T KNOW ... 6 

T027

AGE 

DON'T KNOW . . 96

7028-29

VEHICLE #3

MONTH

YEAR 

7085-88

MILES

7089-93

MILES

7094-98

MPG

DK->[N-20] ... 96

7099-7700

LOG ........... 1

COMPUTER ..... 2

ADVERTISED .... 3 

ESTIMATE ...... 4

DON'T KNOW ... 6

7707

FEMALE ........ 1

MALE .......... 2

DON'T KNOW ... 6 

7702

AGE

DON'T KNOW . , 96

7703-04

VEHICLE #4

MONTH

YEAR

7777-74

MILES 

->IN-18] 

7775-79

MILES

7780-84

MPG

DK->[N-20] .... 96

7785-86

LOG ............ 1

COMPUTER ...... 2

ADVERTISED ..... 3 

ESTIMATE ....... 4

DON'T KNOW .... 6

7787

FEMALE ......... 1

MALE ........... 2

DON'T KNOW .... 6 

7788

AGE 

DON'T KNOW ... 96

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QUESTION

N-22. Please look at Exhibit N-22. Where is this vehicle

usually parked at home?

N-23. Other than commuting, is this vehicle used for

business purposes?

IF USED FOR BUSINESS PURPOSES, ASK:

N-24. What percent of total miles is for bushess

purposes?

N-25. Is this vehicle owned or leased by your

employer?

I

| IF "YES U ON N-25, ASK:

| | N-26. Please look at: Exhibit N-26.

| How would you best describe

| the organization or business

| that owns or leases this vehicle?

N-27. Is this vehicle refueled at a central site?

I

I

GARAGE .............

CARPORT ............

DRIVEWAY ............

STREET ..............

PARKING LOT .........

PARKING GARAGE .....

IT VARIES ............

OTHER: (Specify)

YES .................

NO .................

DON'T KNOW .........

DCQPCfvIT

DON'T KNOW .........

YES .................

NO .................

DON'T KNOW .........

POLICE/FIRE ..........

OTHER GOVERNMENT . .

TAXI .................

UTILITY COMPANY .....

SALES ...............

AUTO DEALER .........

OTHER BUSINESS ......

YES .................

NO .................

DON'T KNOW .........

....... 1

....... 2

....... 3

....... 4

....... 5

....... 6

....... 7

Pi

....... 1

....... (]

....... G!

...... 96

....... 1

....... 0

....... 8

—A

'?

....... 3

....... 4 !

....... 5

....... 6

7 !

....... 1

....... 0

....... 6

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N-22.

N-23.

N-24.

N-25.

N-26.

N-27.

VEHICLE #1

GARAGE ....... 1

CARPORT ...... 2

DRIVEWAY ...... 3

STREET ........ 4

PARKING LOT ... 5

PARKING GARAGE 6 

VARIES ......... 7

8

954

YES ........... 1

NO->[N-28] . . . . 0

DON'T KNOW ... 6

955

DON'T KNOW . . 96

956-57

YES ........... 1

NO->[N-28] . . . . 0

DK->[N-28] .... 6

958

POLICE/FIRE .... 1

OTHER GOVN ... 2

TAXI ........... 3

UTIL COMPANY . . 4 

SALES ......... 5

AUTO DEALER ... 6

OTHR BUSINESS . 7

959

YES ........... 1

NO ........... 0

DONT KNOW ... 6

960

VEHICLE #2

GARAGE ........ 1

CARPORT ....... 2

DRIVEWAY ....... 3

STREET ......... 4

PARKING LOT .... 5

PARKING GARAGE 6 

VARIES ......... 7

8

7030

YES ............ 1

NO->[N-28] ..... 0

DONT KNOW .... 6

1031

DONT KNOW ... 96 

7032-33

YES ............ 1

NO->[N-28] ..... 0

DK->[N-28] ..... 6

1034

POLICE/FIRE ..... 1

OTHER GOVN .... 2

TAXI ............ 3

UTIL COMPANY ... 4 

SALES .......... 5

AUTO DEALER .... 6

OTHR BUSINESS . . 7 

J035

YES ............ 1

NO ............ 0

DONT KNOW .... 6

1036

VEHICLE #3

GARAGE ........ 1

CARPORT ....... 2

DRIVEWAY ....... 3

STREET ......... 4

PARKING LOT .... 5

PARKING GARAGE 6 

VARIES ......... 7

8

JJ05

YES ............ 1

NO->[N-28] ..... 0

DON'T KNOW .... 6

1106

DON'T KNOW ... 96

1 107-08

YES ............ 1

NO->[N-28] ..... 0

DK->[N-28] .....6

1109

POLICE/FIRE ..... 1

OTHER GOVN .... 2

TAXI ............ 3

UTIL COMPANY ... 4 

SALES .......... 5

AUTO DEALER .... 6

OTHR BUSINESS . . 7 

1110

YES ............ 1

NO ............ 0

DON'T KNOW .... 6

1111

VEHICLE #4

GARAGE ......... 1

CARPORT ........ 2

DRIVEWAY ........ 3

STREET .......... 4

PARKING LOT ..... 5

PARKING GARAGE . 6 

VARIES .......... 7

. 8

1191

YES ............. 1

NO->[N-28] ...... 0

DON'T KNOW ..... 6

1192

DONT KNOW .... 96 

11 93-94

YES ............. 1

NO->[N-28] ...... 0

DK->[N-28] ...... 6

1195

POLICE/FIRE ...... 1

OTHER GOVN ..... 2

TAXI ............. 3

UTIL COMPANY .... 4 

SALES ........... 5

AUTO DEALER ..... 6

OTHR BUSINESS ... 7 

1196

YES ............. 1

NO ............. 0

DON'T KNOW ..... 6

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QUESTION

N-28. Is the vehicle here now? (CIRCLE ANSWER, READ 

APPROPRIATE FOLLOW-UP QUESTION.)

YES VEHICLE HERE 

NO .............

IF "YES," READ:

I would like to get the Vehicle Identification Number and odometer reading directly from the vehicle, 

I'll do that at the end of the interview. Do you know what a Vehicle Identification Number or VIN is? 

(IF DON'T KNOW, EXPLAIN VIN BY SHOWING EXHIBIT IM-30. THEN, ASK QUESTIONS N-3 THRU 

N-30 FOR NEXT VEHICLE.

N-29. ODOMETER READING

RECORD FROM OBSERVATION OR ASK IF "NO" 

ON N-28.: Approximately what is the odometer 

reading for this vehicle? RECORD WHETHER 

ACTUAL OR ESTIMATE.

ODOMETER . .

Actual Reading 

Estimate 

DON'T KNOW , . .

N-30. VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER

I would like to get the Vehicle Identification Number 

or VIN Number for this vehicle. Do you know what 

the VIN Number is? (IF DON'T KNOW, EXPLAIN VIN 

BY SHOWING EXHIBIT N-30.)

RECORD FROM OBSERVATION OR ASK IF "NO" 

ON N-28: Do you have any records that may 

contain the VIN Number such as an insurance 

card, registration, title, or bill of sale?

VIM FROM OBSERVATION ....... 4

VIN FROM RECORDS .......... 5

VIN REFUSED ................ 7

VIN NOT OBTAINED ............ 8

INTERVIEWER: ASK N-3 THRU N-30 FOR

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N-28.

N-29.

N-30.

VEHICLE #1

HERE ......... 1

NO->[N-29J . . . . 0

967

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,;.;.•.;.;.•.;-• '. .- -.-. ; •.- '., .;.;.- -.-;-.-.-- '•. •':..• ..-. - . .... - ...

:^il§^;^v: J-V0^:;J^.': iiiPi|;p|^:;;ili^^

(Circle One) 

ACTUAL ........ 1

ESTIMATE ...... 2

DON'T KNOW ... 6

968

OBSERVATION . . 4 

RECORDS ...... 5

REFUSED ...... 7

NOT OBTAINED . . 8 

GET VIN #, 

WRITE IN 

NEXT PAGE

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969

VEHICLE #2

HERE .......... 1

NO- > [N-29] ..... 0

1037

"^y ./ ^:iW'M0lM

(Circle One) 

ACTUAL ......... 1

ESTIMATE ....... 2

DON'T KNOW .... 6

7044

OBSERVATION ... 4 

RECORDS ....... 5

REFUSED ....... 7

NOT OBTAINED ... 8 

GET VIN #, 

WRITE IN 

NEXT PAGE

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7045

VEHICLE #3

HERE .......... 1

NO->[N-29] ..... 0

1112

^••^•'%^-. :;tM$ii&

(Circle One) 

ACTUAL ......... 1

ESTIMATE ....... 2

DON'T KNOW .... 6

7779

OBSERVATION ... 4 

RECORDS ....... 5

REFUSED ....... 7

NOT OBTAINED ... 8 

GET VIN #,. 

WRITE IN 

NEXT PAGE

! 

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Y

J720

VEHICLE #4

HERE ........... 1

NO->[N-29] ...... 0

t798

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. •'••'- • : ••'<: ; ^5t|sil^: i; jl?E:;Sl : ••••••••. .:/.-!^;;wg$w$i$m

(Circle One) 

ACTUAL .......... 1

ESTIMATE ........ 2

DON'T KNOW ..... 6

7205

OBSERVATION .... 4 

RECORDS ........ 5

REFUSED ........ 7

NOT OBTAINED .... 8 

GET VIN #, 

WRITE IN 

NEXT PAGE

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VIN#1;

970 986

VIM #2

1046 1062 

VIN#3

1121 1137 

VIN #4

1207 1223

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NEW HOME SUPPLEMENT

lllfif

INTERVIEWERllCrHECK FOLDOUT PAGE: ASK^THIS SECTION IF SINGLE-FAMILY HOME,

, AND B UILT IN 1988 OR;: LATER. OTHEREVISE:<30 TO :THE;! GHT1 NG.

HAS BEEN SELECTED FOR THE LiGHTNG

RECORD SHEET.)

: 'Since this is a (relatively) new house, I have a -few ^uestiqns ;ab;bu|tfi||;;•' ' '

NH-1. Do you know which side of your home faces the South?

YES ............................................. 1 7234

NO ............................................. 0 -> [NH-3]

If "YES" on NH-1, ASK:

i

| NH-2. Using your best estimate, does the side of your home facing the South have more, the

| same, or less glass area than the North side of your home?

i

| MORE GLASS AREA ............................ 1

| SAME GLASS AREA ............................. 2 1235

LESS GLASS AREA ............................. 3

NO GLASS AREA ON SOUTH SIDE ................. 0

)lijp: "Here are some questions that relate to the technical 

|;;:^bu:;:niigrit:;remember some of these items from the material^; you received when;:y^tJi; "

NH-3. What is your best estimate of the R-value of the insulation in the roof or ceiling, or perhaps you 

know the inches of insulation? (R-VALUES RANGE FROM 4 TO 49.)

R-VALUE OR INCHES ... -> [NH-5]

DON'T KNOW .................................. 1236-39

NO INSULATION ................................ 0000 -> [NH-5]

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IF "DON'T KNOW" ON NH-3, ASK:

NH-4. When you purchased your home, were you informed that the insulation in your roof or 

ceiling meets or exceeds the building code for your location?

MEETS THE BUILDING CODES .................... 1

EXCEEDS THE BUILDING CODES .................. 2 7

DON'T REMEMBER/NOT INFORMED ................ 6

l|sjt|RVIEWER: iCHECK FOLDOUT PAGE. IF CENTRAL AIR CONDITIONING

;TO NhK7. : : : : : : ^l

IF HAS CENTRAL AIR-CONDITIONING, ASK; OTHERWISE •-> [NH-7]

NH-5. For your central air-conditioner, what is your best estimate of the size of the cooling capacity 

in tons or Btu? (12,000 Btu per hour = 1 ton cooling capacity.)

TONS OR BTU/HOUR 1241-44

DON'T KNOW .............................. 9996

NH-6. Is your air-conclitioner a high-efficiency unit?

YES ........................................ 1

NO .................................. ....... 0

DON'T KNOW ................................. 6

NH-7. Is your heating equipment a high-efficiency unit?

YES ............................................. 1

NO ............................................. 0 isso

DON'T KNOW ..................................... 6

NH-8. Can you set thermostats for your main heating equipment so that you have different temperatures 

in sections of your home? This is usually called "Zoned-Heating".

YES ............................................. 1

NO/NO THERMOSTAT ............................... 2 725:'

DON'T KNOW ..................................... 6

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NH-9. Please don't try to find them, but we are interested in whether you maintain files or still have the 

brochures pertaining to information about the characteristics of your home and major appliances?

YES ............................................. 1

NO ............................................. 0 1252

DON'T KNOW ..................................... 6

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Section O. HOUSING MEASUREMENTS

:(l||R\/iEWER:' CHECK FOLDOUT PAGE: IF SINGLE-FAMILY OR MOBILE HOftfE;

: ; SKIP TO 0-2. ..^.. . . ' ; '•']'•• /;:::K;

O-1. Please turn to Exhibit 0-1. Which of these does your home have here? CIRCLE ALL THAT APPLY,

YES NO

a. NO GARAGE ................................ 1 0 126$

b. ONE-CAR GARAGE ........................... 1 0 ise?

c. TWO-CAR GARAGE ........................... 1 0 1Z6S

d. THREE OR MORE CAR GARAGE ................. 1 0 tssn

e. COVERED CARPORT .......................... 1 0 i;r/v.i

BASEMENT

IF SINGLE-FAMILY HOME OR BUILDING WITH 2-4 UNITS, ASK. OTHERWISE , --> [O-5].

0-2, Please turn to Exhibit 0-2, Does your home have a basement, an enclosed crawl space, (•;, 

crawl space open to the outside, a concrete slab, or a combination of these?

A BASEMENT ................................. 1

CRAWL SPACE -- ENCLOSED ..................... 2

CRAWL SPACE - OPEN TO THE OUTSIDE ........... 3 f,??r

CONCRETE SLAB ............................. 4 --> [O-5]

COMBINATION (MARK ALL BELOW THAT APPLY) ...... 5

BASEMENT .................................. 1 -'27S

CRAWL. SPACE -- ENCLOSED .................... 2 :'S7S

CRAWL. SPACE - OPEN TO THE OUTSIDE .......... 3 -'274

CONCRETE SLAB ...........,,.....,,,,....... 4 ;','OT

:: REMEMBER TO INCLUDE BASEMENT ON^ DIAGRAM.

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I ... 10-3. About how much of the basement/crawl space would you say is warm enough to 

sit, work, or play in during the winter months - all, part, or none?

ALL ......................................... 1

PART ........................................ 2 1276

NONE ....................................... 0

r

IO-4. Do you have insulation in the floor area above the basement/crawl space?

YES, ALL ..................................... 1

YES, PART .................................... 2 1277

NO .......................................... 0

DON'T KNOW ................................. 6

O-5. Please turn to Exhibit O-5. How much longer do you plan to live in this home?

LESS THAN 1 YEAR ................................ 01

1-2 YEARS ....................................... 02 --> [O-7]

3-5 YEARS ....................................... 03 --> (O-7]

6-10 YEARS ...................................... 04 -> [O-7J 1278-79

MORE THAN 10 YEARS ............................. 05 --> (O-7]

REST OF MY LIFE/AS LONG AS I CAN .................. 06 --> [0-7]

NOT SURE ....................................... 96

IF 'LESS THAN 1 YEAR" ON 0-5, ASK:

r

O-6. Do you know where and when you may be moving?

YES ......................................... 1

ADDRESS OR CITY: ____________________ 1280 

MONTH/YEAR: ____________________

NO .......................................... 2

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MEASUREMENTS

::(fs||||yfEWER;: : /ALWAYS DO MEASUREMENTS FROM THE; OUTSIDE VVHERE

ill^

the iHside." ; ' . ^.i. •• '. : ... .. : •'.'..'••>•' '•''•. .''••'•': ••••• '.i-tM^flill-Jil:;:: ;

^REAS: WITHIN THE HOUSING UNIT THAT

; DIAGRAMS WITH SHADING. GIVE DIMENSIONS

FACI N G MEA UREM ENT PACSES^FOR AD DITI 0 N/

INCLUDE OPEN PORCH IN DIAGRAM;

SHADE UNHEATED AREAS THIS WAY.

0-7. To understand the usage of energy in your (house/apartment), we need to know its size in square 

feet. With your permission, I would like to measure your home,

MEASUREMENTS FOLLOW .,...,..,,...,.....,,...... 1

RESPONDENT REFUSED ............................. 7 --> [BOX 22:

OTHER: __ _ _________________ _ __ ... 2 PAGE 110]

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NOTES REGARDING BASEMENT MEASUREMENTS

FOR OFFICE USE ONLY

Floor Codes

1301 02 03

Unit A

04 05-06 07-06

UnitB

09 10-11 12-13

Unit C

14 15-16 17-18

UnitD

19 20-21 22-23

it of 

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BASEMENT MEASUREMENTS FOR HOME/APARTMENT

Single-Family Home or 

Townhouse [ ]

Garage type:

[ ] No garage this floor 

[ ] Heated attached (INCLUDE) 

[ ] Unheated attached 

(INCLUDE/SHADE) 

[ ] Detached (DO NOT INCLUDE)

Include all enclosed space in 

basement

Do not measure crawl space

Apartment in 2-4 

Unit Building [ ]

EXCLUDE GARAGE

include only space 

for exclusive or 

primary use by 

household

Floor is:

[ ] All heated 

[ ] All unheated (SHADE) 

[ ] Partially heated (SHADE UNHEATED PART)

Apartment in 5+ 

Unit Building [ ]

••'-•• •• • • • • • . •' .'.'•:••;.'-' ' .

DO WOT MEASURE 

BASEMENT

I ; :- ;: •..•

' r -:'.'

•1. - v '.:

:: .. j;:^. . :

T 

• .

Mobile Home [ ]

MOBiLli^iifiJi .•'• . ;N6liAli|:;-;:;s;

: . : ;:BASElEWSiW:: .;• .' : '^yimm. J:.".' :::':-\ilSK8

'•'••'-•' '8SI

' • . ' • T..':";-' •-• .; ' : '.: :

TO SHADE UNHEATED::ABEAS, IN A BASEMENT/THE AREA1|S| TO SIT, WORK, OR^LAY IN;[)IJRINGTH|:WINTER. :/• ";

Diagram for Floor with Rectangular Shape

[ 3

[ ]

j^||||liggp:;;::Weasurernents based on [ ] In

Diagram for Floor if Other than Rectangular

sid(e--' ; i1::Outsid6'-''i-;FQtheii^

-.-... ; -:'•-'-;-;-. '. '"•'•'''•':"":• . ' '•••:'••!••••;•!:• " " / : ."' :•.•••:••'••''.•:•. :..-'..'''.'-'.-'.'-.-'.-.'-''-.-''. :.'• : f:;:: : i :^:-;;:;0 :";; :.:;:;:;:;.;:;:;:;X;

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NOTES REGARDING FIRST FLOOR MEASUREMENTS

FOR OFFICE USE ONLY

Floor Codes

1326 27 28

Unit A

29 30-31 32-33

Unit B

34 35-36 37-38

Unite

39 40-41 42-43

UnitD

44 45-46 47-48

ft of 

Units

•19

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FIRST FLOOR MEASUREMENTS FOR HOME/APARTMENT

Single-Family Home or 

Townhouse [ ]

Apartment in 2-4 

Unit Building [ ]

Apartment in 5+ 

Unit Building [ ] Mobile Home [ ]

Include all space enclosed from the weather

Garage type;

[ ] No garage 

[ ] Heated attached 

(INCLUDE) 

[ ] Unheated attached 

(INCLUDE/SHADE) 

[ ] Detached (DO NOT 

INCLUDE)

Floor is:

Porch type:

eXCLUDl GA'PtA'Gi

.... •' •: ' "."..'•-;

;:|XCLUD|tGAR^GM;

Garage type:

[ ] No garage 

[ ] Heated attached 

(INCLUDE) 

[ ] Unheated Attached 

(INCLUDE/SHADE) 

[ ] Detached (DO NOT 

INCLUDE)

All heated 

All unheated - SHADE 

Part heated and part unheated - SHADE UNHEATED PART

No porch 

Heated Enclosed Porch - INCLUDE IN DRAWING 

Unheated Enclosed Porch -- INCLUDE IN DRAWING AND SHADE 

Open Porch -- DO NOT INCLUDE

Diagram for Floor with Rectangular Shape

f j

[ 1

Diagram for Floor if Other than Rectangular

JNlE.iViEVV|R:; 5:M6asurements based on [ ] Inside f ] Outside [ ;];: :QthW: :Specify ; ; ^m mm mm

l:;ili!i||iT|OISlAL FLOORS OR ATTIC, GO TO R(">X 99 PARP i :i o ••: '-- v:: -• ';| ; : • : ;;- : -'••'- - :": '''-''mm m mm DVA:.f4l^»y.r>VS,:MVi:-;:..!;. ;.v . V: ;:.-..: ::.! . .... : ^^^^.^i^im^ii'^M^M

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NOTES REGARDING SECOND FLOOR MEASUREMENTS

FOR OFFICE USE ONLY

Floor Codes

1351 52 53

Unit A

54 55-56 57-58

Unit B

59 60-61 62-63

Unite

64 65-66 67-68

Unit D

69 70-71 72-73

# of L

Units .;

H I

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SECOND FLOOR OF HOME/APARTMENT

Single-Family Home or 

Townhouse [ ]

Apartment in 2-4 

Unit Building [ ]

Apartment in 5+ 

Unit Building [ ] Mobile Home [ ]

Garage type:

[ ] No garage

[ ] Heated attached

(INCLUDE) 

[ ] Unheated attached

(INCLUDE/SHADE) 

[ ] Detached (DO NOT

INCLUDE)

EXCLUDE GARAGE EXCLUDE GARAGE

Garage type:

[ ] No garage

[ ] Heated attached

(INCLUDE) 

[ ] Unheated attached

(INCLUDE/SHADE) 

[ ] Detached (DO NOT

INCLUDE)

Floor is:

[ ] All heated

[ ] AH unheated - SHADE

[ 1 Part heated and part unheated - SHADE UNHEATED PART

Porch type:

[ ] No Poreh

[ ] Heated Enclosed Porch - INCLUDE IN DRAWING

[ ] Unheated Enclosed Porch -- INCLUDE IN DRAWING AND SHADE

[ j Open Porch - DO NOT INCLUDE

Diagram for Floor with Rectangular Shape

1 3

lNtERVlEWER::;j; Measurements base 

IF NO:ADD|TIONAL FLOORS OR AT

[ J

Diagram for Floor if Other than Rectangular

3d on -[•'] Inside - [ ] Outside []: Other: Specify: \^^M^\:&£!\M

-""""", '. --"-'" " • '• .'.'•' '".' :.' : '.•:'-:'''.'''''••'•''".-':'•''•.': '•• . "::>:

DC, GO TO BOX 22, PAGE41..Q. ./ . ;.:-/.;.:. ..... '\^MM^M

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THIRD FLOOR OF HOME/APARTMENT

Single-Family Home or Apartment in 2-4 Unit 

Townhouse [ ] E3ui!ding [ ]

Apartment in B+ Unit 

Building | ] Mobile Home [

Include all space enclosed from the weather

Floor is:

[ ] All heated

[ ] All unheated - SHADE

[ ] Part heated and part unheated - SHADE UNHEATED PART

Porch type:

[ ] No porch

[ ] Heated Enclosed Porch - INCLUDE IN DRAWING

[ ] Unheated Enclosed Porch - INCLUDE IN DRAWING AND SHADE

[ ] Open Porch - DO NOT INCLUDE

Diagram for Floor with Rectangular Shape

[ ]

[ 1

Diagram for Floor if Other than Rectangular

INTERVIEWER: Measurements based on [ ] Inside [ ] Outside | ] Other: Specify; : ::'::,;. : k:

... . ' ..'...••:•.•-•

IF NO ADDITIONAL FLOORS OR ATTIC, GOTO BOX 22, PAGE 110, : : : :;;: u

FOR OFFICE USE ONLY

Floor Codes

1376 77 78

Unit A

79 80-81 82-33

Unit B

84 85-86 87-88

Unit C

89 90-91 32-93

Unit D

94 95-96 97-98

it of 

Unite

99

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ATTIC OF HOME

"APARTMENT IN 2-4 UNITS, "

, DO NOT INCLUDE

Single-Family Home or 

Townhouse [ ]

Apartment in 2-4 Unit 

Building [ ]

Apartment in 5+ 

Unit Building [ ] Mobile Home [ ]

Attic is:

[ 1 Heated-DRAW

[ ] Ail unheated and finished - DRAW

[ ] Part heated and part unheated - SHADE UNHEATED PART

[ ] Unheated and unfinished - DO NOT DRAW

Diagram for Attic with Rectangular Shape

[ ]

[ ]

]ii|ji||il^El^:fft|^urements based on [ ] 1

Diagram for Floor if Other than Rectangular

^s^tyufei^^^Wspt^ :• - , .1 •:...-•::: •:•.:• :•-::-.-:-:•'•.:.•:-:•.•:-;•::•:- .:•;-:• 

•'-... -"•'•_' : '.-.' . • - ..-.".-"-.--" "•-:'-.- -.-;--: ':•:•: • -.'- '-•-.•:'• -;•.-;'. -x-. •:•:•:•:• '•<:'-:'-.':-::':•'

FOR OFFICE USE ONLY

Floor Codes

1400 01 02

Unit A

03 04-05 06-07

UnitB

08 09-10 11-12

Unite

13 14-15 16-17

Unit D

18 19-20 21-22

#of 

Units

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DO SO.. NOW

This is the end of the interview. Thank you very much for your

TIME ENDED:

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Section P. INTERVIEWER OBSERVATION

FILL IN AND CHECK THAT ALL INFORMATION IS COMPLETE:

P-1. LENGTH OF INTERVIEW: _______ MINUTES 1424-26

P-2. INTERVIEWER'S SIGNATURE: ____________________ DATE: _______ 1427-30

P-3. INTERVIEWER'S I.D.#: U31-34

; FILL THIS OUT AFTER YOU COMPLETE THE INTERVIEW?;!

P-4. WHAT PROBLEMS, IF ANY, DID YOU HAVE IN MEASURING THIS (HOME/APARTMENT)?

P-5. WHAT EFFECT, IF ANY, DID THESE PROBLEMS HAVE ON THE ACCURACY OF YOUR 

MEASUREMENTS?

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P-6. WHAT IS UNIQUE OR UNUSUAL ABOUT THIS HOUSEHOLD THAT IS RELATED TO ITS USE 

ENERGY?

P-7. WHICH QUESTION WAS THE MOST TROUBLESOME FOR THE RESPONDENT TO UNDERSTAN 

OR ANSWER?

P-8. WAS THERE A PROBLEM GETTING THE AUTHORIZATION FORM SIGNED? WHAT COULD 

DONE TO DEAL WITH THIS IN THE FUTURE?

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P-9. WHAT ELSE WOULD IT BE HELPFUL FOR US TO KNOW ABOUT THIS HOUSING UNIT OR 

INTERVIEW?

P-10. DO YOU HAVE ANY SUGGESTIONS TO IMPROVE THE SURVEY FOR HOMES LIKE THIS ONE?

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FOLDOUT PAGE

A-1. Housing Structure

Single Family Detached . D 

Single Family Attached . . D 

Apartments 2-4 Units ... D 

5+ Units ............ D

Mobile Home ......... D

B-3. Tenure

Own .... D 

Rent . . . D

Occupy 

W/O 

Payment D

B-4. Condo- I 

minium

Yes ........ D E

3-7. When B-9. Year 

Home Built Moved In

Built 1988 or 1993 ...... D

Later ....... D 1 994 ...... EH

FUEL DELIVERED TO HOUSEHOLD

J-12. Bottled Gas

J-17, Fuel Oil . . .

J-20. Kerosene . .

L-1. HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS

1..D 2..D 3..D 4..D 5..D

........................ ill

........................ D I

........................ n

6 or more . . D

FUEL USED

YES

1

NO

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1

1

1

1

1

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0

0

0

0

0

0

6

6

6

6

6

6

FUEL/USAGE; CATEGORIES

ELECTRICITY USED:

a. For home heating

b. For hot water

c. For cooking

d. For air conditioning

e. For lighting and appliances

NATURAL GAS USED:

f. For home heating

g. For hot water

h. For cooking

i. For other appliances (clothes dryer, 

outdoor lights, central air 

conditioning)

BOTTLED GAS (LPG OR PROPANE

USED: Do not mark used if only use is 

or outdoor grill

FUEL OIL USED;

KEROSENE USED:

WOOD BURNED:

COAL USED:

SOLAR USED:

USAGE 

(Recorded HOW USAGE IS PAID 

During 

Interview)

YES NO DK

PAID 

BYHIiN RENT/ 

CONDO

FEE OTHER: Specify

1

1

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0

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Form EIA-457A (1993) Form Approval:

OMB No.: 1905-0092

Expires: June 30,1996

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY 

Authorization Form

RESIDENTIAL ENERGY CONSUMPTION SURVEY

I hereby give permission to the company (companies) below to provide information to Response Analysis 

Corporation (or other designee of the U.S. Department of Energy) for confidential use in connection with 

their survey for the U.S. Department of Energy.

This authorization covers the following data for the period from October 1, 1992 through 

December 21, 1996:

1) the total amount of fuels used by my household

2) the total price charged for fuels used by my household

3) participation in demand-side management, energy audit, and other programs

Companies are authorized to provide this information by monthly periods or by delivery date, whichever 

applies. A photocopy of this authorization may be accepted with the same authority as the original.

Signature: Date:

PLEASE

PRINT

YOUR NAME:

ADDRESS: APT. NO.

CITY OR POST OFFICE: STATE ZIP CODE

TELEPHONE: AREA CODE NUMBER

[ ] Demand-side management and information about energy audit and other programs is not to be 

released if this box is initialed by the authorizing person.

PLEASE COMPLETE ONE BLOCK BELOW FOR EACH FUEL USED BY THE HOUSEHOLD. IF MORE 

THAN ONE SUPPLIER OF A PARTICULAR FUEL, USE THE OTHER SIDE OF THIS SHEET.

ELECTRICITY

NATURAL GAS 

or BOTTLED GAS

FUEL OIL

or KEROSENE

PRINT FULL NAME OF ELECTRIC COMPANY

PRINT FULL NAME OF GAS COMPANY

PRINT FULL NAME OF OIL COMPANY

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BOTTLED GAS 

(LPG or Propane)

SECOND GAS COMPANY

PRINT FULL NAME OF GAS COMPANY

BOTTLED GAS 

(LPG or Propane)

THIRD GAS COMPANY

PRINT FULL NAME OF GAS COMPANY

FUEL OIL

or KEROSENE

SECOND FUEL OIL/KEROSENE COMPANY

PRINT FULL NAME OF OIL COMPANY

FUEL OIL

or KEROSENE

THIRD FUEL OIL/KEROSENE COMPANY

PRINT FULL NAME OF OIL COMPANY

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Form EIA-457A (1993) Form Approval:

OMB No.: 1905-0092

Expires: June 30, 1996

U.S. Department of Energy 

1993 Residential Energy Consumption

Additional Household Vehicles

1-4

^

Location #: 

Housing Unit #:

10-15 

16-17

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Form EIA-457A (1993)

ADDITIONAL VEHICLES {5-8}

QUESTION

N-3. What is the make? MAKE

N-4. What is the model name? (SEE INSTRUCTIONS) MODEL

N-5. What is the model year? YEAR

N-6. Please turn to Exhibit N-6. What is the type CAR .................. 01

of vehicle? STATION WAGON ....... 02

LARGE VAN ............ 03

(CIRCLE ONE). MINI VAN .............. 04

PICKUP TRUCK ......... 05

WRITE ADDITIONAL IDENTIFYING INFORMATION SPORT-UTILITY VEHICLE . . 06 

IN MARGIN. OTHER (SPECIFY): ...... 21

N-8. Does it have an automatic transmission or manual AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 1 

shift? MANUAL SHIFT .......... 2

DON'T KNOW ........... 6

N-9. How many cylinders does the engine have? 3-CYLINDERS .......... 03

4-CYLINDERS .......... 04

5-CYLINDERS .......... 05

6-CYLINDERS .......... 06

8-CYLINDERS .......... 08

OTHER ............... 21

DON'T KNOW .......... 96

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N-7. Does it have an air conditioner? YES ................... 1

NO ................... 0 f
Form EIA-457A (1993)

N-3.

N-4.

N-5.

N-6.

N-7.

N-8.

N-9.

VEHICLE #5

MAKE

78-79

MODEL

20-21

19

22-23

CAR ........... 01

STATN WAGON . . 02 

LARGE VAN ..... 03

MINI VAN ....... 04

PICK UP TRUCK . 05 

SPORT UTILITY . . 06 

. 21

24-25

YES ............ 1

NO ............ 0

26

AUTOMATIC ..... 1

MANUAl ?

DON'T KNOW .... 6

2?

3 CYLINDERS ... 03 

4 CYLINDERS ... 04 

5 CYLINDERS ... 05 

6 CYLINDERS ... 06 

8 CYLINDERS ... 08 

OTHER ........ 21

DON'T KNOW ... 96

28-29

VEHICLE #6

MAKE 

94-95

feDEL 

96-97

19

98-99

CAR ........... 01

STATN WAGON . . 02 

LARGE VAN ..... 03

MINI VAN ....... 04

PICK UP TRUCK . 05 

SPORT UTILITY . . 06 

. 21

700-07

YES ............ 1

NO ............ 0

102

AUTOMATIC ..... 1

MANUAL ........ 2

DON'T KNOW .... 6

103

3 CYLINDERS ... 03 

4 CYLINDERS ... 04 

5 CYLINDERS ... 05 

6 CYLINDERS ... 06 

8 CYLINDERS ... 08 

OTHER ........ 21

DON'T KNOW ... 96

704-05

VEHICLE #7

MAKE

170-71

MODEL 

172-73

19

1 74-75

CAR .......... 01

STATN WAGON . 02 

LARGE VAN .... 03

MINI VAN ...... 04

PICK UP TRUCK 05 

SPORT UTILITY . 06 

21

776-77

YES ........... 1

NO ........... 0

178

AUTOMATIC .... 1

MANUAL ....... 2

DON'T KNOW ... 6

179

3 CYLINDERS . . 03 

4 CYLINDERS . . 04 

5 CYLINDERS . . 05 

6 CYLINDERS . . 06 

8 CYLINDERS . . 08 

OTHER ....... 21

DON'T KNOW . . 96

780-87

VEHICLE #8

MAKE

246-47

MODEL

248-49

19

250-57

CAR ........... 01

STATN WAGON . . 02 

LARGE VAN ..... 03

MINI VAN ....... 04

PICK UP TRUCK . 05 

SPORT UTILITY . . 06 

. 21

252-53

YES ............ 1

NO ............ 0

254

AUTOMATIC ..... 1

MANUAL ........ 2

DON'T KNOW .... 6

255

3 CYLINDERS ... 03 

4 CYLINDERS ... 04 

5 CYLINDERS ... 05 

6 CYLINDERS ... 06 

8 CYLINDERS ... 08 

OTHER ........ 21

DON'T KNOW ... 96

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QUESTION

N-10. Does it have front-wheel, rear-wheel, or 4-wheel FRONT-WHEEL ....... 1

drive? (IF RESPONDENT SAYS COMBINATION REAR-WHEEL ........ 2

THAT INCLUDES 4-WHEEL DRIVE, MARK 4-WHEEL ............ 3

4-WHEEL DRIVE.) OTHER: (Specify) ..... 5

DON'T KNOW ........ 6

N-11. Does the fuel system use a carburetor, fuel CARBURETOR ........ 1

injection, or is it a diesel engine or an electric FUEL INJECTION ...... 2

vehicle? DIESEL ............. 3->[N-13]

ELECTRIC ........... 4->|:N-141

OTHER: (Specify) ..... 5

DON'T KNOW ........ 6

N-12. Please turn to Exhibit N-12. During the past year, UNLEADED GASOLINE

what type of fuel did this vehicle use? Regular {87-88.9 Octane) ...... 01

Mid-grade (89-90.9 Octane) .... 02

Premium (91 or Greater Octane) 03

LEADED GASOLINE ........... 04

ETHANOL BLEND (Gasohol) .... 05

NATURAL GAS .............. D6

PROPANE .................. D7

ALCOHOL .................. 08

OTHER: (Specify) ............ 21

DON'T KNOW ............... 96

N-13. When fuel was purchased for this vehicle during FULL-SERVICE ................ 1

the past year, was most of the fuel purchased at SELF-SERVICE ............... 2

full-service pumps or self-service pumps? (IF BOTH EQUALLY ............... 3

"MINI-SERVICE," RECORD AS SELF-SERVICE.) OTHER: (Specify) ............. 5

DON'T KNOW ................ 6

N-14. Did you get this vehicle within the past 12 months WITHIN PAST 12 MONTHS 1

or did you get it before that? (CIRCLE ONE, THEN BEFORE THAT ......... 2->[N-17]

ASK APPROPRIATE FOLLOW-UP QUESTION)

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N-10.

N-11.

N-12.

N-13.

N-14.

VEHICLE #<B

FRONT WHEEL . . 1 

REAR WHEEL ... 2 

4 WHEEL ....... 3

5

DON'T KNOW ... 6

30

CARBURETOR ... 1 

FUEL INJECTION . 2 

DIESEL~->{N-13] . 3 

ELECTRIC->[N-14] 4

5

DON'T KNOW ... 6

31

UNLEADED GAS 

Reg. (87-88.9 oct).01 

Mid. (89-90.9 oct). 02 

Prem. (91 + oct) . D3

LEADED GAS .... 04 

ETHANOL BND . . 05 

NATURAL GAS . . 06 

PROPANE ...... 07

ALCOHOL ...... 08

OTHER->[N-14] . 21

DON'T KNOW ... 96

32-33

FULL SERVICE ... 1 

SELF SERVICE . . 2 

BOTH ......... 3

5

DON'T KNOW ... 6

34

WITHIN 12 MNTHS 1 

BEFORE->[N-17] 2

35

VEHICLE #6

FRONT WHEEL ... 1 

REAR WHEEL .... 2 

4 WHEEL ........ 3

. 5

DON'T KNOW .... 6 

we

CARBURETOR .... 1 

FUEL INJECTION . . 2 

DIESEL->[N-13J . . 3 

ELECTRIC->[N-141 4 

. 5

DON'T KNOW .... 6

707

UNLEADED GAS 

Reg. (87-88.9 oct). 01 

Mid. (89-90.9 oct). .02 

Prem. (91 + oct) . . 03

LEADED GAS .... 04 

ETHANOL BND . . 05 

NATURAL GAS . . 06 

PROPANE ...... 07

ALCOHOL ...... 08

OTHER->[N-14] ."21

DON'T KNOW ... 96 

1 08-09

FULL SERVICE .... 1 

SELF SERVICE ... 2 

BOTH .......... 3

5

DON'T KNOW .... 6 

110

WITHIN 12 MNTHS . 1 

BEFORE->[N-17] . 2

777

VEHICLE #7

FRONT WHEEL . . 1 

REAR WHEEL ... 2 

4 WHEEL ....... 3

5

DON'T KNOW ... 6 

782

CARBURETOR ... 1 

FUEL INJECTION . 2 

DIESEL~>[N-13] . 3 

ELECTRIC- > [N-14] 4 

5

DON'T KNOW ... 6

783

UNLEADED GAS 

Reg. (87-88.9 oct)01 

Mid. (89-90.9 oct).Q2 

Prem. (91 -t- oct) . 03

LEADED GAS ... 04 

ETHANOL BND . 05 

NATURAL GAS . 06 

PROPANE ..... 07

ALCOHOL ..... 08

OTHER->[N-14] 21

DON'T KNOW . . 96

754-85

FULL SERVICE ... 1 

SELF SERVICE . . 2 

BOTH ......... 3

5

DON'T KNOW ... 6

1S6

WITHIN 12 MNTHS 1 

BEFORE->[N-17] 2

787

VEHICLE #8

FRONT WHEEL ... 1 

REAR WHEEL .... 2 

4 WHEEL ........ 3

. 5

DON'T KNOW .... 6 

258

CARBURETOR .... 1 

FUEL INJECTION . . 2 

DIESEL->[N-13] . . 3 

ELECTRIC->[N-14] 4 

. 5

DON'T KNOW .... 6 

259

UNLEADED GAS 

Reg. (87-88.9 oct). 01 

Mid. (89-90.9 oct). 02 

Prem. (91 + oct) . .03

LEADED GAS .... 04 

ETHANOL BND . . 05 

NATURAL GAS . . 06 

PROPANE ...... 07

ALCOHOL ...... 08

OTHER->[N-14] . 21

DON'T KNOW ... 96

260-67

FULL SERVICE .... 1 

SELF SERVICE ... 2 

BOTH .......... 3

5

DON'T KNOW .... 6 

262

WITHIN 12 MNTHS . 1 

BEFORE->[N-17] . 2

263

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QUESTION

IF 'WITHIN PAST 12 MONTHS," ASK:

i | N-15. In what month and year did you get

| it?

| N-1 6. Approximately how many miles has it

I been driven since you obtained it?

IF "BEFORE THAT," ASK:

i | N-1 7, Approximately how many miles has it 

| been driven in the past 12 months?

N-1 8. What is your best estimate of the average miles 

per gallon (MPG) for this vehicle?

N-1 9. Please look at Exhibit N-1 9. What is the basis

for your estimate of miles per gallon?

N-20, What is the sex of the household member who

usually drives this vehicle?

N-21. What is the approximate age of the household 

member who usually drives this vehicle?

MONTH ...............

YEAR .................

MILES ................

MILES PAST12MOS.

MPG .................

DON'T KNOW ..........

FUEL PURCHASE LOG . . .

COMPUTER ............

ADVERTISED ...........

ROUGH ESTIMATE ......

DON'T KNOW ..........

FEMALE; ...............

MALE .................

DON'T KNOW DRIVER ....

AGE ..................

DON'T KNOW AGE ......

...... 6

...... 1

...... 21,'';

...... A'

. . . 6

"I

...... 2

...... 6

...... 96

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N-15.

N-16.

N-17.

N-18.

N-19.

N-20.

N-21.

VEHICLE #5

MONTH

YEAR

36-39

MILES

40-44

MILES

45-49

MPQ

DK->[N-20] .... 96

50-5?

LOG ........... 1

COMPUTER ..... 2

ADVERTISED .... 3

FST1MATF 4

DONT KNOW ... 6

52

FEMALE ........ 1

MALE 2

DONT KNOW ... 6

53

AGE

DON'T KNOW ... 96

54-55

VEHICLE #6

MONTH

YEAR 

112-15

MILES

116-20

MiLES

727-25

MPG 

DK->[N-20] ... 96

726-27

LOG ........... 1

COMPUTER ..... 2

ADVERTISED .... 3

ESTIMATE ...... 4

DONT KNOW ... 6 

728

FEMALE ........ 1

MALE .......... 2

DONT KNOW ... 6 

129

AGE

DONT KNOW . . 96

730-37

#7

MONTH

YEAR 

788-97

MILES 

792-96

MILES 

797-207

MPG

DK->[N-20] ... 96

202-03

LOG ........... 1

COMPUTER ..... 2

ADVERTISED .... 3

ESTIMATE ...... 4

DON'T KNOW ... 6 

204

FEMALE ........ 1

MALE .......... 2

DON'T KNOW ... 6 

205

AGE

DONT KNOW . . 96

206-07

VEHICLE #8

MONTH

YEAR 

264-67

MILES

->[N-18] 

268-72

MILES 

273-77

MPG

DK->[N-20] .... 96 

278-79

LOG ............ 1

COMPUTER ...... 2

ADVERTISED ..... 3

ESTIMATE ....... 4

DONT KNOW .... 6 

280

FEMALE ......... 1

MALE ........... 2

DONT KNOW .... 6 

287

AGE 

DON'T KNOW ... 96

282-83

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Form EIA-457A (1993)

QUESTION

N-22. Please look at Exhibit N-22. Where is this vehicle 

usually parked at home?

N-23. Other than commuting, is this vehicle used for 

business purposes?

IF USED FOR BUSINESS PURPOSES, ASK:

N-24. What percent of total miles is for business 

purposes?

N-25. Is this vehicle owned or leased by your 

employer?

IF "YES" ON N-25, ASK:

N-26. Please look at Exhibit N-26. 

| How would you best describe 

j the organization or business

that owns or leases this vehicle?

N-27. Is this vehicle refueled at a central site?

GARAGE ........

CARPORT .......

DRIVEWAY .......

STREET' .........

PARKING LOT 

PARKING GARAGE 

IT VARIES .......

OTHER: (Specify)_

YES ........................ 1

NO ........................ 0

DON'T KNOW ................ 6

PERCENT .....................

DON'T KNOW ............... 96

YES ........

NO ........

DON'T KNOW

POLICE/FIRE ........

OTHER GOVERNMENT 

TAXI ...............

UTILITY COMPANY . . . 

SALES .............

AUTO DEALER .......

OTHER BUSINESS ....

YES ........

NO . . .....

DON'T KNOW

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N-22.

N-23.

N-24.

N-25.

N-26.

N-27.

VEHICLE #5

GARAGE ... 1

CARPORT ...... 2

DRIVEWAY ...... 3

STREET ... ..... 4

PARKING LOT ... 5

PARKING GARAGE 6 

VARIES ........ 7

8

56

YES ........... 1

NO->[N-28j . . . . 0

DONT KNOW ... 6

57

DONT KNOW . . 96

58-59

YES ........... 1

NO->[N-28] . . . . 0

DK->[N-28] .... 6

60

POLICE/FIRE .... 1

OTHER GOVN ... 2 

TAXI ........... 3

UTIL COMPANY . . 4 

SALES ......... 5

AUTO DEALER ... 6

OTHR BUSINESS . 7

61

YES ........... 1

NO ........... 0

DONT KNOW ... 6

62

VEHICLE #6

GARAGE ........ 1

CARPORT ....... 2

DRIVEWAY ....... 3

STREET ......... 4

PARKING LOT .... 5

PARKING GARAGE 6 

VARIES ......... 7

8

732

YES ............ 1

NO->[N-28] ..... 0

DON'T KNOW .... 6

133

DON'T KNOW ... 96 

734-35

YES ............ 1

NO->[N-28] ..... 0

DK->[N-28] .....6

736

POLICE/FIRE ..... 1

OTHER GOVN .... 2 

TAXI ............ 3

UTIL COMPANY ... 4 

SALES .......... 5

AUTO DEALER .... 6

OTHR BUSINESS . . 7

737

YES ............ 1

NO ............ 0

DONT KNOW .... 6

738

VEHICLE #7

GARAGE ........ 1

CARPORT ....... 2

DRIVEWAY ....... 3

STREET ......... 4

PARKING LOT .... 5

PARKING GARAGE 6 

VARIES ......... 7

8

208

YES ............ 1

NO->[N-28j ..... 0

DONT KNOW .... 6

209

DON'T KNOW ... 96 

210-11

YES ............ 1

NO->[N-28] ..... 0

DK->[N-28] ..... 6

272

POLICE/FIRE ..... 1

OTHER GOVN .... 2 

TAXI 3

UTIL COMPANY ... 4 

SALES .......... 5

AUTO DEALER .... 6

OTHR BUSINESS . . 7 

273

YES ............ 1

NO ............ 0

DONT KNOW .... 6

274

VEHICLE #8

GARAGE ......... 1

CARPORT ........ 2

DRIVEWAY ........ 3

STREET .......... 4

PARKING LOT ..... 5

PARKING GARAGE . 6 

VARIES .......... 7

. 8

284

YES ............. 1

NO->[N-28] ...... 0

DONT KNOW ..... 6

285

DONT KNOW .... 96 

285-87

YES ............. 1

NO->[N-28] ...... 0

DK->[N-28] ...... 6

288

POLICE/FIRE ...... 1

OTHER GOVN ..... 2 

TAXI 3

UTIL COMPANY .... 4 

SALES ........... 5

AUTO DEALER ..... 6

OTHR BUSINESS ... 7 

289

YES ............. 1

NO ............. 0

DONT KNOW ..... 6

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QUESTION

N-28. Is the vehicle here now? (CIRCLE ANSWER, READ YES VEHICLE HERE ..... 1

APPROPRIATE FOLLOW UP QUESTION.) NO .................. 0->[N-29]

IF "YES," READ:

I would like to get the Vehicle Identification Number and odometer reading directly from the vehicle. 

I'll do that at the end of the interview. Do you know what a Vehicle Identification Number or VIN is? 

(IF DON'T KNOW, EXPLAIN VIN BY SHOWING EXHIBIT N-30. THEN, ASK QUESTIONS N-3 THRU 

N-30 FOR NEXT VEHICLE.

N-29. ODOMETER READING

RECORD FROM OBSERVATION OR ASK IF "NO" ODOMETER ..... 

ON N-28: Approximately what is the odometer 

reading for this vehicle? RECORD WHETHER

ACTUAL OR ESTIMATE. Actual Reading

Estimate ..... 

DON'T KNOW . . .

N-30. VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER

I would like to get the Vehicle Identification Number 

or VIN Number for this vehicle. Do you know what

the VIN Number is? (IF DON'T KNOW, EXPLAIN VIN VIN FROM OBSERVATION 

BY SHOWING EXHIBIT N-30.) VIN FROM RECORDS . . .

VIN REFUSED .........

RECORD FROM OBSERVATION OR ASK IF "NO" VIN NOT OBTAINED .....

ON N-28: Do you have any records that may 

contain the VIN Number such as an insurance 

card, registration, title, or bill of sale?

INTERVIEWER: ASK N-3 THRU N-30 FOR NEXT; VEHICLEf

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VEHICLE #S

N-28. 1

.1

HERE ......... 1

NO->[N-29] .... 0

63

VEHICLE £6

.......... 1 ]

NO->[N-29J ..... 0

139

#7

. . . 

NO->[N-2f

....... 1

JJ .....0

215

VEHICLE #8

HERE ........... 1

NQ->[N-29] ...... 0

291

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N-29.

N-30.

(Circle One) 

ACTUAL ........ 1

ESTIMATE ...... 2

DON'T KNOW ... 6

70

OBSERVATION . . 4 

RECORDS ...... 5

REFUSED ...... 7

NOT OBTAINED . . 8 

GET VIN #, 

WRITE IN 

NEXT

I

71

(Circle One) 

ACTUAL ......... 1

ESTIMATE ....... 2

DON'T KNOW .... 6

146

OBSERVATION ... 4

RECORDS ....... 5

REFUSED ....... 7

NOT OBTAINED ... 8 

GET VIN #, 

WRITE IN 

NEXT

i

i

J47

(Circle One) 

ACTUAi ....... .1

ESTIMATE 

DON'T KNC

OBSERVAT

RECORDS 

REFUSED 

NOT OBTA 

GET\ 

WRIT 

NEXT

....... 2

)W .... 6 

222

ION ... 4

....... 5

....... 7

NED ... 8 

/IN #, "EIN

PAGE

r 

223

(Circle One) 

ACTUAL .......... 1

ESTIMATE ........ 2

DON'T KNOW ..... 6

298

OBSERVATION .... 4

RECORDS ........ 5

REFUSED ........ 7

NOT OBTAINED .... 8 

GET VIN #, 

WRITE IN 

NEXT PAGE

i

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VIN #5:

88

VIN #6

~148~ ~

VIN #7

164

240

VIN #8

300 316

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User-Needs Study for the 1993 Residential Energy Consumption Survey
Form EIA-457W (1993> Form Approval:

OMBNo.: 1905-0092

Expires: June 30,1996

1993 RESIDENTIAL ENERGY CONSUMPTION SURVEY 1-4

HOUSEHOLD LIGHTING USAGE SUPPLEMENT

In 1990, ten percent of all electricity used in homes: was for 

:, We need additional informationon how lights arei used i 

-Of-Energy can provide mote accurate information o^ 

conservation.

Location #: 

Housing Unit #:

10-15 

16-17

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Think of a typical 24-hour November weekday. For each indoor light used in your home for at least 15 

minutes, please identify the light, how long that light is on and what type of light it is. The exhibits 'Anil 

assist you in answering these questions. Please turn to Exhibit LS-1. People think about lighting in their 

home in three different ways: by room, by activity, or by time-of-day usage.

LS-1. Which way do you prefer to identify your home's lights? (CIRCLE ONLY ONE.) 

1. by room, or 2. by activity, or 3. by time-of-day usage

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INTERVIEWER: FOR THIS AND THE FOLLOWING PAGE, READ ACROSS ALL THE COLUMNS BEFORE 

STARTING THE NEXT ROW.

27-26 

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COLUMN A

LS-2. Please look at Exhibit LS-1 

again. Describe the (ROOM/ 

ACTIVITY/TIME) of your home's 

(FIRST/NEXT) light. Start with the 

most used lights.

ENTER CODES FROM BOX ABOVE

COLUMN B | COLUMN C

LS-3. Approximately how 

many hours is this light 

used in a typical 24-hour 

November weekday?

ENTER "LESS THAN 1 HR" OR 

WHOLE HRS OR CIRCLE DK 

FOR DON'T KNOW

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Please turn to Exhibit LS-4. 

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MUST- B " ' ''

OR LESS - SMALL AMOUNT 0F 

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24 INCHES: IN LENGTH; (Include: circufar^tutDes} FLUORESCENT-LIGHT" "*•:'. • : '.. • '• ; ' S ^SS- : : Y :

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R UNTIL THE GRID:IS^COMPLETELY FILLEDlte. v.:--•-••"•'.'•'. : : :'

COLUMN D

LS-5. Please turn to Exhibit LS-5. Please indicate the type of light. 

TYPE OF LIGHT

(CIRCLE APPROPRIATE LIGHT TYPE)

INCANDESCENT 

(STANDARD)

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GRID IS NOT COMPLETE; : pRO'BEtbDEtERMINEt i A:| IN DOOR: LIGHTS. : .::• . : .";.;. : .:: : ^ V'^^M

LS-6. How many more indoor lights does your home use for 15 minutes or more in a typica! 24-hour 

November weekday?

NUMBER: 769-;'.:;

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OFFICE USE

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Second

Third

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1993 Residential Energy Consumption Survey 

HOUSING UNIT RECORD SHEET

Address (or description).

Post Office (city or town)_ State _Zip_

1. INTERVIEWER OBSERVATION OF TYPE OF BUILDING CONTAINING ASSIGNED HOUSING UNIT

CIRCLE NUMBER:

11 MOBILE HOME OR TRAILER

21 ONE-FAMILY HOUSE-DETACHED

22 ONE-FAMILY HOUSE-ATTACHED

31 HOUSE OR BUILDING WITH 2-4 HOUSING UNITS

41 BUILDING WITH 5 OR MORE HOUSING UNITS MARK ANSWERS:

NUMBER OF HOUSING UNITS:

NUMBER OF FLOORS (STORIES):_

51 OTHER-DESCRIBE IN DETAIL ANY

STRUCTURE THAT DOES NOT FIT ONE OF ABOVE. (INCLUDE NUMBER OF UNITS AND 

FLOORS.)

COMPLETE RECORD OF CONTACTS AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON BACK OF THIS RECORD 

SHEET.

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2. TYPE OF OCCUPANCY OF HOUSING UNIT

CIRCLE NUMBER:

1 YEAR-ROUND UNIT

2 SEASONAL UNIT

3 MIGRATORY UNIT

} MARK ANSWER WHETHER HOUSING UNIT IS 

J OCCUPIED OR VACANT.

3. RECORD OF VISITS TO HOUSING UNIT.

Visit 

Number

Time of day

(include AM

orPM) Date Day of Week Result or Comments

4. USE THIS SPACE FOR ADDITIONAL NOTES OR COMMENTS ABOUT VISITS TO THIS 

HOUSEHOLD. DESCRIBE FULLY IF REFUSAL OR OTHER NONINTERVIEW.

5. NAME AND PHONE NUMBER OF HOUSEHOLDER (OR ONE OF HOUSEHOLDERS)

Name Phone number 

Area Code ( )

6. INTERVIEWER'S NAME AND I.D. NUMBER

Interviewer I.D. Number

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Appendix F

U.S. Census Regions

and Divisions Map
Form EIA-457H (1993)

Appendix F

U.S. and

WEST

Pacific Mountain

MIDWEST

West 

North Central

East 

Central

NORTHEAST

New 

Atlantic England

West

South

Atlantic

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