Teller energy 2012 Community Survey Teller County Community Energy Survey 2012 1) What is your zip code? 2) Do you own or rent? Own Rent 3) Who is your electrical provider? IREA Black Hills Energy Other If other please explain: 3a) Self- Grid tied with renewables: check all that apply Solar PV Wind Microhydro Back-up Generator 3b) Self- Off Grid- check all that apply Solar PV Wind MicrohydroBack-up Generator Back-up Generator 4) What fuel(s) do you use to heat your home and who is your supplier? – check all that apply Natural Gas Colrado Natural Gas Black Hills Energy Electricity Yes No Propane Ferrel Gas Mar Gas AmeriGas Glaser Gas Suburban Propane Conley Propane Other/ All Other/All please specify: Wood Cordwood Pellet Renewable Sources Solar PV Solar Thermal Wind Microhydro Geothermal Passive Solar 5) What is the approximate square footage where you live? <500 sqft 500 - 1000 sqft 1000- 1500 sqft 1500 - 2000 sqft 2000 - 3000 sqft 3000 - 4000 sqft 4000 - 5000 sqft 5000 - 7500 sqft 7500 - 10,000 sqft > 10,000 sqft 6) What is the construction of your home? Stick built (wood) Concrete block Brick Hay bale Earth home Adobe Mobile/ modular Other (ex: yurt ) If Other please specify: 7) What is the age of your home? Less than 5 years 5 to 10 years 11 to 20 years 21 to 30 years 31 to 40 years 41 years or older 8) What are your approximate annual utility bills? Electric 0- $250 $251 - $500 $501 - $750 $751 - $1000 $1001 - $1500 $1501 - $2000 $2001 - $3000 $3001 - $5000 Over $5000 Gas 0- $250 $251 - $500 $501 - $750 $751 - $1000 $1001 - $1500 $1501 - $2000 $2001 - $3000 $3001 - $5000 Over $5000 Wood Cut our own 0- $250 $251 - $500 $501 - $750 $751 - $1000 $1001 - $1500 $1501 - $2000 Over $2000 9) What type of vehicle(s) does your family drive? Check all that apply Motorcycle/ moped yes Compact Hybrid Alternative fuel/ flex fuel Gas Diesel Electric Full size/ truck Alternative fuel/ flex fuel Gas Diesel Hybrid 10) How many miles does your family drive per year? 0 - 5,000 5001 - 10,000 10,001 - 15,000 15,001 - 20,000 20,001 - 30,000 30,001 - 40,000 Greater than 40,000 11) What types of energy savings measures have you done or would you consider? Donation of items for reuse Already do Plan to do Would consider Would not consider Unplugging electronics or keeping electronics on power strips Already do Plan to do Would consider Would not consider turning off lights when not in use Already do Plan to do Would consider Would not consider Seasonal thermostat adjustments (low in winter/ high in summer) Already do Plan to do Would consider Would not consider Change to energy effiecient light bulbs Already do Plan to do Would consider Would not consider Insulate hot water tanks/ hot water lines Already do Plan to do Would consider Would not consider Use programmable themostat Already do Plan to do Would consider Would not consider Add household insulation Already do Plan to do Would consider Would not consider Home weatherization/ Air sealing Already do Plan to do Would consider Would not consider Use Energy Star/ High efficiency: Refrigeration Already do Plan to do Would consider Would not consider Use Energy Star/ High efficiency: Hot water heating Already do Plan to do Would consider Would not consider Use Energy Star/ High efficiency: Central heating Already do Plan to do Would consider Would not consider Use Energy Star/ High efficiency: Dishwasher Already do Plan to do Would consider Would not consider Use Energy Star/ High efficiency: Laundry appliances Already do Plan to do Would consider Would not consider Use Energy Star/ High efficiency: Oven Already do Plan to do Would consider Would not consider Change inefficient heating to more efficient heating Already do Plan to do Would consider Would not consider Such as: electric baseboard to propane, natural geas, solar thermal or geothermal Use an Energy monitor Already do Plan to do Would consider Would not consider High effieciency windows Already do Plan to do Would consider Would not consider Passive solar Already do Plan to do Would consider Would not consider Are there any other energy saving technologies that you would consider using? 12) What water saving measure(s) do you utilize or would you consider? Water conservation (shorter showers/ off when brushing teeth) Already do Plan to do Would consider Would not consider Water effieicent appliances (washing machine, dishwasher) Already do Plan to do Would consider Would not consider Water saving toilets/ faucets/ low flow showerheads Already do Plan to do Would consider Would not consider Water conserving landscaping ( native plants/ xeriscaping) Already do Plan to do Would consider Would not consider Composting toilet Already do Plan to do Would consider Would not consider Greywater system Already do Plan to do Would consider Would not consider Are there any other water conserver technologies that you would consdier using? 13) What types of energy saving transportation measures have you done or would you consider? Purchase fuel effiecient vehicle (electric, hybrid, alternative fuel vehicle) Already do Plan to do Would consider Would not consider Purchase natural gas vehicle if there were refill facilities Already do Plan to do Would consider Would not consider Purchase conventional high effieciency vehicle (high miles per gallon) Already do Plan to do Would consider Would not consider Purchase motorcycle or moped Already do Plan to do Would consider Would not consider Reduce and/or combine vehicular trips Already do Plan to do Would consider Would not consider Carpool/ rideshare Already do Plan to do Would consider Would not consider Use mass transit Already do Plan to do Would consider Would not consider Bicycle or walk to shop/ work, etc. Already do Plan to do Would consider Would not consider Proper tire inflation and regular engine maintenance Already do Plan to do Would consider Would not consider Make own biodiesel Already do Plan to do Would consider Would not consider Are there any other energy saving transportation technologies you would consider? 14) Where do you typically recycle, if you do? Please mark all that apply Don't recycle Curbside Woodland Park Wal-Mart Divide Transfer Station CC/V Gold Mine Workplace Haul to Colorado Springs Other Please explain Other: 15) What agriculture and food strategies do you make or would you be likely to make? Shop at local farmers market Already do Plan to do Would consider Would not consider Purchase organic and/or minimally processed foods Already do Plan to do Would consider Would not consider Buy fresh, local foods to reduce distance food must travel Already do Plan to do Would consider Would not consider Grow a family garden Already do Plan to do Would consider Would not consider Install/ build a greenhouse Already do Plan to do Would consider Would not consider Use hydroponics Already do Plan to do Would consider Would not consider Participate in a community garden Already do Plan to do Would consider Would not consider Reduce foodwatse (compost) Already do Plan to do Would consider Would not consider Use organic fertilizers/ pesticides/ herbicides on landscaping and gardens Already do Plan to do Would consider Would not consider 16) What renewable energy systems do you use now or would you consider using? Solar Electric (Photovoltaics) Already do Plan to do Would consider Would not consider Solar Thermal (hot water or space heating) Already do Plan to do Would consider Would not consider Wind Already do Plan to do Would consider Would not consider Geothermal Already do Plan to do Would consider Would not consider Biomass Already do Plan to do Would consider Would not consider Biofuels Already do Plan to do Would consider Would not consider Hydropower Already do Plan to do Would consider Would not consider 17) Energy audits assess a building's energy use and identify strategies to increase efficiency. Utilities often offer free or low-cost audits to their customers, though these are not comprehensive. How much would you pay for a more comprehensive audit Would not pay, but would like to have one performed Would not have one performed even if free 0-$100 $101 - $200 $201 - $300 $301 -$450 $ 451 - $600 18) Federal and utility rebates and incentives are often available for energy efficiency and renewable energy upgrades. Are you aware of potential incentives? Check the statement that applies. Aware Plan to use these incentives Would like to learn more about these incentives Not interested in these incentives Not aware Would like to learn more about these incentives Not interested in these incentives 19) Energy Payback Period is the length of time needed to recover the cost of an energy investment. For example, lighting upgrades often pay for themselves within a year. What payback period would you accept for an energy efficiency improvement? < 1 year 1-2 years 3-4 years 5 -7 years 7-10 years > 10 years 20) What is the longest payback period you’re comfortable with, for a renewable energy system? 1-2 years 3-4 years 5-7 years 7-10 years > 10 years 21) Please rank the following areas in order of their importance( 1- 10, one MOST important) to you in addressing local sustainability Energy effieciency Renewable Energy Enviromental conservation Food/ Agriculture Waste Transportation Housing/ Buildings Government policy Education Distributed energy and food production 22) Please rank the following reasons in order (1 – 9, 1 MOST ) for why sustainability measures are important to you. Save money Reduce my carbon footprint Be a leader in my community Benefit future generations- my children/ grandchildren Protect the enviroment Create jobs Encourage economic development Promote energy independance Combat climate change 23) What educational delivery methods would be most valuable to you for sustainable practices? Rank in order of preference (1 – 6, 1 MOST). Hands on workshops Field visits/ demonstrations Printed publications Webinars Internet tools Internet information 24) Would you be willing to pay more for your utility provided electricity if it came from renewable resources? Yes No 25) Do you think local goverments ( Cities and Counties) should do more to promote sustainability issues? Yes No Please feel free to offer additional comments here, especially with regard to how Teller County can better engage its citizens to participate in energy and sustainability practices. 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