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Bay Area Air District Heating Outage Preparedness Survey

The Bay Area Air District is interested in understanding how prepared residents are in the event that they lose heating in their home due to a built-in heating system breaking and needing replacement. We are collecting this information to better understand the concerns residents may have during temporary loss of heating events to help inform future planning and support ongoing clean air initiatives.
1.What zip code do you live in? (5-digit zip code)(Required.)
2.What type of building do you live in?(Required.)
3.Do you own or rent the building you live in?(Required.)
4.Is your primary heating system at home built into the building or a plug-in, portable unit?(Required.)
5.Before today, were you aware of potential requirements related to replacing gas furnaces in your area (i.e., Bay Area Air District Rule 9-4)?(Required.)
6.Does your home have any form of backup heating (e.g., electric space heaters, electric blankets, fireplace, wood stove)?(Required.)
7.During winter, what temperature do you typically set your thermostat to while home?(Required.)
8.If your home became colder than usual during the coldest days of winter, how much of a problem would this be for your household?(Required.)
9.What concerns would you have if your home became too cold due to lack of heating for several days during the winter? (Select all that apply)(Required.)
10.If your built-in heating system stopped working for a short period of time (e.g., during equipment replacement or due to equipment failure), would your existing backup heating solution be satisfactory?(Required.)
11.How long do you think you would be comfortable without your built-in heating system operating during the winter?(Required.)
12.How prepared do you feel to manage a short-term loss of heating in your home (i.e., several days where your built-in heating system stopped operating)?(Required.)
13.What types of assistance would be most helpful during a temporary heating outage? (Select all that apply)(Required.)
14.Are there any other considerations or impacts related to losing heat in your home for a short period that you think should be considered? (Optional)
15.If you would like to receive information on Bay Area Air District Rule 9-4, please provide your email address. (Optional)