City of Cambridge
BUSINESS Energy Efficiency Survey
The survey will take less than 5 minutes. The Cambridge Energy Alliance will use the data to improve energy efficiency programs for local businesses.

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1. In what Cambridge neighborhood do you CURRENTLY LEASE your place of business?

I do NOT currently LEASE my place of business in Cambridge. STOP! This survey is for Businesses that LEASE their space ONLY! Thank you.

Neighborhood:

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2. My business lease is :

5 year term lease agreement

10 year term lease agreement

Other (please specify length of lease)

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3. Are your company's utility bills metered or unmetered?

	Metered	Unmetered	Not sure	Not applicable
Water	Water Metered	Water Unmetered	Water Not sure	Water Not applicable
Electricity	Electricity Metered	Electricity Unmetered	Electricity Not sure	Electricity Not applicable
Heating	Heating Metered	Heating Unmetered	Heating Not sure	Heating Not applicable
Cooling	Cooling Metered	Cooling Unmetered	Cooling Not sure	Cooling Not applicable

Other (please specify)

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4. Estimate the percentage of your operating costs that is dedicated to energy use :

10%

15%

20%

25%

More than 25%

Not applicable

Other (please specify)

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5. I do the following actions around my place of business:

Other (please specify)

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6. I think the following improvements would benefit my place of business:

	YES, this will benefit my place of business	NO, this will not benefit my place of business	Already have this improvement	Not applicable to my place of business
Have a free energy assessment	Have a free energy assessment YES, this will benefit my place of business	Have a free energy assessment NO, this will not benefit my place of business	Have a free energy assessment Already have this improvement	Have a free energy assessment Not applicable to my place of business
Install high-efficiency boiler system	Install high-efficiency boiler system YES, this will benefit my place of business	Install high-efficiency boiler system NO, this will not benefit my place of business	Install high-efficiency boiler system Already have this improvement	Install high-efficiency boiler system Not applicable to my place of business
Add more insulation	Add more insulation YES, this will benefit my place of business	Add more insulation NO, this will not benefit my place of business	Add more insulation Already have this improvement	Add more insulation Not applicable to my place of business
Seal cracks to eliminate drafts	Seal cracks to eliminate drafts YES, this will benefit my place of business	Seal cracks to eliminate drafts NO, this will not benefit my place of business	Seal cracks to eliminate drafts Already have this improvement	Seal cracks to eliminate drafts Not applicable to my place of business
Install Energy Star appliances	Install Energy Star appliances YES, this will benefit my place of business	Install Energy Star appliances NO, this will not benefit my place of business	Install Energy Star appliances Already have this improvement	Install Energy Star appliances Not applicable to my place of business
Install solar power	Install solar power YES, this will benefit my place of business	Install solar power NO, this will not benefit my place of business	Install solar power Already have this improvement	Install solar power Not applicable to my place of business
Install energy efficient windows	Install energy efficient windows YES, this will benefit my place of business	Install energy efficient windows NO, this will not benefit my place of business	Install energy efficient windows Already have this improvement	Install energy efficient windows Not applicable to my place of business
Put a timer or sensor on lights so they turn off automatically	Put a timer or sensor on lights so they turn off automatically YES, this will benefit my place of business	Put a timer or sensor on lights so they turn off automatically NO, this will not benefit my place of business	Put a timer or sensor on lights so they turn off automatically Already have this improvement	Put a timer or sensor on lights so they turn off automatically Not applicable to my place of business
Install energy efficient lighting system	Install energy efficient lighting system YES, this will benefit my place of business	Install energy efficient lighting system NO, this will not benefit my place of business	Install energy efficient lighting system Already have this improvement	Install energy efficient lighting system Not applicable to my place of business
Grow a green roof	Grow a green roof YES, this will benefit my place of business	Grow a green roof NO, this will not benefit my place of business	Grow a green roof Already have this improvement	Grow a green roof Not applicable to my place of business
Educate staff about energy efficiency measures	Educate staff about energy efficiency measures YES, this will benefit my place of business	Educate staff about energy efficiency measures NO, this will not benefit my place of business	Educate staff about energy efficiency measures Already have this improvement	Educate staff about energy efficiency measures Not applicable to my place of business
Educate customers about energy efficiency measures	Educate customers about energy efficiency measures YES, this will benefit my place of business	Educate customers about energy efficiency measures NO, this will not benefit my place of business	Educate customers about energy efficiency measures Already have this improvement	Educate customers about energy efficiency measures Not applicable to my place of business
Require energy efficiency of my business affiliates	Require energy efficiency of my business affiliates YES, this will benefit my place of business	Require energy efficiency of my business affiliates NO, this will not benefit my place of business	Require energy efficiency of my business affiliates Already have this improvement	Require energy efficiency of my business affiliates Not applicable to my place of business

Other (please specify)

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7. When speaking to my landlord or maintenance supervisor, we discuss:

Building security

Pest infestation problems

Energy efficiency issues

Amount charged to lease my place of business

Cost of my business's utility bills

Replacing old or broken appliances

Drafty windows/doors

Recycling & Trash

Noise issue(s)

Making upgrades like painting or new carpeting

I do not speak to my landlord or maintenance supervisor at all.

Other (please specify)

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8. My business considers energy efficiency to be important because it:

Makes my workplace more comfortable

Is the right thing to do

Reduces pollution

Saves money

Impacts my business' reputation

Affects my business' license to operate

My customers expect it of my business

My affiliates (vendors; suppliers, etc.) require it

Energy efficiency is not important to my workplace

Other (please specify)

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9. Are you aware of other businesses making energy efficiency improvements?

Many

A few

None

Not sure

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10. How interested in energy efficiency are your employees?

Very

Moderately

Somewhat

Very little

Not at all

I don't know

Not applicable

Please add a comment

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11. How interested in energy efficiency are your customers?

Very

Moderately

Somewhat

Very little

Not at all

I don't know

Not applicable

Please add a comment

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12. Standby power is a factor when electronics that are turned off still draw electricity if plugged in.

Had you heard of standby power, also known as "phantom power" or "vampire electricity," before taking this survey?

Yes

Not sure

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13. I think the City of Cambridge promotes energy efficiency:

Very well

Adequately

Moderately

Somewhat

Very little

Not at all

Not sure

Please add a comment

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14. Would you like to receive sustainability email updates from the City of Cambridge?

Yes

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15. To receive your FREE electrical power strip, please give us your name, address, email, and telephone number. Your contact information will NOT be shared- only used for you to receive your FREE power strip.

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For news, updates, and energy saving tips from the Cambridge Energy Alliance: www.cambridgeenergyalliance.org

Find us on facebook! www.facebook.com/CambridgeEnergyAlliance

Follow us on Twitter @CambEnergy

	Yes	No	I have no control over this	Not applicable
Keep thermostat set low in Winter and high in Summer	Keep thermostat set low in Winter and high in Summer Yes	Keep thermostat set low in Winter and high in Summer No	Keep thermostat set low in Winter and high in Summer I have no control over this	Keep thermostat set low in Winter and high in Summer Not applicable
Conserve water	Conserve water Yes	Conserve water No	Conserve water I have no control over this	Conserve water Not applicable
Report leaky plumbing	Report leaky plumbing Yes	Report leaky plumbing No	Report leaky plumbing I have no control over this	Report leaky plumbing Not applicable
Install a window air conditioning unit	Install a window air conditioning unit Yes	Install a window air conditioning unit No	Install a window air conditioning unit I have no control over this	Install a window air conditioning unit Not applicable
Close blinds to keep out hot summer sun	Close blinds to keep out hot summer sun Yes	Close blinds to keep out hot summer sun No	Close blinds to keep out hot summer sun I have no control over this	Close blinds to keep out hot summer sun Not applicable
Turn off lights not in use	Turn off lights not in use Yes	Turn off lights not in use No	Turn off lights not in use I have no control over this	Turn off lights not in use Not applicable
Use CFL or LED light bulbs	Use CFL or LED light bulbs Yes	Use CFL or LED light bulbs No	Use CFL or LED light bulbs I have no control over this	Use CFL or LED light bulbs Not applicable
Turn off computers/electronics when not in use	Turn off computers/electronics when not in use Yes	Turn off computers/electronics when not in use No	Turn off computers/electronics when not in use I have no control over this	Turn off computers/electronics when not in use Not applicable
Use green cleaning products	Use green cleaning products Yes	Use green cleaning products No	Use green cleaning products I have no control over this	Use green cleaning products Not applicable
Sell organic or local food	Sell organic or local food Yes	Sell organic or local food No	Sell organic or local food I have no control over this	Sell organic or local food Not applicable
Compost food waste/use compostable materials	Compost food waste/use compostable materials Yes	Compost food waste/use compostable materials No	Compost food waste/use compostable materials I have no control over this	Compost food waste/use compostable materials Not applicable
Recycle	Recycle Yes	Recycle No	Recycle I have no control over this	Recycle Not applicable
Donate unwanted items in good condition	Donate unwanted items in good condition Yes	Donate unwanted items in good condition No	Donate unwanted items in good condition I have no control over this	Donate unwanted items in good condition Not applicable
Opt out of unwanted mail through Catalog Choice	Opt out of unwanted mail through Catalog Choice Yes	Opt out of unwanted mail through Catalog Choice No	Opt out of unwanted mail through Catalog Choice I have no control over this	Opt out of unwanted mail through Catalog Choice Not applicable
Perform pest control for rodents or insects	Perform pest control for rodents or insects Yes	Perform pest control for rodents or insects No	Perform pest control for rodents or insects I have no control over this	Perform pest control for rodents or insects Not applicable
Educate staff about energy efficiency	Educate staff about energy efficiency Yes	Educate staff about energy efficiency No	Educate staff about energy efficiency I have no control over this	Educate staff about energy efficiency Not applicable
Educate customers about energy efficiency	Educate customers about energy efficiency Yes	Educate customers about energy efficiency No	Educate customers about energy efficiency I have no control over this	Educate customers about energy efficiency Not applicable
Require vendors and suppliers to be energy efficient	Require vendors and suppliers to be energy efficient Yes	Require vendors and suppliers to be energy efficient No	Require vendors and suppliers to be energy efficient I have no control over this	Require vendors and suppliers to be energy efficient Not applicable
None	None Yes	None No	None I have no control over this	None Not applicable

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1. In what Cambridge neighborhood do you CURRENTLY LEASE your place of business?

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2. My business lease is :

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3. Are your company's utility bills metered or unmetered?

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4. Estimate the percentage of your operating costs that is dedicated to energy use :

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5. I do the following actions around my place of business:

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6. I think the following improvements would benefit my place of business:

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7. When speaking to my landlord or maintenance supervisor, we discuss:

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8. My business considers energy efficiency to be important because it:

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9. Are you aware of other businesses making energy efficiency improvements?

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10. How interested in energy efficiency are your employees?

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11. How interested in energy efficiency are your customers?

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12. Standby power is a factor when electronics that are turned off still draw electricity if plugged in. Had you heard of standby power, also known as "phantom power" or "vampire electricity," before taking this survey?

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13. I think the City of Cambridge promotes energy efficiency:

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14. Would you like to receive sustainability email updates from the City of Cambridge?

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15. To receive your FREE electrical power strip, please give us your name, address, email, and telephone number. Your contact information will NOT be shared- only used for you to receive your FREE power strip.

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For news, updates, and energy saving tips from the Cambridge Energy Alliance: www.cambridgeenergyalliance.org Find us on facebook! www.facebook.com/CambridgeEnergyAlliance Follow us on Twitter @CambEnergy

12. Standby power is a factor when electronics that are turned off still draw electricity if plugged in.

Had you heard of standby power, also known as "phantom power" or "vampire electricity," before taking this survey?

For news, updates, and energy saving tips from the Cambridge Energy Alliance: www.cambridgeenergyalliance.org

Find us on facebook! www.facebook.com/CambridgeEnergyAlliance

Follow us on Twitter @CambEnergy