2010 Survey for Old House Owners

Reducing energy use to save money and help promote environmental sustainability continues to be a hot topic these days. Building construction and use account for 59% of the fossil fuel use in the state, so investment in buildings and traditional land use patterns are a big part of the energy equation. And old houses can be energy efficient too.

As a follow up to our Energy Survey from July, 2009, we hope you will complete this survey to help us understand how your energy efficiency interests and priorities have changed.

1. Please provide the following information:

Please provide the following information: Name:
Address:
Address 2:
City/Town:
State:
ZIP/Postal Code:
Email Address:
Phone Number:

2. How old is your house?

How old is your house? 1700-1850

1851-1920

1921-1950

1951-1980

1981-2009

3. Have you ever had a professional energy audit performed on your home?

Have you ever had a professional energy audit performed on your home? Yes, it was within the last year

Yes, it was prior to July, 2009

No, I have not had an audit

No, I have not had an audit but it is something I am interested in pursuing

If yes, was the audit helpful? What were the suggested improvements that you can do yourself?

4. What are your energy efficiency priorities?

What are your energy efficiency priorities? Heating source or conservation

Electric conservation

Insulation and weatherization

Windows

Other (please specify)

5. Do you have an energy conservation or weatherization story or tip relating to your old house that you would like to share with other Alliance members and friends?

Do you have an energy conservation or weatherization story or tip relating to your old house that you would like to share with other Alliance members and friends? Yes

If yes, please summarize.

6. Are you aware of these energy efficiency programs?

	Yes	No
Federal Tax Credits for home energy improvements.	Are you aware of these energy efficiency programs? Federal Tax Credits for home energy improvements. Yes	Federal Tax Credits for home energy improvements. No
American Recovery & Reinvestment Act Home Heating System Rebate Program for heating system and water heater upgrades.	American Recovery & Reinvestment Act Home Heating System Rebate Program for heating system and water heater upgrades. Yes	American Recovery & Reinvestment Act Home Heating System Rebate Program for heating system and water heater upgrades. No
State assistance for income qualified residents for weatherization services.	State assistance for income qualified residents for weatherization services. Yes	State assistance for income qualified residents for weatherization services. No

7. What information, assistance or resources would help you better understand or advocate for the connections between preservation and energy conservation?

What information, assistance or resources would help you better understand or advocate for the connections between preservation and energy conservation? Information on the web

Programs and workshops

Referrals to helpful products and services

Grants for energy audits

Loans for energy efficiency improvements

Other (please specify)

8. Where do you currently get your information on energy efficiency as it relates to old buildings?

Where do you currently get your information on energy efficiency as it relates to old buildings? Preservation organizations

Environmental organizations

News outlets

Experts in the field

Utility companies

Retailers of new products

Trade publications

Websites

Books

Other (please specify)

9. What is your biggest energy efficiency concern as it relates to old house living?

What is your biggest energy efficiency concern as it relates to old house living?

10. What other “green” initiatives are you involved in currently or recently that have been satisfying or effective? (Please answer yes or no and specify)

What other “green” initiatives are you involved in currently or recently that have been satisfying or effective? (Please answer yes or no and specify) Energy conservation at office or workplace?
Community environmental projects?
Other? (Please specify)

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1. 2010 Survey for Old House Owners

1. Please provide the following information:

2. How old is your house?

3. Have you ever had a professional energy audit performed on your home?

4. What are your energy efficiency priorities?

5. Do you have an energy conservation or weatherization story or tip relating to your old house that you would like to share with other Alliance members and friends?

6. Are you aware of these energy efficiency programs?

7. What information, assistance or resources would help you better understand or advocate for the connections between preservation and energy conservation?

8. Where do you currently get your information on energy efficiency as it relates to old buildings?

9. What is your biggest energy efficiency concern as it relates to old house living?

10. What other “green” initiatives are you involved in currently or recently that have been satisfying or effective? (Please answer yes or no and specify)

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1. 2010 Survey for Old House Owners

1. Please provide the following information:

2. How old is your house?

3. Have you ever had a professional energy audit performed on your home?

4. What are your energy efficiency priorities?

5. Do you have an energy conservation or weatherization story or tip relating to your old house that you would like to share with other Alliance members and friends?

6. Are you aware of these energy efficiency programs?

7. What information, assistance or resources would help you better understand or advocate for the connections between preservation and energy conservation?

8. Where do you currently get your information on energy efficiency as it relates to old buildings?

9. What is your biggest energy efficiency concern as it relates to old house living?

10. What other “green” initiatives are you involved in currently or recently that have been satisfying or effective? (Please answer yes or no and specify)

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