Environmental Attitudes and Behavior Survey

1.How concerned are you about environmental issues?(Required.)

Very concerned

Somewhat concerned

Neutral

Not concerned

Other (please specify)

3.Which of the following do you feel has the MOST POTENTIAL to help improve the overall quality of the environment in Park City? (check all that apply)(Required.)

Other (please specify). Also, please feel free to elaborate on any of the above (e.g. which university/department, which non-profit organizations, etc.)

5.Which ONE of the following is MOST LIKELY to motivate you to practice green/sustainable behaviors or add more green behaviors in the future (e.g. using less energy at home, biking instead of driving, volunteering)?(Required.)

Financial savings on electricity, water, or waste disposal bill

Doing my part to improve the global climate in the future

Personal health benefits (e.g. biking/walking to work helps me stay fit, reducing my exposure to chemicals)

Environmental benefits (e.g. reduced greenhouse gas emissions, water conservation)

People I know are participating in these behaviors

Adopting the behaviors is easy and doesn't require a lot of effort

If I knew I was leaving a better planet for future generations of my loved ones

Community health benefits (e.g. driving less results in better air quality for everyone)

Other (please specify)

6.How willing would you be to learn about and engage in green behaviors, such as recycling, composting, energy and/or water conservation, mass transit/carpooling, etc.?(Required.)

7.Do you feel like you are doing enough in your own life to address climate change?

Yes, I make the most energy-efficient, least polluting and least wasteful choices I can every day.

I don't understand climate change or the environmental impact of my lifestyle.

I understand the environmental impacts of my lifestyle, and its impact on climate change, but it's too big of a problem that I cannot change.

I don't know what the most impactful actions I should take would even be

I feel like I do enough at home, but not at work/school/in public.

I feel like I do enough at work/school/in public, but not at home.

I feel like I am doing all I can, but don't know if it is having any impact.

I have no interest in reducing my carbon footprint or taking action against climate change.

Climate change is a hoax, and I'm not falling for it.

Please tell us more...

8.What are the actions that you have taken to reduce your energy consumption?

I have installed smart controls at home to optimize daytime/nighttime/seasonal temperature settings.

I have installed onsite renewables (please describe below).

I regularly take the bus, carpool, or ride my bike to work.

I regularly take to bus, carpool or ride my bike to do errands.

I turn my thermostat down to 69 or below in the winter, and/or (if you have AC) up in the summer.

I purchase energy efficient appliances (please describe below).

I have had my home weatherized.

None of the above.

How else do you save energy?

9.If you haven't taken much action to reduce your energy usage or carbon emissions, do you want to do more? What would help you to take more action to save energy, water, miles driven, etc.?

I am already doing enough.

Yes, I want to do more, but I need guidance on what to do.

I want to do more, but I don't have the time or money for upgrades.

I would do more if I could see some concrete results.

I would do more if my neighbors did more.

I would do more if I could be guaranteed some financial savings.

Other (please specify)

10.Have you taken steps to weatherize your home to save energy?

Yes

No

I don't know

11.If yes: What are the TWO most important reasons why you have taken steps to weatherize your home?

It is good for the environment.

People I trust are doing this (e.g. friends, family, colleagues, neighbors, etc.)

It saves me money.

I feel good about doing this.

It is not too difficult to do.

It improves my personal comfort.

Other (please specify)

12.If no: which of the following, if any, would most motivate you to take steps to weatherize your home? Learning that...

It benefits the environment by reducing energy consumption by 10% per month.

People you trust are doing this (e.g. friends, family, colleagues, neighbors, etc.)

You could reduce your monthly energy bill by 10% pr month.

Most weatherizing steps are not too difficult to do.

Reducing drafts and air escaping from inside would make your house more comfortable.

Nothing will will motivate me to weatherize my home.

Please tell us more...

13.Do you know how much energy you use at home?

Yes, I read my energy bills and track my monthly usage.

Roughly. I glance at my monthly usage as I pay the bills.

No, I pay the bills and don't look at the energy usage.

No. I don't pay my own bills (it's included in my HOA or rent).

Other (please explain)

16.Are you familiar with Park City's Climate and Energy goals?

Not familiar

Somewhat familiar

Yes, I am familiar with Park City's Energy goals.

If yes, what do you think about them?

19.Do you rent or own your current residence?

Own

Rent

20.Is your residence in Park City your primary or secondary residence?

Primary

Secondary

21.Which of the following best describes your race/ethnicity?

22.What is the PRIMARY language spoken in your home?

English

Spanish

Prefer not to answer

Other (please specify)

25.Your zip code

27.Is there anything else that you would like to let us know? Do you have any additional concerns? Do you have an idea that could help our community drastically reduce our greenhouse gas emissions?
We would love to hear what you have to say! Please comment here.

28.Would you like to be informed of the latest environmental activities from Park City Municipal? Please leave your information here.

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Company

Address

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City/Town

State/Province

ZIP/Postal Code

Country

Email Address

Phone Number

29.Do you have any questions or concerns about which you would like the City to contact you directly? Please leave a comment with your desired method of contact below.

Thank you very, very much for taking the time to share your thoughts with us. We look forward to sharing the compiled results with you in an upcoming newsletter. Please feel free to reach out directly to celia.peterson@parkcity.org or 435-287-5624