Keene Energy Plan 2020 - Landlord and Realtor Feedback Survey

In January 2019, the Keene City Council adopted two sustainable energy goals for the community:

Goal 1: 100% of electricity consumed in the City will come from renewable energy sources by the year 2030, and
Goal 2: 100% of all thermal energy and energy used for transportation will come from renewable energy sources by the year 2050.

The City is currently working on a sustainable energy plan to set a direction for the future and identify strategies and actions we, as a community, can take towards these goals. Your feedback will help shape the vision, goals, targets and actions of the plan. All information collected will be kept anonymous and will be used for planning purposes only.

For more information, please visit the project webpage or contact the City of Keene Community Development Department at (603) 352-5440.

Thank you for participating!

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* 1. How would you describe yourself? Please check all that apply

Landlord

Real Estate Agent

Other (please specify)

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* 2. If you are a landlord, how many units do you own in Keene?

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* 3. What energy projects have you implemented, or considered implementing, for your homes/properties? Please check all that apply.

Switched light fixtures to LEDs

Installed energy- and/or water- efficient appliances

Upgraded the building envelope to improve building performance

Switched to a new heating and/or HVAC system

Installed a renewable energy system

Other (please specify)

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* 4. What barriers or challenges do you face with respect to increasing the energy efficiency of your homes/properties and/or installing renewable energy? Please check all that apply.

Up-front cost of energy efficiency upgrades/renewable energy systems

Age of existing housing and rental properties

Lack of programs and/or financial incentives to reduce costs

Local permitting requirements

Lack of demand from tenants/homebuyers

Lack of information about existing program and incentives

Other (please specify)

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* 5. What programs or incentives would help you increase energy efficiency and/or renewable energy for your homes/properties? Please check all that apply.

Rebates for renewable energy systems

Tax incentives for renewable energy and/or energy efficiency upgrades

More funding through existing energy efficiency programs (e.g. NHSaves)

Alternative electricity purchasing options that are price-competitive

Other (please specify)

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* 6. Does location (e.g. proximity to rail trail, location in a certain school catchment area, etc.) affect the success of renting or selling your properties?

Yes

No (skip to question 8)

Not sure

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* 7. If yes, please describe how location affects the success of renting or selling your properties:

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* 8. How do you think the City’s energy goals could benefit you as a landlord or realtor?

Provide cheaper electricity purchasing options for residents

Provide programs/incentives to increase the energy efficiency of buildings

Provide programs/incentives to install renewable energy systems

Reduce regulatory barriers (i.e. permitting, zoning, etc.)

Attract more tenants/homeowners to the area

I do not think the City's energy goals will benefit me as a landlord or real estate agent

Other (please specify)

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* 9. Which of the factors below would increase the likelihood that you would participate in a program to increase energy efficiency and/or renewable energy at your homes and/or properties? Please check all that apply.

Easy/simple to participate

Offers cost savings over time

No or low up-front costs

Low time commitment to participate

Provides environmental benefits

I would not participate

Other (please specify)

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* 10. If you would like to receive updates on this project, including future opportunities to provide feedback, please leave your contact information below. Your responses to this survey will remain anonymous.

Name

Email Address

Phone Number