1. 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.

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1. Please provide the following information:

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2. How old is your house?

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

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4. What are your energy efficiency priorities?

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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?

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6. Are you aware of these energy efficiency programs?

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Federal Tax Credits for home energy improvements.
American Recovery & Reinvestment Act Home Heating System Rebate Program for heating system and water heater upgrades.
State assistance for income qualified residents for weatherization services.

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

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

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

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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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