Questions for Public Consultation for the REEP

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* 1. Where are you resided?

Manitoulin Island (Assignack, Billings, Central Manitoulin, Gordon-Barrie Island, Tehkummah, NEMI, Gore Bay, Burpee and Mills, M’Chigeeng, Sheguiandah, Wiikwemkoong, Audeck Omni Kaning, Sheshegwaning, Zhiibaahaasing, Unorganized West-End, Whitefish Rivers, Cockburn Island)

North Shore (Serpent River, Sagamok, Spanish, Sables-Spanish Rivers, Espanola, Baldwin, Nairn and Hyman, The North Shore)

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* 2. In reading the Regional Energy and Emissions REEP, on a scale from 1 to 10, how do you feel about the information presented?

1 - Negative

Neutral

10 - Positive

Clear

i We adjusted the number you entered based on the slider’s scale.

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* 3. What actions would you like to partake as an individual or as a community that could support the REEP?

Reduce energy use

Choose emission free or lower emission methods for transportation

Product consumption (ridesharing or carpooling)

Tele-commuting (working from home)

Increase access to local food

Share education on energy reducing practices

Implement by-laws that support sustainable buildings and infrastructure

Develop more opportunities for local energy production (solar power, wind, etc.)

Choose lower emission products (locally produced items)

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* 4. What efforts are you or your business already doing in energy conservation/efficiency strategies?

Lighting improvements

Adjusting temperatures by a few degrees to use less energy

Programmable thermostat

Changing Energy Star rated appliances

Replacing hot water system with more efficient one

Install weather stripping

Adding insulation

Switch to an electric vehicle

Replacing windows/doors

Other (please specify)

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* 5. What do you hope to do more in the future?

Upgrade lightbulbs with CFLs or LEDs

Install programmable thermostat

Install rooftop solar panels

Conduct an energy audit

Replace/seal doors/windows

Install wall insulation

Switch to an electric vehicle

Action plan for upgrades

Other (please specify)

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* 6. What challenges do you face or anticipate facing in reducing your energy consumption?

Building owned/operated by others

Cost

Lack of time/staff

Lack of support/programs/information

Not enough education/awareness/knowledge of the subject

Return on investment is small/doubtful

Energy is not a priority

Other (please specify)

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* 7. What type of technology /projects/ initiatives do you want to see more?

Solar

Wind

Tidal

Energy auditing programs for homes

More workshops about sustainability in the community

Other (please specify)

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* 8. Do you have any specific comments/observations of the REEP?

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* 9. What’s your household income?

$0 - $24,999

$25,000 - $49,999

$50,000 - $74,999

$75,000 - $99,999

$100,000 - $149,999

$150,000 or more

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* 10. Age

0 – 17

18 – 24

25 – 34

35 – 44

45 – 54

55 – 64

65+

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* 11. Education

High School Diploma or less

College

Bachelor’s degree

Graduate degrees

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* 12. Are you a ___ (Check all that apply)

Renter

Homeowner

Business owner

Landlord

Questions for Public Consultation for the REEP

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* 1. Where are you resided?

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* 2. In reading the Regional Energy and Emissions REEP, on a scale from 1 to 10, how do you feel about the information presented?

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* 3. What actions would you like to partake as an individual or as a community that could support the REEP?

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* 4. What efforts are you or your business already doing in energy conservation/efficiency strategies?

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* 5. What do you hope to do more in the future?

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* 6. What challenges do you face or anticipate facing in reducing your energy consumption?

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* 7. What type of technology /projects/ initiatives do you want to see more?

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* 8. Do you have any specific comments/observations of the REEP?

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* 9. What’s your household income?

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* 10. Age

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* 11. Education

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* 12. Are you a ___ (Check all that apply)

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