Energy Savings Survey for Nelson & District Businesses

Hello Nelson & District Business Community,

This short survey only takes 3 minutes and will directly inform future programs and resources to better support businesses in our community.

All responses will be kept confidential, and no individual information will be shared publicly.

Thank you for taking the time to share your insights!

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* 1. Business Name

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* 2. What type of business do you operate?

Retail

Food & Beverage

Professional Services

Manufacturing/Industrial

Accomodation

Other (please specify)

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* 3. How many full time employees does your business have?

1–5 employees

6–20 employees

21–50 employees

50+ employees

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* 4. What is your approximate monthly energy cost including electricity, natural gas, propane, or other fuels?
(Select one)

Under $500

$500–$1,000

$1,000–$2,500

Over $2,500

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* 5. Where does most of your business's energy cost come from? (Select all that apply)

Heating

Cooling

Lighting

Equipment & Appliances

Unsure

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* 6. Do you own or lease your business space/building?

Own

Lease

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* 7. If you lease your building, could you provide the name of your landlord? This will help us to bring energy saving incentives directly to building owners.

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* 8. Which initiatives would you be most interested in? (select all that apply)

Upgrade insulation, windows, doors, or building envelopes.

Energy-efficient lighting upgrades e.g. LED or motion sensors.

Implement waste reduction strategies (e.g. composting or recycling programs).

Water-saving technologies, such as low-flow fixtures.

Energy-efficient equipment or machinery upgrades (e.g. kitchen appliances or HVAC systems).

Smart thermostats or energy management systems to optimize energy use.

Access to rebates & funding for energy-saving upgrades.

Educational workshops on energy efficiency and conservation.

Sustainability engagement programs for employees (e.g. green teams, behavior change campaigns).

Encourage customers to participate in sustainability efforts (e.g. using reusable containers, recycling).

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* 9. What barriers prevent your business from becoming more energy efficient? (select all that apply)

Lack of knowledge or resources

Financial constraints

Time constraints

Difficulty accessing rebates or incentives

Do not own the building/office space

Other (please specify)

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* 10. Are your employees encouraged to adopt energy-saving practices (e.g., turning off lights, setting thermostats, unplugging devices)?

Yes, we actively promote these practices.

No, but we’d like to implement these initiatives.

No, not at this time.

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* 11. Do you have any suggestions or comments on how we can support your business in sustainability efforts?

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* 12. Would you like to receive personalized recommendations or support from the Chamber?

Yes

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* 13. If yes, please provide your contact information:

Name

Energy Savings Survey for Nelson & District Businesses

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* 1. Business Name

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* 2. What type of business do you operate?

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* 3. How many full time employees does your business have?

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* 4. What is your approximate monthly energy cost including electricity, natural gas, propane, or other fuels?(Select one)

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* 5. Where does most of your business's energy cost come from? (Select all that apply)

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* 6. Do you own or lease your business space/building?

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* 7. If you lease your building, could you provide the name of your landlord? This will help us to bring energy saving incentives directly to building owners.

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* 8. Which initiatives would you be most interested in? (select all that apply)

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* 9. What barriers prevent your business from becoming more energy efficient? (select all that apply)

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* 10. Are your employees encouraged to adopt energy-saving practices (e.g., turning off lights, setting thermostats, unplugging devices)?

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* 11. Do you have any suggestions or comments on how we can support your business in sustainability efforts?

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* 12. Would you like to receive personalized recommendations or support from the Chamber?

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* 13. If yes, please provide your contact information:

* 4. What is your approximate monthly energy cost including electricity, natural gas, propane, or other fuels?
(Select one)