SF Energy Survey

Questions about the cost of electricity and heating your home

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* 1. Do you have to go without heating or electricity due to the cost?

Yes, always

Only some of the time

No, never

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* 2. During the winter months, does your heating keep you warm enough at home?

Yes, always

Only some of the time

No, never

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* 3. Which of these things, if any, make it difficult to heat your home?
(Select all that apply)

It is difficult to afford fuel to heat my home

It is difficult to heat my home because of poor insulation, draughty, etc.

Other (please specify)

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* 4. Do you feel that you can afford enough fuel/electricity for all your hot-water (e.g. showers, dishes) and cooking needs?

Yes, always

Only some of the time

No, never

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* 5. Which of these energy saving measures do you have in your home?
(Select all that apply)

Double-glazed windows

Improved attic insulation

Wall insulation

Hot water tank insulation

Draught proofing

Energy efficient light bulbs

Efficient stove

Energy efficient appliances

Solar panels

Heat pump

None

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* 6. Electricity bills are going up by €90 in 2020 for two main reasons:
(a) Companies are raising prices and
(b) The PSO levy is increasing (a tax on electricity consumers) by more than double

Would you support an electricity price freeze and a disconnection ban during the pandemic?

Yes

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* 7. Will the hikes in electricity prices make you use less electricity?

Yes

Maybe

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* 8. How has the cost of energy impacted you?
(Select all that apply to you)

I have been behind (in arrears) on my energy bill

I have switched supplier to get a cheaper price

I have been unable to switch supplier due to energy bill debts

My electricity has been disconnected due to arrears in bills

I (or someone in my house) has had bad health because the home is too cold

I have moved to pre paid energy supplier

I have been worried about the cost of energy

I have cut expenditure in other areas to afford energy costs

Other (please specify)

SF Energy Survey

Questions about the cost of electricity and heating your home

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* 1. Do you have to go without heating or electricity due to the cost?

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* 2. During the winter months, does your heating keep you warm enough at home?

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* 3. Which of these things, if any, make it difficult to heat your home? (Select all that apply)

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* 4. Do you feel that you can afford enough fuel/electricity for all your hot-water (e.g. showers, dishes) and cooking needs?

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* 5. Which of these energy saving measures do you have in your home?(Select all that apply)

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* 6. Electricity bills are going up by €90 in 2020 for two main reasons:(a) Companies are raising prices and (b) The PSO levy is increasing (a tax on electricity consumers) by more than doubleWould you support an electricity price freeze and a disconnection ban during the pandemic?

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* 7. Will the hikes in electricity prices make you use less electricity?

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* 8. How has the cost of energy impacted you? (Select all that apply to you)

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* 9. If keeping your home warm is a problem, can you share some of your experience? How do you manage? How does it impact you?

* 3. Which of these things, if any, make it difficult to heat your home?
(Select all that apply)

* 5. Which of these energy saving measures do you have in your home?
(Select all that apply)

* 6. Electricity bills are going up by €90 in 2020 for two main reasons:
(a) Companies are raising prices and
(b) The PSO levy is increasing (a tax on electricity consumers) by more than double

Would you support an electricity price freeze and a disconnection ban during the pandemic?

* 8. How has the cost of energy impacted you?
(Select all that apply to you)