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New York State Residential Statewide Baseline Study: Single and Multifamily Occupant Telephone or Web Survey
Data Dictionary, Part 1 of 2
Column Data Label
Survey Question ID
Data Type
Data Description
Unique Case ID [surveyID] Text
Unique case identifier for each survey respondent [e.g., ST#####]. The first two
letters of the ID represent a New York State Regional Economic Development Council: CD=Capital District, CN= Central New York, FL=Finger Lakers, LI=Long Island, MH=Mid-
Hudson, MV=Mohawk Valley, NC=North Country, NY=New York City, ST=Southern
Tier, WN=Western New York
Electric Utility [util] Text Electric utility [e.g., Central Hudson - RG&E]
County [conty] Text County in New York where the survey
respondent's home is located [e.g., Albany - Yates]
Region [region] Text Region in New York [e.g., Capital District -
Western New York]
Climate Zone [ClimateZone] Text Climate zone [e.g., 4-6]
kWh Category [kwhct] Text kWh category [e.g., 500 kWh or less - 20,000
kWh or more]
Therm Category [thrmc] Text Therm cat [e.g., 300 or less therms annually -
2,100 or more therms annually]
Data Origin sample_type Text Origin of initial case data [e.g., Utility data -
Tax record data]
Survey Method [aapor] Text The medium by which the respondent
completed the survey [e.g., Phone Complete – Mini-Survey Complete]
Case Disposition [aapor] Text Final disposition of case [e.g., Phone
complete - Mini-survey complete]
Construction Type [Construction] Text Flag of construction type [e.g., Existing - New]
Dwelling Type [Dwelling] Text Flag of dwelling type [e.g., Single family -
Tenant]
Recruitment [Recruited] Text Flag of whether recruited for onsite
scheduling or not [e.g., Not recruited - Recruited]
Survey Weight [SurveyWeight] Numeric Computed survey weight, based on climate zone, new/existing construction, and single
family or tenant dwelling type
Utility Electric S1 Text Electric service provided by a utility if "Data
Origin" is "Utility data" [e.g., Yes - No, I no longer live at that address]
Electric Providers S1spe Text The electric provider that provides electric service at the home’s address [e.g., Ambit
Energy – Viridian]
Homes Owned in County
S2 Numeric Number of homes owned in your county of
New York if "Data Origin" is "Tax record data" [e.g., 1-50]
Purpose of Home S4 Text
Intention of this home to occupy at least part of the year or to sell it [e.g., Occupy this home at least part of the year - Built the
home with the intent to sell]
Home Electric Provider
S5 Text Utility company that provides electric service to the home [e.g., Central Hudson - None of the above, I no longer live at that address]
Familiarity with Energy Star
E1 Text
Equipment having the ENERGY STAR® logo meets strict energy efficiency guidelines set
by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy. Level of
familiarity with ENERGY STAR® or the ENERGY STAR logo® before the survey [e.g., Not at all
familiar - Very familiar]
Natural Gas Inclusion
U1 Text
Natural gas payment made directly to the gas company or included in rent or condominium
fee if "Ownership" is not "Own/buying," "Occupied without payment of rent (e.g.
Living with someone without making payment," or "Other, specify" or "Home Description" is "Apartment building or
condominium with 2 to 4 units" or "Apartment building or condominium with 5
or more units" and “Fuel for Ovens with Burners – Natural Gas” is “Mentioned,” “Fuel
for Separate Stove Top – Natural Gas” is “Mentioned,” “Fuel for Separate Oven Units –
Natural Gas” is “Mentioned,” “Primary Fuel Type” is “Natural Gas from Underground
Pipes,” “Number of Natural Gas Fireplaces in Winter” is “1-9,” “Other Fuel Type – Natural Gas” is “Mentioned,” “Water Heating Fuel Type” is “Natural gas from underground
pipes,” “Clothes Dryer Fuel Type” is “Natural gas from underground pipes,” “Pool Heater
Fuel Type” is “Natural gas from underground pipes,” or “Spa Heater Fuel Type” is “Natural
gas from underground pipes” [e.g., Pay directly to natural gas company - Natural gas
included in rent or condo fee]
Natural Gas Provider
U1a Text
Natural gas provider to which payment is made if "Natural Gas Inclusion" is not
"Natural gas included in rent or condo fee" and “Fuel for Ovens with Burners – Natural
Gas” is “Mentioned,” “Fuel for Separate Stove Top – Natural Gas” is “Mentioned,”
“Fuel for Separate Oven Units – Natural Gas” is “Mentioned,” “Primary Fuel Type” is
“Natural Gas from Underground Pipes,” “Number of Natural Gas Fireplaces in Winter”
is “1-9,” “Other Fuel Type – Natural Gas” is “Mentioned,” “Water Heating Fuel Type” is
“Natural gas from underground pipes,” “Clothes Dryer Fuel Type” is “Natural gas
from underground pipes,” “Pool Heater Fuel Type” is “Natural gas from underground
pipes,” or “Spa Heater Fuel Type” is “Natural gas from underground pipes” [e.g., Agway
Energy Services, LLC - Other, specify]
Natural Gas Available in Street
U2a Text
Natural gas availability on street if “Fuel for Ovens with Burners – Natural Gas” is “Not
Mentioned,” “Fuel for Separate Stove Top – Natural Gas” is “Not Mentioned,” “Fuel for Separate Oven Units – Natural Gas” is “Not
Mentioned,” “Primary Fuel Type” is not “Natural Gas from Underground Pipes,”
“Number of Natural Gas Fireplaces in Winter” is “0,” “Other Fuel Type – Natural Gas” is
“Not Mentioned,” “Water Heating Fuel Type” is not “Natural gas from underground pipes,” “Clothes Dryer Fuel Type” is not “Natural gas from underground pipes,” “Pool Heater Fuel Type” is not “Natural gas from underground
pipes,” and “Spa Heater Fuel Type” is not “Natural gas from underground pipes” [e.g.,
Y/N]
Interest in Natural Gas Conversion
U2b Text Interest in converting to natural gas if
"Natural Gas Available in Street" is "No" [e.g., Y/N]
Fuel Oil Inclusion U3 Text
Fuel oil payment made directly to the fuel oil company or included in rent or condominium
fee if "Home Description" is "Apartment building or condominium with 2 to 4 units" or "Apartment building or condominium with 5
or more units" and "Primary Fuel Type" is "Fuel oil," "Other Fuel Type - Fuel Oil" is
"Mentioned," or "Water Heater Fuel Type" is "Fuel oil" [e.g., Pay directly - Included in rent
or condo fee]
Propane Inclusion U5 Text
Propane payment made directly to the propane company or included in rent or
condominium fee if "Home Description" is "Apartment building or condominium with 2
to 4 units" or "Apartment building or condominium with 5 or more units" and "Primary Fuel Type" is "Propane (bottled
gas)," "Other Fuel Type - Propane" is "Mentioned," or "Water Heater Fuel Type" is "Propane (bottled gas)" [e.g., Pay directly -
Included in rent or condo fee]
Efficiency Program Participation in Past
Five Years U8 Text
Household participation in the past five years in any energy efficiency or energy saving programs offered by NYSERDA or utility
company to make the home or appliances
more energy efficient [e.g., Y/N]
Past - Insulation or Weatherization
U9c1 Text
Participation in insulation or weatherization measures if "Efficiency Program Participation
in Past Five Years" is "Yes" [e.g., Not mentioned - Mentioned]
Past - Heating U9c2 Text
Participation in heating equipment install or recycle if "Efficiency Program Participation in Past Five Years" is "Yes" [e.g., Not mentioned
- Mentioned]
Past - Air Conditioning
U9c3 Text
Participation in air conditioning equipment install or recycle if "Efficiency Program
Participation in Past Five Years" is "Yes" [e.g., Not mentioned - Mentioned]
Past - Lighting U9c4 Text
Participation in lighting install or recycle if "Efficiency Program Participation in Past Five
Years" is "Yes" [e.g., Not mentioned - Mentioned]
Past - Water Heating
U9c5 Text
Participation in water heating equipment install or recycle if "Efficiency Program
Participation in Past Five Years" is "Yes" [e.g., Not mentioned - Mentioned]
Past - Clothes Washer
U9c6 Text
Participation in clothes washer install or recycle if "Efficiency Program Participation in Past Five Years" is "Yes" [e.g., Not mentioned
- Mentioned]
Past - Appliances U9c7 Text
Participation in appliances install or reycle if "Efficiency Program Participation in Past Five
Years" is "Yes" [e.g., Not mentioned - Mentioned]
Past - Refrigeration U9c8 Text
Participation in refrigerator or freezer install or recycle if "Efficiency Program Participation
in Past Five Years" is "Yes" [e.g., Not mentioned - Mentioned]
Past - Other Equipment
U9c9 Text
Participation in other type of install or recycle if "Efficiency Program Participation in Past Five Years" is "Yes" [e.g., Not mentioned -
Mentioned]
Non Participation - Awareness
U10c1 Text
Respondent is not aware of any as reason for not participating in any energy efficiency
programs if "Efficiency Program Participation in Past Five Years" is "No" [e.g., Not
mentioned - Mentioned]
Non Participation - Not Needed
U10c2 Text Respondent does not need anything done as
reason for not participating in any energy efficiency programs if "Efficiency Program
Participation in Past Five Years" is "No" [e.g., Not mentioned - Mentioned]
Non Participation - Initiation
U10c3 Text
Respondent does not know who to contact to participate as reason for not participating in any energy efficiency programs if "Efficiency Program Participation in Past Five Years" is
"No" [e.g., Not mentioned - Mentioned]
Non Participation - High Cost
U10c4 Text
Respondent cannot afford to install new equipment or appliances as reason for not
participating in any energy efficiency programs if "Efficiency Program Participation
in Past Five Years" is "No" [e.g., Not mentioned - Mentioned]
Non Participation - Low Bills
U10c5 Text
Respondent does not have that high of energy bills as reason for not participating in any energy efficiency programs if "Efficiency Program Participation in Past Five Years" is
"No" [e.g., Not mentioned - Mentioned]
Non Participation - Rent
U10c6 Text
Respondent is a renter as reason for not participating in any energy efficiency
programs if "Efficiency Program Participation in Past Five Years" is "No" [e.g., Not
mentioned - Mentioned]
Non Participation - Other
U10c7 Text
Respondent has other reason for not participating in any energy efficiency
programs if "Efficiency Program Participation in Past Five Years" is "No" [e.g., Not
mentioned - Mentioned]
Non Participation - Too Busy
U10c8 Text
Respondent is too busy as reason for not participating in any energy efficiency
programs if "Efficiency Program Participation in Past Five Years" is "No" [e.g., Not
mentioned - Mentioned]
Non Participation - New Residence
U10c9 Text
Respondent recently moved to the home as reason for not participating in any energy efficiency programs if "Efficiency Program
Participation in Past Five Years" is "No" [e.g., Not mentioned - Mentioned]
Future - Insulation or Weatherization
U12c1 Text
Considering replacing or purchasing insulation or weatherization measures in the
next five years [e.g., Not mentioned - Mentioned]
Future - Heating U12c2 Text Considering replacing or purchasing heating equipment in the next five years [e.g., Not
mentioned - Mentioned]
Future - Air Conditioning
U12c3 Text Considering replacing or purchasing air
conditioning equipment in the next five years [e.g., Not mentioned - Mentioned]
Future - Water Heating
U12c4 Text Considering replacing or purchasing water heating equipment in the next five years
[e.g., Not mentioned - Mentioned]
Future - Clothes Washer
U12c5 Text Considering replacing or purchasing clothes
washer in the next five years [e.g., Not mentioned - Mentioned]
Future - Appliances U12c6 Text Considering replacing or purchasing
appliances in the next five years [e.g., Not mentioned - Mentioned]
Future - None U12c7 Text
Not considering replacing or purchasing any of the suggested appliances or equipment in
the next five years [e.g., Not mentioned - Mentioned]
Desired - Insulation or Weatherization
U13c1 Text
Desire program and would consider using to help pay part of replacement costs for
insulation or weatherization measures in the next five years [e.g., Not mentioned -
Mentioned]
Desired - Heating U13c2 Text
Desire program and would consider using to help pay part of replacement costs for
heating equipment in the next five years [e.g., Not mentioned - Mentioned]
Desired - Air Conditioning
U13c3 Text
Desire program and would consider using to help pay part of replacement costs for air
conditioning equipment in the next five years [e.g., Not mentioned - Mentioned]
Desired - Water Heating
U13c4 Text
Desire program and would consider using to help pay part of replacement costs for water
heating equipment in the next five years [e.g., Not mentioned - Mentioned]
Desired - Clothes Washer
U13c5 Text
Desire program and would consider using to help pay part of replacement costs for
clothes washer in the next five years [e.g., Not mentioned - Mentioned]
Desired - Appliances
U13c6 Text
Desire program and would consider using to help pay part of replacement costs for
appliances in the next five years [e.g., Not mentioned - Mentioned]
Desired - None U13c7 Text
Not considering using a program to help pay part of replacement costs for any suggested
appliances or equipment in the next five years even if the program existed [e.g., Not
mentioned - Mentioned]
Annual Electricity Cost
U14 Text
Best estimate of the total electric costs household paid in the last 12 months, not
including natural gas or other fuels if "Data Origin" is "Tax record data" [e.g., $500 or less
- $4,000 or more]
Electricity Consumption Rate
*U14_Consumption
Text
Consumption rate categories calculated by dividing dollar amounts in U14 by 0.183
$/kWh [e.g., 2,737 kWh or less - 21,858 kWh or more]
Number of People Age <5
D2_5 Numeric
Number of individuals less than five years old currently living in the home year-round (excluding those who are just visiting,
children who may be away at college, or those deployed in the military) [e.g., 0-25]
Number of People Age 6-17
D2_6 Numeric
Number of individuals six to 17 years old currently living in the home year-round (excluding those who are just visiting,
children who may be away at college, or those deployed in the military) [e.g., 0-25]
Number of People Age 18-24
D2_18 Numeric
Number of individuals 18 to 24 years old currently living in the home year-round (excluding those who are just visiting,
children who may be away at college, or those deployed in the military) [e.g., 0-25]
Number of People Age 25-34
D2_25 Numeric
Number of individuals 25 to 34 years old currently living in the home year-round (excluding those who are just visiting,
children who may be away at college, or those deployed in the military) [e.g., 0-25]
Number of People Age 35-44
D2_35 Numeric
Number of individuals 35 to 44 years old currently living in the home year-round (excluding those who are just visiting,
children who may be away at college, or those deployed in the military) [e.g., 0-25]
Number of People Age 45-54
D2_45 Numeric
Number of individuals 45 to 55 years old currently living in the home year-round (excluding those who are just visiting,
children who may be away at college, or those deployed in the military) [e.g., 0-25]
Number of People Age 55-64
D2_55 Numeric
Number of individuals 55 to 64 years old currently living in the home year-round (excluding those who are just visiting,
children who may be away at college, or those deployed in the military) [e.g., 0-25]
Number of People Age >65
D2_65 Numeric
Number of individuals 65 years or older currently living in the home year-round (excluding those who are just visiting,
children who may be away at college, or those deployed in the military) [e.g., 0-25]
Highest Education Level
D3 Text
Highest level of education a person still living in the household has completed [e.g., Less than high school - Graduate degree (e.g.
Masters or Doctorate degree)]
Household Income 2012
D4 Text Total household income range for 2012 [e.g.,
Less than $25,000 - $200,000 or more]
Gender D5 Text Gender of the respondent [Male/Female]
Contact for Technician Visit
D7 Text
Respondent agrees to further contact in the next couple of weeks to hear more details
about the on-site survey and incentive $100 gift card offered , also setting up an
appointment if "Number of Housing Units" is "5-2,000" or "Estimated Number of Housing
Units" is "5-2,000" or "Building Description" is "Singly family attached house such as a
duplex, townhouse, or rowhouse" or "Apartment building or condominium with 5
or more units" and "Number of Housing Units" and "Estimated Number of Housing
Units" are "Refused" [e.g., Yes - No]
Contact for Further Studies
D9 Text Respondent agreement to further contact for
future NYSERDA studies [e.g., Yes - No]
Ownership B1 Text Description of home ownership. [e.g.,
Own/buying - Other, specify]
Months of Occupation
B2 Numeric Number of months per year the home is
occupied [e.g., 0-12]
Season of Occupation - Spring
B2bc1 Text If number of Months of Occupation is fewer than nine, is the home usually occupied in spring? [e.g., Not mentioned - Mentioned]
Season of Occupation -
Summer B2bc2 Text
If number of Months of Occupation is fewer than nine, is the home usually occupied in
summer? [e.g., Not mentioned - Mentioned]
Season of Occupation - Fall
B2bc3 Text If number of Months of Occupation is fewer than nine, is the home usually occupied in
fall? [e.g., Not mentioned - Mentioned] Season of
Occupation - Winter
B2bc4 Text If number of Months of Occupation is fewer than nine, is the home usually occupied in
Winter? [e.g., Not mentioned - Mentioned]
Season of Occupation - Varies
B2bc5 Text If number of Months of Occupation is fewer
than nine, does the season of occupation vary? [e.g., Not mentioned - Mentioned]
Home Description B3 Text Description of the home's building style [e.g., Single family detached house - Mobile home]
Number of Housing Units
B3a Numeric
Number of housing units if the "Home Description" is "Apartment building or
condominium with 2 to 4 units" or "Apartment building or condominium with 5
or more units" [e.g., 1-2,000]
Estimated Number of Housing Units
B3b Text
Total number of housing units believed to be in the building if response to "Number of Housing Units" is "Don't know" [e.g., Less
than 5 - 100 or more]
Number of Stories B3c Numeric
Number of stories in the building or condominium not including the basement if
response to "Home Description" is "Apartment building or condominium with 2
to 4 units" or "Apartment building or condominium with 5 or more units" [e.g., 1-
120]
Other Space B3d Text Inclusion of shops, restaurants, other retail space, or space used by businesses within
apartment or condominium [e.g., Y/N]
Multiple Buildings with Housing
B3e Text Existence of multiple buildings in this
apartment or condominium complex that include other housing units [e.g., Y/N]
Number of Buildings
B3f Numeric
Number of buildings in apartment or condominium complex if response to
"Multiple Buildings with Housing" is "Yes" [e.g., 1-75]
Number of Bedrooms
B4 Numeric Number of bedrooms in home [e.g., 0-25]
Square Feet of Home
B5 Numeric Square footage of home not counting unfinished basement [e.g., 1-113,000]
Approximate Square Feet of
Home B5a Text
Estimated square footage of home if the "Square Feet of Home" is "Don't know" [e.g., Less than 1,000 square feet - 4,000 or more
square feet]
Basement Heating B6 Text Heating of basement if "Number of Housing
Units" is two or fewer [e.g., Yes, a heated basement - No basement]
Year of Home B7 Text Year the home was built [e.g., 1939 or earlier
- 2014]
Major Renovations B8 Text
Major renovations or additions in the home within the past five years. A major renovation or addition means construction activities like
adding a room, increasing the size of your home’s living space, or reconstruction due to
flooding or hurricane. [e.g., Y/N]
Renovation Completion Date
B8spe Date Year of major renovation or addition
completion if "Major Renovations" is "Yes" [e.g., 2008 - 2014]
Multiple Electric Meters
B9 Text Multiple electric meters at address if "Home
Description" is "Single family detached house" or "Mobile home" [e.g., Y/N]
Number of Microwave Ovens
K1a Numeric Number of microwave ovens used in the
home [e.g., 0-9]
Number of Ovens with Burners
K1b Numeric Number of ovens with burners on top used in
the home [e.g., 0-9]
Number of Separate Stove
Tops K1c Numeric
Number of separate stove tops used in the home [e.g., 0-9]
Number of Separate Oven
Units K1d Numeric
Number of separate oven units used in the home [e.g., 0-9]
Fuel for Ovens with Burners - Electric
K2c1 Text Electricity as fuel used if "Number of Ovens with Burners" is "1-9" [e.g., Not mentioned -
Mentioned]
Fuel for Ovens with Burners - Natural
Gas K2c2 Text
Natural gas from underground pipes as fuel used if "Number of Ovens with Burners" is "1-
9" [e.g., Not mentioned - Mentioned]
Fuel for Ovens with Burners - Propane
K2c3 Text Propane (bottled gas) as fuel used if "Number
of Ovens with Burners" is "1-9" [e.g., Not mentioned - Mentioned]
Fuel for Ovens with Burners - Other
K2c4 Text Other fuel used if "Number of Ovens with Burners" is "1-9" [e.g., Not mentioned -
Mentioned]
Fuel for Separate Stove Tops -
Electric K3c1 Text
Electricity as fuel used if "Number of Separate Stove Tops" is "1-9" [e.g., Not
mentioned - Mentioned]
Fuel for Separate Stove Tops - Natural Gas
K3c2 Text Natural gas from underground pipes as fuel used if "Number of Separate Stove Tops" is
"1-9" [e.g., Not mentioned - Mentioned]
Fuel for Separate Stove Tops -
Propane K3c3 Text
Propane (bottled gas) as fuel used if "Number of Separate Stove Tops" is "1-9" [e.g., Not
mentioned - Mentioned]
Fuel for Separate Stove Tops - Other
K3c4 Text Other fuel used if "Number of Separate Stove
Tops" is "1-9" [e.g., Not mentioned - Mentioned]
Fuel for Separate Oven Units -
Electricity K4c1 Text
Electricity as fuel used if "Number of Separate Oven Units" is "1-9" [e.g., Not
mentioned - Mentioned]
Fuel for Separate Oven Units - Natural Gas
K4c2 Text Natural gas from underground pipes as fuel used if "Number of Separate Oven Units" is
"1-9" [e.g., Not mentioned - Mentioned]
Fuel for Separate Oven Units -
Propane K4c3 Text
Propane (bottled gas) as fuel used if "Number of Separate Oven Units" is "1-9" [e.g., Not
mentioned - Mentioned]
Fuel for Separate Oven Units - Other
K4c4 Text Other fuel used if "Number of Separate Oven
Units" is "1-9" [e.g., Not mentioned - Mentioned]
Fridge Description K5 Text Description of primary refrigerator (not wine
cooler) [e.g., Full-size with one door - Half-size or compact]
Automatic Ice Maker
K5a Text Existence of automatic icemaker in primary
refrigerator [e.g., Y/N]
Water Dispenser K5b Text Existence of water dispenser in primary
refrigerator [e.g., Y/N]
Age of Fridge K6 Text Age of primary refrigerator [e.g., Less than 2
years old - 20 years old or more]
Energy Star Fridge K7 Text
ENERGY STAR® status of primary refrigerator if "Familiarity with Energy Star" is "Somewhat familiar" or "Very familiar" or "Age of Fridge"
is not "10 to 14 years old," "15 to 19 years old," or "20 years old or more" [e.g., Y/N]
Other Running Fridges
K8 Text Existence of other full-size or compact
refrigerators plugged in and running in the home [e.g., Y/N]
Number of Other Running Fridges
K9 Numeric Number of other full-size refrigerators
plugged in and running in the home if "Other Running Fridges" is "Yes" [e.g., 0-9]
Number of Compact Fridges
K9a Numeric Number of other compact refrigerators
plugged in and running in the home if "Other Running Fridges" is "Yes" [e.g., 0-9]
Age of Second Fridge
K10a Text Age of second refrigerator if "Number of Other Running Fridges" is "2-9" [e.g., Less than 2 years old - 20 years old or more]
Age of Third Fridge K10b Text Age of third refrigerator if "Number of Other
Running Fridges" is "3-9" [e.g., Less than 2 years old - 20 years old or more]
Age of Fourth Fridge
K10c Text Age of fourth refrigerator if "Number of
Other Running Fridges" is "4-9" [e.g., Less than 2 years old - 20 years old or more]
Number of Running Chillers/Coolers
K11 Numeric Number of wine chillers/coolers plugged in
and running in the home [e.g., 0-9]
Energy Star Chiller/Cooler
K11a Text
ENERGY STAR® status of chiller/cooler if "Familiarity with Energy Star" is "Somewhat familiar" or "Very familiar" and "Age of First
Dehumidifier" is "0-9" [e.g., Y/N]
Energy Star Chillers/Coolers
K11b Text
ENERGY STAR® status of chillers/coolers if "Familiarity with Energy Star" is "Somewhat familiar" or "Very familiar" and "Number of Coolers/Chillers" is "2-9" and "Age of [e.g., all] Cooler[e.g., s]/Chiller[e.g., s]" is "0-9"
[e.g., Yes, all - No]
Running Standalone Freezer
K13 Text Existence of standalone freezer (one that is
not part of a refrigerator) plugged in and running in the home [e.g., Y/N]
Number of Running Standalone
Freezers K14 Numeric
Number of standalone freezers plugged in and running in the home if "Running
Standalone Freezer" is "Yes" [e.g., 0-9]
Type of First Standalone Freezer
K15at Text Type of standalone freezer plugged in and running if "Running Standalone Freezer" is
"Yes" [e.g., Chest - Upright]
Age of First Standalone Freezer
K15a Numeric Age of first standalone freezer if "Number of Running Standalone Freezers" is "1-9" [e.g.,
0-100]
Type of Second Standalone Freezer
K15bt Text
Type of second standalone freezer plugged in and running if "Number of Running
Standalone Freezers" is "2-9" [e.g., Chest - Upright]
Age of Second Standalone Freezer
K15b Numeric Age of second standalone freezer if "Number
of Running Standalone Freezers" is "2-9" [e.g., 0-100]
Type of Third Standalone Freezer
K15ct Text
Type of third standalone freezer plugged in and running if "Number of Running
Standalone Freezers" is "3-9" [e.g., Chest - Upright]
Age of Third Standalone Freezer
K15c Numeric Age of third standalone freezer if "Number of Running Standalone Freezers" is "3-9" [e.g.,
0-100]
Energy Star Standalone Freezer
K17a Text ENERGY STAR® status of standalone freezer if "Familiarity with Energy Star" is "Somewhat familiar" or "Very familiar" and "Age of First
Standalone Freezer" is "0-9" [e.g., Y/N]
Energy Star Standalone
Freezers K17b Text
ENERGY STAR® status of standalone freezers if "Familiarity with Energy Star" is "Somewhat familiar" or "Very familiar" and "Number of
Standalone Freezers" is "2-9" and "Age of [e.g., all] Standalone Freezers" is "0-9" [e.g.,
Yes, all - No]
Shared Central Heating
H1 Text
Receive primary heat from a central heating system that is used by other families if the
"Home Description" is "Apartment building or condominium with 2 to 4 units" or
"Apartment building or condominium with 5 or more units" [e.g., Y/N]
Primary Fuel Type H2 Text
Primary type of fuel used for heating the home if "Shared Central Heating" is not "Yes"
or "Don't know" [e.g., Electricity - Other, specify]
Primary Heating System Type
H3 Text
Type of primary heating system in the home if "Shared Central Heating" is not "Yes" or
"Don't know" [e.g., Central forced air furnace with ducts to individual room - Other, specify]
Age of Primary Heating System
H4 Text
Age of primary heating system if "Shared Central Heating" is not "Yes" or "Don't know"
[e.g., Less than 2 years old - 20 years old or more]
Energy Star Primary Heating System
H5 Text
ENERGY STAR® status of standalone freezer if "Familiarity with Energy Star" is "Somewhat
familiar" or "Very familiar" and "Age of Primary Heating System" is "0-9" [e.g., Y/N]
Annual Tune Up Heating System
H6 Text
Annual tune up done on heating system each year by a heating contractor, someone in
household, or landlord [e.g., Yes, done by a heating contractor - No]
Number of Wood Fireplaces in Winter
H7aw Numeric Number of wood fireplaces used in home on a regular basis during the winter [e.g., 0-9]
Number of Natural Gas Fireplaces in
Winter H7ag Numeric
Number of natural gas fireplaces used in home on a regular basis during the winter
[e.g., 0-9]
Number of Propane Fireplaces in Winter
H7ap Numeric Number of propane fireplaces used in home
on a regular basis during the winter [e.g., 0-9] Number of Electric
Fireplaces in Winter H7ae Numeric
Number of electric fireplaces used in home on a regular basis during the winter [e.g., 0-9]
Number of Heat Stoves in Winter
H7b Numeric Number of heat stoves used in home on a regular basis during the winter [e.g., 0-9]
Number of Portable Electric Heaters in
Winter H7c Numeric
Number of portable electric heaters used in home on a regular basis during the winter
[e.g., 0-9]
Number of Portable Kerosene Heaters
in Winter H7d Numeric
Number of portable kerosene heaters used in home on a regular basis during the winter
[e.g., 0-9]
Other Fuel Type H8 Text Other type of fuel used to heat home on a
regular basis [e.g., Y/N]
Other Fuel Type - Electricity
H8ac1 Text Electricity as fuel used to heat home on a regular basis if "Other Fuel Type" is "Yes"
[e.g., Not mentioned - Mentioned]
Other Fuel Type - Natural Gas
H8ac2 Text
Natural gas from underground pipes as fuel used to heat home on a regular basis if
"Other Fuel Type" is "Yes" [e.g., Not mentioned - Mentioned]
Other Fuel Type - Propane
H8ac3 Text Propane (bottled gas) as fuel used to heat
home on a regular basis if "Other Fuel Type" is "Yes" [e.g., Not mentioned - Mentioned]
Other Fuel Type - District Steam
H8ac4 Text District steam as fuel used to heat home on a
regular basis if "Other Fuel Type" is "Yes" [e.g., Not mentioned - Mentioned]
Other Fuel Type - Fuel Oil
H8ac5 Text Fuel oil as fuel used to heat home on a
regular basis if "Other Fuel Type" is "Yes" [e.g., Not mentioned - Mentioned]
Other Fuel Type - Kerosene
H8ac6 Text Kerosene as fuel used to heat home on a regular basis if "Other Fuel Type" is "Yes"
[e.g., Not mentioned - Mentioned]
Other Fuel Type - Wood/Pellets
H8ac7 Text Wood/wood pellets as fuel used to heat
home on a regular basis if "Other Fuel Type" is "Yes" [e.g., Not mentioned - Mentioned]
Other Fuel Type - Solar
H8ac8 Text Solar as fuel used to heat home on a regular basis if "Other Fuel Type" is "Yes" [e.g., Not
mentioned - Mentioned]
Other Fuel Type - Other
H8ac9 Text Other fuel type as fuel used to heat home on a regular basis if "Other Fuel Type" is "Yes"
[e.g., Not mentioned - Mentioned]
Air Conditioning in Home
H9 Text Presence of air conditioning (including central
air conditioning and room or window units) within the home [e.g., Y/N]
Shared Air Conditioning
H10 Text
Receive shared air conditioning from a central cooling system that is used by other
families if the "Home Description" is "Apartment building or condominium with 2
to 4 units" or "Apartment building or
condominium with 5 or more units" [e.g., Y/N]
Primary Air Conditioning Type
H11 Text
Primary type of air conditioning equipment used in home if "Shared Air Conditioning" is "No" [e.g., Central air conditioning system -
Other, specify]
Age of Primary Air Conditioning
H12 Text Age of primary air conditioner system if
"Shared Air Conditioning" is "No" [e.g., Less than 2 years old - 20 years old or more]
Energy Star Air Conditioning
H13 Text
ENERGY STAR® status of primary air conditioning system if "Familiarity with
Energy Star" is "Somewhat familiar" or "Very familiar" and "Age of Primary Air Conditioning" is "0-9" [e.g., Y/N]
Annual Tune Up Air Conditioning
H14 Text
Annual tune up done on air conditioning system each year by an air conditioning contractor, someone in household, or
landlord [e.g., Yes, done by an air conditioning contractor - No]
Other Air Conditioning
H15 Text Existence of other air conditioning system
used to cool the home, not including ventilation systems such as fans [e.g., Y/N]
Other Air Conditioning Type -
Central Air H16c1 Text
Central air conditioning system as other type of air conditioning system used to cool home if "Other Air Conditioning" is "Yes" [e.g., Not
mentioned - Mentioned]
Other Air Conditioning Type -
Room/Window Unit
H16c2 Text
Room or window air conditioner as other type of air conditioning system used to cool
home if "Other Air Conditioning" is "Yes" [e.g., Not mentioned - Mentioned]
Other Air Conditioning Type -
Heat Pump H16c3 Text
Heat pump as other type of air conditioning system used to cool home if "Other Air
Conditioning" is "Yes" [e.g., Not mentioned - Mentioned]
Other Air Conditioning Type -
Other H16c4 Text
Other type of air conditioning system used to cool home if "Other Air Conditioning" is "Yes"
[e.g., Not mentioned - Mentioned]
Number of Room/Window
Units H17 Numeric
Total number of room or window air conditioners used in the home if "Primary Air Conditioning Type" is "Room or window air
conditioner" or "Other Air Conditioning Type - Room/Window Unit" is "Mentioned" [e.g.,
0-9]
Programmable Thermostat
H19 Text Existence of a programmable thermostat that
can control heating and/or cooling
equipment within the home. This type of thermostat can be programmed to
automatically adjust the temperature setting at the times of the day or night that you
choose. [e.g., Y/N]
Programmed Thermostat
H20 Text
Thermostat typically programmed to automatically change the temperature
settings at different times of the day or days of the week or temperature is manually changed as needed if "Programmable
Thermostat" is "Yes" [e.g., Programmed to change temperature automatically - Both]
Number of Dehumidifiers
H22 Numeric Number of dehumidifiers used in the home
[e.g., 0-9]
Age of First Dehumidifier
H23a Text Age of first dehumidifier if "Number of
Dehumidifiers" is "1-9" [e.g., Less than 2 years old - 20 years old or more]
Age of Second Dehumidifier
H23b Text Age of second dehumidifier if "Number of Dehumidifiers" is "2-9" [e.g., Less than 2
years old - 20 years old or more]
Age of Third Dehumidifier
H23c Text Age of third dehumidifier if "Number of Dehumidifiers" is "3-9" [e.g., Less than 2
years old - 20 years old or more]
Age of Fourth Dehumidifier
H23d Text Age of fourth dehumidifier if "Number of Dehumidifiers" is "4-9" [e.g., Less than 2
years old - 20 years old or more]
Energy Star Dehumidifier
H24a Text
ENERGY STAR® status of dehumidifier if "Familiarity with Energy Star" is "Somewhat familiar" or "Very familiar" and "Age of First
Dehumidifier" is "0-9" [e.g., Y/N]
Energy Star Dehumidifiers
H24b Text
ENERGY STAR® status of dehumidifiers if "Familiarity with Energy Star" is "Somewhat familiar" or "Very familiar" and "Number of Dehumidifiers" is "2-9" and "Age of [e.g., all] Dehumidifier[e.g., s]" is "0-9" [e.g., Yes, all -
No] Number of Humidifiers
H26 Numeric Number of humidifiers used in the home
[e.g., 0-9]
Number of Ceiling Fans
H27c Numeric Number of ceiling fans used in the home
[e.g., 0-25]
Number of Exhaust Fans in Kitchen
H27d Numeric Number of exhaust fans in the kitchen used
in the home [e.g., 0-25] Number of Exhaust
Fans in Other H27e Numeric
Number of exhaust fans in the bathrooms or other rooms used in the home [e.g., 0-25]
Rooms
Number of Attic Fans
H27b Numeric Number of attic fans used in the home. An
attic fan removes air from the attic only. [e.g., 0-25]
Number of Whole House Fans
H27a Numeric
Number of whole house fans used in the home. A whole-house fan is a type of fan, or
exhaust system commonly venting into a building's attic, designed to pull hot air out of
the building. [e.g., 0-25]