suzanne motheral wrote: > On Tue, Jun 16, 2009 at 11:33 AM, Gay Nicholson <[email protected]>wrote: > > >> Hi Folks, >> >> >> If the formatting disappears on this survey, and you wish to fill it out, >> please email me and I will forward it to you with correct formatting. >> >> >> thanks, >> >> Gay >> >> >> >> TCAction is embarking on a year of intensive consumer energy outreach; >> which >> includes door to door outreach, mailings and energy savings paid and earned >> media. Our hope is to pique interest by providing information and solutions >> without overwhelming the consumer. We would like to start a *simple >> *conversation >> with consumers that will lead to an expanded comprehensive conversation, >> and >> ultimately energy savings action. >> >> >> >> We would appreciate your participation in our “message” polling, below, for >> our door to door outreach. >> >> >> >> Our assumption is we have approximately 3 seconds to grab the consumer at >> the door, and have tried to pick areas of interest to many. >> >> >> >> We are inviting input from over 110 people in varying professions – we >> would >> appreciate your response by June 18. >> >> >> >> Many Thanks! >> >> Stacey Murphy >> >> >> >> >> >> Door knock materials, and scripts for outreach workers to use, have been >> created for *Energy Savings/Saving Energy* to achieve 3 goals: >> >> 1. The “whole home” approach identifying components where efficiencies can >> be made >> >> 2. A set of issues that relate to each component >> >> 3. A set of solutions in each component that range from large investment to >> no cost. >> >> >> >> >> >> 1). Do these 5 areas resonate with you as components for whole home energy >> savings? >> >> Electricity, Heating, Water, Drafts, and Appliances. >> >> >> >> *Yes____x____ No________* >> >> *If No – what would you include/omit?_______________________________* >> >> >> >> >> >> 2). Do these 3 questions resonate with you as issues relating to >> *electrical >> * efficiency? >> >> A. Do you think your electric bills are too high? >> >> B. Do you use compact fluorescent bulbs? >> >> C. Have you heard of phantom loads? >> >> >> >> *Yes____x____ No________* >> >> *If No – what would you include/omit?_______________________________* >> >> * * >> >> * * >> >> 3). Do these 3 suggestions resonate with you as electrical efficiency >> solutions that also range in cost? >> >> A. Just like Mom & Dad said – “turn off that light”. One 100-watt bulb left >> on overnight costs $25 per year. >> >> B. CFL’s can save $15.00 a year per bulb. >> >> C. Many household items use electricity when plugged in but are turned off >> – >> Unplug! >> >> >> >> *Yes________ No____x____* >> >> *If No – what would you include/omit?___B-- saving in cost of electricity, >> after the bulb is paid for____________________________* >> >> >> >> >> >> 4) Do these 3 questions resonate with you as *issues *relating to >> *heating*efficiency? >> >> A. Do you use space heaters? >> >> B. Do you leave your heat on when you’re at work? >> >> C. When was the last time you had your heating system serviced? >> >> *Yes___x_____ No________* >> >> *If No – what would you include/omit?_______________________________* >> >> * * >> >> * * >> >> 5) Do these 3 suggestions resonate with you as *heating* *solutions* that >> also range in cost? >> >> A. Space heaters use a lot of energy and older ones can be dangerous. >> Turn it off when you sleep, and if you must use one, make sure it meets the >> latest safety standards. An energy audit can help you identify other ways >> to >> make your home warmer so you don’t need it any more. >> >> B. You can save up to $180 per year when you install a programmable >> thermostat to >> >> automatically turn down the heat when you’re not at home. >> >> C. To maximize efficiency and detect any potential problems have your >> furnace >> >> serviced once a year. The cost varies depending on your system and some >> programs might be able to help. >> >> * * >> >> *Yes________ No____x____* >> >> *If No – what would you include/omit?_A some people can't afford new ones; >> the audit itself doesn't help, people have to do the work to seal and that >> is hard for some; TCA can only weatherize once in 15 >> years______________________________* >> >> >> >> >> >> 6) Do these 3 questions resonate with you as *issues* relating to >> *water*usage? >> >> >> >> A. Do you run out of hot water while in the shower? >> >> B. Have you ever carried two, one gallon jugs of water? That’s how much >> water is used per minute by a standard faucet. >> >> C. Which uses more water, hand washing or a dishwasher? >> >> >> >> *Yes________ No___x_____* >> >> *If No – what would you include/omit?__people may get defensive if so >> questioned_____________________________* >> >> >> >> >> >> 7) Do these 3 suggestions resonate with you as *water* *solutions* that >> also >> range in cost? >> >> A. If you do run out of hot water, it may be time to have your water >> heater serviced or replaced. >> >> B. Use a low-flow aerator to reduce your usage by 50% and cut down your >> water bill. They cost about $3 and are easy to install. >> >> C. Studies show that dishwashers use less water than hand >> washing. Scrape (don’t >> >> rinse) the dishes before you put them in the >> dishwasher. >> >> * * >> >> *Yes________ No____x____* >> >> *If No – what would you include/omit?_so much depends on the quality of >> water- deposits on aerators, in tanks______________________________* >> >> >> >> >> >> 8) Do these 3 questions resonate with you as *issues* relating to >> *drafts*and insulation? >> >> >> >> A. Do you really need new windows? >> >> B. Does your home feel drafty? >> >> C. Do some rooms in your house feel colder than others? >> >> >> >> *Yes________ No____x____* >> >> *If No – what would you include/omit?_A- explain about windows- the sales >> people have really convinced people that these are >> important!______________________________* >> >> >> >> >> >> 9) Do these 3 suggestions resonate with you as *draft solutions* that also >> range in cost? >> >> A. Instead of replacing your windows, install caulk and weather-stripping >> around your windows to keep warm air from leaking out and cold air from >> coming in. >> >> B. Sealing gaps and other air leakage spots around doors, windows, >> basements and attics can reduce your energy costs and make you more >> comfortable. >> >> C. Combined with air-sealing, insulating walls and attics can reduce your >> heating and cooling bills by up to 20%. >> >> >> >> *Yes________ No____x____* >> >> *If No – what would you include/omit?_Help with doing the >> work!______________________________* >> >> >> >> >> >> 10) Do these 3 questions resonate with you as *issues *relating to * >> appliances* and energy usage? >> >> >> >> A. Do you hear your refrigerator running all the time? >> >> B. Is your window air conditioner installed properly? >> >> C. Is your clothes washer over 10 years old? >> >> * * >> >> *Yes________ No____x____* >> >> *If No – what would you include/omit?___B- how woud you know if >> your...____________________________* >> >> >> >> >> >> 11) Do these 3 suggestions resonate with you as solutions that also range >> in cost? >> >> >> >> A. Refrigerators built before 1994 use twice as much energy as newer >> ENERGY >> STAR models. TCAction can help you determine if you qualify to get an >> ENERGY STAR replacement for free or at a 50% savings. >> >> B. If your A/C unit is not installed tightly cool air can escape >> from your home. Also, try using a fan first, they don’t use as much energy. >> >> C. Models made before 1999 use 30% more energy than newer >> models. Be sure to wash only full loads and use an extra spin cycle to >> reduce energy use while drying. >> >> >> >> *Yes____x____ No________* >> >> *If No – what would you include/omit?_______________________________* >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> -- >> ---------------------------------------------------- >> Gay Nicholson, Ph.D. >> >> 607-533-7312 (home office) >> 607-220-8991 (cell) >> >> 1 Maple Avenue >> Lansing, NY 14882 >> [email protected] >> >> President >> Sustainable Tompkins >> www.sustainabletompkins.org >> _______________________________________________ >> For more information about sustainability in the Tompkins County area, >> please visit: http://www.sustainabletompkins.org/ >> >> RSS, archives, subscription & listserv information for: >> [email protected] >> http://lists.mutualaid.org/mailman/listinfo/sustainabletompkins >> Questions about the list? ask >> [email protected] >> free hosting by http://www.mutualaid.org >> >> > _______________________________________________ > For more information about sustainability in the Tompkins County area, please > visit: http://www.sustainabletompkins.org/ > > RSS, archives, subscription & listserv information for: > [email protected] > http://lists.mutualaid.org/mailman/listinfo/sustainabletompkins > Questions about the list? ask [email protected] > free hosting by http://www.mutualaid.org > > I rec'd this on June 20, two days after your deadline. 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