RSBS SMO: Part 2 of 2, New York State Residential Statewide Baseline Study: Single and Multifamily Occupant Telephone or Web Survey
data.ny.gov | Last Updated 15 Nov 2019How does your organization use this dataset? What other NYSERDA or energy-related datasets would you like to see on Open NY? Let us know by emailing OpenNY@nyserda.ny.gov. This is part 2 (contains: Clothes Washing and Drying; Water Heating; Home Lighting; Pool and Spa; Small Household Appliances; and Miscellaneous Equipment) of 2; part 1 (https://data.ny.gov/d/3m6x-h3qa) contains: Behavior and Demographics; Building Shell; Kitchen Appliances; and Heating and Cooling. The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), in collaboration with the New York State Department of Public Service (DPS), conducted a statewide residential baseline study (study) from 2011 to 2014 of the single-family and multifamily residential housing segments, including new construction, and a broad range of energy uses and efficiency measures. This dataset includes 2,982 single-family and 379 multifamily occupant survey completes for a total of 3,361 responses. The survey involved 2,285 Web, 1,041 telephone, and 35 mini-inspection surveys. The survey collected information on the following building characteristics: building shell, kitchen appliances, heating and cooling equipment, water heating equipment, clothes washing and drying equipment, lighting, pool and spa equipment, small household appliances, miscellaneous energy consuming equipment, as well as behaviors and characteristics of respondents.
This dataset has the following 143 columns:
| Column Name | API Column Name | Data Type | Description | Sample Values |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unique Case ID | unique_case_id | text | Unique case identifier for each survey respondent [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 | LI28638 WN21127 MH43269 CD14962 FL55598 view top 100 |
| Electric Utility | electric_utility | text | [Central Hudson, ConEd, LIPA, National Grid, NYSEG, O&R,RG&E] | National Grid NYSEG ConEd RG&E LIPA view top 100 |
| County | county | text | County in New York where the survey respondent's home is located. | Erie Monroe Suffolk Onondaga Saratoga view top 100 |
| Region | region | text | Region in New York: Capital District, Central New York, Finger Lakes, Long Island, Mid-Hudson, Mohawk Valley, New York City, North Country, Southern Tier, Western New York. | Capital District New York City Mid-Hudson Finger Lakes Western New York view top 100 |
| Climate Zone | climate_zone | text | Climate zone [Climate zone 4-6] | Climate zone 5 Climate zone 6 Climate zone 4 view top 100 |
| kWh Category | kwh_category | text | kWh category [500 kWh or less; 501 to 2,500 kWh; 2,501 to 6,000 kWh; 6,001 to 12,000 kWh; 12,001 to 20,000 kWh; 20,000 kWh or more; Not asked in mini-survey] | 6,001 to 12,000 kWh 2,501 to 6,000 kWh 12,001 to 20,000 kWh 501 to 2,500 kWh 20,000 kWh or more view top 100 |
| Therm Category | therm_category | text | Therm cat [300 or less therms annually; 300 to 600 therms annually; 600 to 900 therms annually; 900 to 1,200 therms annually; 1,200 to 1,500 therms annually; 1,500 to 1,800 therms annually; 1,800 to 2,100 therms annually; 2,100 or more therms annually; Not asked in mini-survey] | 600 to 900 therms annually 900 to 1,200 therms annually 300 or more therms annually 300 to 600 therms annually 1,200 to 1,500 therms annually view top 100 |
| Data Origin | data_origin | text | Origin of initial case data [Utility data, Tax record data] | Utility data Tax record data view top 100 |
| Survey Method | survey_method | text | The medium by which the respondent completed the survey [Phone Complete; Web Complete; Mini-Survey Complete] | Web complete Phone complete Mini-Survey Complete view top 100 |
| Case Disposition | case_disposition | text | Final disposition of case [Phone complete, Mini-survey complete] | Web complete Phone complete In-person mini-survey complete view top 100 |
| Construction Type | construction_type | text | Flag of construction type [Existing construction - built prior to 2012; New construction - built 2012 or later] | Existing Construction - built prior to 2012 New Construction - built 2012 or later view top 100 |
| Dwelling Type | dwelling_type | text | Flag of dwelling type [Single family, Tenant] | Single family Tenant view top 100 |
| Clothes Washer in Home | clothes_washer_in_home | text | Existence of a clothes washer in the home if "Home Description" is not "Apartment building or condominium with 2 to 4 units" or "Apartment building or condominium with 5 or more units" [Yes; No; Not asked in min-survey; Programmed skip; Refused] | Yes Programmed Skip No Not asked in mini-survey Refused view top 100 |
| Clothes Washer in Unit Only | clothes_washer_in_unit | text | Existence of a clothes washer in the unit only and not common to the building itself if "Home Description" is "Apartment building or condominium with 2 to 4 units" or "Apartment building or condominium with 5 or more units" [Yes; No; Not asked in mini-survey; Programmed skip; Refused] | Programmed Skip No Yes Not asked in mini-survey Refused view top 100 |
| Clothes Washer Loads per Week | clothes_washer_loads_per_week | text | Number of loads washed in a clothes washer during a typical week in the household if "Clothes Washer in the Home" is "Yes" or "Clothes Washer in the Unit Only" is "Yes" [0-35; Don't know; Not asked in mini-survey; Programmed skip; Refused] | Programmed Skip 3 5 4 2 view top 100 |
| Wash Cycle Water Temperature | wash_cycle_water_temperature | text | Water temperature typically used for rinse cycle of the clothes washer if "Clothes Washer in the Home" is "Yes" or "Clothes Washer in the Unit Only" is "Yes" [Hot; Warm; Cold; Don't know; Not asked in mini-survey; Programmed skip; Refused] | Warm Cold Programmed Skip Hot Not asked in mini-survey view top 100 |
| Rinse Cycle Water Temperature | rinse_cycle_water_temperature | text | Water temperature typically used for wash cycle of the clothes washer if "Clothes Washer in the Home" is "Yes" or "Clothes Washer in the Unit Only" is "Yes" [Hot; Warm; Cold; Don't know; Not asked in mini-survey; Programmed skip; Refused] | Cold Warm Programmed Skip Hot Not asked in mini-survey view top 100 |
| Age of Clothes Washer | age_of_clothes_washer | text | Age of primary clothes washer if "Clothes Washer in the Home" is "Yes" or "Clothes Washer in the Unit Only" is "Yes" [Less than 2 years old; 2 to 4 years old; 5 to 9 years old; 10 to 14 years old; 15 to 19 years old; 20 years old or more; Don’t know; Not asked in mini-survey; Programmed skip; Refused] | 5 to 9 years old Less than 2 years old 2 to 4 years old Programmed Skip 10 to 14 years old view top 100 |
| Energy Star Clothes Washer | energy_star_clothes_washer | text | [Yes; No; Don't know; Not asked in mini-survey; Programmed skip; Refused] | Yes Programmed Skip Don’t know No Not asked in mini-survey view top 100 |
| Clothes Dryer in Home | clothes_dryer_in_home | text | [Yes; No; Not asked in mini-survey; Programmed skip; Refused] | Yes Programmed Skip No Not asked in mini-survey Refused view top 100 |
| Clothes Dryer in Unit Only | clothes_dryer_in_unit_only | text | [Yes; No; Not asked in mini-survey; Programmed skip; Refused] | Programmed Skip No Yes Not asked in mini-survey Refused view top 100 |
| Clothes Dryer Fuel Type | clothes_dryer_fuel_type | text | Type of fuel used by primary clothes dryer if "Clothes Dryer in Home" is "Yes" or "Clothes Dryer in Unit Only" is "Yes" [Electricity; Natural gas from underground pipes; Other, specify; Propane (bottled gas); Don't know; Not asked in mini-survey; Programmed skip; Refused] | Electricity Natural gas from underground pipes Programmed Skip Propane (bottled gas) Not asked in mini-survey view top 100 |
| Age of Clothes Dryer | age_of_clothes_dryer | text | Age of primary clothes dryer if "Clothes Dryer in the Home" is "Yes" or "Clothes Dryer in the Unit Only" is "Yes" [Less than 2 years old; 2 to 4 years old; 5 to 9 years old; 10 to 14 years old; 15 to 19 years old; 20 years old or more; Don’t know; Not asked in mini-survey; Programmed skip; Refused] | 5 to 9 years old Less than 2 years old Programmed Skip 2 to 4 years old 10 to 14 years old view top 100 |
| Heat Pump Clothes Dryer | heat_pump_clothes_dryer | text | Heat pump clothes dryer if "Clothes Dryer in the Home" is "Yes" or "Clothes Dryer in the Unit Only" is "Yes." A heat pump clothes dryer is a fairly new technology that pulls energy from the air just like a heat pump heating and cooling system. The hot air is not vented but is reused to dry the clothes. They use 50% less energy, but take longer to dry clothes [Yes; No; Don't know; Not asked in mini-survey; Programmed skip; Refused] | No Programmed Skip Don’t know Yes Not asked in mini-survey view top 100 |
| Shared Water Heating System | shared_water_heating_system | text | Receive hot water from a shared water 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" [Yes; No; Don't know; Not asked in mini-survey; Programmed skip; Refused] | Programmed Skip Yes No Don’t know Not asked in mini-survey view top 100 |
| Primary Water Heating System | primary_water_heating_system | text | Primary water heating system if "Shared Water Heating System" is "No" [Heat pump water heater; Other, specify; Part of the heating system boiler; Stand-alone storage tank; Tankless or on demand water heater; Don't know; Not asked in mini-survey; Programmed skip; Refused] | Stand-alone storage tank Programmed Skip Part of the heating system boiler Tankless or on demand water heater Don’t know view top 100 |
| Water Heating Fuel Type | water_heating_fuel_type | text | Primary type of fuel used for water heating in the home if "Shared Water Heating System" is not "Yes" or "Don't know" [Electricity; Fuel Oil; Kerosene; Natural gas from underground pipes; Other, specify; Propane (bottled gas); Solar; Not asked in mini-survey; Programmed skip; Refused] | Natural gas from underground pipes Electricity Programmed Skip Propane (bottled gas) Fuel Oil view top 100 |
| Age of Water Heating System | age_of_water_heating_system | text | Age of water heating system if "Shared Water Heating System" is "No" [Less than 2 years old; 2 to 4 years old; 5 to 9 years old; 10 to 14 years old; 15 to 19 years old; 20 years old or more; Don’t know; Not asked in mini-survey; Programmed skip; Refused] | Less than 2 years old 5 to 9 years old 2 to 4 years old Programmed Skip 10 to 14 years old view top 100 |
| Energy Star Water Heating System | energy_star_water_heating_system | text | ENERGY STAR® status of primary water heating system if "Familiarity with Energy Star" is "Somewhat familiar" or "Very familiar" and "Age of Water Heating System" is "0-9" [Yes; No; Don't know; Interviewer mistake; Not asked in mini-survey; Programmed skip; Refused] | Programmed Skip Yes Don’t know No Not asked in mini-survey view top 100 |
| Other Water Heating System | other_water_heating_system | text | Use of more than one water heating system in the home if "Primary Water Heating System" is not "Part of the heating system boiler" [Yes; No; Don't know; Not asked in mini-survey; Programmed skip; Refused] | No Programmed Skip Don’t know Yes Not asked in mini-survey view top 100 |
| Type of Other Water Heating System | type_of_other_water_heating_system | text | Other type of water heating system used in the house if "Other Water Heating System" is "Yes" [Heat pump water heater; Other, specify; Part of the heating system boiler; Stand-alone storage tank; Tankless or on demand water heater; Don't know; Not asked in mini-survey; Programmed skip; Refused] | Programmed Skip Stand-alone storage tank Not asked in mini-survey Part of the heating system boiler Tankless or on demand water heater view top 100 |
| Automatic Dishwasher | automatic_dishwasher | text | Existence of an automatic dishwasher in the house [Yes; No; Not asked in mini-survey; Refused] | Yes No Not asked in mini-survey Refused view top 100 |
| Age of Automatic Dishwasher | age_of_automatic_dishwasher | text | Age of primary automatic dishwasher if "Automatic Dishwasher" is "Yes" [Less than 2 years old; 2 to 4 years old; 5 to 9 years old; 10 to 14 years old; 15 to 19 years old; 20 years old or more; Don’t know; Not asked in mini-survey; Programmed skip; Refused] | Programmed Skip Less than 2 years old 5 to 9 years old 2 to 4 years old 10 to 14 years old view top 100 |
| Energy Star Automatic Dishwasher | energy_star_automatic_dishwasher | text | ENERGY STAR® status of automatic dishwasher if "Familiarity with Energy Star" is "Somewhat familiar" or "Very familiar" and "Age of Automatic Dishwasher" is "0-9" [Yes; No; Don't know; Not asked in mini-survey; Programmed skip; Refused] | Programmed Skip Yes Don’t know No Not asked in mini-survey view top 100 |
| Automatic Dishwasher Loads per Week | automatic_dishwasher_loads_per_week | text | Loads of dishes washed in automatic dishwasher in typical week in the household [0-35; Not asked in mini-survey; Programmed skip; Refused] | Programmed Skip 2 3 1 4 view top 100 |
| Skylights | skylights | text | Use of skylights as natural lighting in the home during the day [Mentioned; Not mentioned; Not asked in mini-survey; Refused] | Not mentioned Mentioned Not asked in mini-survey Refused view top 100 |
| Tubular Skylights | tubular_skylights | text | Use of tubular skylights (also referred to as solar tubes or sun tunnels) as natural lighting in the home during the day [Mentioned; Not mentioned; Not asked in mini-survey; Refused] | Not mentioned Mentioned Not asked in mini-survey Refused view top 100 |
| Large Window Areas | large_window_areas | text | Use of large uncovered window areas as natural lighting in the home during the day [Mentioned; Not mentioned; Not asked in mini-survey; Refused] | Mentioned Not mentioned Not asked in mini-survey Refused view top 100 |
| No Natural Lighting Method Above | no_natural_lighting_method_above | text | No use of natural lighting in the home during the day [Mentioned; Not mentioned; Not asked in mini-survey; Refused] | Not mentioned Mentioned Not asked in mini-survey Refused view top 100 |
| Dimmer Switch | dimmer_switch | text | Use of dimmer switches as lighting controls in- or outside of the home [Mentioned; Not mentioned; Not asked in mini-survey; Refused] | Not mentioned Mentioned Not asked in mini-survey Refused view top 100 |
| 3-Way Bulb | _3_way_bulb | text | Use of 3-way bulbs as lighting controls in- or outside of the home [Mentioned; Not mentioned; Not asked in mini-survey; Refused] | Not mentioned Mentioned Not asked in mini-survey Refused view top 100 |
| Occupancy/Motion Sensor | occupancy_motion_sensor | text | Use of occupancy/motion sensors as lighting controls in- or outside of the home [Mentioned; Not mentioned; Not asked in mini-survey; Refused] | Not mentioned Mentioned Not asked in mini-survey Refused view top 100 |
| Timer | timer | text | Use of timers as lighting controls in- or outside of the home [Mentioned; Not mentioned; Not asked in mini-survey; Refused] | Not mentioned Mentioned Not asked in mini-survey Refused view top 100 |
| No Lighting Control Method Above | no_lighting_control_method_above | text | No use of lighting controls in- or outside of the home [Mentioned; Not mentioned; Not asked in mini-survey; Refused] | Not mentioned Mentioned Not asked in mini-survey Refused view top 100 |
| Previously Familiar with CFLs | previously_familiar_with_cfls | text | Previously familiar with compact fluorescent light bulbs, also known as CFLs, which usually do not look like regular incandescent bulbs. The most common type of CFL is made with a glass tube bent into a spiral shape and fits in a regular light bulb socket. [Yes; No; Not asked in mini-survey; Refused] | Yes No Not asked in mini-survey Refused view top 100 |
| Previously Familiar with LEDs | previously_familiar_with_leds | text | Previously familiar with LED light bulbs, which give off directional light, so the light goes where you aim it. They are also very energy efficient and can work with dimmable switches. [Yes; No; Not asked in mini-survey; Refused] | Yes No Not asked in mini-survey Refused view top 100 |
| CFL/LED Bulbs Used Daily Inside Home | cfl_led_bulbs_used_daily_inside_home | text | Number of CFL/LED bulbs used within the home more than two hours each day [0-99; Don't know; Not asked in mini-survey; Refused] | 0 2 3 4 5 view top 100 |
| Incandescent Bulbs Used Daily Inside Home | incandescent_bulbs_used_daily_inside_home | text | Number of incandescent bulbs used within the home more than two hours each day [0-99; Don't know; Not asked in mini-survey; Refused] | 0 2 3 4 1 view top 100 |
| Other Bulbs Used Daily Inside Home | other_bulbs_used_daily_inside_home | text | Number of other bulbs used within the home more than two hours each day [0-99; Don't know; Not asked in mini-survey; Refused] | 0 2 1 4 3 view top 100 |
| Bulbs Used Daily Outside Home | bulbs_used_daily_outside_home | text | Number of light bulbs outside the home typically used two or more hours each day (include only lights controlled from home if "Home Description" is "Single family attached house such as a duplex, townhouse, or rowhouse," "Apartment building or condominium with 2 to 4 units," or "Apartment building or condominium with 5 or more units") [0-95; Not asked in mini-survey; Refused] | 0 1 2 3 4 view top 100 |
| CFL/LED Bulbs Used Daily Outside Home | cfl_led_bulbs_used_daily_outside_home | text | Number of outdoor lights used two hours or more each day that are CFL or LED lights if "Bulbs Used Daily Outside Home" is "1-95" [0-95; Don't know; Not asked in mini-survey; Programmed skip; Refused] | Programmed Skip 0 1 2 3 view top 100 |
| Personal Filtered Swimming Pool | personal_filtered_swimming_pool | text | Existence of a personal filtered swimming pool if "Home Description" is not "Apartment building or condominium with 2 to 4 units" or "Apartment building or condominium with 5 or more units" [Yes; No; Not asked in mini-survey; Programmed skip; Refused] | No Programmed Skip Yes Not asked in mini-survey Refused view top 100 |
| Personal Filtered Swimming Pool for Unit Only | personal_filtered_swimming_pool_for_unit_only | text | Existence of a personal filtered swimming pool for the unit and not the building itself if "Home Description" is "Apartment building or condominium with 2 to 4 units" or "Apartment building or condominium with 5 or more units" [Yes; No; Not asked in mini-survey; Programmed skip; Refused] | Programmed Skip No Not asked in mini-survey Refused Yes view top 100 |
| Pool Pump | pool_pump | text | Personal filtered swimming pool equipped with a pool pump if "Personal Filtered Swimming Pool for Home" is "Yes" or "Personal Filtered Swimming Pool for Unit Only" is "Yes" [Yes; No; Not asked in mini-survey; Programmed skip; Refused] | Programmed Skip Yes Not asked in mini-survey No Refused view top 100 |
| High Efficiency Pool Pump | high_efficiency_pool_pump | text | Pool pump present is a high efficiency pool pump if "Pool Pump" is "Yes" [Yes; No; Don't know; Not asked in mini-survey; Programmed skip] | Programmed Skip Don’t know Yes No Not asked in mini-survey view top 100 |
| Automatic Timer Pool Pump | automatic_timer_pool_pump | text | Automatic timer present to control the time of day that pool pump operates if "Pool Pump" is "Yes" [Yes; No; Not asked in mini-survey; Programmed skip; Refused] | Programmed Skip Yes No Not asked in mini-survey Refused view top 100 |
| Pool Heater | pool_heater | text | Pool heater present if "Personal Filtered Swimming Pool for Home" is "Yes" or "Personal Filtered Swimming Pool for Unit Only" is "Yes" [Yes; No; Not asked in mini-survey; Programmed skip] | Programmed Skip No Yes Not asked in mini-survey view top 100 |
| Pool Heater Fuel Type | pool_heater_fuel_type | text | Type of fuel used by pool heater if "Pool Heater" is "Yes" [Electricity; Natural gas from underground pipes; Other fuel, specify;Propane (bottled gas); Solar; Don't know; Not asked in mini-survey; Programmed skip] | Programmed Skip Natural gas from underground pipes Not asked in mini-survey Propane (bottled gas) Electricity view top 100 |
| Spa for Home | spa_for_home | text | Existence of a hot tub, spa, or jetted tub/jacuzzi if "Home Description" is not "Apartment building or condominium with 2 to 4 units" or "Apartment building or condominium with 5 or more units" [Yes; No; Not asked in mini-survey; Programmed skip; Refused] | No Programmed Skip Yes Not asked in mini-survey Refused view top 100 |
| Spa for Unit Only | spa_for_unit_only | text | Existence of a hot tub, spa, or jetted tub/jacuzzi for the unit and not the building itself if "Home Description" is "Apartment building or condominium with 2 to 4 units" or "Apartment building or condominium with 5 or more units" [Yes; No; Not asked in mini-survey; Programmed skip] | Programmed Skip No Not asked in mini-survey Yes view top 100 |
| Spa Heater Fuel Type | spa_heater_fuel_type | text | Type of fuel used by hot tub, spa, or jetted tub/jacuzzi heater if "Spa for Home" is "Yes" or "Spa for Unit Only" is "Yes" [Electricity; Natural gas from underground pipes; Other fuel, specify;Propane (bottled gas); Solar; Don't know; Not asked in mini-survey; Programmed skip; Refused] | Programmed Skip Electricity Natural gas from underground pipes Not asked in mini-survey Propane (bottled gas) view top 100 |
| Number of Standard Tube TVs | number_of_standard_tube_tvs | text | Number of standard tube TVs in the home [0-20; Not asked in mini-survey; Refused] | 0 1 2 3 Not asked in mini-survey view top 100 |
| Number of Plasma TVs | number_of_plasma_tvs | text | Number of flat screen plasma TVs in the home [0-20; Not asked in mini-survey; Refused] | 0 1 2 3 Not asked in mini-survey view top 100 |
| Number of LCD/LED TVs | number_of_lcd_led_tvs | text | Number of flat screen LCD/LED TVs in the home [0-20; Not asked in mini-survey; Refused] | 0 1 2 3 4 view top 100 |
| Number of Flat Screen TVs of Unknown Type | number_of_flat_screen_tvs_of_unknown_type | text | Number of flat screen TVs of unknown type in the home [0-20; Not asked in mini-survey; Programmed skip; Refused] | 0 1 Programming change 2 3 view top 100 |
| Number of Rear Projection TVs | number_of_rear_projection_tvs | text | Number of rear projection TVs in the home [0-20; Not asked in mini-survey; Refused] | 0 1 Not asked in mini-survey Refused 2 view top 100 |
| Number of Standard Tube TVs Used | number_of_standard_tube_tvs_used | text | Number of standard tube TVs used at least two hours each day in the home if "Number of Standard Tube TVs" is "1-20" [0-20; Programmed skip; Refused] | Programmed Skip 1 0 2 3 view top 100 |
| Number of Plasma TVs Used | number_of_plasma_tvs_used | text | Number of flat screen plasma TVs used at least two hours each day in the home if "Number of Plasma TVs" is "1-20" [0-20; Programmed skip; Refused] | Programmed Skip 1 0 2 3 view top 100 |
| Number of LCD/LED TVs Used | number_of_lcd_led_tvs_used | text | Number of flat screen LCD/LED TVs used at least two hours each day in the home if "Number of LCD/LED TVs" is "1-20" [0-20; Programmed skip; Refused] | 1 Programmed Skip 2 0 3 view top 100 |
| Number of Flat Screen TVs of Unknown Type Used | number_of_flat_screen_tvs_of_unknown_type_used | text | Number of flat screen TVs of unknown type used at least two hours each day in the home if "Number of Flat Screen TVs of Unknown Type" is "1-20" [0-20; Programmed skip; Programming change; Refused] | Programmed Skip 1 Programming change 0 2 view top 100 |
| Number of Rear Projection TVs Used | number_of_rear_projection_tvs_used | text | Number of rear projection TVs used at least two hours each day in the home if "Number of Rear Projection TVs" is "1-20" [0-20; Programmed skip; Refused] | Programmed Skip 0 1 Refused 2 view top 100 |
| Home Internet Access | home_internet_access | text | Internet access at home [Yes; No; Not asked in mini-survey; Refused] | Yes No Not asked in mini-survey Refused view top 100 |
| Number of Desktop Computers | number_of_desktop_computers | text | Number of desktop computers in the home (not including monitors) [0-20; Refused] | 0 1 2 3 Refused view top 100 |
| Number of CRT Computer Monitors | number_of_crt_computer_monitors | text | Number of CRT computer monitors in the home [0-20; Refused] | 0 1 2 Refused 10 view top 100 |
| Number of LED/LCD Computer Monitors | number_of_led_lcd_computer_monitors | text | Number of LED/LCD flat screen computer monitors in the home [0-20; Refused] | 0 1 2 3 4 view top 100 |
| Number of Laptops | number_of_laptops | text | Number of laptop computers in the home [0-20; Refused] | 1 0 2 3 4 view top 100 |
| Number of Tablets | number_of_tablets | text | Number of iPads or tablet computers in the home [0-20; Refused] | 0 1 2 3 4 view top 100 |
| Number of eReaders | number_of_ereaders | text | Number of eReaders such as Kindle or Nook in the home [0-20; Refused] | 0 1 2 3 Refused view top 100 |
| Number of All-In-One Printers | number_of_all_in_one_printers | text | Number combination printer, copier, scanner, or fax in the home [0-20; Refused] | 1 0 2 3 Refused view top 100 |
| Number of Individual Printers | number_of_individual_printers | text | Number of individual printers in the home [0-20; Refused] | 0 1 2 Refused 4 view top 100 |
| Number of Individual Copier | number_of_individual_copier | text | Number of individual copiers in the home [0-20; Refused] | 0 1 Refused 2 3 view top 100 |
| Number of Individual Fax Machines | number_of_individual_fax_machines | text | Number of individual fax machines in the home [0-20; Refused] | 0 1 Refused view top 100 |
| Number of Individual Scanners | number_of_individual_scanners | text | Number of individual scanners in the home [0-20; Refused] | 0 1 Refused 2 3 view top 100 |
| Number of Modems/Routers | number_of_modems_routers | text | Number of modems or routers in the home [0-20; Programming change] | 1 0 2 Programming change 3 view top 100 |
| Other Office Equipment | other_office_equipment | text | Existence of any other type of computer or home office equipment in the home [Yes; No] | No Yes view top 100 |
| Smart Strip to Power Off | smart_strip_to_power_off | text | Smart strip used to turn off computers, printers, and other equipment when not in use. Smart strips are different from regular power strips. They incorporate additional technologies to automatically disconnect power to equipment when not in use. [Yes; No; Don't know; Not asked in mini-survey; Refused] | No Yes Don’t know Not asked in mini-survey Refused view top 100 |
| Tiered Smart Strip | tiered_smart_strip | text | Tier of smart strip used if "Smart Strip to Power Off" is "Yes." Tier 1 smart strips are controlled by a master outlet and Tier 2 smart strips are controlled by motion sensing or a timer. [Tier 1 smart strip...; Tier 2 smart strip; Both Tier 1 and Tier 2 smart strip; Don't know; Not asked in mini-survey; Programmed skip; Refused] | Programmed Skip Tier 1 smart strip that may turn off when your computer is p Don’t know Not asked in mini-survey Both Tier 1 and Tier 2 smart strip view top 100 |
| Desktop - Daily Hours of Use | desktop_daily_hours_of_use | text | Total hours desktop computer(s) are typically used by all residents of the house if "Number of Desktops" is "1-20" [0-24; Interviewer mistake; Programmed skip; Refused] | Programmed Skip 1 2 3 0 view top 100 |
| Laptop - Daily Hours of Use | laptop_daily_hours_of_use | text | Total hours laptop computer(s) are typically used by all residents of the house if "Number of Laptops" is "1-20" [0-24; Interviewer mistake; Programmed skip; Refused] | Programmed Skip 1 2 3 4 view top 100 |
| Shut Down Computer When Not in Use | shut_down_computer_when_not_in_use | text | Typically shut down -this is different from letting it go into sleep mode or simply closing the cover - computer when it is not in use if "Number of Desktops" is "1-20" or "Number of Laptops" is "1-20" [Yes; No; Don't know; Interviewer mistake; Programmed skip; Refused] | Yes No Programmed Skip Refused Don’t know view top 100 |
| Work from Home | work_from_home | text | One or more household members that work from home [Yes; No; Refused] | No Yes Refused view top 100 |
| Number of People that Work from Home | number_of_people_that_work_from_home | text | Number of people that work from home including the respondent if "Work from Home" is "Yes" [1-20; Programmed skip] | Programmed Skip 1 2 3 6 view top 100 |
| Other Business Equipment Used | other_business_equipment_used | text | Other energy-using home business equipment used aside from computers, printers, and copiers [No other energy using equipment; Specify what types of equipment; Programmed skip; Refused] | Programmed Skip No other energy using equipment Specify what types of equipment Refused view top 100 |
| Number of Combination TV Boxes | number_of_combination_tv_boxes | text | Number of combination cable, satellite, or set-top boxes with DVR unit in the home [0-20; Refused] | 0 1 2 3 4 view top 100 |
| Number of TV Boxes | number_of_tv_boxes | text | Number of cable, satellite, or set-top boxes in the home [0-20; Refused] | 0 1 2 3 4 view top 100 |
| Number of DVRs | number_of_dvrs | text | Number of DVRs (for example, TiVo) in the home [0-20; Refused] | 0 1 2 Refused 3 view top 100 |
| Number of DVD/Blu-Rays | number_of_dvd_blu_rays | text | Number of DVD/Blu-Ray players or recorders in the home [0-20; Refused] | 1 0 2 3 Refused view top 100 |
| Number of VCRs | number_of_vcrs | text | Number of VCRs in the home [0-20; Refused] | 0 1 2 Refused 3 view top 100 |
| Number of Digital Converter Boxes | number_of_digital_converter_boxes | text | Number of digital converter boxes in the home [0-20; interviewer mistake; Refused] | 0 1 2 Refused 3 view top 100 |
| Number of Gaming Systems | number_of_gaming_systems | text | Number of video gaming systems (for example PS3, Playstation, Nintendo, Xbox, Wii) in the home [0-20; Refused] | 0 1 2 3 4 view top 100 |
| Number of Home Theater Systems | number_of_home_theater_systems | text | Number of home theater systems in the home [0-20; Refused] | 0 1 2 Refused 3 view top 100 |
| Number of MP3 Players | number_of_mp3_players | text | Number of MP3 players (for example iPod) in the home [0-20; Refused] | 0 1 2 3 4 view top 100 |
| Number of Cell/Smart Phones | number_of_cell_smart_phones | text | Number of cell phones or smart phones in the home [0-20; Refused] | 2 1 3 0 4 view top 100 |
| Number of Cordless Phones | number_of_cordless_phones | text | Number of cordless telephones in the home [0-20; Refused] | 0 1 2 3 4 view top 100 |
| Number of Stereo Systems | number_of_stereo_systems | text | Number of stereo systems in the home [0-20; Refused] | 0 1 2 3 Refused view top 100 |
| Number of Digital Photo Albums | number_of_digital_photo_albums | text | Number of digital photo albums in the home [0-20j; Refused] | 0 1 2 Refused 5 view top 100 |
| Other Entertainment/Telecomm Equipment | other_entertainment_telecomm_equipment | text | Other type of entertainment or telecommunications equipment used in the household [Yes; No; Not asked in mini-survey] | No Yes Not asked in mini-survey view top 100 |
| Energy Star VCR/DVD | energy_star_vcr_dvd | text | ENERGY STAR® status of VCRs and DVD players if "Familiarity with Energy Star" is "Somewhat familiar" or "Very familiar" and "Number of DVD/Blu-Rays" is "1-20" or "Number of VCRs" is "1-20" [Yes; No; Don't know; Interviewer mistake; Not asked in mini-survey; Programmed skip; Refused] | Programmed Skip Yes No Don’t know Refused view top 100 |
| Energy Star Plasma TV | energy_star_plasma_tv | text | ENERGY STAR® status of Plasma TVs if "Familiarity with Energy Star" is "Somewhat familiar" or "Very familiar" and "Number of Plasma TVs" is "1-20" [Yes; No; Don't know; Interviewer mistake; Not asked in mini-survey; Programmed skip; Refused] | Programmed Skip Yes Don’t know No Refused view top 100 |
| Energy Star LCD/LED TV | energy_star_lcd_led_tv | text | ENERGY STAR® status of LCD/LED TVs if "Familiarity with Energy Star" is "Somewhat familiar" or "Very familiar" and "Number of LCD/LED TVs" is "1-20" [Yes; No; Don't know; Not asked in mini-survey; Programmed skip; Refused] | Yes Programmed Skip Don’t know No Refused view top 100 |
| Energy Star Stereo Equipment | energy_star_stereo_equipment | text | ENERGY STAR® status of stereo equipment if "Familiarity with Energy Star" is "Somewhat familiar" or "Very familiar" and "Number of Stereo Systems" is "1-20" [Yes; No; Don't know; Interviewer mistake; Not asked in mini-survey; Programmed skip; Refused] | Programmed Skip No Don’t know Yes Interviewer mistake view top 100 |
| Energy Star Desktop | energy_star_desktop | text | ENERGY STAR® status of desktop computers if "Familiarity with Energy Star" is "Somewhat familiar" or "Very familiar" and "Number of Desktops" is "1-20" [Yes; No; Don't know; Interviewer mistake; Not asked in mini-survey; Programmed skip; Refused] | Programmed Skip No Yes Don’t know Refused view top 100 |
| Energy Star Laptop | energy_star_laptop | text | ENERGY STAR® status of laptop computers if "Familiarity with Energy Star" is "Somewhat familiar" or "Very familiar" and "Number of Laptops" is "1-20" [Yes; No; Don't know; Interviewer mistake; Not asked in mini-survey; Programmed skip; Refused] | Yes Programmed Skip No Don’t know Refused view top 100 |
| Energy Star LED/LCD Computer Monitor | energy_star_led_lcd_computer_monitor | text | ENERGY STAR® status of LED/LCD computer monitors if "Familiarity with Energy Star" is "Somewhat familiar" or "Very familiar" and "Number of LED/LCD Computer Monitors" is "1-20" [Yes; No; Don't know; Interviewer mistake; Not asked in mini-survey; Programmed skip; Refused] | Programmed Skip Yes No Don’t know Refused view top 100 |
| Energy Star Fax/Printer/Scanner/All-In-One | energy_star_fax_printer_scanner_all_in_one | text | ENERGY STAR® status of office copy, fax, print, and scan equipment if "Familiarity with Energy Star" is "Somewhat familiar" or "Very familiar" and "Number of All-In-One Printers" is "1-20" or "Number of Individual Printers" is "1-20" or "Number of Individual Copiers" is "1-20" or "Number of Individual Fax Machines" is "1-20" or "Number of Individual Scanners" is "1-20" [Yes; No; Don't know; Interviewer mistake; Not asked in mini-survey; Programmed skip; Refused] | Yes Programmed Skip No Don’t know Refused view top 100 |
| Energy Star TV Boxes | energy_star_tv_boxes | text | ENERGY STAR® status of set-top/cable boxes if "Familiarity with Energy Star" is "Somewhat familiar" or "Very familiar" and "Number of Combination TV Boxes" is "1-20" or "Number of TV Boxes" is "1-20" [Yes; No; Don't know; Interviewer mistake; Not asked in mini-survey; Programmed skip; Refused] | Don’t know Programmed Skip No Yes Refused view top 100 |
| Electric Automobile | electric_automobile | text | Presence of electric automobile that is charged on the household electric meter [Yes; No; Refused] | No Yes Refused view top 100 |
| Home Security System | home_security_system | text | Presence of home security system, which may include a security camera [Yes; No; Refused] | No Yes Refused view top 100 |
| Generator Used | generator_used | text | Presence of a generator including natural gas, solar, or wind to supply household electric needs [Yes; No; Refused] | No Yes Refused view top 100 |
| Well Pump | well_pump | text | Well pump used in the household [Yes; No; Don't know; Refused] | No Yes Don’t know Refused view top 100 |
| Sump Pump | sump_pump | text | Sump pump used in the household [Yes; No; Don't know; Refused] | No Yes Don’t know Refused view top 100 |
| Waterbed Heater | waterbed_heater | text | Waterbed heater used in the household [Yes; No; Don't know; Refused] | No Don’t know Yes Refused view top 100 |
| Natural Gas Grill | natural_gas_grill | text | Natural gas grill used in the household [Yes; No; Don't know; Refused] | No Yes Don’t know Refused view top 100 |
| Natural Gas Fire Pit | natural_gas_fire_pit | text | Natural gas fire pit used in the household [Yes; No; Don't know; Refused] | No Don’t know Yes Refused view top 100 |
| Radiant Floor Heating | radiant_floor_heating | text | Radiant floor heating separate from heating system used in the household [Yes; No; Don't know; Refused] | No Yes Don’t know Refused view top 100 |
| Other Major Appliances | other_major_appliances | text | Presence of any other major appliances or equipment in the home that use a lot of energy such as exercise equipment, welding equipment or heavy tools, or equipment used for a home business [Yes; No; Not asked in mini-survey; Refused] | No Yes Not asked in mini-survey Refused view top 100 |
| Air Compressor | air_compressor | text | Air compressor in household if "Other Major Appliances" is "Yes, please specify" [Not mentioned; Mentioned; Programmed skip; Refused] | Programmed Skip Not mentioned Mentioned Refused view top 100 |
| Elliptical | elliptical | text | Elliptical in household if "Other Major Appliances" is "Yes, please specify" [Not mentioned; Mentioned; Programmed skip; Refused] | Programmed Skip Not mentioned Mentioned Refused view top 100 |
| Exercise Bike | exercise_bike | text | Exercise bike in household if "Other Major Appliances" is "Yes, please specify" [Not mentioned; Mentioned; Programmed skip; Refused] | Programmed Skip Not mentioned Mentioned Refused view top 100 |
| Exercise Equipment | exercise_equipment | text | Exercise equipment in household if "Other Major Appliances" is "Yes, please specify" [Not mentioned; Mentioned; Programmed skip; Refused] | Programmed Skip Not mentioned Mentioned Refused view top 100 |
| Fish Tank | fish_tank | text | Fish tank in household if "Other Major Appliances" is "Yes, please specify" [Not mentioned; Mentioned; Not asked in mini-survey; Programmed skip] | Programmed Skip Not mentioned Not asked in mini-survey Mentioned view top 100 |
| Hair Dryer | hair_dryer | text | Hair dryer in household if "Other Major Appliances" is "Yes, please specify" [Not mentioned; Mentioned; Not asked in mini-survey; Programmed skip] | Programmed Skip Not mentioned Not asked in mini-survey Mentioned view top 100 |
| Heating Pad/Blanket | heating_pad_blanket | text | Heating pad/blanket in household if "Other Major Appliances" is "Yes, please specify" [Not mentioned; Mentioned; Not asked in mini-survey; Programmed skip] | Programmed Skip Not mentioned Not asked in mini-survey Mentioned view top 100 |
| Musical Equipment | musical_equipment | text | Musical equipment in household if "Other Major Appliances" is "Yes, please specify" [Not mentioned; Mentioned; Not asked in mini-survey; Programmed skip] | Programmed Skip Not mentioned Not asked in mini-survey Mentioned view top 100 |
| Power Tools | power_tools | text | Power tools in household if "Other Major Appliances" is "Yes, please specify" [Not mentioned; Mentioned; Programmed skip; Refused] | Programmed Skip Not mentioned Mentioned Refused view top 100 |
| Sauna | sauna | text | Sauna in household if "Other Major Appliances" is "Yes, please specify" [Not mentioned; Mentioned; Programmed skip; Refused] | Programmed Skip Not mentioned Mentioned Refused view top 100 |
| Sewing Machine | sewing_machine | text | Sewing machine in household if "Other Major Appliances" is "Yes, please specify" [Not mentioned; Mentioned; Programmed skip; Refused] | Programmed Skip Not mentioned Not asked in mini-survey Mentioned view top 100 |
| Stair Climber | stair_climber | text | Stair climber in household if "Other Major Appliances" is "Yes, please specify" [Not mentioned; Mentioned; Programmed skip; Refused] | Programmed Skip Not mentioned Mentioned Refused view top 100 |
| Treadmill | treadmill | text | Treadmill in household if "Other Major Appliances" is "Yes, please specify" [Not mentioned; Mentioned; Programmed skip; Refused] | Programmed Skip Not mentioned Mentioned Refused view top 100 |
| Water Pump | water_pump | text | Water pump in household if "Other Major Appliances" is "Yes, please specify" [Not mentioned; Mentioned; Programmed skip; Refused] | Programmed Skip Not mentioned Mentioned Refused view top 100 |
| Welder | welder | text | Welder in household if "Other Major Appliances" is "Yes, please specify" [Not mentioned; Mentioned; Programmed skip; Refused] | Programmed Skip Not mentioned Mentioned Refused view top 100 |
| Miscellaneous Appliance | miscellaneous_appliance | text | Miscellaneous other appliances or equipment that use a lot of energy in household if "Other Major Appliances" is "Yes, please specify" [Not mentioned; Mentioned; Programmed skip; Refused] | Programmed Skip Not mentioned Mentioned Refused view top 100 |
| Energy Management System | energy_management_system | text | Use of an energy management system in the household. An energy management system provides real-time information on your energy usage and allows you to control temperature settings, turn off lights, and appliances remotely [Yes; No; Not asked in mini-survey; Refused] | No Yes Not asked in mini-survey Refused view top 100 |