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Survey: How are you responding to energy costs?
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What type of fuel do you use to heat your home?
Natural gas
Electricity
Fuel oil
Solar
Other


By how much are you expecting your heating bills to increase this winter?
Only a little
10-20 percent
20-30 percent
More than 30 percent

Are you concerned about how higher heating costs will affect your budget?
Not concerned at all
A little concerned
Somewhat concerned
Very concerned

In the past month, have you made home improvements to help reduce energy consumption?
Yes
No

In the past month, have you consciously avoided driving somewhere or shortened a trip to save gasoline?
Yes
No


In the past month, have you turned down your home thermostat to conserve heat?
Yes
No


In the past month, have you turned off lights more consciously to save electricity?
Yes
No


Over the next 3-5 years, do you expect to install a high-efficiency heating and/or cooling system to reduce your energy consumption?
Yes
No

Over the next 3-5 years, do you expect to install higher-efficiency windows to reduce your energy consumption?
Yes
No

Over the next 3-5 years, do you expect to increase insulation levels to reduce your energy consumption?
Yes
No

Over the next 3-5 years, do you expect to convert to a more efficient heating source to reduce your energy consumption?
Yes
No

Over the next 3-5 years, do you expect to move to a more efficient home to reduce your energy consumption?
Yes
No



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