Households and the Environment Survey, 2019: Energy Use

General Information

Purpose

The Households and the Environment Survey (HES) measures the environmental practices and behaviours of Canadian households that relate to the condition of our air, water and soils. The survey was also designed to collect data to develop and improve three key environmental indicators: air quality, water quality and greenhouse gas emissions.

Authority

This survey is conducted under the authority of the Statistics Act, Revised Statutes of Canada, 1985, Chapter S-19. While completion of this questionnaire is voluntary, data from your facility are essential if the results of this survey are to be accurate.

Confidentiality

Confidential when completed.

The Statistics Act protects the confidentiality of information collected by Statistics Canada.

Data-sharing agreements

To avoid duplication in surveys and to provide consistent statistics, Statistics Canada has entered into an agreement under section 12 of the Statistics Act with Natural Resources Canada for the sharing of information from this survey.
Assistance

If you have any questions about this survey, please contact the Operations and Integration Division toll-free at 1-800-461-9050.

Introduction statement

Your household was recently contacted by Statistics Canada to ask information about activities that relate to the environment. In order to fully understand the impacts that the household sector has on our water, air, soils and resource use, information relating to the characteristics and energy use of your dwelling are needed. The survey results will be a valuable source of information to be used in the development of energy efficiency initiatives and to support energy conservation practices in Canada. A definition of being energy efficient is using technology or behavior to perform a certain task or function at the same level of quality with less energy. The efficient use of energy can be used to moderate the growth in energy demand and reduce associated emissions and often leads to lower energy bills.

This survey asks questions about home heating and cooling, appliances, the physical features of your dwelling, and your household's energy consumption.

Instructions

To complete your paper questionnaire:

Read the instructions carefully;

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If you make an error, cross out the character(s) that is (are) wrong, and continue;

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When we use the word "You", we are referring to you or anyone else in your household who lives in the dwelling.

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Section A Dwelling Characteristics

A1. What is the heated area of your dwelling?

Exclude the basement and garage.

If the exact size is unknown, please indicate the range:

Mark one only.

01: 600 square feet (55 square metres) or less
02: 601 - 1,000 square feet (56 - 95 square metres)
03: 1,001 - 1,500 square feet (96 - 140 square metres)
04: 1,501 - 2,000 square feet (141 - 185 square metres)
05: 2,001 - 2,500 square feet (186 - 230 square metres)
06: 2,501 - 3,000 square feet (231 - 280 square metres)
07: 3,001 - 3,500 square feet (281 - 325 square metres)
08: 3,501 - 4,000 square feet (326 - 371 square metres)
09: 4,001 square feet (372 square metres) or more
10: Don't know

A2. Is this dwelling:

Mark one only.

01: Owned by you or a member of the household, even if it is still being paid for?
02: Rented, even if no rent is paid?
03: Don't know

A3. Is your current dwelling located within a multi-residential building?

Include low-rise and high-rise apartment or condominium buildings, hotels, rooming houses, and institutions.

Exclude townhouses, row houses, semi-detached, triplexes or duplexes.

01: Yes
02: No
03: Don't know

A4. How many storeys does your building have?

Include storeys below ground and penthouses.

Exclude storeys used only as indoor parking.

01: Storeys
02: Don't know

A5. In what year was this dwelling originally built?

If the exact year is unknown, please indicate the range:

Mark one only.

01: Before 1946
02: 1946 - 1960
03: 1961 - 1977
04: 1978 - 1983
05: 1984 - 1995
06: 1996 - 2000
07: 2001 - 2005
08: 2006 - 2010
09: 2011 or later
10: Don't know

A6. Excluding the basement, how many storeys does your dwelling have?

Mark one only.

01: One storey
02: One and a half storeys
03: Two storeys
04: Two and a half storeys
05: Three storeys
06: Split level
07: Other - Specify
08: Don't know

A7. Most houses are built on basements, crawl spaces, concrete slabs (slab on grade), or some combination of these.

What is your dwelling built over?

Mark all that apply.

01: Basement
02: Crawl space
03: Concrete slabs
04: Pillars
05: Other - Specify
06: No foundation
07: Don't know

A8. Do you have a basement or crawl space?

01: Yes
02: No

A9. During the heating season, is your basement / crawl space usually heated?

01: Yes
02: No
03: Don't know

A10. What is the heated area of your basement / crawl space?

If the exact size is unknown, please indicate the range:

Mark one only.

01: 600 square feet (55 square metres) or less
02: 601 - 1,000 square feet (56 - 95 square metres)
03: 1,001 - 1,500 square feet (96 - 140 square metres)
04: 1,501 - 2,000 square feet (141 - 185 square metres)
05: 2,001 - 2,500 square feet (186 - 230 square metres)
06: 2,501 - 3,000 square feet (231 - 279 square metres)
07: 3,001 square feet (280 square metres) or more
08: Don't know

A11. Are any of your basement / crawl space exterior walls insulated on the inside?

01: Yes
02: No
03: Don't know

A12. What percentage of the outside walls is insulated on the inside?

01: %
02: Don't know

A13. Does your dwelling have an attic (a space between the roof and the top floor of your dwelling)?

01: Yes
02: No
03: Don't know

A14. Is there insulation in your attic?

01: Yes - on the attic floor
02: Yes - on the attic walls
03: Yes - on both the attic floor and walls
04: No
05: Don't know

A15. Does your dwelling have a garage?

01: Yes
02: No
03: Don't know

A16. Is your garage attached to the dwelling?

01: Yes
02: No
03: Don't know

A17. How much insulation does your garage have?

Mark one only.

01: Full insulation - all walls and garage doors are insulated
02: Full insulation - all walls but not the garage doors are insulated
03: Partial insulation - some walls are insulated
04: None
05: Don't know

A18. During the heating season, is your garage usually heated?

01: Yes
02: No
03: Don't know

A19. What type of garage does your dwelling have?

Mark one only.

01: One-car garage
02: Two-car garage
03: Three-or-more-car garage
04: Don't know

A20. Have you made any of the following improvements have been made to your home since January 1, 2015?

Please mark each improvement made and indicate the most recent year that it was completed.

Include improvements made by previous owner.

01: No improvements were made
02: Don't know
03: Space heating equipment (include fireplaces and woodstoves)
04: Water heating equipment
05: Windows (include patio doors)
06: Caulking or weather-stripping around your windows or doors
07: Insulation of the basement or crawl space walls
08: Exterior wall siding
09: Insulation around the hot water pipes
10: Insulation of the roof or the attic
11: Insulation of any exterior walls (excluding basement)
12: Exterior doors (include garage door(s))
13: Installed a programmable thermostat
14: Installed solar panels
15. Installed a solar heating system (water or space heating)
16: Installed drain water heat recovery unit
17: Ventilation or central air conditioning equipment
18: Foundation
19: Other - Specify
20: Other - Specify

A21. How much did you spend on these improvements you completed since January 1, 2015?

Mark one only.

01: Less than $1,000
02: $1,000 to less than $5,000
03: $5,000 to less than $10,000
04: $10,000 to less than $20,000
05: $20,000 to less than $40,000
06: $40,000 or more
07: Don't know

A22. What are the reasons you made improvements to your dwelling?

Mark all that apply.

01: Reduce operating/energy costs
02: Reduce the environmental footprint
03: Take advantage of government or utility incentives
04: Increase market value prior to selling
05: Replace or update old equipment
06: Increase comfort
07: Wanted to update home, e.g., esthetic improvement
08: Emergency replacement
09: Other – Specify
10: Don't know

A23. What is the main reason you have not made any improvements to your dwelling?

Mark one only.

01: No improvements are currently necessary
02: Planning to make improvements in the future
03: Not aware of government financial aid or assistance
04: Planning to sell
05: Dwelling was recently purchased or built
06: Improvements are too costly
07: Do not have time
08: No government financial aid or assistance
09: Other - Specify
10: Don't know

A24. Do you plan to make any of the following improvements within the next five years?

Mark all that apply.

01: The space heating equipment (include furnace, baseboard heaters, fireplaces and woodstoves)
02: The water heating equipment
03: Windows or patio doors
04: Caulking or weather-stripping around your windows or doors
05: Insulation of the basement or crawl space walls
06: Exterior wall siding
07: Insulation around the hot water pipes
08: Insulation of the roof or the attic
09: Insulation of any exterior walls (excluding basement)
10: Exterior doors (include garage door(s))
11: Install a programmable thermostat
12: Install a smart thermostat (can be controlled wirelessly)
13. Install a solar water heater or solar photovoltaic panels
14: Install a drain water-heat recovery unit
15: Ventilation or central air conditioning equipment
16: Other - Specify
17: No
18: Don't know

A25. Which of the following are located at your dwelling?

Mark all that apply.

01: In ground pool
02: Above ground pool (not removed and stored seasonally)
03: Hot tub
04: Sauna
05: None
06: Don't know

A26. How many showers and baths are taken in a week in your household?

Please provide your best estimate.

Number of showers taken
None
Don't know
Number of baths taken
None
Don't know

A27. Is your water heater located in your dwelling?

01: Yes
02: No
03: Don't know

A28. Do you own or rent your hot water heater?

Own
Rent
Do not have one
Don't know

A29. What type of hot water heater is used in your dwelling?

Mark one only.

01: Standard hot water heater (tank)
02: Tankless (instantaneous water heater)
03: Combination boiler (heats water and does space heating)
04: Heat pump water heater
05: Solar water heater
06: Other - Specify
07: Don't know

A30. What source of energy does the water heater use to heat the water?

Exclude energy used to power a direct vent fan.

Mark one only.

01: Electricity
02: Oil
03: Natural gas
04: Propane
05: Solar
06: Other source
07: Don't know

A31. How old is your hot water heater?

If the exact age is unknown, please indicate the range:

Mark one only.

01: 5 years or less
02: 6 to 10 years
03: 11 to 15 years
04: 16 to 20 years
05: 21 to 25 years
06: 26 years or more
07: Don't know

A32. Did you replace a previous hot water tank with your current hot water heater?

01: Yes
02: No
03: Don't know

A33. What was your reason for replacing your hot water heater?

01: Planned/scheduled replacement
02: Emergency replacement
03: To save energy on water heating
04: To change energy sources (for example, from electricity to natural gas)
05: Other – Specify
06: Don't know

A34. How old was your previous hot water tank when you replaced it?

If the exact age is unknown, please indicate your best range:

Mark one only.

01: 5 years or less
02: 6 to 10 years
03: 11 to 15 years
04: 16 to 20 years
05: 21 to 25 years
06: 26 years or more
07: Don't know

A35. How many windows do you have in your dwelling?

Exclude doors with windows and patio doors.

Include basement and garage if those spaces are heated.

Number
None
Don't know

A36. What type of windows are the majority in your dwelling?

Exclude doors with windows and patio doors.

Mark one only.

01: Standard single pane with storm window
02: Standard single pane
03: Standard double pane
04: Standard triple pane sealed unit
05: Other - Specify
06: Don't know

A37. How old are the majority of the windows in your dwelling?

Mark one only.

01: 5 years or less
02: 6 to 10 years
03: 11 to 15 years
04: 16 years or more
05: Same age as dwelling
06: Don't know

A38. Do you have blinds or curtains on the majority of the windows in your dwelling?

Yes
No
Don't know

A39. During the summer, do you close your curtains during the day in order to reduce solar heating in your dwelling?

A40. How often do you close your curtains during the day in order to reduce solar heating in your dwelling?

Mark one only.

Daily
Weekly
Occasionally
Don't know

A41. How many of the following types of light bulbs are used in each location of your dwelling?

Note that a chandelier could have 6 or more light bulbs in it.

Exclude lights inside refrigerators or stoves, or seasonal or decorative lights such as Christmas lights, Halloween lights, solar lights, etc.

a): Kitchen(s)
b): Living / family rooms
c): Dining room
d): Bedroom(s)
e): Bathroom(s)
f): Halls
g): Laundry room
h): Basement
i): Garage
j): Outdoor
k):Other – Specify

01. Incandescent (traditional light bulb)
02. Halogen
03. Compact fluorescent (spiral bulb)
04. Other fluorescent (fluorescent tube)
05.LED (Light Emitting Diodes)
06.Other
07.Don't know / Not applicable

A42. On a typical day, what light is on for the longest time in your dwelling?

Exclude night lights and exterior lights.

Mark one only.

Kitchen light
Living / family room light
Dining room light
Bedroom light
Bathroom light
Hall light
Laundry room light
Basement light
Other – Specify
Don't know

A43. What type of light bulb does this light have?

01. Incandescent light bulb, including traditional bulb
02. Halogen bulb
03. Compact fluorescent bulb, including spiral bulb
04. Other fluorescent bulb, including fluorescent tube
05.LED bulb (Light Emitting Diodes)
06.Don't know

A44. On an average day, how many hours is this single indoor light bulb turned on?

Please provide your best estimate.

01: Number of hours per day in the summer.
02: Number of hours per day in the winter.

A45. How many light bulbs are controlled by a device other than a standard light switch?

Include both indoor and outdoor light bulbs.

Exclude solar and battery-powered lights.

Select one answer per line.

a): Programmable timers
b): Motion detector
c): Light sensor
d): Dimmer switches
e): Wireless remote controls
f): Internet connected light bulbs
g): Other - Specify
01: Number of light bulbs
02: Don't know

Section B Household Appliances

B1. How old are the following major appliances that you use in your dwelling?

The main refrigerator is the one used most often on a day to day basis.

Mark one answer per line.

a): Main refrigerator
b): Second refrigerator
c): Freezer (stand-alone including chest freezers)
d): Regular stove or range
e): Separate cook-top
f): Built-in oven
g): Microwave oven
h): Dishwasher
i): Washing machine
j): Clothes dryer
k): Dehumidifier
l): Humidifier
m): Ceiling fan (most frequently used)
n): Air exchanger

01: Do not have / use appliance
02: 5 years or less
03: 6 to 10 years
04: 11 to 15 years
05: 16 to 20 years
06: 21 to 25 years
07: 26 years or more
08: Don't know

B2. What source of energy do the following major appliance use?

Mark one answer per line.

a): Main refrigerator
b): Regular stove or range
c): Separate cook-top
d): Built-in oven
e): Clothes dryer

01: Do not have / use appliance
02: Electricity
03: Natural gas
04: Electricity and natural gas
05: Oil
06: Wood
07: Propane
08: Don't know

B3. Do you use a refrigerator in your dwelling?

01: Yes
02: No

B4. How many refrigerators do you use in your dwelling?

Mark one only.

01: 1
02: 2
03: 3 or more
04: Don't know

B5. What did you do with your previous refrigerator when you replaced it with your current one?

Mark one only.

01: No old refrigerator - current one is original / first
02: Kept it at home and plugged in all year
03: Kept it at home / plugged it in when needed
04: Resold
05: Local utility company picked up refrigerator without charge
06: Picked up by retailer when a new refrigerator was delivered
07: Recycled refrigerator
08: Donated / gave refrigerator away
09: Disposed of refrigerator in the garbage
10: Other - Specify
11: Don't know

B6. Do you use a freezer (stand-alone) in your dwelling?

01: Yes
02: No

B7. How many freezers (stand-alone) do you use in your dwelling?

Mark one only.

01: 1
02: 2
03: 3 or more
04: Don't know

B8. What is the size of your (main) freezer (stand-alone)?

Mark one only.

01: Very small (Less than 7.0 cubic feet)
02: Small (7.1 to 13.9 cubic feet)
03: Medium (14.0 to 17.9 cubic feet)
04: Large (18.0 to 22.9 cubic feet)
05: Very large (More than 23 cubic feet)
06: Don't know

B9. What is the type of your (main) freezer (stand-alone)?

Mark one only.

Upright
Chest
Don't know

B10. Do you use a regular stove or range, separate cook-top, or built-in oven in your dwelling?

01: Yes
02: No

B11. In an average week, how often do you use your regular stove or range or built-in oven with separate cook-top?

Mark one only.

01: Three or more times a day
02: Two times a day
03: Once a day
04: A few times each week
05: Once a week
06: Less than once a week
07: Never
08: Don't know

B12. Do you use a dishwasher in your dwelling?

01: Yes
02: No

B13. Is the dishwasher in your dwelling compact or standard size?

Mark one only.

01: Compact (mini - exterior width less than 56 cm / 22 in)
02: Standard (full size - exterior width greater than or equal to 56 cm / 22 in)
03: Don't know

B14. Do you rinse the dishes before putting them in the dishwasher?

Yes
No
Occasionally
Don't know

B15. Do you usually dry the dishes with the ...

Mark one only.

01: heat on (with the door closed)
02: heat off (with the door closed)
03: door open (dishes dry naturally)
04: don't know

B16. In an average week, how many loads of dishes do you do?

Please provide your best estimate.

01: Loads
02: Don't know

B17. Do you use a clothes washing machine located in your dwelling?

B18. What type of clothes washing machine do you use in your dwelling?

Mark one only.

01: Standard top-loading
02: Standard front-loading
03: Washer / dryer combination with top-loading washer
04: Washer / dryer combination with front-loading washer
05: Other - Specify
06: Don't know

B19. What size is your clothes washing machine?

Mark one only.

01: Mini (compact - less than 45 litres / 10 gallons)
02: Standard (full size - greater than or equal to 45 litres / 10 gallons)
03: Don't know

B20. What water temperature do you use for most of your washing?

Mark one only.

01: Hot
02: Cold
03: Warm
04: Don't know

B21. What water temperature do you use for most of your rinsing?

Mark one only.

01: Hot
02: Cold
03: Warm
04: Don't know

B22. In an average week, how many loads of laundry are washed in your dwelling?

01: Number of loads during the summer
02: Don't know
03: Number of loads during the winter
04: Don't know

B23. Do you use a clothes dryer located in your dwelling?

01: Yes
02: No

B24. What size is your clothes dryer?

Mark one only.

01: Compact (less than 125 litres / 28 gallons capacity)
02: Standard (greater than or equal to 125 litres / 28 gallons capacity)
03: Don't know

B25. What type is your clothes dryer?

Electric
Gas
Other – Specify
Don't know

B26. Does your clothes dryer have a moisture detector?

01: Yes
02: No
03: Don't know

B27. In an average week, how many loads of laundry are dried in your clothes dryer?

01: Number of loads in the summer
02: Don't know
03: Number of loads in the winter
04: Don't know

B28. Do you use a dehumidifier in your dwelling?

Exclude air conditioner.

B29. How many of the following types of dehumidifiers are used in your dwelling?

Portable
Built-in
Number of dehumidifiers
Don't know

B30. How often do you use the dehumidifier(s) in your dwelling during the summer.

Daily
Weekly
Occasionally
Never
Don't know

B31. How many ceiling fans do you use in your dwelling?

One
Two
Three or more
None
Don't know

B32. In an average day, for how many hours do you have your most frequently used ceiling fan turned on?

Please provide your best estimate.

Hours per day in the summer
Don't know
Hours per day in the winter
Don't know

B33. Does your most commonly used ceiling fan have a built-in light?

Yes
Number of light bulbs
No
Don't know

B34. Do you have a water cooler in your dwelling?

Yes
No
Don't know

Section C Electrical Devices

C1. Do you have a television in your dwelling?

Yes
No
Don't know

C2. What is the size of the most commonly used TV Screen?

The size is calculated by measuring the length of a diagonal line from corner to corner on the screen

If the exact size is unknown, please indicate the range:

Mark one only.

24 inches (61 cm) or less
25 to 39 inches (62-99 cm)
40 to 49 inches (100-126 cm)
50 to 59 inches (127-150 cm)
60 to 69 inches (151-175 cm)
70 inches (176 cm) or more
Don't know

C3. How many of the following electrical devices do you use in your dwelling?

Mark one per line.

a): Cell phone or smart phone
b): Television
c): Devices used with TV (Receiver box, Video game console, Blu-ray, DVD, etc.)
d): Home theatre system
e): Sound system (include radio stereo, bluetooth speakers and Bluetooth headphones)
f): Small portable media devices (iPodTM, MP3 players)
g): Computer or tablet (Include desktop, laptop, NotebookTM, e-reader)
h): Computer monitor (Exclude tablets and iPadTM)
i): Printers and scanners
j): Home phone – with or without cord (include number of handsets) or VOIP phone; exclude cell phones and smart phones.
k) Smart home devices (AlexaTM, Google HomeTM)
l) Network equipment (modems, routers)
m): Other - Specify

01:Number of devices
02: Don't know

C4. How old is the electronic device that you use most frequently in each of the following categories?

Mark one answer per line.

a): Cell phone or smart phone
b): Television
c): Devices used with TV (Receiver box, Video game console, Blu-ray, DVD, etc.)
d): Home theatre system
e): Sound system (include radio stereo, bluetooth speakers and Bluetooth headphones)
f): Small portable media devices (iPodTM, MP3 players)
g): Computer or tablet (Include desktop, laptop, NotebookTM, e-reader)
h): Computer monitor (Exclude tablets and iPadTM)
i): Printers and scanners
j): Home phone – with or without cord (include number of handsets) or VOIP phone; exclude cell phones and smart phones.
k) Smart home devices (AlexaTM, Google HomeTM)
l) Network equipment (modems, routers)
m): Other - Specify
01: Do not have / use this device
02: Less than 2 years
03: 2 to 5 years
04: 6 or more years
05: Don't know

C5. In an average week, how many hours do you have the following (most frequently used) electrical devices turned on?

Exclude hours for devices that are in stand-by mode.

Mark one answer per line.

a): Cell phone or smart phone
b): Television
c): Devices used with TV (Receiver box, Video game console, Blu-ray, DVD, etc.)
d): Home theatre system
e): Sound system (include radio stereo, bluetooth speakers and Bluetooth headphones)
f): Small portable media devices (iPodTM, MP3 players)
g): Computer or tablet (Include desktop, laptop, NotebookTM, e-reader)
h): Computer monitor (Exclude tablets and iPadTM)
i): Printers and scanners
j): Home phone – with or without cord (include number of handsets) or VOIP phone; exclude cell phones and smart phones.
k) Smart home devices (AlexaTM, Google HomeTM)
l) Network equipment (modems, routers)
m) Other - Specify
01: Do not have / use device
02: 4 hours or less
03: 5 to 10 hours
04: 11 to 20 hours
05: 21 to 30 hours
06: 31 to 40 hours
07: 41 to 55 hours
08: 56 hours or more
09: Always turned on
10: Don't know

C6. What type of television equipment do you use in your dwelling?

Mark all that apply.

01: Cable
02: Satellite
03: Optic fibre
04: Personal Video Recorder (PVR)
05: Internet Protocol TV (Internet enabled box or Blu-ray player)
06: Smart TV (with internet access)
07: Other – Specify
08: None
09: Don't know

C7. Do you use a computer in your dwelling?

01: Yes
02: No

C8. What type of computer do you most frequently use in your dwelling?

01: Desktop
02: Laptop/NotebookTM
03: Tablet
04: Don't know

Section D Electric Vehicles

D1. Do you own an electric or hybrid vehicle?

Yes
No
Don't know

D2. What type of vehicle is it?

Electric
Plug-in hybrid
Hybrid

D3. Where do you usually charge your electric or plug-in hybrid vehicle?

Include charging stations installed in your dwelling.

At home, using your dwelling's power
Other, specify

Section E Heating and Cooling

E1. The heating equipment for your dwelling:

Mark one only.

01: Supplies heat to your dwelling
02: Supplies heat to other dwellings as well
03: Don't know

E2. Do you use a heat pump?

A heat pump is an electrical device that can be used for heating and for cooling.

It is typically located outdoors if it uses air source and indoors if it uses ground source (earth or water).

Yes – an air source heat pump
Yes – a ground source heat pump
Yes – don't know source

04. No
05. Don't know

E3. How old is your heat pump?

If the exact age is unknown, please indicate the range:

Mark one only.

01: 5 years or less
02: 6 to 10 years
03: 11 to 15 years
04: 16 to 20 years
05: 21 to 25 years
06: 26 years or more
07: Don't know

E4. Is your heat pump the main source of heat for your dwelling?

01: Yes
02: No
03: Don't know

E5. What type of space heating equipment provides most of the heat for your dwelling?

01: Furnace with forced air (hot air vents)
02: Boiler with hot water or steam radiators
03: Heating stove (burning wood, pellets, corn, coal...)
04: Electric radiant heating
05: Electric baseboards
06: Gas fireplace
07: Other - Specify
08: Don't know

E6. What source(s) of energy did your furnace / boiler / heating stove use?

Exclude the energy used for running the fan.

Mark all that apply.

01: Electricity
02: Natural gas
03: Oil
04: Wood
05: Wood pellets
06: Propane
07: Other - Specify
08: Don't know

E7. Do you ...

Mark one only.

01: use a furnace as the primary space heating equipment in your dwelling
02: use a boiler as the primary space heating equipment in your dwelling
03: use a heating stove as the primary space heating equipment in your dwelling

E8. What is the efficiency rating for your furnace?

Mark one only.

01: High (The exhaust pipe is plastic and vents through the side of the house)
02: Medium (The exhaust pipe is metal and vents through the side of the house or through the roof)
03: Low (The exhaust pipe is metal and vents through the roof)
04: Don't know

E9. How old is your primary space heating equipment?

If the exact age is unknown, please indicate the range:

Mark one only.

01: 5 years or less
02: 6 to 10 years
03: 11 to 15 years
04: 16 to 20 years
05: 21 to 25 years
06: 26 years or more
07: Don't know

E10. How many of the following types of thermostats are used in your dwelling?

a): Mechanical - built into units (e.g., dial on a space heater or furnace)
b): Mechanical - Wall units (traditional style with a manual dial or guage
c): Digital display - Non-programmable
d): Digital display - Programmable
e): Other – Specify
01: Number of thermostats
02: Don't know/ Don't have one

E11. Are any of the thermostats in your dwelling connected to the Internet?

Yes
No
Don't have one
Don't know

E12. In addition to your main heating equipment, does your household use any other supplementary space heating equipment?

01: Yes
02: No
03: Don't know

E13. What type of supplementary heating equipment do you use most often?

Mark one only.

01: Electric baseboards
02: Portable electric heater
03: Wood stove
04: Wood fireplace
05: Gas fireplace
06: Electric fireplace
07: Supplementary furnace
08: Radiant floor heating
09: Other - Specify
10: Don't know

E14. Do you use a supplementary furnace in your dwelling?

E15. What energy source does your supplementary furnace use?

Exclude the energy used for running the fan.

01: Electricity
02: Natural gas
03: Oil
04: Wood
05: Propane
06: Other - Specify
07: Don't know

E16. In an average week during the heating season, how many hours do you use the supplementary furnace?

Mark one only.

01: Hours
02: Unsure, the heating equipment uses a thermostat
03: Don't know

E17. Do you use wood or wood pellets for heating in your dwelling?

E18. On average how much wood do you burn in a heating season?

Mark one only.

01: Number of full or bush cords (8 feet long by 4 feet high by 4 feet wide; or 3 to 4 face cords)
02: Number of face cords (8 feet long by 4 feet high by 12 to 16 inches wide)
03: Number of full-sized pick-up trucks (8 foot box)
04: Number of compact-sized pick-up trucks (6 foot box)
05: Number of bags of firewood (64 bags = one full or bush cord)
06: Number of logs (1 log = 16 inches in length)
07: Don't know

E19. What type of wood do you use?

Mark all that apply.

01: Hard-wood
02: Soft-wood
03: Hard and Soft (mixed)
04: Don't know

E20. If you use wood pellets, what was the quantity consumed in the past 12 months?

Mark one only.

01: Did not use wood pellets
02: 500 lbs (228 kg) or less
03: 501 - 1,000 lbs (229 - 455 kg)
04: 1,001 - 2,500 lbs (455 - 909 kg)
05: 2,501 - 4,000 lbs (910 - 1,818 kg)
06: 4,001 - 5,500 lbs (1,819 - 2,500 kg)
07: 5,501 lbs (2,501 kg) or more
08: Don't know

E21. Do you use a fireplace (wood, gas, or electrical) in your dwelling?

01: Yes
02: No
03: Don't know

E22. Is the primary purpose of the most frequently used electric fireplace to provide heat or for aesthetics?

Mark one only.

01: Primarily for heat
02: Primarily for aesthetics
03: For both heat and aesthetics
04: Don't know

E23. How many wood-burning fireplaces do you have in your dwelling?

Mark one only.

01: Number
02: None
03: Don't know

E24. How many electric fireplaces do you have in your dwelling?

Mark one only.

01: Number
02: None
03: Don't know

E25. How many gas-burning fireplaces do you have in your dwelling?

Mark one only.

01: Number
02: None
03: Don't know

E26. What source(s) of energy does your gas-burning fireplace use?

Exclude the energy used for running the fan.

Mark all that apply.

01: Natural gas
02: Propane
03: Other - Specify
04: Don't know

E27. Does the pilot light for your gas-burning fireplace come on only when you ignite the fireplace?

Yes
No
No pilot light
Don't know

E28. Can you turn the pilot light for your gas-burning fireplace on and off remotely?

Yes
No
Don't know

E29. During the summer, do you turn the pilot light off?

01: Yes
02: No
03: Don't know

E30. Does your (most frequently used) gas-burning fireplace vent its exhaust out the chimney or out the side wall (direct vent)?

Mark one only.

01: Out the chimney
02: Out the side wall (direct vent)
03: Don't know

E31. During an average heating season, how often do you use your (most frequently used) gas-burning fireplace?

Mark one only.

01: Every day
02: Several times a week
03: A few times a week
04: A few times a month
05: Never
06: Don't know

E32. Do you use air conditioning for your dwelling?

Exclude heat recovery units (HRV) and energy recovery units (ERV).

01: Yes - Central air conditioning
02: Yes - Window / Room air conditioning
03: No
04: Don't know

E33. How old is your central air conditioner?

If the exact age is unknown, please indicate the range:

Mark one only.

01: 5 years or less
02: 6 to 10 years
03: 11 to 15 years
04: 16 to 20 years
05: 21 to 25 years
06: 26 years or more
07: Don't know

E34. In 2019, how many window / room air conditioners did you use?

01: Number
02: Don't know

E35. Is your (most frequently used) window / room air conditioner a ...

Mark one only.

01: Window-mounted (louvered) unit
02: Through-the-wall mounted (non-louvered) unit
03: Free-standing portable unit
04: Mini-split air conditioner
05: Wall mounted heat pump / air conditioner
06: Don't know

E36. What is the cooling capacity of your (most frequently used) window / room air conditioner in BTUs?

01: BTUs
02: Don't know

E37. How old is the (most frequently used) window / room air conditioner?

If the exact age is unknown, please indicate the range:

Mark one only.

01: 5 years or less
02: 6 to 10 years
03: 11 to 15 years
04: 16 to 20 years
05: 21 to 25 years
06: 26 years or more
07: Don't know

E28. Does your dwelling have a Heat Recovery Ventilator (HRV) or Energy Recovery Ventilator (ERV)?

Yes, a Heat Recovery Ventilator (HRV)
Yes, an Energy Recovery Ventilator (ERV)
No
Don't know

Section F Energy Consumption

F1. Which of the following energy sources does your household use in your dwelling?

Mark all that apply.

01: Electricity
02: Natural gas
03: heating oil
04: Propane (do not include propane used for barbeques)
05: Wood
06: Solar heat (for space or water heating)
07: Solar electricity (photovoltaic panels)
08: Wind power
09: Other - Specify
10: Do not use any sources of energy
11: Don't know

F2. Is anyone in your dwelling responsible for paying the bills for any of the following: Electricity / Natural gas / Heating oil / Propane?

01: Yes
02: No
03: Don't know

F3. Statistics Canada produces an estimate of the residential energy consumption for Canadian households. The most accurate and effective way to do this is to obtain your household's energy consumption data directly from your energy provider.

The only data that we will collect from the energy providers will be the energy consumption amount for the 2019 calendar year. No financial information (payments amounts, payments status, etc.) will be collected.

The only information that Statistics Canada will give to your energy provider will be:

Your name
Your address
Your account number

No other information that you provide for this survey will be given to the energy provider.

F4. Does the energy account holder authorize Statistics Canada to obtain from your energy supplier(s) the amount of energy used by your dwelling for the 2019 calendar year?

01: Yes
02: No

F5. Please read and sign the following authorization.

The account holder authorizes Statistics Canada to release the account numbers and the name of the account holders to the energy companies listed below.

The account holder authorizes the companies below to provide Statistics Canada with the consumption of energy used by the dwelling identified on this questionnaire for the 2019 calendar year.

If you are answering on behalf of other people, please consult each person.

Signature
Year
Month
Day

F6. Do you pay an electricity provider to supply your home?

F7. Provide the following information about your electricity provider.

01: Name of energy company
02: Account number
03: Account holder - Last name
04: Account holder - First name
05: Telephone number of energy company
06: Extension

F8. Do you pay a natural gas provider to supply your home?

F9. Provide the following information about your natural gas provider.

01: Name of energy company
02: Account number
03: Account holder - Last name
04: Account holder - First name
05: Telephone number of energy company
06: Extension

F10. Do you pay a heating oil provider to supply your home?

F11. Provide the following information about your heating oil provider.

01: Name of energy company
02: Account number
03: Account holder - Last name
04: Account holder - First name
05: Telephone number of energy company
06: Extension

F12. Do you pay a propane provider to supply your home?

F13. Provide the following information about your propane provider.

01: Name of energy company
02: Account number
03: Account holder - Last name
04: Account holder - First name
05: Telephone number of energy company
06: Extension

F14. Did you agree to let Statistics Canada contact all of your energy supplier(s) to obtain your dwelling energy consumption data?

01: Yes
02: No

F15. For the following question, please obtain the energy bills (covering the past 14 month period) for the energy supplier(s) that you would not like Statistics Canada to contact to obtain the energy consumption information.

Sort the energy bills in ascending order by energy supplier. Use the information from the energy bills to complete the required energy consumption tables.

F16. Please indicate which energy bill(s) for which you would like to supply the consumption information:

01: Electricity
02: Natural gas
03: Oil
04: Propane

F17. In 2019, on an average weekday, was there someone at home all day?

01: Yes
02: No
03: Don't know

F18. In 2019, for how many complete weeks was there no one living at your dwelling?

Mark one only.

For example, on vacation, away on business travel, etc.

01: Number of weeks
02: None
03: Don't know

F19. In 2019, were there any other charges included in your household energy bills for operating a farm, a business (e.g., hairdresser, childcare, etc.) or other dwellings?

01: Yes
02: No
03: Don't know

F20. In 2019, approximately what percentage of the electricity consumption on your bills was strictly for your household's use?

Mark one only.

01: Not applicable (N/A)
02: %
03: Don't know

F21. In 2019, approximately what percentage of the natural gas consumption on your bills was strictly for your household's use?

Mark one only.

01: Not applicable (N/A)
02: %
03: Don't know

F22. In 2019, approximately what percentage of the heating oil consumption on your bills was strictly for your household's use?

Mark one only.

01: Not applicable (N/A)
02: %
03: Don't know

F23. In 2019, approximately what percentage of the propane consumption on your bills was strictly for your household's use?

Mark one only.

01: Not applicable (N/A)
02: %
03: Don't know

Section G Information Sharing

G1. To avoid duplication, Statistics Canada has entered into an agreement with Environment and Climate Change Canada, Natural Resources Canada and the British Columbia Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing to share the combined information you provided in this survey. This includes the information obtained during the telephone interview, the information provided on this questionnaire, and if you gave Statistics Canada the authorization to do so, the information obtained from the person responsible for paying the energy bills or directly from the energy supplier(s). Names, addresses, telephone numbers and account numbers will not be shared. Environment and Climate Change Canada, Natural Resources Canada and the British Columbia Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing have agreed to keep this information confidential and use it only for statistical purposes.

Do you authorize Statistics Canada to share the combined information from this survey with Natural Resources Canada and Environment Canada?

01: Yes
02: No

Record linkage

To enhance the data from this survey and to minimize the reporting burden for respondents, Statistics Canada may combine the information you provide with other survey or administrative data sources.

Place an "X" in the circle if you object to linkage of your survey responses with other survey or administrative data sources.

Table A Electricity Consumption

Please obtain all of your electricity bills covering the past 14 month consumption period. Sort the electricity bills in ascending order. Please complete the table below with the information from your electricity bills.

NOTE: If you have one or more recent electricity bills, the previous month's consumption summary may be available on the bills. You can use that information to transcribe the energy consumption for all 14 months without having to produce all bills.

01: Start date (DD / MM / YYYY)
02: End date (DD / MM / YYYY)
03: Number of days covered
04: Unit of measure (kW)
05: Unit of measure (GJ)
06: Energy consumption

Table B Natural Gas Consumption

Please obtain all of your natural gas bills covering the past 14 month consumption period. Sort the natural gas bills in ascending order. Please complete the table below with the information from your natural gas bills.

01: Start date (DD / MM / YYYY)
02: End date (DD / MM / YYYY)
03: Number of days covered
04: Unit of measure (m3)
05: Unit of measure (GJ)
06: Energy consumption

Table C Heating Oil Consumption

Please obtain your most recent heating oil bills. Sort the heating oil bills in ascending order. Please complete the table below with the information from your heating oil bills. If you cannot locate your most recent heating oil bills, please provide your best estimate.

01: Start date (DD / MM / YYYY)
02: Unit of measure (Litres
03: Unit of measure (Gallons)
04: Amount of oil purchased
05: Actual (from bills)
06: Estimate

Table D Propane Gas Consumption

Please obtain your most recent propane gas bills. Sort the propane gas bills in ascending order. Please complete the table below with the information from your propane gas bills. If you cannot locate your most recent propane gas bills, please provide your best estimate.

01: Start date (DD / MM / YYYY)
02: Unit of measure (Litres)
03: Unit of measure (Gallons)
04: Amount of gas purchased
05: Actual (from bills)
06: Estimate

Section H Comments

All information that you have provided on this survey will be kept confidential.

Thank you for completing the questionnaire.

Please ensure that you have completed Section F before returning your questionnaire. Thank you.

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Households and the Environment Survey, 2019: Energy Use

General Information

Section A Dwelling Characteristics

Section B Household Appliances

Section C Electrical Devices

Section D Electric Vehicles

Section E Heating and Cooling

Section F Energy Consumption

Section G Information Sharing

Table A Electricity Consumption

Table B Natural Gas Consumption

Table C Heating Oil Consumption

Table D Propane Gas Consumption

Section H Comments