Why are we conducting this survey?
One of the principal goals of the Government of Canada is to continually improve energy efficiency in Canada through practical and innovative programs and policies. Such improvements support a transition to a low carbon economy, reduce energy consumption and help lower greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
Natural Resources Canada, in partnership with Statistics Canada, is working to establish a better understanding of this sector in order to develop effective federal, provincial, territorial and municipal government programs and policies in support of energy efficiency and lower GHG emissions.
This survey will collect detailed information on the energy demand and consumption patterns of commercial and institutional buildings in Canada. Information will include the types and quantities of energy being used (such as electricity, natural gas, etc.), and building characteristics to better understand energy consumption. Information from this survey will be used by analysts, policy-makers, governments, utilities, industry associations, building managers, and business owners.
Reporting period
For the purposes of this survey, report information for the year of 2024.
What you will need to complete this questionnaire
For size of the building, you can refer to the Building Occupancy Permit, fire protection drawings or architectural drawings.
Reporting instructions
- Percentages should be rounded to whole numbers.
- When precise figures are not available, provide your best estimates.
- Enter “0” if there is no value to report.
Definitions
Commercial building:
A structure that is, partially or completely, used for commercial activities focusing on the exchange of goods or services for a profit.
e.g., stores, office buildings, restaurants, hotels, warehouses
Institutional building:
A structure that is, partially or completely, used for institutional activities focusing on not-for-profit services of public interest.
e.g., schools, place of worship buildings, courthouses
Why have you been selected?
Statistics Canada uses a statistical method called sampling. It is an established way to determine characteristics of an entire population by surveying only part of the population. Buildings were selected as part of a random sample to represent other buildings of the same type (activity and geography). To ensure that the sample is an accurate reflection of the population as a whole, both nationally and regionally, it is important to have the participation of all those who have been selected through the sampling process.
Contact information
1. Verify or provide the contact information of the person who is filling out this questionnaire.
- Company or organization:
- First name:
- Last name:
- Title:
- Preferred language:
- English
- French
- Email address:
Example: user@example.gov.ca - Telephone number (including area code):
Example: 123-123-1234 - Extension number (if applicable):
- Mailing address (number and street):
- City:
- Province, territory or state:
- Alberta
- British Columbia
- Manitoba
- New Brunswick
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- Northwest Territories
- Nova Scotia
- Nunavut
- Ontario
- Prince Edward Island
- Quebec
- Saskatchewan
- Yukon
- Alabama
- Alaska
- American Samoa
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- District of Columbia
- Federated States of Micronesia
- Florida
- Georgia
- Guam
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Marshall Islands
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Northern Mariana Islands
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Palau
- Pennsylvania
- Puerto Rico
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- U.S. Minor Outlying Islands
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virgin Islands of the U.S.
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
- Postal code or ZIP code:
Example: A9A 9A9 or 12345-1234 - Country
- Canada
- United States
- Other
Building list
Statistics Canada wants to confirm that the buildings below are in scope for the Survey of Commercial and Institutional Energy Use. At this time, all that is required is some basic information about each building; its address, floor area and activities. The last question will ask for the contact information of the correct person to answer more in-depth questions about each building such as energy consumption and usage, building modifications and building specific questions. Statistics Canada would appreciate if the contact information of someone that is most familiar with the details of the building could be provided.
2. For each building mentioned below, please verify and provide the requested information.
Press the Start button to answer the questions required for each building.
Press the Next button once you have finished answering for all buildings.
Building Name
Building Address
Building information
3. Would you be able to provide building information for Building Name Building Address?
The building information requested is the address, floor area and activity type (options will be provided).
- Yes
- No
Building information
4. Verify or provide the building information below and correct where needed.
Note: Building information modifications should only be done to correct an error.
- Building name:
- Building address (number and street):
- City:
- Province or territory:
- Alberta
- British Columbia
- Manitoba
- New Brunswick
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- Northwest Territories
- Nova Scotia
- Nunavut
- Ontario
- Prince Edward Island
- Quebec
- Saskatchewan
- Yukon
- Postal code:
Example: A9A 9A9
Building characteristics
5. On December 31, 2024, what will be the total floor area of this building?
For size of the building, you can refer to the Building Occupancy Permit, fire protection drawings or architectural drawings. The total floor area may be larger than the Gross Leasable Area (GLA).
Include floor area of all enclosed floors, mechanical rooms, common areas, basements and annexes.
Exclude floor area associated with any indoor parking, partially enclosed parking or portable structures.
When precise figures are not available, please provide your best estimate.
- Unit of measure:
- Square feet
- Square metres
Total floor area of this building:
OR
- Do not know
Building characteristics
6. Please indicate the percentage of the floor space of the building that will be used for commercial, institutional, agricultural, industrial, residential or vacant areas on December 31, 2024?
- Commercial
Include office space, bank branch, hotel, motel, hostel, restaurant, bar, grocery store, pharmacy, cinema, ice rink, performing arts, etc. - Institutional
Include courthouse, police station, fire station, assisted daily care facility, preschool or daycare, primary or secondary school, trade school and vocational school.
Exclude college, CEGEP, university and hospital. - Post-secondary and hospital
Include college, CEGEP, university and hospital.
Exclude trade school, vocational school and veterinary hospital. - Agricultural
- Industrial
- Residential
Include occupied and vacant residential space. - Vacant
Include vacant commercial, institutional and organizational space. - Unknown
Contact person
Note: A more detailed questionnaire may be sent early next year with questions about building characteristics, energy consumption and usage, building modifications and building type specific questions.
The designated contact person should be the person who is best suited to answer this questionnaire. This person would be someone who is knowledgeable about the energy consumption and usage of this building.
i.e., someone who has access to energy bills and knowledge about the structure and details of this building (e.g., property manager, building manager, facilities manager, building owner).
7. Is the current respondent the best person to answer questions about building characteristics, energy consumption and usage and building modifications about all units at Building Name Building Address?
- Yes
- No
Provide the contact information for the designated contact person for the detailed questionnaire.- Company or Organization:
- First name:
- Last name:
- Title:
- Preferred language:
- English
- French
- Email address:
Example: user@example.gov.ca - Telephone number (including area code):
Example: 123-123-1234 - Extension number (if applicable):
- Mailing address (number and street):
- City:
- Province, territory or state:
- Alberta
- British Columbia
- Manitoba
- New Brunswick
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- Northwest Territories
- Nova Scotia
- Nunavut
- Ontario
- Prince Edward Island
- Quebec
- Saskatchewan
- Yukon
- Alabama
- Alaska
- American Samoa
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- District of Columbia
- Federated States of Micronesia
- Florida
- Georgia
- Guam
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Marshall Islands
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Northern Mariana Islands
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Palau
- Pennsylvania
- Puerto Rico
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- U.S. Minor Outlying Islands
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virgin Islands of the U.S.
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
- Postal code or ZIP code:
Example: A9A 9A9 or 12345-1234 - Country:
- Canada
- United States
- Other
Would this designated contact person be able to answer the questionnaire for each of the buildings identified in this questionnaire?- Yes
- No
- Do not know