Survey of Commercial and Institutional Energy Use (Pre-Contact): Post-secondary institutions and hospitals – 2024

Survey purpose

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 to lower greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

Natural Resources Canada, in partnership with Statistics Canada, is working to establish a better understanding of this sector 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 post-secondary institutions and hospitals 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.

Getting Started

Why are we conducting this survey?

Statistics Canada, in partnership with Natural Resources Canada, is conducting this survey to collect detailed information on the energy demand and consumption patterns of post-secondary institutions and hospitals 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. One of the principal goals of Natural Resources Canada is to continually improve energy efficiency in Canada through various measures. Improving energy efficiency reduces greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to climate change.

Your participation is important.

Aggregated information from this survey will be used by governments, utilities, industry associations, building managers, and facilities and operations managers. Data will be used to:

• develop programs and policies to improve the energy efficiency of post-secondary institutions and hospitals and support Canada's climate change objectives;

• support programs such as ''ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager'' to encourage the energy efficiency practices by enabling Canadians to monitor and rate their institution or organization's energy use against peer buildings.

Your information may also be used by Statistics Canada for other statistical and research purposes.

Your participation in this survey is required under the authority of the Statistics Act.

Reporting period

For the purposes of this survey, report information for the year of 2024.

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

Post-secondary institution: An educational institution that is attended after obtaining a high school diploma or equivalent.

Hospital: A healthcare institution providing medical and surgical treatment and nursing care for sick or injured people.

Why have you been selected?

Post-secondary institutions: Few post-secondary institutions are present in Canada and we need information from all of them to be able to produce accurate statistics on their energy use at the provincial level.

Hospitals: Few hospitals are present in Canada and we need information from all of them to be able to produce accurate statistics on their energy use at the provincial level.

Institution information

  1. Verify or provide the information regarding this institution below and correct where needed.

Note: Modifications should only be done to correct an error.

  • Institution name:
  • Mailing 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

  1. On December 31, 2024, which of the following categories described this institution?

Post-secondary institution: An educational institution that is attended after obtaining a high school diploma or equivalent.

Hospital: A healthcare institution providing medical and surgical treatment and nursing care for sick or injured people.

Select all that apply.

  • Post-secondary institution
  • Hospital

OR

  • None of the above

Flow condition:

If Q2 was not answered, go to Q3.

If Post-secondary institution was selected in Q2, go to Q3.

If Hospital is selected in Q2, go to Q4.

If None of the above is selected in Q2, go to out of scope.

  1. On December 31, 2024, which of the following categories best described this post-secondary institution?
  • University

An establishment primarily engaged in providing academic courses and granting degrees at the bachelor or graduate levels. The requirement for admission is at least a high school diploma or equivalent general academic training for baccalaureate programs and often a baccalaureate degree for professional or graduate programs.

  • CEGEP (Collège d’enseignement général et professionnel)

A publicly funded post-secondary education establishment attended after high school and before university, exclusive to the province of Quebec’s education system.

  • College

An establishment primarily engaged in providing academic or academic and technical courses and granting associates degrees, certificates and or diplomas, the requirement for admission to an associate or equivalent degree program is at least a high school diploma or equivalent general academic training.

  • Technical school

An establishment primarily engaged in providing technical training in a variety of technical subjects and the science behind the occupation. Training often leads to non-academic certification. Correspondence schools are also included.

  • Trade or vocational school

An establishment primarily engaged in providing vocational training in a variety of trades focussing on hands-on application of skill. Training often leads to non-academic certification. Correspondence schools are also included.

  • Adult education

An establishment primarily engaged in providing elementary, intermediate or secondary (Kindergarten to Grade 12 or secondary 5 in Québec) education to adult students.

  • Other
  • Specify other post-secondary institution type:

Flow condition:

If only Post-secondary institution in Q2 was selected and Technical school, Trade or vocation school, or Adult education was selected in Q3, go to out of scope.

Otherwise, go to Q4.

Campus characteristics

  1. On December 31, 2024, did this institution have multiple campuses?

Campus: A collection of buildings belonging to one organization. The campus does not have to be contiguous, only belonging to a grouping of buildings in close proximity that is apparent to the public, i.e., as it is represented on campus maps.

  • Yes

On December 31, 2024, how many campuses did this institution have?

  • Total number of campuses:

Does each campus have a separate contact person?

  • Yes
  • No

List of campuses

  1. Please provide the names of the campuses associated with this institution.

If each campus has a unique name, please replace the following information with the name of each campus.

  • Campus name or unique identifier

Flow condition:

If the respondent indicates they have multiple campuses in Q4, go to Q5.

Otherwise, go to Q6.

Hospital type – Campus name

  1. Is at least 50% of the floor area of the campus used as a veterinary hospital?

Veterinary hospital: A facility that specializes in the care of animals.

  • Yes
  • No

Flow condition:

If the respondent didn’t answer Q2 or they indicated in Q2 that they are a hospital, go to Q6.

Otherwise, go to Q7.

Contact Person

Note: A more detailed questionnaire will be sent in the next couple months with questions on campus characteristics, energy consumption and usage, campus modifications and campus 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 campus.

i.e., someone who has access to energy bills and knowledge about the structure and details of this campus (e.g., property manager, building manager, facilities manager).

  1. Is the contact person answering this questionnaire the best person to answer questions about campus characteristics, energy consumption and usage and campus modifications of all campuses associated with this institution?
  • 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

Flow condition:

If the respondent indicated that they have multiple campuses in Q4 and indicated that each campus had a different contact person or didn’t answer whether each campus had a different contact person, go to Q8.

Otherwise, go to Q7. Q7 will only be shown once for respondents with multiple campuses.

Note: A more detailed questionnaire will be sent in the next couple months with questions on campus characteristics, energy consumption and usage, campus modifications and campus 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 campus.

i.e., someone who has access to energy bills and knowledge about the structure and details of this campus (e.g., property manager, building manager, facilities manager).

  1. Is the contact person provided the best person to answer questions about campus characteristics, energy consumption and usage and campus modifications of the campuses provided associated with this institution?
  • 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

Flow condition:

If the respondent indicated that they have multiple campuses in Q4 and stated that the number of campuses was greater than 1 and indicated that each campus had a different contact person or didn’t answer whether each campus had different contact persons, go to Q8.

Otherwise, skip Q8.

If last campus, go to end of survey.  

Date modified: