Resident Survey

(February-September 2008)

Results

We use compact fluorescent light bulbs.
Answer Count Percentage
No answer 0 0.00%
No (01) 5 5.95%
1 to 5 (02) 30 35.71%
6 to 10 (03) 24 28.57%
11 to 20 (04) 17 20.24%
20 or more (05) 8 9.52%

 
We turn off the lights when we leave the room.
Answer Count Percentage
No answer 0 0.00%
Never (01) 0 0.00%
Sometimes (02) 22 26.19%
Almost all or all the time (03) 62 73.81%

 
We minimize driving.
Answer Count Percentage
No answer 0 0.00%
Never (01) 2 2.38%
Sometimes (02) 50 59.52%
Almost all or all the time (03) 32 38.10%

 
How do you minimize driving?
Answer Count Percentage
Carpool (01) 26 30.95%
Fewer trips (02) 73 86.90%
Shorter trips (03) 21 25.00%
Walk (04) 40 47.62%
Bike (05) 27 32.14%
Take the bus (06) 5 5.95%

 
We improve fuel efficiency in our car.
Answer Count Percentage
No answer 0 0.00%
Never (01) 8 9.52%
Sometimes (02) 33 39.29%
Almost all or all the time (03) 43 51.19%

 
We purchased a more fuel-efficient car.
Answer Count Percentage
No answer 0 0.00%
No (01) 48 57.14%
Yes (02) 36 42.86%

 
We turn down the thermostat at night or during the day when nobody is home.
Answer Count Percentage
No answer 0 0.00%
Never (01) 4 4.76%
Sometimes (02) 8 9.52%
Almost all or all the time (03) 72 85.71%

 
We use renewable energy.
Answer Count Percentage
We purchased green power for our home (01) 31 36.90%
We use solar electricity or heat (02) 0 0.00%

 
We use energy efficient appliances.
Answer Count Percentage
Furnace (01) 40 47.62%
Hot water heater (02) 37 44.05%
Front loading washer (03) 25 29.76%
Dryer (04) 28 33.33%
Refrigerator (05) 32 38.10%
Dishwasher (06) 26 30.95%
Other(s) (07) 6 7.14%

 
We turn things all the way off.
Answer Count Percentage
No answer 0 0.00%
Never (01) 38 45.24%
Sometimes (02) 39 46.43%
Almost all or all the time (03) 7 8.33%

 
We save hot water
Answer Count Percentage
No answer 0 0.00%
Never (01) 2 2.38%
Sometimes (02) 35 41.67%
Almost all or all the time (03) 47 55.95%

 
We eat local food products.
Answer Count Percentage
No answer 0 0.00%
Never (01) 6 7.14%
Sometimes (02) 65 77.38%
Almost all or all the time (03) 13 15.48%

 
We recycle.
Answer Count Percentage
No answer 0 0.00%
Never (01) 0 0.00%
Sometimes (02) 5 5.95%
Almost all or all the time (03) 79 94.05%

 
Our walls and attic are insulated to recommended levels.
Answer Count Percentage
No answer 0 0.00%
Not very insulated (01) 8 9.52%
Partly insulated (02) 43 51.19%
Completely insulated (03) 33 39.29%

 
Total percentage points your household has saved by January 1, 2008.
Answer Count Percentage
No answer 0 0.00%
0% (00) 2 2.38%
1% (01) 0 0.00%
2% (02) 1 1.19%
3% (03) 0 0.00%
4% (04) 2 2.38%
5% (05) 4 4.76%
6% (06) 2 2.38%
7% (07) 3 3.57%
8% (08) 2 2.38%
9% (09) 1 1.19%
10% (10) 13 15.48%
11% (11) 5 5.95%
12% (12) 3 3.57%
13% (13) 3 3.57%
14% (14) 4 4.76%
15% (15) 8 9.52%
16% (16) 1 1.19%
17% (17) 1 1.19%
18% (18) 4 4.76%
19% (19) 5 5.95%
20% (20) 4 4.76%
21% (21) 1 1.19%
22% (22) 5 5.95%
23% (23) 1 1.19%
24% (24) 3 3.57%
25% or more (25) 6 7.14%

 
Total percentage points your household will save by May 1, 2008.
Answer Count Percentage
No answer 0 0.00%
0% (00) 1 1.19%
1% (01) 0 0.00%
2% (02) 1 1.19%
3% (03) 1 1.19%
4% (04) 0 0.00%
5% (05) 2 2.38%
6% (06) 2 2.38%
7% (07) 0 0.00%
8% (08) 1 1.19%
9% (09) 1 1.19%
10% (10) 11 13.10%
11% (11) 3 3.57%
12% (12) 3 3.57%
13% (13) 3 3.57%
14% (14) 3 3.57%
15% (15) 4 4.76%
16% (16) 1 1.19%
17% (17) 3 3.57%
18% (18) 4 4.76%
19% (19) 2 2.38%
20% (20) 9 10.71%
21% (21) 2 2.38%
22% (22) 2 2.38%
23% (23) 3 3.57%
24% (24) 7 8.33%
25% or more (25) 15 17.86%

 
Did you take the Color Brighton Green 10% pledge?
Answer Count Percentage
No answer 0 0.00%
Yes (Y) 76 90.48%
No (N) 8 9.52%

 
Is your residence in Brighton?
Answer Count Percentage
No answer 0 0.00%
Yes (Y) 68 80.95%
No (N) 16 19.05%

 
What is your age?
Answer Count Percentage
No answer 0 0.00%
15-19 (01) 0 0.00%
20-29 (02) 5 5.95%
30-39 (03) 19 22.62%
40-49 (04) 28 33.33%
50-59 (05) 20 23.81%
60-69 (06) 10 11.90%
Over 70 (07) 2 2.38%

 
How many persons live in your household?
Answer Count Percentage
No answer 2 2.38%
1 (01) 8 9.52%
2 (02) 24 28.57%
3 (03) 18 21.43%
4 (04) 21 25.00%
5 (05) 8 9.52%
6 or more (06) 3 3.57%

 
How important would you say that it is to reduce energy consumption?
Answer Count Percentage
No answer 0 0.00%
Not at all important (01) 1 1.19%
Fairly important (02) 4 4.76%
Very important (03) 79 94.05%

 
What would you say is the most important reason to reduce energy consumption?
Answer Count Percentage
No answer 0 0.00%
To conserve energy resources (01) 3 3.57%
To reduce greenhouse gas emissions (02) 5 5.95%
To save money (03) 1 1.19%
All of these (04) 75 89.29%
None (05) 0 0.00%