Survey | Engage Oak Park

What motivates you to implement energy upgrades for your home/building/apartment? Please check all that apply.

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Financial incentives (rebates, discounts, grants, etc.)

Potential energy bill savings

Improved health and safety of home

Improved comfort

Reduced energy use or greenhouse gas emissions

Other (please specify)

What concerns or hesitations do you have about implementing energy upgrades in your home/building/apartment? Please check all that apply.

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Lack of familiarity with energy upgrade details

Cost of upgrades

Potential in increase in energy bills due to transition from gas to electric

Time commitment

Inconvenience related to the installation work

Quality of contractor's work

Equipment maintenance and contractor management assistance

Other (please specify)

If the Village of Oak Park offered support services for energy efficiency and electrification, which of the following support services would be helpful to you? Please check all that apply.

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A home energy assessment with upgrade recommendations, estimated costs, and funding options

A personalized Home Energy Roadmap with suggested timing for upgrades based on your goals and budget

Help from an “Energy Navigator” to guide you through the upgrade process

Assistance with getting and evaluating bids for the work

Assistance with applications for financial incentives

Referrals to qualified contractors

Project management and contractor management assistance

Other (please specify)

If you received a customized report about energy upgrades for your home/building/apartment, what types of information would you want included? Please check all that apply.

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A list of recommended upgrades that could save money, improve comfort, or reduce energy use

Customized timeline for equipment replacement with recommended equipment (HVAC, water heater, appliances, etc.)

Estimated cost for each upgrade (e.g., insulation, air sealing, HVAC)

Estimated return on investment for each upgrade (e.g., insulation, air sealing, HVAC)

Available financial incentives, financing options, or other offerings for each upgrade

Estimates of improvements in comfort, energy cost savings, and environmental impact.

A custom timeline for completing upgrades based on your unique home characteristics and your goals and priorities (immediate, short-term, long-term)

Example project scopes and descriptions to assist in identifying and selecting the appropriate contractors.

Other (please specify)

Which part of implementing home energy upgrades would you most need help with?

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Project scope and contractor selection

Obtaining and completing paperwork (applications, building permits, contractor agreements, etc.)

Navigating the financial aspects (incentives, loans, grants, tax credits, etc.)

Coordinating with the contractor(s)

Interpreting technical information

Other (please specify)

What or who do you rely on for information about energy upgrades? Please check all that apply.

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Non-profits or community organizations

Government organizations

Members of your social network

Digital platforms

Contractors

I have not sought this information.

Other (please specify)

Which of the following information or tools would you find helpful to begin to pursue home energy upgrades? Please check all that apply.

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Understanding the specific needs of my home

Details about energy efficient equipment (HVAC, water heating, appliances, etc.)

Financial incentive offerings

Benefits of various energy upgrades (financial, comfort, health, safety, climate, etc.)

Step-by-step explanation of the energy upgrade process

Other (please specify)

Are you responding to this survey as:

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Single-family homeowner

Condo owner

Renter (Single-family home)

Renter (Apartment)

Rental property owner

Rental property manager

Representative of community-based organization

Other (please specify)