Solar Energy has many benefits it’s clean, emissions-free, and renewable energy source. Unlike fossil fuels such as coal and natural gas, home solar doesn't release harmful pollutants or greenhouse gas emissions—like carbon dioxide—into the air and water supply.’ (www.sunrun.com. Retrieved 10/16/22) Saves in utility bills and increases your home value.
1. Are you interested in Solar Energy?
2. Do you know what your existing, electrical panel box power capacity is? then what is it? If you do not know, we will help you figure it out.
3. Is your electrical panel box a circuit breaker or tube and knob?
4. How much is your typical monthly utility bill in summer /winter?
5. Do you have homeowners’ insurance?
6. Is the roof of your home in good condition to install solar panels?
(Example no holes, no leaks, no missing shingles)
7. Can you commit to attending both solar workshops and financial literacy workshops (TBA)?
8. Do you have a lot of trees on your property overshadowing your roof?
9. Are you willing to provide us with a copy of your current utility bill?
10. About how old are your windows in your home?
11. Do you have energy efficient plumbing fixtures (shower heads, facet heads in kitchen and bathroom) If not would you like to change them?
12. Do you have LED or florescent light bulbs? Would you like to have LEDs installed? (Because LEDs are 80% more efficient only 5% of their light is wasted on heat while using less power to provide a strong and consistent output at a lower wattage.)
I feel a personal obligation to do my part to move the country to a renewable energy future. (Circle one answer)
1 = Strongly disagree
2 = Disagree
3 = Neutral (agree or disagree)
4 = Agree
5 = Strongly agree.
I feel a personal obligation to do my part to prevent climate change. (Circle one answer)
I feel guilty when I waste energy. (Circle one answer)
I continuously look for new products and brands.
1 = Not at all like me
2= Not like me
3= Maybe like me or Maybe not like me
4= Like me
5 = Just like me
I continuously look for new experiences from new products. (Circle one answer)
I like to visit places where I’m exposed to information about new products and brands. (Circle one answer)
When I buy a new product or service, I often ask acquaintances with experiences from the product/service. (Circle one answer)
Before buying a new brand, I usually ask someone who has experience with the brand for advice. (Circle one answer)
When I’m interested in buying a new product/service, I usually trust the opinions of friends who have used the product/service. (Circle one answer)
While considering solar, I frequently saw solar installations on other people’s homes. (Circle one answer)
While considering solar, I frequently heard people I know talking about solar panels. (Circle one answer)
While considering solar, I frequently heard about solar panels through advertising or the news. (Circle one answer)
Lowering your total electricity costs (Circle one answer)
1 = Not at all important
2 = Not important
3 = Neutral
4 =important
Protection from rising electricity prices in the future (Circle one answer)
5 = Extremely important
Reducing your environmental impact (Circle one answer)
Being able to use renewable energy (Circle one answer)
Being able to use a promising new technology (Circle one answer)
Setting a positive example for others in your community (Circle one answer)
Making your home more attractive(Circle one answer)
Adding to your home’s market value (Circle one answer)
Affordability (Circle one answer)
1 = Not at all concerned
2 = Not concerned
4 = Concerned
5 = Extremely concerned.
Equipment quality and reliability over time(Circle one answer)
Having to perform regular maintenance on the solar panel system (Circle one answer)
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214629619307327, Retrieved 12/09/2022
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