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How green are your housing developments? / What’s your shade of green?How green are your housing developments? / What’s your shade of green?How green are your housing developments? / What’s your shade of green?

Created by: Kathryn

1. What is your age?
Under 18 Years Old
18 to 24 Years Old
25 to 30 Years Old
31 to 40 Years Old
41 to 50 Years Old
51 to 60 Years Old
Over 60 Years Old
2. What is your gender?
Male
Female
3. In the average home, the bathroom consumes more water than any other room. Which of the following steps have you taken to improve the water efficiency in the bathrooms of your units? (Check all that apply)
All faucets are low-flow or have been installed with EPA WaterSense® approved aerators.
Toilets are WaterSense® labeled for water efficiency and are dual-flush or low-flow.
Showerheads are low-flow and/or have a shut-off valve
None of the above.
4. A well maintained Home Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) system is essential to the comfort and energy efficiency of a home. How healthy are the HVAC systems in your units? (Check all that apply)
The HVAC systems are ENERGY STAR® qualified.
The HVAC systems receive a checkup at least every two years.
The tenants/homeowners are instructed to inspect, clean, or change the HVAC air filters once a month.
The contractor took steps to ensure the proper sizing and installation of the HVAC system and addressed any air leaks in the house and duct system.
None of the above
5. Are the major appliances (refrigerator, stove, washing machine, dishwasher, etc.) ENERGY STAR® qualified?
No
Not all, but some
Yes, all of the major appliances are ENERGY STAR® qualified.
6. Which of the additional measures have been incorporated to improve the energy efficiency of your units? (Check all that apply)
adiant barriers are installed to block the transfer of radiant heat from the roof to the attic.
b. Housing units are equipped with efficient double-pane windows with an appropriate low-e coating. Additional information on appropriate low-e coating on choosing the right window for your climate can be obtained at [no urls]
c. Deciduous trees are located along the west and south providing shade in the summer.
d. All air leaks around windows and doors have been plugged with weather stripping and caulk.
e. The home has been installed with high R-value insulation.
f. None of the above.
7. ENERGY STAR® qualified compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) use about 75 percent less energy than standard incandescent bulbs and last up to 10 times longer. Have you replaced incandescent bulbs with qualified CFLs in your developments?
a. Yes, all of the light bulbs in our homes are qualified CFLs.
b. At least 75% of the light bulbs of in our homes are qualified CFLs.
c. At least 50% of the light bulbs of in our homes are qualified CFLs.
d. All of the light bulbs in our homes are incandescent bulbs, none are CFL.
8. Do your housing units have programmable thermostats that automatically adjust temperatures 5-8 degrees (down in winter, up in summer) when residents are away?
a. Yes.
b. No, but our homeowner awareness program teaches residents to manually adjust temperatures 5-8 degrees when they are away or asleep.
c. Our units do not have programmable thermostats and residents have not received homeowner awareness training.
9. A water efficient and environmentally friendly yard adds to the greenness of a home. Which of the following apply to the yards of your housing developments? (check all that apply)
a. The surfaces surrounding our housing developments are permeable, reducing erosion and run-off.
b. The yards are landscaped with native plants and/or drought tolerant plants to reduce water consumption.
c. Residents are instructed on non-toxic pest control methods.
d. The yards have water efficient irrigation systems.
e. None of the above
10. Do you use low-VOC paint, caulk, and adhesives during construction?
Yes, we only use low-VOC products.
No.
We use low-VOC products in some areas.
11. A green home is a healthy home. Which of the following steps have you taken to ensure the health and safety of your housing units? (Check all that apply)
a. Carbon monoxide detectors have been installed.
b. The stovetop range hoods vent to the outside; expelling steam, gas, smoke, and other combustion by products.
c. The homes have been tested for elevated levels of radon.
d. None of the above.
12. Which of the following are true with regards to the materials used in your housing units? (Check all that apply)
a. Materials are made from renewable and/or recycled materials (linoleum, bamboo, recycled content tile).
b. Wood products are certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC).
c. Materials are made from local materials.
d. All particleboard is formaldehyde-free or fully sealed to prevent off gassing.
e. None of the above.
13. It’s important to consider a development’s accessibility home’s location in relation to public transportation and community resources, such as schools, stores, medical services, banks, and places of employment. How accessible to public transportation and community services/resources is your project?
a. The housing units are is within walking to distance to public transportation and some community resources.
b. The housing units are not near public transportation, but the residents can still walk to some community resources.
c. There are no community resources within walking distance, but the housing units are within close proximity to public transportation.
d. The housing units are not within walking distance to public transportation or any community resources. Residents rely on their cars or find rides with others.

1. What is your age?

Under 18 Years Old

18 to 24 Years Old

25 to 30 Years Old

31 to 40 Years Old

41 to 50 Years Old

51 to 60 Years Old

Over 60 Years Old

2. What is your gender?

Male

Female

3. In the average home, the bathroom consumes more water than any other room. Which of the following steps have you taken to improve the water efficiency in the bathrooms of your units? (Check all that apply)

All faucets are low-flow or have been installed with EPA WaterSense® approved aerators.

Toilets are WaterSense® labeled for water efficiency and are dual-flush or low-flow.

Showerheads are low-flow and/or have a shut-off valve

None of the above.

4. A well maintained Home Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) system is essential to the comfort and energy efficiency of a home. How healthy are the HVAC systems in your units? (Check all that apply)

The HVAC systems are ENERGY STAR® qualified.

The HVAC systems receive a checkup at least every two years.

The tenants/homeowners are instructed to inspect, clean, or change the HVAC air filters once a month.

The contractor took steps to ensure the proper sizing and installation of the HVAC system and addressed any air leaks in the house and duct system.

None of the above

5. Are the major appliances (refrigerator, stove, washing machine, dishwasher, etc.) ENERGY STAR® qualified?

Not all, but some

Yes, all of the major appliances are ENERGY STAR® qualified.

6. Which of the additional measures have been incorporated to improve the energy efficiency of your units? (Check all that apply)

adiant barriers are installed to block the transfer of radiant heat from the roof to the attic.

b. Housing units are equipped with efficient double-pane windows with an appropriate low-e coating. Additional information on appropriate low-e coating on choosing the right window for your climate can be obtained at [no urls]

c. Deciduous trees are located along the west and south providing shade in the summer.

d. All air leaks around windows and doors have been plugged with weather stripping and caulk.

e. The home has been installed with high R-value insulation.

f. None of the above.

7. ENERGY STAR® qualified compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) use about 75 percent less energy than standard incandescent bulbs and last up to 10 times longer. Have you replaced incandescent bulbs with qualified CFLs in your developments?

a. Yes, all of the light bulbs in our homes are qualified CFLs.

b. At least 75% of the light bulbs of in our homes are qualified CFLs.

c. At least 50% of the light bulbs of in our homes are qualified CFLs.

d. All of the light bulbs in our homes are incandescent bulbs, none are CFL.

8. Do your housing units have programmable thermostats that automatically adjust temperatures 5-8 degrees (down in winter, up in summer) when residents are away?

a. Yes.

b. No, but our homeowner awareness program teaches residents to manually adjust temperatures 5-8 degrees when they are away or asleep.

c. Our units do not have programmable thermostats and residents have not received homeowner awareness training.

9. A water efficient and environmentally friendly yard adds to the greenness of a home. Which of the following apply to the yards of your housing developments? (check all that apply)

a. The surfaces surrounding our housing developments are permeable, reducing erosion and run-off.

b. The yards are landscaped with native plants and/or drought tolerant plants to reduce water consumption.

c. Residents are instructed on non-toxic pest control methods.

d. The yards have water efficient irrigation systems.

e. None of the above

10. Do you use low-VOC paint, caulk, and adhesives during construction?

Yes, we only use low-VOC products.

No.

We use low-VOC products in some areas.

11. A green home is a healthy home. Which of the following steps have you taken to ensure the health and safety of your housing units? (Check all that apply)

a. Carbon monoxide detectors have been installed.

b. The stovetop range hoods vent to the outside; expelling steam, gas, smoke, and other combustion by products.

c. The homes have been tested for elevated levels of radon.

d. None of the above.

12. Which of the following are true with regards to the materials used in your housing units? (Check all that apply)

a. Materials are made from renewable and/or recycled materials (linoleum, bamboo, recycled content tile).

b. Wood products are certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC).

c. Materials are made from local materials.

d. All particleboard is formaldehyde-free or fully sealed to prevent off gassing.

e. None of the above.

13. It’s important to consider a development’s accessibility home’s location in relation to public transportation and community resources, such as schools, stores, medical services, banks, and places of employment. How accessible to public transportation and community services/resources is your project?

a. The housing units are is within walking to distance to public transportation and some community resources.

b. The housing units are not near public transportation, but the residents can still walk to some community resources.

c. There are no community resources within walking distance, but the housing units are within close proximity to public transportation.

d. The housing units are not within walking distance to public transportation or any community resources. Residents rely on their cars or find rides with others.

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