Form EIA-871A Building Questionnaire

2007 Commercial Buildings Energy
Consumption Survey (CBECS)
Building Questionnaire - Form EIA-871A
HOW TO USE THIS QUESTIONNAIRE
The purpose of this questionnaire is to document the question text, fills, and skip patterns within the 2007
CBECS questionnaire, which is a computer-assisted personal interview programmed using a software called
Blaise.
PLEASE NOTE: All fills and skip patterns will be transparent to the interviewer.
Each question is formatted as follows:

A1

Question name

SASVAR9

ASK
FILL
Question text
RANGE
NEXT

The black box (A1 here) contains a question number, followed by the Question name and the SAS variable (if
applicable) in the same row. If the SAS variable area says “see below,” the variables are found within the
Question text box.
The ASK line describes what needs to be true for a question to be asked. The first line of each ASK box
describes the type of structures that are asked the question. There are 4 different possible structure types (and
this information is preloaded into each case):
In the ASK box, at least one of the statements must be true.
There are two variables that are preloaded into each case and used for routing in some questions:
Freestanding – a building that is not attached on any sides
Enclosed mall – the building is an enclosed mall building
The FILL line describes any question fills and the conditions under which each appears. If the fill appears as
something such as “A1 [Square footage]” this means that the figure given in question A1 will be filled in.
The Question text box shows the question text, and any other elements for each question, such as Show Card
indicators or instructions, and the answer choices for each question.
The RANGE line is only applicable to numeric questions. It shows the range of answers that will be accepted by
Blaise.
The NEXT line details the routing for the next question. Follow these instructions in order. Once a true statement
is reached, go to the question indicated by the arrow (Ä).
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WORKSHEET AND RESPONDENT QUESTIONS

WS

Worksheet 1

WS1RS09 – WS1RS99

ASK

All cases not yet done with Section E

Do you have Worksheet 1 with you and completed?
1
2

Yes
No

NEXT

IF First time case started
R1 [Respondent title]
IF Restart
R2 [Respondent title]

R1

Respondent function

ASK

All cases on first start

RJOBRS09

&SHOW CARD R1
Take out the Show Card booklet. It is very important to use
these cards, as some of them contain more information
than can be found on your CAPI screens
Before we get started, I’m going to give you this booklet of Show Cards to look at for some of the questions.
Please turn to Show Card R1.
Looking at this list, please tell me which of these best describes your job function.
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14
NEXT

Operations, maintenance, or engineering
Property management
Store management
Mall management
Administration or company management
Energy or environmental management
Building owner
Business owner
Accounting, finances, or payroll
Executive official
School official
Religious official
Support staff
Other
IF Other
R3 [Other job function]
Anything but Other
A1 [Square footage]

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R2

Respondent function

ASK

All restarted cases

RJOBRS19 – RJOBRS99

ASK if interview is with a new respondent
If interview is with same respondent as previous interview, ENTER "0"

&SHOW CARD R1
Before we get started, I’m going to give you this booklet of Show Cards to look at for some of the questions.
Please turn to Show Card R1.
Looking at this list, please tell me which of these best describes your job position.
0
1
2
3
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12
13
14

Same respondent as previous interview
Operations, maintenance, or engineering
Property management
Store management
Mall management
Administration or company management
Energy or environmental management
Building owner
Business owner
Accounting, finances, or payroll
Executive official
School official
Religious official
Support staff
Other

NEXT

IF Other
R3 [Other job function]
Anything but Other
A1 [Square footage]

R3

Other job function

ASK

IF R1 or R2 [Respondent function] = Other

RJOBXR09 – RJOBXR99

What is your job function?
NEXT

A1 [Square footage]

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SECTION A: BUILDING SIZE AND AGE

A1

Square footage

SQFT9

ASK

All Buildings

FILL

{Worksheet1Intro}
IF R has Worksheet 1 = “Please refer to Worksheet 1 for some of these next questions on general
characteristics.”
OTHERWISE = BLANK
[F1]-HELP

{Worksheet1Intro}
What is the gross or total square footage of all the space in this building both finished and unfinished, including
basements, hallways, lobbies, stairways, elevator shafts, and indoor parking levels?
DEF: [Total square footage = Length of building multiplied by
width of building multiplied by the number of floors.]
VERIFY number digit by digit
RANGE 1 to 999,999,999
NEXT

IF DK/RF
A2 [Square footage category]
IF Case is from Federal, hospital, or large buildings lists & Less than 200,001 square feet
A4 [End of interview]
IF Enclosed mall
A5 [Food court]
IF 1,000 square feet or less
A3 [End of interview]
OTHERWISE
A6 [Wall construction material]

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SECTION A

A2

Square footage category

SQFTC9

ASK

IF A1 [Square footage] = DK/RF
[F1]-HELP

&SHOW CARD A1
I understand that it may be difficult to give an exact figure for square footage. However, the size of your building
is very important in helping understand its use of energy.
Please look at this list and tell me which category best describes the total gross square footage in this building.
There are examples provided to help you estimate.
If respondent gives the category code,
VERIFY the response by reading the full answer
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1,000 square feet or less
1,001 to 5,000 square feet
5,001 to 10,000 square feet
10,001 to 25,000 square feet
25,001 to 50,000 square feet
50,001 to 100,000 square feet
100,001 to 200,000 square feet
200,001 to 500,000 square feet
500,001 to 1 million square feet
Over 1 million square feet

NEXT

IF Case is from Federal, hospital, or large buildings lists & Less than 200,001 square feet
A4 [End of interview]
IF Enclosed mall
A5 [Food court]
IF 1,000 square feet or less (1)
A3 [End of interview]
IF Over 1,000 square feet (2-10)
A6 [Wall construction material]

A3

End of interview

ASK

IF A1 [Square footage] ≤ 1000

FILL

{CollectWorksheet}
IF R has Worksheet 1 = “However, I would like to collect Worksheet 1 and any other worksheets that
you may have completed.”

Thank you, that’s all the questions that I have at this time, since we are only interviewing buildings that are
larger than one thousand square feet. {CollectWorksheet}
Thank you for your time and help.
[F10] to Exit
NEXT

TERMINATE

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SECTION A

A4

End of interview

ASK

IF Case is from Federal, hospital, or large buildings lists
IF A1 [Square footage] ≤ 200,000 OR A2 [Square footage category] = 1,000 square feet or less;
1,001 to 5,000 square feet; 5,001 to 10,000 square feet; 10,001 to 25,000 square feet;
25,001 to 50,000 square feet; 50,001 to 100,000 square feet; OR 100,001 to 200,000 square feet

FILL

{CollectWorksheet}
IF R has Worksheet 1 = “However, I would like to collect Worksheet 1 and any other worksheets that
you may have completed.”

Thank you, that’s all the questions that I have at this time. {CollectWorksheet}
Thank you for your time and help.
[F10] to Exit
NEXT

TERMINATE

A5

Food court

ASK

IF Enclosed mall

COURT9

Is there a food court in this mall?
EXP: [A food court is a public area with tables and chairs
surrounded by various food service establishments which
generally offer only counter service.]
1
2
NEXT

Yes
No
A6 [Wall construction material]

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SECTION A

A6

Wall construction material

ASK

All Buildings

WLCNS9

[F1]-HELP

&SHOW CARD A2
Here is a list of different types of construction materials. Which best describes the major type of exterior wall
construction material used on this building?
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2
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Brick, stone, or stucco
Pre-cast concrete panels
Concrete block or poured concrete (above grade)
Aluminum, asbestos, plastic, or wood siding, shingles, tiles, or shakes
Sheet metal panels
Window or vision glass (glass that can be seen through)
Decorative or construction glass
IF VOLUNTEERED: No one major type
IF VOLUNTEERED: Other
A7 [Roof construction material]

NEXT

A7

Roof construction material

ASK

All Buildings

RFCNS9

[F1]-HELP

&SHOW CARD A3
Here is a list of different types of roofing materials. Which best describes the building's predominant exterior roof
surface?
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2
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9
NEXT

Built-up (tar, felts, or fiberglass and a ballast, such as stone)
Slate or tile shingles
Wood shingles, shakes, or other wooden materials
Asphalt, fiberglass, or other shingles
Metal surfacing
Plastic, rubber, or synthetic sheeting (single or multiple ply)
Concrete
IF VOLUNTEERED: No one major type
IF VOLUNTEERED: Other
A8 [Roof tilt]

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SECTION A

A8

Roof tilt

ASK

All Buildings

RFTILT9

&SHOW CARD A4
Looking at this card, please tell me which best describes the tilt or pitch of the roof of this building.
1
2
3

Flat
Shallow pitch
Steeper pitch

NEXT

IF Freestanding
A10 [Percent exterior glass]
OTHERWISE
A13 [Number of floors]

A9

Building shape

ASK

IF Freestanding

BLDSHP9

&SHOW CARD A6
Here is a card that shows some common building shapes. Which one most resembles the floorplan of this
building at ground level? This is sometimes called the "footprint" of the building.
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2
3
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10
11
NEXT

Square
Wide rectangle
Narrow rectangle
Rectangle or square with an interior courtyard
"H" shaped
"U" shaped
"E" shaped
"T" shaped
"L" shaped
"+" or cross shaped
Other shape
A13 [Number of floors]

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SECTION A

A10

Percent exterior glass

ASK

IF Freestanding

GLSSPC9

&SHOW CARD A5
Which of the ranges on this card best describes the percent of the exterior wall surface of this building that is
covered with window glass or glass doors?
1
2
3
4
5
6

1 percent or less
2 to 10 percent
11 to 25 percent
26 to 50 percent
51 to 75 percent
76 to 100 percent
A11 [Equal glass on all sides]

NEXT

A11

Equal glass on all sides

ASK

IF Freestanding

EQGLSS9

Is the amount of glass about the same for all sides of the building?
1
2

Yes
No

NEXT

IF Yes
A9 [Building shape]
IF No OR DK/RF
A12 [Glass sides most sunlight]

A12

Glass sides most sunlight

ASK

IF Freestanding & A10 [Percent exterior glass] = No OR DK/RF

SUNGLS9

Do the sides receiving direct sunlight have more or less glass area than the sides that do not receive direct
sunlight?
1
2
3
NEXT

More glass area
Less glass area
IF VOLUNTEERED: About the same amount
A9 [Building shape]

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SECTION A

A13

Number of floors

ASK

All Buildings

NFLOOR9

[F1]-HELP
How many floors are in the tallest section of the building, including basements, parking levels, or any other
floors below ground level, but excluding half-floors, mezzanines, balconies, and lofts?
PROBE for estimate if DK
RANGE 1 to 999
NEXT

IF Only one floor
A15 [Attic]
IF More than one floor
A14 [Number of underground floors]

A14

Number of underground floors

ASK

IF A13 [Number of floors] > 1

BASEMNT9

How many of these floors are below ground (or partially below ground)?
PROBE for estimate if DK
RANGE 0 to 999
A15 [Attic]

NEXT

A15

Attic

ASK

All Buildings

ATTIC9

Does the building have an attic?
1
2

Yes
No

NEXT

IF A13 [Number of floors] = 1
IF A13 [Number of floors] > 1

A20 [Year of construction]
A16 [Elevators]

A16

Elevators

ASK

IF A13 [Number of floors] >1 OR DK/RF

ELEVTR9

Are there any elevators in this building?
1
2
NEXT

Yes
No
IF Yes
A17 [Number of elevators]
IF No OR DK/RF
A18 [Escalators]
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SECTION A

A17

Number of elevators

ASK

IF A16 [Elevators] = Yes

NELVTR9

How many elevators are there?
PROBE for estimate if DK
RANGE

1 to 99
A18 [Escalators]

NEXT

A18

Escalators

ESCLTR9

ASK

IF A13 [Number of floors] >1 OR DK/RF

Are there any escalators in this building?
1
2

Yes
No

NEXT

IF Yes
A19 [Number of escalators]
IF No OR DK/RF
A20 [Year of construction]

A19

Number of escalators

ASK

IF A18 [Escalators] = Yes

NESLTR9

How many escalators are there? Count each one, for example, a pair of up and down escalators should be
counted as two.
PROBE for estimate if DK
RANGE 1 to 99
NEXT

A20 [Year of construction]

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SECTION A

A20

Year of construction

ASK

All Structures

YRCON9

[F1]-HELP
What year was this building constructed? If there have been major additions, give the year the largest portion of
the building was completed.
RANGE 1600 to 2008
NEXT

IF DK/RF
A21 [Year of construction category]
IF 2007
A23 [Month ready for occupancy]
IF 2008
A22 [End of interview]
IF Before 1999
A24 [Renovations]
OTHERWISE
B1 [One activity in building]

A21

Year of construction category

ASK

IF A20 [Year of construction] = DK/RF

YRCONC9

[F1]-HELP

&SHOW CARD A7
Please look at this card and tell me which range best describes when this building was constructed.
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2
3
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9
10
NEXT

Before 1920
1920 to 1945
1946 to 1959
1960 to 1969
1970 to 1979
1980 to 1989
1990 to 1999
2000 to 2003
2004 to 2007
IF VOLUNTEERED: 2008
IF 2008
A22 [End of interview]
IF Before 1999
A24 [Renovations]
IF 2000 to 2007:
IF Enclosed mall
B30 [Assign CBECS Activity = Enclosed mall]
OTHERWISE
B1 [One activity in building]

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SECTION A

A22

End of interview

ASK

IF A20 [Year of construction] OR A21 [Year of construction category] = 2008

FILL

{CollectWorksheet}
IF R has Worksheet 1 = “However, I would like to collect Worksheet 1 and any other worksheets that
you may have completed.”

Thank you, that’s all the questions that I have at this time, since we are only interviewing structures that were
ready for occupancy before January 1, 2008. {CollectWorksheet}
Thank you for your time and help.
[F10] to Exit
NEXT

TERMINATE

A23

Month ready for occupancy

ASK

IF A20 [Year of construction] = 2007

MONCON9

[F1]-HELP
In what month of 2007 was this building first ready for occupancy?
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10
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12
NEXT

January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
IF Enclosed mall
B30 [Assign CBECS Activity = Enclosed mall]
OTHERWISE
B1 [One activity in building]

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SECTION A

A24

Renovations

RENOV9

ASK

IF A20 [Year of construction] OR A21 [Year of construction category] = Before 1999

FILL

{Since1980}
IF A20 [Year of construction] OR A21 [Year of construction category] = Before 1980 = “since 1980”
OTHERWISE = BLANK

Has any portion of this building undergone major renovations {Since1980}?
1
2

Yes
No

NEXT

IF Yes
A25 [What renovations]
IF No OR DK/RF:
IF Enclosed mall
B30 [Assign CBECS Activity = Enclosed mall]
OTHERWISE
B1 [One activity in building]

A25

What renovations

ASK

IF A24 [Renovations] = Yes

FILL

{Since1980}
IF A20 [Year of construction] OR A21 [Year of construction category] = Before 1980 = “since 1980”
OTHERWISE = BLANK

see below

&SHOW CARD A8
Please look at this card and tell me which types of renovations have been done {Since1980}.
PROBE for any others
ENTER all that apply
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2
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10
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12
NEXT

Addition or annex
Reduction of enclosed floorspace
Interior or exterior cosmetic improvements
Exterior replacement
Interior wall re-configuration
HVAC equipment upgrade
Lighting upgrade
Window replacement
Plumbing system upgrade
Insulation upgrade
Structural upgrade
Other
IF Other Ä A26 [Other renovation]
OTHERWISE:
IF Enclosed mall
B30 [Assign CBECS Activity = Enclosed mall]
OTHERWISE
B1 [One activity in building]

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SECTION A

RENADD9
RENRDC9
RENCOS9
RENEXT9
RENINT9
RENHVC9
RENLGT9
RENWIN9
RENPLB9
RENINS9
RENSTR9
RENOTH9

A26

Other renovation

ASK

IF A25 [What renovations] = Other

Please describe the other type of renovation.
RECORD in open box
NEXT

IF Enclosed mall
B30 [Assign CBECS Activity = Enclosed mall]
OTHERWISE
B1 [One activity in building]

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SECTION A

SECTION B: BUILDING ACTIVITY

B1

One activity in building

ASK

IF NOT Enclosed mall

ONEACT9

[F1]-HELP

&SHOW CARD B1
Looking at this list of activities, does one single activity account for 75 percent or more of the floorspace in the
building?
1
2
NEXT

Yes
No
IF Yes
B2 [Primary activity]
IF No OR DK/RF
B3 [Activities in building]

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SECTION A

B2

Primary activity

ACT9

ASK

IF B1 [One activity in building] = Yes
[F1]-HELP

&SHOW CARD B1
Which one of the activities listed accounts for 75 percent or more of the floorspace in the building?
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12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
NEXT

Office/Professional
Data center/Computer "server farm"
Warehouse/Storage
Food sales or service
Retail
Education
Religious worship
Public assembly
Health care
Service
Lodging
Public order and safety
Residential
Industrial
Agricultural
Vacant
Other
IF Office/Professional
B5 [Office type]
IF Data center/Computer "server farm"
B6 [Verify data center]
IF Warehouse/Storage
B9 [Warehouse type]
IF Food sales or service
B10 [Food sales or service type]
IF Retail
B11 [Retail type]
IF Education
B13 [Education type]
IF Religious worship
B30 [Assign CBECS Activity = Religious worship]
IF Public assembly
B14 [Assembly type]
IF Health care
B15 [Health care type]
IF Service
B16 [Service type]
IF Lodging B18 [Lodging type]
IF Public order and safety
B19 [Public order type]
IF Residential
B20 [Residential type]
IF Industrial
B8 [Used as warehouse]
IF Agricultural
B22 [Space for retail sales]
IF Vacant
B23 [Vacant for noncommercial]
IF Other
B25 [Other type]
IF DK/RF
B41 [On a multibuilding complex]

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SECTION B

B3

Activities in building

ACT19, ACT29, ACT39

ASK

IF B1 [One activity in building] = No OR DK/RF
[F1]-HELP

&SHOW CARD B1
Which activities occupy the most space in this building? Choose up to three.
PROBE for any others (up to three)
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12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
NEXT

Office/Professional
Data center/Computer "server farm"
Warehouse/Storage
Food sales or service
Retail
Education
Religious worship
Public assembly
Health care
Service
Lodging
Public order and safety
Residential
Industrial
Agricultural
Vacant
Other
IF Activities given
B4 [Percents for activities]
IF DK/RF
B41 [On a multibuilding complex]

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SECTION B

B4

Percents for activities

ACT1PCT8, ACT2PCT8, ACT3PCT8

ASK

For each activity given in B3 [Activities in building]

FILL

{ActivityLabel}
IF Office/Professional = “office space”
IF Data center/Computer "server farm" = “used as a data center”
IF Warehouse/Storage = “warehouse space”
IF Food sales or service = “used for food sales or service”
IF Retail = “used for retail”
IF Education = “used for education”
IF Religious worship = “used for religious worship”
IF Public assembly = “used for public assembly”
IF Health care = “used for health care”
IF Service = “used for service”
IF Lodging = “used for lodging”
IF Public order and safety = “used for public order and safety”
IF Residential = “residential”
IF Industrial = “industrial”
IF Agricultural = “agricultural”
IF Vacant = “vacant”
IF Other = “used for another activity”

About what percentage of the total space is {ActivityLabel}?
RANGE 1 to 100
NEXT

IF There is an activity with a maximum percent, assign that as the CBECS activity [ACTFINL8]
IF There are equal maximum percents (e.g. 50% an 50%), assign activity as the most energy-intensive
one (based on 2003 CBECS data)
THEN:
IF Office/Professional
B5 [Office type]
IF Data center/Computer "server farm"
B6 [Verify data center]
IF Warehouse/Storage
B9 [Warehouse type]
IF Food sales or service
B10 [Food sales or service type]
IF Retail
B11 [Retail type]
IF Education
B13 [Education type]
IF Religious worship
B30 [Assign CBECS Activity = Religious worship]
IF Public assembly
B14 [Assembly type]
IF Health care
B15 [Health care type]
IF Service
B16 [Service type]
IF Lodging
B18 [Lodging type]
IF Public order and safety
B19 [Public order type]
IF Residential
B20 [Residential type]
IF Industrial
B8 [Used as warehouse]
IF Agricultural
B22 [Space for retail sales]
IF Vacant
B23 [Vacant for noncommercial]
IF Other
B25 [Other type]
IF DK/RF
B41 [On a multibuilding complex]

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SECTION B

B5

Office type

OFFCSP8

ASK

IF B2 [Primary activity] OR B4 [Percents for activities] Assigned activity = Office/Professional

FILL

{ActivityExplanation}
IF (B1 [One activity in building] ≠ Yes) = “For the purposes of this survey, I will include your
building in the general category of office.”
OTHERWISE = BLANK

&SHOW CARD B2
{ActivityExplanation}
Looking at this list, what type of office is this?
1
2
3
4
5
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7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
NEXT

Administrative or professional office building such as consulting, insurance, law, utility/telephone
company, publishing, or college administration
Government office
Mixed-use office
Bank or other financial institution
Doctor's or dentist's office
Sales office such as for vehicles or real estate
Contractor's office such as for construction, plumbing, or HVAC
Non-profit or social services office
Research and development office
City hall or city center
Religious office
Call center
Courthouse or probation office
Library
Veterinarian's office
Vacant
Other type of office
IF Administrative or professional office building; Government office; Mixed-use office; Bank or other
financial institution; Doctor's or dentist's office; Sales office; Contractor's office; Non-profit or social
services office; Research and development office; City hall or city center; Religious office;
OR Call center
B30 [Assign CBECS Activity = Office]
IF Courthouse or probation office
B30 [Assign CBECS Activity = Public order and safety]
IF Library
B30 [Assign CBECS Activity = Public assembly]
IF Veterinarian’s office
B30 [Assign CBECS Activity = Outpatient health]
IF Vacant:
IF More than one activity
B30 [Assign CBECS Activity = Vacant]
IF Only one activity OR Establishment OR Anchor
B24 [Completely vacant]
IF Other type of office
B26 [Specify other activity]

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SECTION B

B6

Verify data center

DATCTR9

ASK

IF B2 [Primary activity] OR B4 [Percents for activities] assigned activity =
Data center/Computer “server farm”

FILL

{ActivityExplanation}
IF (B1 [One activity in building] ≠ Yes) = “For the purposes of this survey, I will include your
building in the general category of data center.”
OTHERWISE = BLANK
[F1]-HELP

{ActivityExplanation}
A data center or server farm is a group of networked computer servers that are housed in one location, usually a
secure area, and perform no other tasks besides server tasks.
There are usually many computers without screens, stacked in rows of racks, which operate continuously, day
and night. Data centers are generally kept very cool and have a backup source of electricity.
Does this accurately describe your building?
1
2

Yes
No

NEXT

IF Yes
B30 [Assign CBECS Activity = Data center]
IF No OR DK/RF
B7 [Classify as office]

B7

Classify as office

ASK

IF B6 [Verify data center] = No OR DK/RF

NODCTR9

Then, for the purposes of this study, I am going to classify your building as an office.
ENTER "1" to continue
B30 [Assign CBECS Activity = Office]

NEXT

B8

Used as warehouse

WARECHK9

ASK

IF B2 [Primary activity] OR B4 [Percents for activities] assigned activity = Industrial

Is this building used primarily as a warehouse or distribution center?
1
2
NEXT

Yes
No
IF Yes
B9 [Warehouse type]
IF No OR DK/RF
B21 [Space for retail sales]

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Page 21
SECTION B

B9

Warehouse type

WARESP9

ASK

IF B2 [Primary activity] OR B4 [Percents for activities] assigned activity = Warehouse/Storage

FILL

{ActivityExplanation}
IF (B1 [One activity in building] ≠ Yes) = “For the purposes of this survey, I will include your
building in the general category of warehouse.”
OTHERWISE = BLANK
[F1]-HELP

&SHOW CARD B3
{ActivityExplanation}
Looking at this list, what type of warehouse is this?
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
NEXT

Non-refrigerated warehouse
Refrigerated warehouse
Distribution or shipping center
Public rental storage units
Vehicle storage and/or maintenance (car barn)
Airplane hangar
Vacant
Other type of warehouse
IF Non-refrigerated warehouse; Distribution or shipping center; OR Public rental storage units
B30 [Assign CBECS Activity = Nonrefrigerated warehouse]
IF Refrigerated warehouse
B30 [Assign CBECS Activity = Refrigerated warehouse]
IF Vehicle storage and/or maintenance
B30 [Assign CBECS Activity = Service]
IF Airplane hangar
B30 [Assign CBECS Activity = Other]
IF Vacant:
IF More than one activity
B30 [Assign CBECS Activity = Vacant]
IF Only one activity OR Establishment OR Anchor
B24 [Completely vacant]
IF Other type of warehouse
B26 [Specify other activity]

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Page 22
SECTION B

B10

Food sales or service type

FOODSP9

ASK

IF B2 [Primary activity] OR B4 [Percents for activities] assigned activity = Food sales or service

FILL

{ActivityExplanation}
IF (B1 [One activity in building] ≠ Yes) = “For the purposes of this survey, I will include your
building in the general category of food sales or service.”
OTHERWISE = BLANK

&SHOW CARD B4
{ActivityExplanation}
Looking at this list, what type of food sales or service is this?
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
NEXT

Restaurant or cafeteria
Fast food
Bar, pub, or lounge
Grocery store or food market
Gas station with a convenience store
Convenience store
Beer, wine, or liquor store
Reception hall
Catering service
Coffee, doughnut, or bagel shop
Ice cream or frozen yogurt shop
Bakery
Vacant
Other type of food sales or service
IF Restaurant or cafeteria; Fast food; Bar, pub, or lounge; Reception hall; Catering service; Coffee,
doughnut, or bagel shop; Ice cream or frozen yogurt shop; OR Bakery
B30 [Assign CBECS Activity = Food service]
IF Grocery store or food market; Gas station with a convenience store; OR Convenience store
B30 [Assign CBECS Activity = Food sales]
IF Beer, wine, or liquor store
B30 [Assign CBECS Activity = Retail]
IF Vacant:
IF More than one activity
B30 [Assign CBECS Activity = Vacant]
IF Only one activity OR Establishment OR Anchor
B24 [Completely vacant]
IF Other type of food sales or service
B26 [Specify other activity]

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Page 23
SECTION B

B11

Retail type

RETLSP9

ASK

IF B2 [Primary activity] OR B4 [Percents for activities] assigned activity = Retail

FILL

{ActivityExplanation}
IF (B1 [One activity in building] ≠ Yes) = “For the purposes of this survey, I will include your
building in the general category of retail.”
OTHERWISE = BLANK

&SHOW CARD B5
{ActivityExplanation}
Looking at this list, what type of retail is this?
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
NEXT

Store such as a department store, furniture, clothing, hardware, drugstore, bookstore, building
supplies, lumber, home improvement, farm equipment, lawn and garden, floral, crafts, gifts, antiques,
pawn shop, or wholesale club
Bank or other financial institution
Convenience store
Beer, wine, or liquor store
Rental center such as for videos, DVDs, equipment, or vehicles
Dealership or showroom for vehicles or boats
Studio or gallery
Grocery store or food market
Photo processing shop
Copy center or printing service
Distribution or shipping center
Gas station with a convenience store
Gas station (without convenience store)
Post office or postal center
Recreation such as gymnasium, health club, bowling alley, ice rink, field house, or indoor racquet
sports
Repair shop
Vacant
Other type of retail
IF Store
B12 [Type of store]
IF Alcoholic beverage store; Rental center; Dealership or showroom; OR Studio or gallery
B30 [Assign CBECS Activity = Retail]
IF Bank or other financial institution B30 [Assign CBECS Activity = Office]
IF Convenience store; Grocery store or food market; OR Gas station with a convenience store
B30 [Assign CBECS Activity = Food sales]
IF Photo processing shop; Copy center or printing service; Gas station; Post office or postal center;
OR Repair shop
B30 [Assign CBECS Activity = Service]
IF Distribution or shipping center
B30 [Assign CBECS Activity = Nonrefrigerated warehouse]
IF Recreation
B30 [Assign CBECS Activity = Public assembly]
IF Vacant:
IF More than one activity
B30 [Assign CBECS Activity = Vacant]
IF Only one activity OR Establishment OR Anchor
B24 [Completely vacant]
IF Other type of retail
B26 [Specify other activity]

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Page 24
SECTION B

B12

Type of store

ASK

IF B11 [Retail type] = Store

STORE9

&SHOW CARD B6
Looking at this list, please tell me the type of retail store.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
NEXT

Apparel specialty
Hard lines specialty
Warehouse club
Discount or supercenter
Electronics store
Department store
Drug store
Home center or hardware store
Other type of store
B30 [Assign CBECS Activity = Retail]

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Page 25
SECTION B

B13

Education type

EDUCSP9

ASK

IF B2 [Primary activity] OR B4 [Percents for activities] assigned activity = Education

FILL

{ActivityExplanation}
IF (B1 [One activity in building] ≠ Yes) = “For the purposes of this survey, I will include your
building in the general category of education.”
OTHERWISE = BLANK

&SHOW CARD B7
{ActivityExplanation}
Looking at this list, what type of education is this?
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
NEXT

Elementary or middle school
High school
College or university
Preschool or daycare
Adult education
Career or vocational training
Religious education
Library
Laboratory
Vacant
Other type of classroom education
IF Elementary or middle school; High school; College or university; Preschool or daycare;
Adult education; Career or vocational training; OR Religious education
B30 [Assign CBECS Activity = Education]
IF Library
B30 [Assign CBECS Activity = Public assembly]
IF Laboratory
B30 [Assign CBECS Activity = Laboratory]
IF Vacant:
IF More than one activity
B30 [Assign CBECS Activity = Vacant]
IF Only one activity OR Establishment OR Anchor
B24 [Completely vacant]
IF Other type of classroom education
B26 [Specify other activity]

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Page 26
SECTION B

B14

Assembly type

ASSMSP9

ASK

IF B2 [Primary activity] OR B4 [Percents for activities] assigned activity = Public assembly

FILL

{ActivityExplanation}
IF (B1 [One activity in building] ≠ Yes) = “For the purposes of this survey, I will include your
building in the general category of public assembly.”
OTHERWISE = BLANK

&SHOW CARD B8
{ActivityExplanation}
Looking at this list, what type of public assembly is this?
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
NEXT

Social or meeting such as a community center, lodge, meeting hall, convention center, or senior
center
Recreation such as a gymnasium, health club, bowling alley, ice rink, field house, or indoor racquet
sports
Entertainment or culture such as a museum, theater, cinema, sports arena, casino, or night club
Library
Religious worship
Funeral home
Student activities center
Armory
Exhibition hall
Broadcasting studio
Transportation terminal
Elementary or middle school
High school
Restaurant or cafeteria
Fast food
Bar, pub, or lounge
Vacant
Other type of public assembly
IF Social or meeting; Recreation; Entertainment or culture; Library; Funeral home;
Student activities center; Armory; Exhibition hall; Broadcasting studio; OR Transportation terminal
B30 [Assign CBECS Activity = Public assembly]
IF Religious worship
B30 [Assign CBECS Activity = Religious worship]
IF Elementary or middle school; OR High school
B30 [Assign CBECS Activity = Education]
IF Restaurant or cafeteria; Fast food; OR Bar
B30 [Assign CBECS Activity = Food service]
IF Vacant:
IF More than one activity
B30 [Assign CBECS Activity = Vacant]
IF Only one activity OR Establishment OR Anchor
B24 [Completely vacant]
IF Other type of public assembly
B26 [Specify other activity]

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Page 27
SECTION B

B15

Health care type

HLTHSP9

ASK

IF B2 [Primary activity] OR B4 [Percents for activities] assigned activity = Health care

FILL

{ActivityExplanation}
IF (B1 [One activity in building] ≠ Yes) = “For the purposes of this survey, I will include your
building in the general category of health care.”
OTHERWISE = BLANK

&SHOW CARD B9
{ActivityExplanation}
Looking at this list, what type of health care is this?
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
NEXT

Doctor's or dentist's office
Clinic or other outpatient health care building
Hospital (inpatient)
Outpatient rehabilitation center
Inpatient rehabilitation center
Nursing home, assisted living center, or other residential care building
Retirement home
Veterinarian's office
Laboratory
Vacant
Other type of health care
IF Doctor's or dentist's office; Clinic or other outpatient health care building; Outpatient rehabilitation
center; OR Veterinarian’s office
B30 [Assign CBECS Activity = Outpatient health care]
IF Hospital (inpatient); OR Inpatient rehabilitation
B30 [Assign CBECS Activity = Inpatient health care]
IF Nursing home, assisted living center, or other residential care building
B30 [Assign CBECS Activity = Nursing]
IF Retirement home
B30 [Assign CBECS Activity = Lodging]
IF Laboratory
B30 [Assign CBECS Activity = Laboratory]
IF Vacant:
IF More than one activity
B30 [Assign CBECS Activity = Vacant]
IF Only one activity OR Establishment OR Anchor
B24 [Completely vacant]
IF Other type of health care
B26 [Specify other activity]

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Page 28
SECTION B

B16

Service type

SERVSP9

ASK

IF B2 [Primary activity] OR B4 [Percents for activities] assigned activity = Service

FILL

{ActivityExplanation}
IF (B1 [One activity in building] ≠ Yes) = “For the purposes of this survey, I will include your
building in the general category of service.”
OTHERWISE = BLANK

&SHOW CARD B10
{ActivityExplanation}
Looking at this list, what type of service is this?
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33

Auto service or auto repair shop
Vehicle storage and/or maintenance (car barn)
Contractor's office such as construction, plumbing, or HVAC
Building and grounds maintenance shop
Repair shop
Dry cleaner or laundromat
Post office or postal center
Bank or other financial institution
Restaurant or cafeteria
Fast food
Bar, pub, or lounge
Car wash
Gas station with a convenience store
Gas station (without convenience store)
Telephone switching facilities
Photo processing shop
Beauty parlor or barber shop
Tanning salon
Funeral home
Airplane hangar
Copy center or printing shop
Distribution or shipping center
Kennel
Library
Non-profit or social services office
Preschool or daycare
Recreation such as a gymnasium, health club, bowling alley, ice rink, field house, or indoor racquet
sports
Rental center such as for videos, DVDs, equipment, or vehicles
Public rental storage units
Student activities center
Indoor parking garage
Vacant
Other type of service

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Page 29
SECTION B

NEXT

IF Dry cleaner or Laundromat
B17 [Dry cleaning onsite]
IF Auto service or auto repair shop; Building and grounds maintenance shop; Vehicle storage and/or
maintenance; Repair shop; Post office or postal center; Car wash; Gas station (without convenience
store); Photo processing shop; Beauty parlor or barber shop; Tanning salon; Copy center or printing
shop; OR Kennel
B30 [Assign CBECS Activity = Service]
IF Contractor's office; Bank or other financial institution; OR Non-profit or social services office
B30 [Assign CBECS Activity = Office]
IF Restaurant or cafeteria; Fast food; OR Bar, pub, or lounge
B30 [Assign CBECS Activity = Food service]
IF Gas station with convenience store
B30 [Assign CBECS Activity = Food sales]
IF Telephone switching facilities OR Airplane hangar
B30 [Assign CBECS Activity = Other]
IF Distribution or shipping center OR Public rental storage units
B30 [Assign CBECS Activity = Nonrefrigerated warehouse]
IF Funeral home; Library; Recreation; OR Student activities center
B30 [Assign CBECS Activity = Public assembly]
IF Preschool or daycare
B30 [Assign CBECS Activity = Education]
IF Rental center
B30 [Assign CBECS Activity = Retail]
IF Indoor parking garage:
IF B1 [One activity in building] = Yes
B28 [End of interview]
IF B1 [One activity in building] ≠ Yes
B30 [Assign CBECS Activity = Other]
IF Vacant:
IF More than one activity
B30 [Assign CBECS Activity = Vacant]
IF Only one activity OR Establishment OR Anchor
B24 [Completely vacant]
IF Other type of service
B26 [Specify other activity]

B17

Dry cleaning onsite

ASK

IF B16 [Service type] = Dry cleaner or laundromat


DRYCL9

Is the dry cleaning or laundry done in this building, or is it done off-site?
1
2
NEXT

In this building
Off-site
B30 [Assign CBECS Activity = Service]

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Page 30
SECTION B

B18

Lodging type

LODGSP9

ASK

IF B2 [Primary activity] OR B4 [Percents for activities] assigned activity = Lodging

FILL

{ActivityExplanation}
IF (B1 [One activity in building] ≠ Yes) = “For the purposes of this survey, I will include your
building in the general category of lodging.”
OTHERWISE = BLANK

&SHOW CARD B11
{ActivityExplanation}
Looking at this list, what type of lodging is this?
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
NEXT

Motel or inn
Hotel
Dormitory, fraternity, or sorority
Retirement home
Nursing home, assisted living center, or other residential care building
Convent or monastery
Shelter, orphanage, or children's home
Halfway house
Jail, reformatory, or penitentiary
Vacant
Other type of lodging
IF Motel or inn; Hotel; Dormitory, fraternity, or sorority; Retirement home; Convent or monastery;
Shelter, orphanage, or children's home; OR Halfway house
B30 [Assign CBECS Activity = Lodging]
IF Nursing home, assisted living center, or other residential care building
B30 [Assign CBECS Activity = Nursing]
IF Jail, reformatory, or penitentiary
B30 [Assign CBECS Activity = Public order and safety]
IF Vacant:
IF More than one activity
B30 [Assign CBECS Activity = Vacant]
IF Only one activity OR Establishment OR Anchor
B24 [Completely vacant]
IF Other type of lodging
B26 [Specify other activity]

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Page 31
SECTION B

B19

Public order type

ORDRSP9

ASK

IF B2 [Primary activity] OR B4 [Percents for activities] assigned activity = Public order and safety

FILL

{ActivityExplanation}
IF (B1 [One activity in building] ≠ Yes) = “For the purposes of this survey, I will include your
building in the general category of public order and safety.”
OTHERWISE = BLANK

&SHOW CARD B12
{ActivityExplanation}
Looking at this list, what type of public order and safety is this?
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
NEXT

Police station
Fire station
Combination police and fire station
Jail, reformatory, or penitentiary
Courthouse or probation office
Halfway house
Armory
City hall or city center
Vacant
Other type of public order and safety
IF Police station; Fire station; Combination police and fire station; Jail, reformatory, or penitentiary;
OR Courthouse or probation office
B30 [Assign CBECS Activity = Public order and safety]
IF Halfway house
B30 [Assign CBECS Activity = Lodging]
IF Armory
B30 [Assign CBECS Activity = Public assembly]
IF City hall or city center
B30 [Assign CBECS Activity = Office]
IF Vacant:
IF More than one activity
B30 [Assign CBECS Activity = Vacant]
IF Only one activity OR Establishment OR Anchor
B24 [Completely vacant]
IF Other type of public order and safety
B26 [Specify other activity]

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Page 32
SECTION B

B20

Residential type

RESDSP9

ASK

IF B2 [Primary activity] OR B4 [Percents for activities] assigned activity = Residential

FILL

{ActivityExplanation}
IF (B1 [One activity in building] ≠ Yes) = “For the purposes of this survey, I will include your
building in the general category of residential.”
OTHERWISE = BLANK

&SHOW CARD B13
{ActivityExplanation}
Looking at this list, what type of residential is this?
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9

Hotel
Motel or inn
Retirement home
Shelter, orphanage, or children's home
Convent or monastery
Dormitory, fraternity, or sorority
Nursing home, assisted living center, or other residential care building
Halfway house
Other type of residential

NEXT

IF Hotel; Motel or inn; Retirement home; Shelter, orphanage, or children's home;
Convent or monastery; Dormitory, fraternity, or sorority; OR Halfway house
B30 [Assign CBECS Activity = Lodging]
IF Nursing home, assisted living center, or other residential care building
B30 [Assign CBECS Activity = Nursing]
IF Other type of residential
B27 [End of interview]

B21

Space for retail sales

ASK

IF (B2 [Primary activity] OR B4 [Percents for activities] assigned activity = Industrial)
& B8 [Used as warehouse] = No OR DK/RF

INDRET9

[F1]-HELP
Is any of the space in this building used for retail sales of the products that are made here?
1
2
NEXT

Yes
No
IF Yes
B30 [Assign CBECS Activity = Other]
IF No OR DK/RF
B27 [End of interview]

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Page 33
SECTION B

B22

Space for retail sales

AGRRET9

ASK

IF B2 [Primary activity] OR B4 [Percents for activities] assigned activity = Agricultural
[F1]-HELP

Is any of the space in this building used for retail sales of the products that are grown here?
1
2

Yes
No

NEXT

IF Yes
B30 [Assign CBECS Activity = Other]
IF No OR DK/RF
B27 [End of interview]

B23

Vacant for noncommercial

ASK

IF B2 [Primary activity] OR B4 [Percents for activities] Assigned activity = Vacant

VACUSE9

Was the vacant space used for or intended to be used for either agricultural, industrial, manufacturing, or
residential purposes or as a parking garage?
1
2

Yes
No

NEXT

IF Yes
B29 [End of interview]
IF No OR DK/RF:
IF B1 [One activity in building] ≠ Yes
B30 [Assign CBECS Activity = Vacant]
OTHERWISE
B24 [Completely vacant]

B24

Completely vacant

ASK

IF B1 [One activity in building] ≠ Yes & B2 [Primary activity] = Vacant

VACANT9

Is this building completely vacant?
1
2
NEXT

Yes
No
B30 [Assign CBECS Activity = Vacant]

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Page 34
SECTION B

B25

Other type

OTHRSP9

ASK

IF B2 [Primary activity] OR B4 [Percents for activities] assigned activity = Other

FILL

{ActivityExplanation}
IF (B1 [One activity in building] ≠Yes) = “For the purposes of this survey, I will include your
building in the general category of other types of buildings.”
OTHERWISE = BLANK

&SHOW CARD B14
{ActivityExplanation}
Looking at this list, what type of other activity is this?
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
NEXT

Airplane hangar
Broadcasting studio
Crematorium
Entertainment or culture such as a museum, theater, cinema, sports arena, casino or night club
Funeral home
Laboratory
Library
Recreation such as a gymnasium, health club, bowling alley, ice rink, field house, or indoor racquet
sports
Telephone switching facilities
Transportation terminal
Vehicle storage and/or maintenance (car barn)
Veterinarian's office
Vacant
Indoor parking garage
Agricultural building with some retail space
Manufacturing or industrial building with some retail space
Other type of building
50 percent commercial (for coding use only)
IF Airplane hangar; Crematorium; Telephone switching facilities; Agricultural building with some retail
space; Manufacturing or industrial building with some retail space;
OR 50 percent commercial
B30 [Assign CBECS Activity = Other]
IF Broadcasting studio; Entertainment or culture; Funeral home; Library; Recreation;
OR Transportation terminal
B30 [Assign CBECS Activity = Public assembly]
IF Laboratory
B30 [Assign CBECS Activity = Laboratory]
IF Vehicle storage and/or maintenance
B30 [Assign CBECS Activity = Service]
IF Veterinarian’s office
B30 [Assign CBECS Activity = Outpatient health care]
IF Vacant:
IF More than one activity
B30 [Assign CBECS Activity = Vacant]
IF Only one activity OR Establishment OR Anchor
B24 [Completely vacant]
IF Indoor parking garage:
IF B1 [One activity in building] = Yes
B28 [End of interview]
IF B1 [One activity in building] ≠ Yes
B30 [Assign CBECS Activity = Other]
IF Other type of building
B26 [Specify other activity]

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Page 35
SECTION B

B26

Specify other activity

ASK

F B5 [Office type] = Other type of office OR
IF B9 [Warehouse type] = Other type of warehouse OR
IF B10 [Food sales or service type] = Other type of food sales or service OR
IF B11 [Retail type] = Other type of retail OR
IF B13 [Education type] = Other type of classroom education OR
IF B14 [Assembly type] = Other type of public assembly OR
IF B15 [Health care type] = Other type of health care OR
IF B16 [Service type] = Other type of service OR
IF B18 [Lodging type] = Other type of lodging OR
IF B19 [Public order type] = Other type of public order and safety OR
IF B25 [Other type] = Other type of building

Please describe this other type of activity.
RECORD in open box
NEXT

IF Previous question was:
B5 [Office type]
B30 [Assign CBECS Activity = Office]
B9 [Warehouse type]
B30 [Assign CBECS Activity = Nonrefrigerated warehouse]
B10 [Food sales or service type]
B30 [Assign CBECS Activity = Food sales]
B11 [Retail type]
B30 [Assign CBECS Activity = Retail]
B13 [Education type]
B30 [Assign CBECS Activity = Education]
B14 [Assembly type]
B30 [Assign CBECS Activity = Public assembly]
B15 [Health care type]
B30 [Assign CBECS Activity = Outpatient health care]
B16 [Service type]
B30 [Assign CBECS Activity = Service]
B18 [Lodging type]
B30 [Assign CBECS Activity = Lodging]
B19 [Public order type]
B30 [Assign CBECS Activity = Public order and safety]
B25 [Other type]
B30 [Assign CBECS Activity = Other]

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Page 36
SECTION B

B27

End of interview

ASK

IF B20 [Residential type] = Other type of residential OR B21 [Space for retail sales] = No OR DK/RF
OR B22 [Space for retail sales] = No OR DK/RF

FILL

{CollectWorksheet}
IF R has Worksheet 1 = “However, I would like to collect Worksheet 1 and any other worksheets that
you may have completed.”

Thank you, that’s all the questions that I have at this time, since we are only interviewing commercial buildings.
{CollectWorksheet}
Thank you for your time and help.
[F10] to Exit
NEXT

TERMINATE

B28

End of interview

ASK

IF B16 [Service type] OR B25 [Other type] = Indoor parking garage

FILL

{CollectWorksheet}
IF R has Worksheet 1 = “However, I would like to collect Worksheet 1 and any other worksheets that
you may have completed.”

Thank you, that’s all the questions that I have at this time, since this study does not cover parking garages.
{CollectWorksheet}
Thank you for your time and help.
[F10] to Exit
NEXT

TERMINATE

B29

End of interview

ASK

IF B23 [Vacant for noncommercial] = Yes

FILL

{CollectWorksheet}
IF R has Worksheet 1 = “However, I would like to collect Worksheet 1 and any other worksheets that
you may have completed.”

Thank you, that’s all the questions that I have at this time, since we are only interviewing buildings intended for
commercial use. {CollectWorksheet}
Thank you for your time and help.
[F10] to Exit
NEXT

TERMINATE

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Page 37
SECTION B

B30

Assign CBECS Activity

NEXT

IF Office IN B3 [Activities in building] OR CBECS Activity = Office
OTHERWISE:
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
25
26
27
91

PBA9
B31 [Open plan office space]

Vacant
B41 [On a multibuilding complex]
Office
B31 [Open plan office space]
Data center
B41 [On a multibuilding complex]
Laboratory
B41 [On a multibuilding complex]
Nonrefrigerated warehouse
B41 [On a multibuilding complex]
Food sales
B41 [On a multibuilding complex]
Public order and safety
B41 [On a multibuilding complex]
Outpatient health care
B41 [On a multibuilding complex]
Refrigerated warehouse
B41 [On a multibuilding complex]
Religious worship
B34 [Religious worship seating capacity]
Public assembly
B35 [Assembly seating capacity]
Education
B36 [Number of classroom seats]
Food service
B37 [Food service seating capacity]
Inpatient health care
B38 [Licensed bed capacity]
Nursing
B39 [Licensed bed capacity]
Lodging
B40 [Number of guest rooms]
Retail
B41 [On a multibuilding complex]
Service
B41 [On a multibuilding complex]
Enclosed mall
B41 [On a multibuilding complex]
Other
B41 [On a multibuilding complex]

2007 CBECS Questionnaire (EIA-871A)
Page 38
SECTION B

B31

Open plan office space

CUBE9

ASK

IF Office IN B3 [Activities in building] OR CBECS Activity = Office

Is any of the office space in this building set up as open plan offices, such as cubicles?
1
2

Yes
No

NEXT

IF Yes
B32 [Percent open plan]
IF No OR DK/RF
B41 [On a multibuilding complex]

B32

Percent open plan

ASK

IF B31 [Open plan office space] = Yes

CUBEC9

For the office areas in your building, approximately what percentage would you say is open plan (that is,
cubicles)? Would you say 1 to 20 percent, 21 to 50, or more than 50 percent of the office space is open plan?
1
2
3

1 to 20 percent
21 to 50 percent
More than 50 percent
B33 [Location of open plan]

NEXT

B33

Location of open plan

CUBELOC9

ASK

IF B31 [Open plan office space] = Yes

Is most of the open plan office space located near the perimeter of the building, that is, within about 15 feet of
the exterior walls, or in the core of the building?
1
2
3
NEXT

Near perimeter of building
In core of building
IF VOLUNTEERED: Entire building is open plan
B41 [On a multibuilding complex]

2007 CBECS Questionnaire (EIA-871A)
Page 39
SECTION B

B34

Religious worship seating capacity

ASK

IIF B30 [CBECS Activity] = Religious worship

RWSEAT9

[F1]-HELP
What is the total seating capacity of the religious worship areas in this building?
PROBE for estimate if DK
RANGE 0 to 99,999
B41 [On a multibuilding complex]

NEXT

B35

Assembly seating capacity

ASK

IF B30 [CBECS Activity] = Public assembly

PBSEAT9

[F1]-HELP
What is the fixed seating capacity of the public assembly areas in this building?
PROBE for estimate if DK
RANGE 0 to 99,999
B41 [On a multibuilding complex]

NEXT

B36

Number of classroom seats

ASK

IF B30 [CBECS Activity] = Education

[F1]-HELP
How many students can be seated in all of the classrooms in this building at one time?
PROBE for estimate if DK
RANGE 0 to 99,999
NEXT

B41 [On a multibuilding complex]

2007 CBECS Questionnaire (EIA-871A)
Page 40
SECTION B

EDSEAT9

B37

Food service seating capacity

ASK

IF B30 [CBECS Activity] = Food service

FDSEAT9

[F1]-HELP
What is the total seating capacity of the food service areas in this building?
PROBE for estimate if DK
RANGE 0 to 99,999
NEXT

B41 [On a multibuilding complex]

B38

Licensed bed capacity

HCBED9

ASK

IF B30 [CBECS Activity] = Inpatient health care
[F1]-HELP

What is the inpatient licensed bed capacity in this building?
PROBE for estimate if DK
RANGE 0 to 99,999
NEXT

B41 [On a multibuilding complex]

B39

Licensed bed capacity

NRSBED9

ASK

IF B30 [CBECS Activity] = Nursing
[F1]-HELP

What is the skilled or residential care licensed bed capacity in this building?
PROBE for estimate if DK
RANGE 0 to 99,999
NEXT

B41 [On a multibuilding complex]

2007 CBECS Questionnaire (EIA-871A)
Page 41
SECTION B

B40

Number of guest rooms

LODGRM8

ASK

IF B30 [CBECS Activity] = Lodging

[F1]-HELP
How many guest rooms or occupant rooms are there in this building?
PROBE for estimate if DK
RANGE 0 to 99,999
B41 [On a multibuilding complex]

NEXT

B41

On a multibuilding complex

ASK

All Buildings

FACIL9

[F1]-HELP
Is this building part of a multibuilding campus or complex?
DEF: [A campus or complex is a group of two or more buildings on the
same site that are owned or operated by a single organization or individual.
It may also be referred to as a multibuilding facility.]
1
2

Yes
No

NEXT

IF Yes
B42 [Federal complex]
IF No OR DK/RF
C1 [Government owned]

B42

Federal complex

ASK

IF B41 [On a multibuilding complex] = Yes

FEDFAC9

[F1]-HELP
Is this campus or complex owned by the Federal government?
1
2
NEXT

Yes
No
B43 [Type of complex]

2007 CBECS Questionnaire (EIA-871A)
Page 42
SECTION B

B43

Type of complex

FACACT9

ASK

IF B41 [On a multibuilding complex] = Yes
[F1]-HELP

&SHOW CARD B15
Looking at this list, what is the primary business or function of this group of buildings as a whole?
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14

College, university, or junior college
Primary or secondary school [GRADES K-12]
Other type of school
Office complex
Retail complex
Storage complex
Religious campus or complex
Hospital or other health care complex
Lodging or resort complex
Post office complex
Other type of government complex
Industrial complex
Transportation complex such as a terminal, depot, or airport
Other type of campus or complex

NEXT

IF Industrial complex
B44 [Manufacturing industrial]
IF Any other type
B47 [Central physical plant]

B44

Manufacturing industrial

ASK

IF B43 [Type of complex] = Industrial complex

MANIND9

[F1]-HELP
Is it a manufacturing industrial complex?
DEF: [Manufacturing industrial complexes involve the production
or processing of goods, merchandise, raw materials, or food.]
1
2
NEXT

Yes
No
IF Yes
B45 [Same owner as manufacturing]
IF No OR DK/RF
B47 [Central physical plant]

2007 CBECS Questionnaire (EIA-871A)
Page 43
SECTION B

B45

Same owner as manufacturing

ASK

IF B44 [Manufacturing industrial] = Yes

MANFAC9

HELP 0

Since this building was not completely vacant for all of 2007, I'd just like to remind you to think about the
equipment and the energy that was used during the time that the building was in use when answering this
questionnaire.
Also, would you please briefly tell me what the building was used for during the months that it was used in 2007.
RECORD in open box

NEXT

IF C17 [Months in use] = 1-3 months
D1 [Heating]
IF C17 [Months in use] = 4-12 months OR DK/RF
C19 [Space vacant 3 months in row]

C19

Space vacant 3 months in row

ASK

IF C17 [Months in use] = 4-12 OR DK/RF

PORVAC9

[F1]-HELP
Was any space in the building vacant or unoccupied for at least 3 consecutive months during calendar year
2007?
1
2

Yes
No

NEXT

IF B24 [Completely vacant] = Yes OR C6 [Any occupants] = No
OR C8 [Number of businesses category] = Zero
D1 [Heating]
OTHERWISE
C20 [Open 24 hours a day]

C20

Open 24 hours a day

ASK

IF B24 [Completely vacant] ≠ Yes & C6 [Any occupants] ≠ No
& C8 [Number of businesses category] ≠ Zero & C17 [Months in use] ≠ Zero

OPEN249

[F1]-HELP
Now I have some questions about the hours that this building is normally open.
"Normally open" means the hours when the usual activities occur. Do not consider the building to be open if only
maintenance, housekeeping, or security personnel are present.
Is this building normally open 24 hours a day, seven days a week?
1
2
NEXT

Yes
No
IF Yes
C26 [Number of employees]
IF No OR DK/RF
C21 [Open during week]

2007 CBECS Questionnaire (EIA-871A)
Page 53
SECTION C

C21

Open during week

OPNMF9

ASK

IF C20 [Open 24 hours a day] = No OR DK/RF
[F1]-HELP

Thinking of Monday through Friday, is this building open all five days, open some of these days, or is it not open
at all Monday through Friday?
1
2
3

All five days
Some of these days
Not open at all Monday through Friday
C22 [Open on weekend]

NEXT

C22

Open on weekend

OPNWE9

ASK

IF C20 [Open 24 hours a day] = No OR DK/RF
[F1]-HELP

Is this building normally open at all on the weekend?
EXP: [If only open one day of the weekend, consider to be open.]
1
2

Yes
No

NEXT

IF C21 [Open during week] = Not open at all Monday through Friday &
C22 [Open on weekend] = No
C23 [No operating hours]
OTHERWISE
C24 [Total hours open per week]

C23

No operating hours

ASK

IF C21 [Open during week] = Not open at all Monday through Friday &
C22 [Open on weekend] = No

NOHRS9

[F1]-HELP
I would just like to confirm that this building does not have any normal operating hours?
1
2
NEXT

True, no operating hours
False, there are operating hours
IF True, no operating hours
C26 [Number of employees]
IF False, there are operating hours OR DK/RF
C24 [Total hours open per week]

2007 CBECS Questionnaire (EIA-871A)
Page 54
SECTION C

C24

Total hours open per week

WKHRS9

ASK

IF (C21 [Open during week] = All five days OR Some of these days) OR C22 [Open on weekend] = Yes
OR C23 [No operating hours] = False, there are operating hours
[F1]-HELP

How many total hours per week is the building normally open?
DEF: ["Normally open" means the hours when the usual activities occur.]
EXP: [If the hours vary for different parts of the building, ask for the
hours for most of the building, based on square footage.]
RANGE 0 to 168
NEXT

Number given
C26 [Number of employees]
DK/RF
C25 [Weekly hours category]

C25

Weekly hours category

ASK

IF C24 [Total hours open per week] = DK/RF

WKHRSC9

[F1]-HELP

&SHOW CARD C5
Which category on this list best describes the total hours per week that the building is normally open?
DEF: ["Normally open" means the hours when the usual activities occur.]
EXP: [If the hours vary for different parts of the building, ask for the
hours for most of the building, based on square footage.]
1
2
3
4
5
6
NEXT

1 to 39
40 to 48
49 to 60
61 to 84
85 to 167
168
C26 [Number of employees]

2007 CBECS Questionnaire (EIA-871A)
Page 55
SECTION C

C26

Number of employees

NWKER9

ASK

IF B24 [Completely vacant] ≠ Yes & C6 [Any occupants] ≠ No
& C8 [Number of businesses category] ≠ Zero & C17 [Months in use] ≠ Zero
[F1]-HELP

How many employees work in the building during the main shift, that is, when most employees are present?
EXP: [Include any volunteer workers. Do not include employees who
always work outside the building (such as drivers with delivery routes),
customers, patients, students, or institutionalized residents.]
RANGE 0 to 99,999
NEXT

Number given
D1 [Heating]
DK/RF
C27 [Number of employees category]

C27

Number of employees category

ASK

IF C26 [Number of employees] = DK/RF

NWKERC9

[F1]-HELP

&SHOW CARD C6
Which category on this list best describes how many employees work in the building during the main shift?
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
NEXT

None
1 to 4
5 to 9
10 to 19
20 to 49
50 to 99
100 to 249
250 to 499
500 to 999
1,000 to 2,499
2,500 to 4,999
5,000 or More
D1 [Heating]

2007 CBECS Questionnaire (EIA-871A)
Page 56
SECTION C

SECTION D. ENERGY USE AND EQUIPMENT

D1

Heating

HT19

ASK

All Buildings

FILL

{Worksheet1Intro}
IF R has Worksheet 1 = “Please continue to refer to Worksheet 1 for some of these next questions on
energy sources, uses, and equipment.”
OTHERWISE = BLANK
[F1]-HELP

{Worksheet1Intro}
For the next five questions, please tell me if energy was used in this building for any of these purposes during
calendar year 2007.
Was any energy used for heating the building?
1
2

Yes
No
D2 [Cooling]

NEXT

D2

Cooling

ASK

All Buildings

COOL9

[F1]-HELP
(Was any energy used...)
For air conditioning?
1
2

Yes
No
D3 [Water heating]

NEXT

D3

Water heating

ASK

All Buildings

WATR9

[F1]-HELP
(Was any energy used...)
For heating water for purposes such as washing hands, dishes, or clothes?
1
2
NEXT

Yes
No
D4 [Cooking]
2007 CBECS Questionnaire (EIA-871A)
Page 57
SECTION D

D4

Cooking

ASK

All Buildings

COOK9

[F1]-HELP
(Was any energy used...)
For cooking?
1
2

Yes
No
D4 [Manufacturing]

NEXT

D5

Manufacturing

ASK

All Buildings

MANU9

[F1]-HELP
(Was any energy used...)
For manufacturing?
1
2

Yes
No

NEXT

IF No & D1 [Heating] = No & D2 [Cooling] = No & D3 [Water heating] = No
& D4 [Cooking] = No
D6 [Any energy used]
OTHERWISE
D7 [Electricity generation capability]

D6

Any energy used

ASK

IF D1 [Heating] = No & D2 [Cooling] = No & D3 [Water heating] = No & D4 [Cooking] = No
& D4 [Manufacturing] = No

ANYENGY9

I did not record any uses of energy for this building. Did this building use any energy in 2007 for other purposes,
such as lighting or appliances?
1
2
NEXT

Yes, some energy was used in 2007
True, no energy was used
IF Yes, some energy was used OR DK/RF Ä D7 [Electricity generation capability]
IF True, no energy was used Ä E63 [Window glass type]

2007 CBECS Questionnaire (EIA-871A)
Page 58
SECTION D

D7

Electricity generation capability

CAPGEN9

ASK

IF D1 [Heating] = Yes OR D2 [Cooling] = Yes OR D3 [Water heating] = Yes OR D4 [Cooking] = Yes
OR D4 [Manufacturing] = Yes OR D6 [Any energy used] = Yes, some energy was used OR DK/RF
[F1]-HELP

Does this building have the ability to generate electricity, including for emergency backup?
1
2
NEXT

Yes
No
Ä D8 [Energy sources used]

2007 CBECS Questionnaire (EIA-871A)
Page 59
SECTION D

D8

Energy sources used

see below

ASK

IF D1 [Heating] = Yes OR D2 [Cooling] = Yes OR D3 [Water heating] = Yes OR D4 [Cooking] = Yes
OR D4 [Manufacturing] = Yes OR D6 [Any energy used] = Yes, some energy was used OR DK/RF
[F1]-HELP

&SHOW CARD D1
Looking at this list, please tell me which of these energy sources were used in this building for any purpose in
2007.
EXP: [Include fuel oil, diesel, or kerosene if it was purchased or
delivered in 2007, even if it was not used during that time.]
EXP: [Do not include any fuels used in vehicles outside the building.]
PROBE for any others
ENTER all that apply
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
24
NEXT

Electricity
Natural gas
Fuel oil, diesel, or kerosene
Bottled gas, also known as LPG or propane
District steam piped in from a separate building or utility
District hot water piped in from a separate building or utility
District chilled water piped in from a separate building or utility
Wood, coal, or solar
Other source or sources

ELUSED9
NGUSED9
FKUSED9
PRUSED9
STUSED9
HWUSED9
CWUSED9
OTUSED9

IF Fuel, oil, diesel, or kerosene selected Ä D9 [Fuel oil, diesel, or kerosene]
IF Wood, coal, or solar selected Ä D10 [Wood, coal, or solar]
IF Other source or sources selected Ä D11 [Other energy source 1]
IF District steam or District hot water selected & B47 [Central physical plant] = Yes
& B52 [Central plant in building] = No Ä D14 [From central plant]
IF DK/RF:
IF D7 [Electricity generation capability] = Yes Ä D70 [Energy for generation]
IF D7 [Electricity generation capability] ≠ Yes
E1 [Section E Routing]
OTHERWISE:
IF D1 [Heating] = Yes Ä D16 [Source for main heating]
IF D2 [Cooling] = Yes Ä D42 [Sources for cooling]
IF D3 [Water heating] = Yes Ä D62 [Sources for water heating]
IF D4 [Cooking] = Yes Ä D66 [Sources for cooking]
IF D4 [Manufacturing] = Yes Ä D68 [Sources for manufacturing]
IF D7 [Electricity generation capability] = Yes Ä D70 [Energy for generation]
OTHERWISE Ä D76 [Any other sources]

2007 CBECS Questionnaire (EIA-871A)
Page 60
SECTION D

D9

Fuel oil, diesel, or kerosene

ASK

IF Fuel oil, diesel, or kerosene IN D8 [Energy sources used]

FKTYPE9

[F1]-HELP
VERIFY if volunteered in previous question
You mentioned fuel oil, diesel, or kerosene. Which of these were used [in this building in 2007]?
ENTER all that apply
1
2
3

Fuel oil
Diesel
Kerosene

NEXT

IF Wood, coal, or solar IN D8 [Energy sources used] Ä D10 [Wood, coal, or solar]
IF Other source or sources IN D8 [Energy sources used] Ä D11 [Other energy source 1]
IF District steam or District hot water IN D8 [Energy sources used] & B47 [Central physical plant] = Yes
& B52 [Central plant in building] = No Ä D14 [From central plant]
OTHERWISE:
IF D1 [Heating] = Yes Ä D16 [Source for main heating]
IF D2 [Cooling] = Yes Ä D42 [Sources for cooling]
IF D3 [Water heating] = Yes Ä D62 [Sources for water heating]
IF D4 [Cooking] = Yes Ä D66 [Sources for cooking]
IF D4 [Manufacturing] = Yes Ä D68 [Sources for manufacturing]
IF D7 [Electricity generation capability] = Yes Ä D70 [Energy for generation]
OTHERWISE Ä D76 [Any other sources]

D10

Wood, coal, or solar

ASK

IF Wood, coal, or solar IN D8 [Energy sources used]

see below

VERIFY if volunteered in previous question
You mentioned wood, coal, or solar. Which of these were used [in this building in 2007]?
ENTER all that apply
1
2
3
NEXT

Wood
Coal
Solar

WOUSED9
COUSED9
SOUSED9

IF Other source or sources IN D8 [Energy sources used] Ä D11 [Other energy source 1]
IF District steam or District hot water IN D8 [Energy sources used] & B47 [Central physical plant] = Yes
& B52 [Central plant in building] = No Ä D14 [From central plant]
OTHERWISE:
IF D1 [Heating] = Yes Ä D16 [Source for main heating]
IF D2 [Cooling] = Yes Ä D42 [Sources for cooling]
IF D3 [Water heating] = Yes Ä D62 [Sources for water heating]
IF D4 [Cooking] = Yes Ä D66 [Sources for cooking]
IF D4 [Manufacturing] = Yes Ä D68 [Sources for manufacturing]
IF D7 [Electricity generation capability] = Yes Ä D70 [Energy for generation]
OTHERWISE Ä D76 [Any other sources]

2007 CBECS Questionnaire (EIA-871A)
Page 61
SECTION D

D11

Other energy source 1

OTUSDX19

ASK

IF Other source or sources IN D8 [Energy sources used]

What was the first other energy source used [in this building in 2007]?
ENTER the first energy source used
NEXT

Ä D12 [Other energy source 2]

D12

Other energy source 2

ASK

IF Other source or sources IN D8 [Energy sources used]

OTUSDX29

Were there any other energy sources used [in this building in 2007]?
ENTER the next energy source
if no others
NEXT

IF Source entered here Ä D13 [Other energy source 3]
IF No source entered here:
IF District steam or District hot water IN D8 [Energy sources used] &
B47 [Central physical plant] = Yes & B52 [Central plant in building] = No
Ä D14 [From central plant]
OTHERWISE:
IF D1 [Heating] = Yes Ä D16 [Source for main heating]
IF D2 [Cooling] = Yes Ä D42 [Sources for cooling]
IF D3 [Water heating] = Yes Ä D62 [Sources for water heating]
IF D4 [Cooking] = Yes Ä D66 [Sources for cooking]
IF D4 [Manufacturing] = Yes Ä D68 [Sources for manufacturing]
IF D7 [Electricity generation capability] = Yes Ä D70 [Energy for generation]
OTHERWISE Ä D76 [Any other sources]

2007 CBECS Questionnaire (EIA-871A)
Page 62
SECTION D

D13

Other energy source 3

OTUSDX39

ASK

IF Source was entered in D12 [Other energy source 2]

Were there any other energy sources used [in this building in 2007]?
ENTER the next energy source
if no others
NEXT

IF District steam or District hot water IN D8 [Energy sources used] & B47 [Central physical plant] = Yes
& B52 [Central plant in building] = No Ä D14 [From central plant]
OTHERWISE:
IF D1 [Heating] = Yes Ä D16 [Source for main heating]
IF D2 [Cooling] = Yes Ä D42 [Sources for cooling]
IF D3 [Water heating] = Yes Ä D62 [Sources for water heating]
IF D4 [Cooking] = Yes Ä D66 [Sources for cooking]
IF D4 [Manufacturing] = Yes Ä D68 [Sources for manufacturing]
IF D7 [Electricity generation capability] = Yes Ä D70 [Energy for generation]
OTHERWISE Ä D76 [Any other sources]

D14

From central plant

ASK

IF District steam or District hot water IN D8 [Energy sources used] & B47 [Central physical plant] = Yes
& B52 [Central plant in building] = No

DHFRPL9

Is the district steam or hot water piped in from a central plant that is part of the same campus or complex as
your building?
1
2
NEXT

Yes
No
IF No OR DK/RF Ä D15 [Purchase from offsite]
IF Yes:
IF D1 [Heating] = Yes Ä D16 [Source for main heating]
IF D2 [Cooling] = Yes Ä D42 [Sources for cooling]
IF D3 [Water heating] = Yes Ä D62 [Sources for water heating]
IF D4 [Cooking] = Yes Ä D66 [Sources for cooking]
IF D4 [Manufacturing] = Yes Ä D68 [Sources for manufacturing]
IF D7 [Electricity generation capability] = Yes Ä D70 [Energy for generation]
OTHERWISE Ä D76 [Any other sources]

2007 CBECS Questionnaire (EIA-871A)
Page 63
SECTION D

D15

Purchase from offsite

DHOFF9

ASK

IF D14 [From central plant] = No OR DK/RF

Is it [the district steam or hot water] purchased from somewhere off-site, such as a commercial or municipal
plant?
1
2

Yes
No

NEXT

IF D1 [Heating] = Yes Ä D16 [Source for main heating]
IF D2 [Cooling] = Yes Ä D42 [Sources for cooling]
IF D3 [Water heating] = Yes Ä D62 [Sources for water heating]
IF D4 [Cooking] = Yes Ä D66 [Sources for cooking]
IF D4 [Manufacturing] = Yes Ä D68 [Sources for manufacturing]
IF D7 [Electricity generation capability] = Yes Ä D70 [Energy for generation]
OTHERWISE Ä D76 [Any other sources]

D16

Source for main heating

ASK

IF D1 [Heating] = Yes

FILL

{Ht1SourcesList} = List of all energy sources used
{Electricity} – {Other3} = If a source is used, it appears in this list; if not, the line is blank
{FuelOilType} = Type or types specified in D9 [Fuel oil, diesel, or kerosene]
{Other1} – {Other3} = Sources specified in D11 [Other energy source 1] – D13 [Other energy source 3]

see below

What was the main energy source for heating? [Was it {Ht1SourcesList}?]
DEF: [The main energy source for heating is the energy source used
to heat most of the square footage in this building most of the time.]
EXP: [Do not include electricity if it is used only to run fan motors.]
Only sources already selected are shown here
11
12
13
14
15
16
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
NEXT

{Electricity}
{Natural gas}
{FuelOilType}
{Bottled gas}
{District steam}
{District hot water}
{Wood}
{Coal}
{Solar}
{Other1}
{Other2}
{Other3}
Some other energy source
IF Some other energy source Ä D17 [Other source for main heating]
IF Anything but Some other energy source OR DK/RF:
IF More than one energy source used Ä D18 [Other sources for heating]
IF Only one energy source used Ä D19 [Other sources for heating]

2007 CBECS Questionnaire (EIA-871A)
Page 64
SECTION D

ELHT19
NGHT19
FKHT19
PRHT19
STHT19
HWHT19
WOHT19
COHT19
SOHT19
OTHT19
OTHT19
OTHT19

D17

Other source for main heating

ASK

IF D16 [Source for main heating] = Some other energy source

see below

What was the other energy source used for main space heating?
11
12
13
14
15
16
18
19
20
24

Electricity
Natural gas
Fuel oil/Diesel/Kerosene
Bottled gas
District steam
District hot water
Wood
Coal
Solar
Some other energy source

ELHT19
NGHT19
FKHT19
PRHT19
STHT19
HWHT19
WOHT19
COHT19
SOHT19
OTHT19

NEXT

Ä D18 [Other sources for heating]

D18

Other sources for heating

ASK

IF D1 [Heating] = Yes & More than one energy source used

FILL

{Ht2SourcesList} = List of all energy sources used, minus the one used for main heating
{Electricity} – {Other3} = If a source is used (other than for main space heating), it appears in this list;
if not, the line is blank
{FuelOilType} = Type or types specified in D9 [Fuel oil, diesel, or kerosene]
{Other1} – {Other3} = Sources specified in D11 [Other energy source 1] – D13 [Other energy source 3]

HT29 & see below

Which other energy sources, if any, were used for heating? [{Ht2SourcesList}]
EXP: [Do not include electricity if it is used only to run fan motors.]
Only sources already selected are shown here
PROBE for any others
ENTER all that apply
11
12
13
14
15
16
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
99
NEXT

{Electricity}
{Natural gas}
{FuelOilType}
{Bottled gas}
{District steam}
{District hot water}
{Wood}
{Coal}
{Solar}
{Other1}
{Other2}
{Other3}
Some other energy source
No other sources for heating
IF Some other energy sourceÄ D20 [Other source for heating]
IF Anything but Some other energy source OR DK/RF Ä D21 [Percent heated]

2007 CBECS Questionnaire (EIA-871A)
Page 65
SECTION D

ELHT29
NGHT29
FKHT29
PRHT29
STHT29
HWHT29
WOHT29
COHT29
SOHT29
OTHT29
OTHT29
OTHT29

D19

Other sources for heating

ASK

IF D1 [Heating] = Yes & Only one energy source used

HT29

Were there any other energy sources used for heating?
1
2

Yes
No

NEXT

IF Yes Ä D20 [Other source for heating]
IF No OR DK/RF Ä D21 [Percent heated]

D20

Other source for heating

ASK

IF D18 [Other sources for heating] = Some other energy source OR D19 [Other sources for heating] =
Yes

What was the other energy source used for secondary space heating?
11
12
13
14
15
16
18
19
20
24
NEXT

Electricity
Natural gas
Fuel oil/Diesel/Kerosene
Bottled gas
District steam
District hot water
Wood
Coal
Solar
Some other energy source

ELHT29
NGHT29
FKHT29
PRHT29
STHT29
HWHT29
WOHT29
COHT29
SOHT29
OTHT29

Ä D21 [Percent heated]

NOTE ON ENERGY SOURCES:
Throughout the rest of this questionnaire, there will be references such as “Electricity used” or “Natural gas
used.” In addition to the energy sources that were given in D8 [Energy sources used], if sources are added
along the way, such as in D17 [Other source for main heating] OR D20 [Other source for heating], those
sources are then also considered to be used.

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D21

Percent heated

HEATP9

ASK

IF D1 [Heating] = Yes

FILL

{SqFt}
IF A1 [Square footage] known = “A1 [Square footage]”
IF A1 [Square footage] = DK/RF = “floorspace”
[F1]-HELP

What percentage of the {SqFt} in this building was heated to at least 50 degrees Fahrenheit in the past 12
months, including basements and enclosed garages if they were heated to at least 50 degrees?
If heated square footage is known, but not the percent,
RECORD square footage in comments, then code DK
PROBE for estimate if DK
RANGE 0 to 100
NEXT

IF Zero Ä D22 [Heated to less than 50 degrees]
IF Anything else Ä D23 [Heating equipment types]

D22

Heated to less than 50 degrees

ASK

IF D21 [Percent heated] = Zero

Was any of this building heated to less than 50 degrees Fahrenheit?
EXP: [Areas may be heated to less than 50 degrees to prevent pipes from freezing.]
1
2
NEXT

Yes
No
IF Yes OR DK/RF Ä D23 [Heating equipment types]
IF No:
IF D2 [Cooling] = Yes Ä D42 [Sources for cooling]
IF D3 [Water heating] = Yes Ä D62 [Sources for water heating]
IF D4 [Cooking] = Yes Ä D66 [Sources for cooking]
IF D4 [Manufacturing] = Yes Ä D68 [Sources for manufacturing]
IF D7 [Electricity generation capability] = Yes Ä D70 [Energy for generation]
OTHERWISE Ä D76 [Any other sources]

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HTLS509

D23

Heating equipment types

see below

ASK

IF D21 [Percent heated] > 0 OR D22 [Heated to less than 50 degrees] = Yes OR DK/RF
[F1]-HELP

&SHOW CARD D2
Looking at this list of heating equipment types, please tell me which types are used in this building.
PROBE for any others
ENTER all that apply
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
NEXT

Furnaces that heat air directly, without using steam or hot water
Packaged central unit (roof mounted)
Boilers inside (or adjacent to) the building that produce steam or hot water
District steam or hot water piped in from outside the building
Heat pumps
Individual space heaters, other than heat pumps
Other heating equipment
IF Furnaces Ä D24 [Type of furnace]
IF Packaged central unit Ä D27 [Type of packaged heating]
IF Boilers Ä D29 [Type of boiler system]
IF District steam or hot water Ä D30 [Type of district system]
IF Heat pumps Ä D31 [Heat pump heating system]
IF Individual space heaters Ä D33 [Type of individual heater]
IF Other heating equipment Ä D34 [Other heat specify]
IF DK/RF Ä D40 [Reduce heating]

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SECTION D

FURNAC9
PKGHT9
BOILER9
STHW9
HTPMPH9
SLFCON9
OTHTEQ9

D24

Type of furnace

ASK

IF Furnaces IN D23 [Heating equipment types]
[F1]-HELP

&SHOW CARD D3
Looking at this list, please tell me the type or types of furnace systems used in the building.
ENTER all that apply
1
2
3

Residential-type split system
Packaged central unit (roof mounted)
Individual room furnace (freestanding or floor-mounted)

NEXT

IF Packaged central unit Ä D25 [Classify as packaged]
IF Individual room furnace Ä D26 [Classify as space heater]
OTHERWISE:
IF Packaged central unit IN D23 [Heating equipment types] Ä D27 [Type of packaged heating]
IF Boilers IN D23 [Heating equipment types] Ä D29 [Type of boiler system]
IF District steam or hot water IN D23 [Heating equipment types] Ä D30 [Type of district system]
IF Heat pumps IN D23 [Heating equipment types] Ä D31 [Heat pump heating system]
IF Individual space heaters IN D23 [Heating equipment types] Ä D33 [Type of individual heater]
IF Other heating equipment IN D23 [Heating equipment types] Ä D34 [Other heat specify]
OTHERWISE:
Assign Furnace as Main heating equipment, THEN
IF More than one energy source used for heating Ä D35 [Explain sources for heating]
OTHERWISE Ä D39 [Heating ventilation types]

D25

Classify as packaged

ASK

IF Packaged central unit IN D24 [Type of furnace]

For the purposes of this study, I am going to refer to your packaged central furnace as a "packaged unit."
ENTER "1" to continue
NEXT

IF Individual room furnace IN D24 [Type of furnace] Ä D26 [Classify as space heater]
OTHERWISE:
IF Packaged central unit IN D23 [Heating equipment types] Ä D27 [Type of packaged heating]
IF Boilers IN D23 [Heating equipment types] Ä D29 [Type of boiler system]
IF District steam or hot water IN D23 [Heating equipment types] Ä D30 [Type of district system]
IF Heat pumps IN D23 [Heating equipment types] Ä D31 [Heat pump heating system]
IF Individual space heaters IN D23 [Heating equipment types] Ä D33 [Type of individual heater]
IF Other heating equipment IN D23 [Heating equipment types] Ä D34 [Other heat specify]
OTHERWISE:
IF More than one heating equipment type Ä D36 [Percent heated by each type]
IF Only one heating equipment, assign as Main heating equipment, THEN:
IF ONLY Boiler, Furnace, OR District heat as heating equipment but more than one energy
source used for heating Ä D35 [Explain sources for heating]
IF Any type except District steam or hot water & (A20 [Year of construction] < 1990 OR
A21 [Year of construction category] ≠ 2000 to 2003 OR 2004 to 2007)
Ä D38 [Main heating replaced]
OTHERWISE Ä D39 [Heating ventilation types]

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D26

Classify as space heater

ASK

IF D24 [Type of furnace] = Individual room furnace

For the purposes of this study, I am going to refer to your individual room furnace as an "individual space
heater."
ENTER "1" to continue
NEXT

IF Packaged central unit IN D23 [Heating equipment types] Ä D27 [Type of packaged heating]
IF Boilers IN D23 [Heating equipment types] Ä D29 [Type of boiler system]
IF District steam or hot water IN D23 [Heating equipment types] Ä D30 [Type of district system]
IF Heat pumps IN D23 [Heating equipment types] Ä D31 [Heat pump heating system]
IF Individual space heaters IN D23 [Heating equipment types] Ä D33 [Type of individual heater]
IF Other heating equipment IN D23 [Heating equipment types] Ä D34 [Other heat specify]
OTHERWISE:
IF More than one heating equipment type Ä D36 [Percent heated by each type]
IF Only one heating equipment, assign as Main heating equipment, THEN:
IF ONLY Boiler, Furnace, OR District heat as heating equipment but more than one energy source
used for heating Ä D35 [Explain sources for heating]
IF Any type except District steam or hot water & (A20 [Year of construction] < 1990 OR
A21 [Year of construction category] ≠ 2000 to 2003 OR 2004 to 2007)
Ä D38 [Main heating replaced]
OTHERWISE Ä D39 [Heating ventilation types]

D27

Type of packaged unit

ASK

IF Packaged central unit IN D23 [Heating equipment types]
[F1]-HELP

&SHOW CARD D4
Looking at this card, please tell me if the packaged unit is a central roof mounted unit or a packaged heat pump.
1
2
3
NEXT

Packaged central unit (roof mounted)
Packaged heat pump
[IF VOLUNTEERED] Both central and packaged heat pumps
IF Packaged heat pump or Both central and packaged heat pumps Ä D28 [Classify as heat pump]
OTHERWISE:
IF Boilers IN D23 [Heating equipment types] Ä D29 [Type of boiler system]
IF District steam or hot water IN D23 [Heating equipment types] Ä D30 [Type of district system]
IF Heat pumps IN D23 [Heating equipment types] Ä D31 [Heat pump heating system]
IF Individual space heaters IN D23 [Heating equipment types] Ä D33 [Type of individual heater]
IF Other heating equipment IN D23 [Heating equipment types] Ä D34 [Other heat specify]
OTHERWISE:
IF More than one heating equipment type Ä D36 [Percent heated by each type]
IF Only one heating equipment, assign as Main heating equipment, THEN:
IF ONLY Boiler, Furnace, OR District heat as heating equipment but more than one energy
source used for heating Ä D35 [Explain sources for heating]
IF Any type except District steam or hot water & (A20 [Year of construction] < 1990 OR
A21 [Year of construction category] ≠ 2000 to 2003 OR 2004 to 2007)
Ä D38 [Main heating replaced]
OTHERWISE Ä D39 [Heating ventilation types]

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D28

Classify as heat pump

ASK

IF D27 [Type of packaged heating] = Packaged heat pump OR Both central and packaged heat pumps

For the purposes of this study, I am going to refer to your packaged unit heat pump as a "heat pump."
ENTER "1" to continue
NEXT

IF Boilers IN D23 [Heating equipment types] Ä D29 [Type of boiler system]
IF District steam or hot water IN D23 [Heating equipment types] Ä D30 [Type of district system]
IF Heat pumps IN D23 [Heating equipment types] Ä D31 [Heat pump heating system]
IF Individual space heaters IN D23 [Heating equipment types] Ä D33 [Type of individual heater]
IF Other heating equipment IN D23 [Heating equipment types] Ä D34 [Other heat specify]
OTHERWISE:
IF More than one heating equipment type Ä D36 [Percent heated by each type]
IF Only one heating equipment, assign as Main heating equipment, THEN:
IF ONLY Boiler, Furnace, OR District heat as heating equipment but more than one energy source
used for heating Ä D35 [Explain sources for heating]
IF Any type except District steam or hot water & (A20 [Year of construction] < 1990 OR
A21 [Year of construction category] ≠ 2000 to 2003 OR 2004 to 2007)
Ä D38 [Main heating replaced]
OTHERWISE Ä D39 [Heating ventilation types]

D29

Type of boiler system

ASK

IF Boilers IN D23 [Heating equipment types]
[F1]-HELP

&SHOW CARD D5
Looking at this list, please tell me the type or types of distribution systems used with the boiler.
ENTER all that apply
1
2
3
NEXT

Radiators
Fan coil units in rooms (or areas)
Central air handling system
IF District steam or hot water IN D23 [Heating equipment types] Ä D30 [Type of district system]
IF Heat pumps IN D23 [Heating equipment types] Ä D31 [Heat pump heating system]
IF Individual space heaters IN D23 [Heating equipment types] Ä D33 [Type of individual heater]
IF Other heating equipment IN D23 [Heating equipment types] Ä D34 [Other heat specify]
OTHERWISE:
IF More than one heating equipment type Ä D36 [Percent heated by each type]
IF Only one heating equipment, assign as Main heating equipment, THEN:
IF ONLY Boiler, Furnace, OR District heat as heating equipment but more than one energy source
used for heating Ä D35 [Explain sources for heating]
IF Any type except District steam or hot water & (A20 [Year of construction] < 1990 OR
A21 [Year of construction category] ≠ 2000 to 2003 OR 2004 to 2007)
Ä D38 [Main heating replaced]
OTHERWISE Ä D39 [Heating ventilation types]

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D30

Type of district system

ASK

IF District steam or hot water IN D23 [Heating equipment types]
[F1]-HELP

&SHOW CARD D5
Looking at this list, please tell me the type or types of distribution systems used with the district steam or hot
water.
ENTER all that apply
1
2
3

Radiators
Fan coil units in rooms (or areas)
Central air handling system

NEXT

IF Heat pumps IN D23 [Heating equipment types] Ä D31 [Heat pump heating system]
IF Individual space heaters IN D23 [Heating equipment types] Ä D33 [Type of individual heater]
IF Other heating equipment IN D23 [Heating equipment types] Ä D34 [Other heat specify]
OTHERWISE:
IF More than one heating equipment type Ä D36 [Percent heated by each type]
IF Only one heating equipment, assign as Main heating equipment, THEN:
IF ONLY Boiler, Furnace, OR District heat as heating equipment but more than one energy source
used for heating Ä D35 [Explain sources for heating]
IF Any type except District steam or hot water & (A20 [Year of construction] < 1990 OR
A21 [Year of construction category] ≠ 2000 to 2003 OR 2004 to 2007)
Ä D38 [Main heating replaced]
OTHERWISE Ä D39 [Heating ventilation types]

D31

Heat pump heating system

ASK

IF Heat pumps IN D23 [Heating equipment types]

see below

[F1]-HELP

&SHOW CARD D6
Please look at the first list on this card and tell me which heat pump systems are used for heating in this
building.
ENTER all that apply
1
2
3
NEXT

Packaged unit
Residential-type split system
Individual room heat pump
Ä D32 [Heat pump heating type]

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PKGHPS9
SPLHPS9
RMHPS9

D32

Heat pump heating type

see below

ASK

IF Heat pumps IN D23 [Heating equipment types]
[F1]-HELP

&SHOW CARD D6
Looking at the second list on this card, which types of heat pumps are these?
ENTER all that apply
1
2
3

Air source heat pump
Ground source or ground water heat pump
Water loop heat pump

AIRHPT9
GRDHPT9
WTRHPT9

NEXT

IF Individual space heaters IN D23 [Heating equipment types] Ä D33 [Type of individual heater]
IF Other heating equipment IN D23 [Heating equipment types] Ä D34 [Other heat specify]
OTHERWISE:
IF More than one heating equipment type Ä D36 [Percent heated by each type]
IF Only one heating equipment, assign as Main heating equipment, THEN:
IF ONLY Boiler, Furnace, OR District heat as heating equipment but more than one energy source
used for heating Ä D35 [Explain sources for heating]
IF Any type except District steam or hot water & (A20 [Year of construction] < 1990 OR
A21 [Year of construction category] ≠ 2000 to 2003 OR 2004 to 2007)
Ä D38 [Main heating replaced]
OTHERWISE Ä D39 [Heating ventilation types]

D33

Type of individual heater

ASK

IF Individual space heaters IN D23 [Heating equipment types]
[F1]-HELP

&SHOW CARD D7
Looking at this list, please tell me the type or types of individual heaters used in the building.
ENTER all that apply
1
2
3
4
5
NEXT

Infrared radiant heater (permanent)
Baseboard heater (permanent)
Portable space heater
Wall heater
Individual furnace
IF Other heating equipment IN D23 [Heating equipment types] Ä D34 [Other heat specify]
OTHERWISE:
IF More than one heating equipment type Ä D36 [Percent heated by each type]
IF Only one heating equipment, assign as Main heating equipment, THEN:
IF ONLY Boiler, Furnace, OR District heat as heating equipment but more than one energy source
used for heating Ä D35 [Explain sources for heating]
IF Any type except District steam or hot water & (A20 [Year of construction] < 1990 OR
A21 [Year of construction category] ≠ 2000 to 2003 OR 2004 to 2007)
Ä D38 [Main heating replaced]
OTHERWISE Ä D39 [Heating ventilation types]

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D34

Other heat specify

ASK

IF Other heating equipment IN D23 [Heating equipment types]

Please describe the other type of heating equipment.
RECORD in open box
NEXT

IF More than one heating equipment type Ä D36 [Percent heated by each type]
IF Only one heating equipment, assign as Main heating equipment, THEN:
IF ONLY Boiler, Furnace, OR District heat as heating equipment but more than one energy source
used for heating Ä D35 [Explain sources for heating]
IF Any type except District steam or hot water & (A20 [Year of construction] < 1990 OR
A21 [Year of construction category] ≠ 2000 to 2003 OR 2004 to 2007)
Ä D38 [Main heating replaced]
OTHERWISE Ä D40 [Reduce heating]

D35

Explain sources for heating

ASK

IF ONLY Boiler, Furnace, OR District heat as heating equipment but more than one energy source
used for heating

FILL

{HeatEquip}
IF Boilers = “boiler”
IF Furnace = “furnace”
IF District heat = “district heating system”
{HeatSources} = list of the energy sources given for heating

I've recorded just one type of heating equipment - a {HeatEquip} - but more than one energy source –
{HeatSources} - for heating. For clarification, will you please briefly explain how these sources are used for
operating the {HeatEquip}.
RECORD in open box
NEXT

IF Any type except District steam or hot water & (A20 [Year of construction] < 1990 OR
A21 [Year of construction category] ≠ 2000 to 2003 OR 2004 to 2007)
Ä D38 [Main heating replaced]
OTHERWISE Ä D39 [Heating ventilation types]

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D36

Percent heated by each type

FURNP9, BOILP9, PKGHP9,
SLFCNP9, HTPHP9, STHWP9, OTHTP9

ASK

For each equipment type given in D23 [Heating equipment types]

FILL

{Introduction}
IF First equipment = “The next questions are about the percent of floorspace heated by the equipment
you just mentioned. Please keep in mind:”
OTHERWISE = BLANK
{Explanation}
IF First equipment and D21 [Percent heated] ≠ 100 = “We are talking only about the heated portion of
the floorspace, so these percents must add up to at least 100, but since more than one type of
equipment can heat the same area, it is also possible for them to add up to more than 100.”
IF First equipment and D21 [Percent heated] = 100 = “These percents must add up to at least 100, but
since more than one type of equipment can heat the same area, it is also possible for them to add up
to more than 100.”
OTHERWISE = BLANK
{Equipment}
IF Furnaces that heat air directly IN D23 [Heating equipment types] = “furnace”
IF Boilers inside the building IN D23 [Heating equipment types] = “boiler”
IF Packaged heating units IN D23 [Heating equipment types] = “packaged heating”
IF Individual space heaters IN D23 [Heating equipment types] = “space heater”
IF Heat pumps IN D23 [Heating equipment types] = “heat pump”
IF District steam or hot water IN D23 [Heating equipment types] = “district steam or hot water”
IF Other heating equipment IN D23 [Heating equipment types] = “other heating equipment”

&SHOW CARD D8
{Introduction}
{Explanation}
What percent of the heated area in this building is served by the {Equipment}?
PROBE for estimate if DK
RANGE 0 to 100
NEXT

IF There are equal maximum percents OR DK/RF Ä D37 [Main heating equipment]
IF There is an equipment with a maximum percent, assign that equipment as the Main heating
equipment [MAINHT9]. THEN:
IF Main equipment NOT District steam or hot water & (A20 [Year of construction] < 1990 OR
A21 [Year of construction category] ≠ 2000 to 2003) Ä D38 [Main heating replaced]
OTHERWISE Ä D39 [Heating ventilation types]

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D37

Main heating equipment

MNHTEQ9

ASK

IF D36 [Percent heated by each type] has equal maximum percents OR DK/RF

FILL

{EquipmentList} = List of the equipments with equal maximum percents
{Furnace} – {Other heating equipment} = Each equipment with an equal maximum percent appears
on this list; otherwise the line is blank

Which do you consider to be your main heating equipment – {EquipmentList} ?
Only equipment types with equal percentages are shown here
1
2
3
4
5
6
7

{Furnace}
{Boiler}
{Packaged heating}
{Space heater}
{Heat pump}
{District steam or hot water}
{Other heating equipment}

NEXT

IF Main equipment NOT (District steam or hot water OR DK/RF) & (A20 [Year of construction] < 1990
OR A21 [Year of construction category] ≠ 2000 to 2003) Ä D38 [Main heating replaced]
OTHERWISE Ä D39 [Heating ventilation types]

D38

Main heating replaced

ASK

IF Main heating equipment known & NOT District steam or hot water
& (A20 [Year of construction] < 1990 OR A21 [Year of construction category] ≠ 2000 to 2003 OR
2004 to 2007)

FILL

{MainHeatEquip}
IF Main heating equipment = Furnace = “Has the furnace”
IF Main heating equipment = Boiler = “Has the boiler”
IF Main heating equipment = Packaged heating = “Has the packaged heating unit”
IF Main heating equipment = Individual space heater = “Have any of the individual space heaters”
IF Main heating equipment = Heat pump = “Has the heat pump”
IF Main heating equipment = Other = “Has the other type of heating equipment”

NWMNHT9

{MainHeatEquip} been replaced since 1990?
EXP: [If there is more than one of this equipment type and
at least one has been replaced, answer "Yes."]
1
2
NEXT

Yes
No
Ä D39 [Heating ventilation types]

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D39

Heating ventilation types

ASK

IF D23 [Heating equipment types] ≠ DK/RF
[F1]-HELP

&SHOW CARD D9
Looking at this list of mechanical ventilation equipment types, please tell me which types are used with the
heating system.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7

No mechanical ventilation equipment
Central air handling unit(s) with outside air system and constant air volume control
Central air handling unit(s) with outside air system and variable air volume (VAV) control
Packaged unit(s) with outside air damper
Through-the wall packaged units
Stand-alone exhaust fans (or relief blowers)
Dedicated outside air system

PROBE for any others
ENTER all that apply

NEXT

Ä D40 [Reduce heating]

D40

Reduce heating

ASK

IF D21 [Percent heated] > 0 OR D22 [Heated to less than 50 degrees] = Yes

FILL

{TimesNotInFullUse}
IF C20 [Open 24 hours a day] = Yes OR C24 [Total hours open per week] = 168
OR C25 [Weekly hours category] = 168
= “Are there any periods during a normal 24 hour day when there is”
OTHERWISE = “When this building is not in full use, is there”

RDHTNF9

[F1]-HELP
{TimesNotInFullUse} a change in the temperature setting for heating?
1
2
NEXT

Yes
No
IF Yes Ä D41 [How reduce heating]
IF No OR DK/RF:
IF D2 [Cooling] = Yes Ä D42 [Sources for cooling]
IF D3 [Water heating] = Yes Ä D62 [Sources for water heating]
IF D4 [Cooking] = Yes Ä D66 [Sources for cooking]
IF D4 [Manufacturing] = Yes Ä D68 [Sources for manufacturing]
IF D7 [Electricity generation capability] = Yes Ä D70 [Energy for generation]
OTHERWISE Ä D76 [Any other sources]

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D41

How reduce heating

HWRDHT9 & see below

ASK

IF D40 [Reduce heating] = Yes

&SHOW CARD D10
Looking at this card, which of these best describes how the temperature for heating is usually changed?
1
2
3

Time-clock thermostat
Thermostat is manually reset
Part of "Energy Management and Control System (EMCS)"
or "Building Automation System (BAS)"

EMCS9

NEXT

IF D2 [Cooling] = Yes Ä D42 [Sources for cooling]
IF D3 [Water heating] = Yes Ä D62 [Sources for water heating]
IF D4 [Cooking] = Yes Ä D66 [Sources for cooking]
IF D4 [Manufacturing] = Yes Ä D68 [Sources for manufacturing]
IF D7 [Electricity generation capability] = Yes Ä D70 [Energy for generation]
OTHERWISE Ä D76 [Any other sources]

D42

Sources for cooling

ASK

IF D2 [Cooling] = Yes

FILL

{CoolSourcesList} = List of all possible air conditioning energy sources used
{Electricity} – {Other3} = If a source is used, it appears in this list; if not, the line is blank
{FuelOilType} = Type or types specified in D9 [Fuel oil, diesel, or kerosene]
{Other1} – {Other3} = Sources specified in D11 [Other energy source 1] – D13 [Other energy source 3]

see below

Which energy sources were used for air conditioning? [{CoolSourcesList}]
Only sources already selected are shown here
PROBE for any others
ENTER all that apply
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
21
22
23
24
NEXT

{Electricity}
{Natural gas}
{FuelOilType}
{Bottled gas}
{District steam}
{District hot water}
{District chilled water}
{Other1}
{Other2}
{Other3}
Some other energy source
IF Some other energy source selected Ä D43 [Other source for cooling]
OTHERWISE Ä D44 [Percent cooled]

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SECTION D

ELCOOL8
NGCOOL9
FKCOOL9
PRCOOL9
STCOOL9
HWCOOL9
CWCOOL9
OTCOOL9
OTCOOL9
OTCOOL9

D43

Other source for cooling

see below

ASK

IF Some other energy source IN D42 [Sources for cooling]

What was the other energy source used for air conditioning?
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
24

Electricity
Natural gas
Fuel oil/Diesel/Kerosene
Bottled gas
District steam
District hot water
District chilled water
Some other energy source

NEXT

Ä D44 [Percent cooled]

D44

Percent cooled

ASK

IF D1 [Cooling] = Yes

FILL

{SqFtIn}
IF A1 [Square footage] known = A1 [Square footage]
IF A1 [Square footage] = DK/RF = “floorspace”

ELCOOL9
NGCOOL9
FKCOOL9
PRCOOL9
STCOOL9
HWCOOL9
CWCOOL9
OTCOOL9

COOLP9

[F1]-HELP
What percentage of the {SqFt} in this building was cooled by air conditioning equipment in 2007?
If cooled square footage is known, but not the percent,
RECORD square footage in comments, then code DK
PROBE for estimate if DK
RANGE 0 to 100
NEXT

IF 1-100, DK/RF Ä D45 [Cooling equipment types]
IF Zero:
IF D3 [Water heating] = Yes Ä D62 [Sources for water heating]
IF D4 [Cooking] = Yes Ä D66 [Sources for cooking]
IF D4 [Manufacturing] = Yes Ä D68 [Sources for manufacturing]
IF D7 [Electricity generation capability] = Yes Ä D70 [Energy for generation]
OTHERWISE Ä D76 [Any other sources]

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D45

Cooling equipment types

see below

ASK

IF D44 [Percent cooled] > 0
[F1]-HELP

&SHOW CARD D11
Looking at this list of cooling equipment types, please tell me which types are used in this building.
PROBE for any others
ENTER all that apply
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
NEXT

Residential-type central air conditioners, other than heat pumps, that
cool air directly and circulate it without using chilled water
Packaged air conditioning units, other than heat pumps
Central chillers inside the building that chill water for air conditioning
District chilled water piped in from outside the building
Heat pumps for cooling
Individual room air conditioners, other than heat pumps
"Swamp" coolers or evaporative coolers
Other cooling equipment

RCAC9
PKGCL9
CHILLR9
CHWT9
HTPMPC9
ACWNWL9
EVAPCL9
OTCLEQ9

IF Packaged air conditioning units Ä D46 [Type of packaged cooling]
IF Central chillers Ä D47 [Type of chiller system]
IF District chilled water Ä D48 [Type of chilled water system]
IF Heat pumps for cooling AND NOT Heat pumps for heating Ä D49 [Heat pump cooling system]
IF Other cooling equipment Ä D51 [Other cool specify]
IF DK/RF Ä D58 [Reduce cooling]
OTHERWISE:
IF Any source(s) other than electricity or chilled water reported in D42 [Sources for cooling] OR
D31 [Other sources for cooling] Ä D52 [Cool source explanation]
OTHERWISE:
IF More than one selected Ä D53 [Percent cooled by each type]
IF Only one selected, assign as Main cooling equipment. THEN:
IF NOT District chilled water & NOT Packaged cooling (if the Main heating equipment was
Packaged heating) & NOT Heat pump (if the main heating equipment was Heat pump)
& (A20 [Year of construction] < 1990 OR A21 [Year of construction category] ≠ 2000 to 2003
OR 2004 to 2007) Ä D55 [Main cooling replaced]
IF D1 [Heating] = Yes & D39 [Heating ventilation types]≠(No ventilation OR DK)
Ä D56 [Cooling ventilation same as heating]
OTHERWISE
D57 [Cooling ventilation types]

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SECTION D

D46

Type of packaged cooling

ASK

IF Packaged air conditioning units IN D45 [Cooling equipment types]

see below

[F1]-HELP

&SHOW CARD D12
Looking at this card, please tell me if the packaged unit is a central roof mounted unit or a split system with
outdoor and indoor units.
1
2
3
NEXT

Packaged central unit (roof mounted)
Split system, with outdoor (condensor) and indoor (evaporator/blower) units
[IF VOLUNTEERED] Both central unit and split system
IF Central chillers IN D45 [Cooling equipment types] Ä D47 [Type of chiller system]
IF District chilled water IN D45 [Cooling equipment types] Ä D48 [Type of chilled water system]
IF Heat pumps for cooling IN D45 [Cooling equipment types] AND NOT Heat pumps for heating
Ä D49 [Heat pump cooling system]
IF Other cooling equipment IN D45 [Cooling equipment types] Ä D51 [Other cool specify]
OTHERWISE:
IF Any source(s) other than electricity or chilled water reported in D42 [Sources for cooling] OR
D31 [Other sources for cooling] Ä D52 [Cool source explanation]
OTHERWISE:
IF More than one type in D45 [Cooling equipment types] Ä D53 [Percent cooled by each type]
IF Only one type in D45 [Cooling equipment types], assign as Main cooling equipment. THEN:
IF NOT District chilled water & NOT Packaged cooling (if the Main heating equipment was
Packaged heating) & NOT Heat pump (if the main heating equipment was Heat pump)
& (A20 [Year of construction] < 1990 OR A21 [Year of construction category] ≠ 2000 to 2003
OR 2004 to 2007) Ä D55 [Main cooling replaced]
IF D1 [Heating] = Yes & D39 [Heating ventilation types] ≠(No ventilation OR DK)
Ä D56 [Cooling ventilation same as heating]
OTHERWISE
D57 [Cooling ventilation types]

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SECTION D

D47

Type of chiller system

see below

ASK

IF Central chillers IN D45 [Cooling equipment types]
[F1]-HELP

&SHOW CARD D13
Looking at this card, please tell me if the water from the chiller is distributed through a central air handling
system or by fan coil units.
1
2
3
NEXT

Central air handling system
Fan coil units in rooms (or area)
[IF VOLUNTEERED] Both air handling and fan coil units
IF District chilled water IN D45 [Cooling equipment types] Ä D48 [Type of chilled water system]
IF Heat pumps for cooling IN D45 [Cooling equipment types] AND NOT Heat pumps for heating
Ä D49 [Heat pump cooling system]
IF Other cooling equipment IN D45 [Cooling equipment types] Ä D51 [Other cool specify]
OTHERWISE:
IF More than one type in D45 [Cooling equipment types] Ä D53 [Percent cooled by each type]
IF Only one type in D45 [Cooling equipment types], assign as Main cooling equipment. THEN:
IF NOT District chilled water & NOT Packaged cooling (if the Main heating equipment was
Packaged heating) & NOT Heat pump (if the main heating equipment was Heat pump)
& (A20 [Year of construction] < 1990 OR A21 [Year of construction category] ≠ 2000 to 2003
OR 2004 to 2007) Ä D55 [Main cooling replaced]
IF D1 [Heating] = Yes & D39 [Heating ventilation types] ≠(No ventilation OR DK)
Ä D56 [Cooling ventilation same as heating]
OTHERWISE
D57 [Cooling ventilation types]

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D48

Type of chilled water system

ASK

IF District chilled water IN D45 [Cooling equipment types]

see below

[F1]-HELP

&SHOW CARD D13
Looking at this card, please tell me if the water from the chiller is distributed through a central air handling
system or by fan coil units.
1
2
3

Central air handling system
Fan coil units in rooms (or area)
[IF VOLUNTEERED] Both air handling and fan coil units

NEXT

IF Heat pumps for cooling IN D45 [Cooling equipment types] AND NOT Heat pumps for heating
Ä D49 [Heat pump cooling system]
IF Other cooling equipment IN D45 [Cooling equipment types] Ä D51 [Other cool specify]
OTHERWISE:
IF Any source(s) other than electricity or chilled water reported in D42 [Sources for cooling] OR
D31 [Other sources for cooling] & District chiller NOT IN D45 [Cooling equipment types]
Ä D52 [Cool source explanation]
OTHERWISE:
IF More than one type in D45 [Cooling equipment types] Ä D53 [Percent cooled by each type]
IF Only one type in D45 [Cooling equipment types], assign as Main cooling equipment. THEN:
IF NOT District chilled water & NOT Packaged cooling (if the Main heating equipment was
Packaged heating) & NOT Heat pump (if the main heating equipment was Heat pump)
& (A20 [Year of construction] < 1990 OR A21 [Year of construction category] ≠ 2000 to 2003
OR 2004 to 2007) Ä D55 [Main cooling replaced]
IF D1 [Heating] = Yes & D39 [Heating ventilation types] ≠(No ventilation OR DK)
Ä D56 [Cooling ventilation same as heating]
OTHERWISE
D57 [Cooling ventilation types]

D49

Heat pump cooling system

ASK

IF Heat pumps IN D45 [Cooling equipment types]
& Heat pumps NOT IN D23 [Heating equipment types]

see below

[F1]-HELP

&SHOW CARD D6
Please look at the first list on this card and tell me which heat pump systems are used for cooling in this
building.
ENTER all that apply
1
2
3
NEXT

Packaged unit
Residential-type split system
Individual room heat pump
D50 [Heat pump cooling type]

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SECTION D

PKGCPS9
SPLCPS9
RMCPS9

D50

Heat pump cooling type

see below

ASK

IF Heat pumps in D45 [Cooling equipment types]
& Heat pumps NOT IN D23 [Heating equipment types]
[F1]-HELP

&SHOW CARD D6
Looking at the second list on this card, which types of heat pumps are these?
ENTER all that apply
1
2
3

Air source heat pump
Ground source or ground water heat pump
Water loop heat pump

AIRCPT9
GRDCPT9
WTRCPT9

NEXT

IF Other cooling equipment IN D45 [Cooling equipment types] Ä D51 [Other cool specify]
OTHERWISE:
IF Any source(s) other than electricity or chilled water reported in D42 [Sources for cooling] OR
D31 [Other sources for cooling] & District chiller NOT IN D45 [Cooling equipment types]
Ä D52 [Cool source explanation]
OTHERWISE:
IF More than one type in D45 [Cooling equipment types] Ä D53 [Percent cooled by each type]
IF Only one type in D45 [Cooling equipment types], assign as Main cooling equipment. THEN:
IF NOT District chilled water & NOT Packaged cooling (if the Main heating equipment was
Packaged heating) & NOT Heat pump (if the main heating equipment was Heat pump)
& (A20 [Year of construction] < 1990 OR A21 [Year of construction category] ≠ 2000 to 2003
OR 2004 to 2007) Ä D55 [Main cooling replaced]
IF D1 [Heating] = Yes & D39 [Heating ventilation types] ≠(No ventilation OR DK)
Ä D56 [Cooling ventilation same as heating]
OTHERWISE
D57 [Cooling ventilation types]

D51

Other cool specify

ASK

IF Other cooling equipment in D45 [Cooling equipment types]

Please describe the other type of cooling equipment.
RECORD in open box
NEXT

IF Any source(s) other than electricity or chilled water reported in D42 [Sources for cooling] OR
D31 [Other sources for cooling] & District chiller NOT IN D45 [Cooling equipment types]
Ä D52 [Cool source explanation]
OTHERWISE:
IF More than one type in D45 [Cooling equipment types] Ä D53 [Percent cooled by each type]
IF Only one type in D45 [Cooling equipment types], assign as Main cooling equipment. THEN:
IF NOT District chilled water & NOT Packaged cooling (if the Main heating equipment was
Packaged heating) & NOT Heat pump (if the main heating equipment was Heat pump)
& (A20 [Year of construction] < 1990 OR A21 [Year of construction category] ≠ 2000 to 2003
OR 2004 to 2007) Ä D55 [Main cooling replaced]
IF D1 [Heating] = Yes & D39 [Heating ventilation types] ≠(No ventilation OR DK)
Ä D56 [Cooling ventilation same as heating]
OTHERWISE
D57 [Cooling ventilation types]

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SECTION D

D52

Cool source explanation

ASK

IF Any source(s) other than electricity or chilled water reported in D42 [Sources for cooling] OR
D31 [Other sources for cooling] & Central chillers NOT IN D45 [Cooling equipment types]

FILL

{CoolSources} = List of the energy sources given for cooling, other than electricity or chilled water
{IsAre} =
IF Only one cooling source in list = “is”
IF More than one cooling source in list = “are”

Among the sources for cooling, I have recorded that {CoolSources} {IsAre} used. Because it is somewhat
unusual to use sources other than electricity or chilled water for cooling, will you please briefly describe how the
{CoolSources} {IsAre} used with the cooling equipment.
RECORD in open box
NEXT

IF More than one type in D45 [Cooling equipment types] Ä D53 [Percent cooled by each type]
IF Only one type in D45 [Cooling equipment types], assign as Main cooling equipment. THEN:
IF NOT District chilled water & NOT Packaged cooling (if the Main heating equipment was
Packaged heating) & NOT Heat pump (if the main heating equipment was Heat pump)
& (A20 [Year of construction] < 1990 OR A21 [Year of construction category] ≠ 2000 to 2003 OR
2004 to 2007)
Ä D55 [Main cooling replaced]
IF D1 [Heating] = Yes & D39 [Heating ventilation types] ≠(No ventilation OR DK)
Ä D56 [Cooling ventilation same as heating]
OTHERWISE
D57 [Cooling ventilation types]

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SECTION D

D53

Percent cooled by each type

PKGCP9, RCACP9, ACWNCP9, HTPCP9,
CHWTP9, CHILP9, EVAPP9, OTCLP9

ASK

For each equipment type given in D45 [Cooling equipment types]

FILL

{Introduction}
IF First equipment = “The next questions are about the percent of floorspace cooled by the equipment
you just mentioned. Please keep in mind:”
OTHERWISE = BLANK
{Explanation}
IF First equipment and D44 [Percent cooled] ≠ 100 = “We are talking only about the cooled
portion of the floorspace, so these percents must add up to at least 100, but since more than one
type of equipment can cool the same area, it is also possible for them to add up to more
than 100.”
IF First equipment and D44 [Percent cooled] = 100 = “These percents must add up to at least 100, but
since more than one type of equipment can cool the same area, it is also possible for them to add up
to more than 100.”
OTHERWISE = BLANK
{Equipment}
IF Packaged air conditioning units IN D45 [Cooling equipment types] = “packaged cooling”
IF Residential-type central air conditioners IN D45 [Cooling equipment types] = “central air conditioner”
IF Individual room air conditioners IN D45 [Cooling equipment types] = “room air conditioner”
IF Heat pumps for cooling IN D45 [Cooling equipment types] = “heat pump”
IF District chilled water IN D45 [Cooling equipment types] = “district chilled water”
IF Central chillers inside the building IN D45 [Cooling equipment types] = “central chiller”
IF "Swamp" coolers or evaporative coolers IN D45 [Cooling equipment types] = “swamp cooler”
IF Other cooling equipment IN D45 [Cooling equipment types] = “other cooling equipment”

&SHOW CARD D14
{Introduction}
{Explanation}
What percent of the cooled area in this building is served by the {Equipment}?
PROBE for estimate if DK
RANGE 0 to 100
NEXT

IF there are equal maximum percents OR DK/RF Ä D54 [Main cooling equipment]
IF there is an equipment with a maximum percent, assign that equipment as the Main cooling
equipment [MAINCL9]. THEN:
IF (Main equipment NOT District chilled water OR DK/RF) & (Main cooling equipment
NOT Packaged cooling if the Main heating equipment was Packaged heating)
& (Main cooling equipment NOT Heat pump if the main heating equipment was Heat pump)
& (A20 [Year of construction] < 1990 OR A21 [Year of construction category] ≠ 2000 to 2003 OR
2004 to 2007) Ä D55 [Main cooling replaced]
IF D1 [Heating] = Yes & D39 [Heating ventilation types] ≠(No ventilation OR DK)
Ä D56 [Cooling ventilation same as heating]
OTHERWISE
D57 [Cooling ventilation types]

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SECTION D

D54

Main cooling equipment

MNCLEQ9

ASK

IF D53 [Percent cooled by each type] has equal maximum percents OR DK/RF

FILL

{EquipmentList} = List of the equipments with equal maximum percents
{Packaged cooling} – {Other cooling equipment} = Each equipment with an equal maximum percent
appears on this list; otherwise the line is blank

Which do you consider to be your main cooling equipment – {EquipmentList} ?
Only equipment types with equal percentages are shown here
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
NEXT

{Packaged cooling}
{Central air conditioner}
{Room air conditioner}
{Heat pump}
{District chilled water}
{Central chiller}
{Swamp coolers}
{Other cooling equipment}
IF (Main equipment NOT District chilled water OR DK/RF) & (Main cooling equipment
NOT Packaged cooling if the Main heating equipment was Packaged heating)
& (Main cooling equipment NOT Heat pump if the main heating equipment was Heat pump)
& (A20 [Year of construction] < 1990 OR A21 [Year of construction category] ≠ 2000 to 2003
OR 2004 to 2007) Ä D55 [Main cooling replaced]
IF D1 [Heating] = Yes & D39 [Heating ventilation types] ≠(No ventilation OR DK)
Ä D56 [Cooling ventilation same as heating]
OTHERWISE
D57 [Cooling ventilation types]

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SECTION D

D55

Main cooling replaced

NWMNCL9

ASK

IF Main cooling equipment known & NOT District chilled water & (Main cooling equipment
NOT Packaged cooling if the Main heating equipment was Packaged heating)
& (Main cooling equipment NOT Heat pump if the main heating equipment was Heat pump)
& (A20 [Year of construction] < 1990 OR A21 [Year of construction category] ≠ 2000 to 2003)

FILL

{MainCoolEquip}
IF Main cooling equipment = Packaged cooling = “Has the packaged air conditioning unit”
IF Main cooling equipment = Central air conditioner = “Has the central air conditioner”
IF Main cooling equipment = Room air conditioner = “Have any of the room air conditioners”
IF Main cooling equipment = Heat pump = “Has the heat pump”
IF Main cooling equipment = Central chiller = “Has the central chiller”
IF Main cooling equipment = Swamp coolers = “Has the swamp cooler”
IF Main cooling equipment = Other cooling equipment = “Has the other type of cooling equipment”

{MainCoolEquip} been replaced since 1990?
EXP: [If there is more than one of this equipment type and
at least one has been replaced, the answer is "Yes."]
1
2

Yes
No

NEXT

IF D1 [Heating] = Yes & D39 [Heating ventilation types] ≠(No ventilation OR DK)
Ä D56 [Cooling ventilation same as heating]
OTHERWISE
D57 [Cooling ventilation types]

D56

Cooling ventilation same as heating

ASK

IF D1 [Heating] = Yes & D39 [Heating ventilation types] ≠(No ventilation OR DK) &
D45 [Cooling equipment types] ≠ DK/RF

Is the ventilation system for cooling the same as the one for heating?
1
2
NEXT

Yes
No
IF Yes Ä D58 [Reduce cooling]
IF No Ä D57 [Cooling ventilation types]

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SECTION D

D57

Cooling ventilation types

ASK

IF D56 [Cooling ventilation same as heating] = No
[F1]-HELP

&SHOW CARD D15
Looking at this list of mechanical ventilation equipment types, please tell me which types are used with the
cooling system.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

No mechanical ventilation equipment
Central air handling unit(s) with outside air system and constant air volume control
Central air handling unit(s) with outside air system and variable air volume (VAV) control
Packaged unit(s) with outside air damper
Through-the wall packaged units
Stand-alone exhaust fans (or relief blowers)
Dedicated outside air system
Fans, including ceiling fans

PROBE for any others
ENTER all that apply

NEXT

Ä D58 [Reduce cooling]

D58

Reduce cooling

ASK

IF D44 [Percent cooled] > 0

FILL

{TimesNotInFullUse}
IF C20 [Open 24 hours a day] = Yes OR C24 [Total hours open per week] = 168
OR C25 [Weekly hours category] = 168
= “Are there any periods during a normal 24 hour day when there is”
OTHERWISE = “When this building is not in full use, is there”

RDCLNF9

[F1]-HELP
{TimesNotInFullUse} a change in the temperature setting for cooling?
1 Yes
2 No
NEXT

IF Yes
D59 [How reduce cooling]
IF No OR DK/RF:
IF More than just room air conditioner as cooling equipment
D60 [Economizer cycle]
OTHERWISE:
IF D3 [Water heating] = Yes Ä D62 [Sources for water heating]
IF D4 [Cooking] = Yes Ä D66 [Sources for cooking]
IF D4 [Manufacturing] = Yes Ä D68 [Sources for manufacturing]
IF D7 [Electricity generation capability] = Yes Ä D70 [Energy for generation]
OTHERWISE Ä D76 [Any other sources]

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SECTION D

D59

How reduce cooling

HWRDCL9 & see below

ASK

IF D58 [Reduce cooling] = Yes

&SHOW CARD D10
Looking at this card, which of these best describes how the temperature for cooling is usually changed?
1
2
3

Time-clock thermostat
Thermostat is manually reset
Part of “Energy Management and Control System (EMCS)”
or "Building Automation System (BAS)"

EMCS9

NEXT

IF More than just room air conditioner as cooling equipment
D60 [Economizer cycle]
OTHERWISE:
IF D3 [Water heating] = Yes Ä D62 [Sources for water heating]
IF D4 [Cooking] = Yes Ä D66 [Sources for cooking]
IF D4 [Manufacturing] = Yes Ä D68 [Sources for manufacturing]
IF D7 [Electricity generation capability] = Yes Ä D70 [Energy for generation]
OTHERWISE Ä D76 [Any other sources]

D60

Economizer cycle

ASK

IF D44 [Percent cooled] > 0 & Cooling equipment used other than just Room air conditioner

ECN9

[F1]-HELP
Does this building have any equipment that uses outside air for cooling, often called an "economizer cycle"?
1
2
NEXT

Yes
No
D61 [Regular HVAC maintenance]

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SECTION D

D61

Regular HVAC maintenance

MAINT9

ASK

IF ((D21 [Percent heated > 0 OR D22 [Heated to less than 50 degrees] = Yes) OR
D44 [Percent cooled] > 0 & Heating or cooling equipment used other than just Space heater and/or
Room air conditioner

FILL

{HeatCool}
IF Heating only = “heating”
IF Cooling only = “cooling”
IF Heating & Cooling = “heating and cooling”
[F1]-HELP

Is there any regularly scheduled maintenance and repair for the {HeatCool} system?
1
2

Yes
No

NEXT

IF D3 [Water heating] = Yes Ä D62 [Sources for water heating]
IF D4 [Cooking] = Yes Ä D66 [Sources for cooking]
IF D4 [Manufacturing] = Yes Ä D68 [Sources for manufacturing]
IF D7 [Electricity generation capability] = Yes Ä D70 [Energy for generation]
OTHERWISE Ä D76 [Any other sources]

D62

Sources for water heating

ASK

IF D3 [Water heating] = Yes

FILL

{WatrSourcesList} = List of all energy sources used
{Electricity} – {Other3} = If a source is used, it appears in this list; if not, the line is blank
{FuelOilType} = Type or types specified in D9 [Fuel oil, diesel, or kerosene]
{Other1} – {Other3} = Sources specified in D11 [Other energy source 1] – D13 [Other energy source 3]

see below

Which energy sources were used for water heating? [ {WatrSourcesList} ]
Only sources already selected are shown here
PROBE for any others
ENTER all that apply
11
12
13
14
15
16
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
NEXT

{Electricity}
{Natural gas}
{FuelOilType}
{Bottled gas}
{District steam}
{District hot water}
{Wood}
{Coal}
{Solar}
{Other1}
{Other2}
{Other3}
Some other energy source
IF Some other energy source selected Ä D63 [Other water heating source]
OTHERWISE Ä D64 [Water heating equipment]

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SECTION D

ELWATR9
NGWATR9
FKWATR9
PRWATR9
STWATR9
HWWATR9
WOWATR9
COWATR9
SOWATR9
OTWATR9
OTWATR9
OTWATR9

D63

Other water heating source

ASK

IF Some other energy source IN D62 [Sources for water heating]

see below

What was the other energy source used for water heating?
11
12
13
14
15
16
18
19
20
24

Electricity
Natural gas
Fuel oil/Diesel/Kerosene
Bottled gas
District steam
District hot water
Wood
Coal
Solar
Some other energy source

NEXT

Ä D64 [Water heating equipment]

D64

Water heating equipment

ASK

IF D3 [Water heating] = Yes

ELWATR9
NGWATR9
FKWATR9
PRWATR9
STWATR9
HWWATR9
WOWATR9
COWATR9
SOWATR9
OTWATR9

WTHTEQ9

[F1]-HELP
Does this building have one or more centralized water heaters, one or more "point-of-use" water heaters, or
both of these types [of water heaters]?
1
2
3

One or more centralized water heaters
One or more "point-of-use" water heaters
Both types

NEXT

IF CBECS Activity = Lodging Ä D65 [Instant hot water]
OTHERWISE:
IF D4 [Cooking] = Yes Ä D66 [Sources for cooking]
IF D4 [Manufacturing] = Yes Ä D68 [Sources for manufacturing]
IF D7 [Electricity generation capability] = Yes Ä D70 [Energy for generation]
OTHERWISE Ä D76 [Any other sources]

D65

Instant hot water

ASK

IF D3 [Water heating] = Yes & CBECS Activity = Lodging

INSTWT9

Is the water hot as soon as you turn on the faucet?
1
2
NEXT

Yes
No
IF D4 [Cooking] = Yes Ä D66 [Sources for cooking]
IF D4 [Manufacturing] = Yes Ä D68 [Sources for manufacturing]
IF D7 [Electricity generation capability] = Yes Ä D70 [Energy for generation]
OTHERWISE Ä D76 [Any other sources]

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D66

Sources for cooking

see below

ASK

IF D4 [Cooking] = Yes

FILL

{CookSourcesList} = List of all energy sources used
{Electricity} – {Other3} = If a source is used, it appears in this list; if not, the line is blank
{FuelOilType} = Type or types specified in D9 [Fuel oil, diesel, or kerosene]
{Other1} – {Other3} = Sources specified in D11 [Other energy source 1] – D13 [Other energy source 3]

Which energy sources were used for cooking? [ {CookSourcesList} ]
Only sources already selected are shown here
PROBE for any others
ENTER all that apply
11
12
13
14
15
16
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
NEXT

{Electricity}
{Natural gas}
{FuelOilType}
{Bottled gas}
{District steam}
{District hot water}
{Wood}
{Coal}
{Solar}
{Other1}
{Other2}
{Other3}
Some other energy source
IF Some other energy source selected Ä D67 [Other cooking source]
OTHERWISE:
IF D4 [Manufacturing] = Yes Ä D68 [Sources for manufacturing]
IF D7 [Electricity generation capability] = Yes Ä D70 [Energy for generation]
OTHERWISE Ä D76 [Any other sources]

2007 CBECS Questionnaire (EIA-871A)
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SECTION D

ELCOOK9
NGCOOK9
FKCOOK9
PRCOOK9
STCOOK9
HWCOOK9
WOCOOK9
COCOOK9
SOCOOK9
OTCOOK9
OTCOOK9
OTCOOK9

D67

Other cooking source

ASK

IF Some other energy source IN D66 [Sources for cooking]

What was the other energy source used for cooking?
11
12
13
14
15
16
18
19
20
24
NEXT

Electricity
Natural gas
Fuel oil/Diesel/Kerosene
Bottled gas
District steam
District hot water
Wood
Coal
Solar
Some other energy source
IF D4 [Manufacturing] = Yes Ä D68 [Sources for manufacturing]
IF D7 [Electricity generation capability] = Yes Ä D70 [Energy for generation]
OTHERWISE Ä D76 [Any other sources]

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SECTION D

ELCOOK9
NGCOOK9
FKCOOK9
PRCOOK9
STCOOK9
HWCOOK9
WOCOOK9
COCOOK9
SOCOOK9
OTCOOK9

D68

Sources for manufacturing

see below

ASK

IF D4 [Manufacturing] = Yes

FILL

{ManuSourcesList} = List of all energy sources used
{Electricity} – {Other3} = If a source is used, it appears in this list; if not, the line is blank
{FuelOilType} = Type or types specified in D9 [Fuel oil, diesel, or kerosene]
{Other1} – {Other3} = Sources specified in D11 [Other energy source 1] – D13 [Other energy source 3]

Which energy sources were used for manufacturing? [ {ManuSourcesList} ]
Only sources already selected are shown here
PROBE for any others
ENTER all that apply
11
12
13
14
15
16
18
19
20
21
22
23
24

{Electricity}
{Natural gas}
{FuelOilType}
{Bottled gas}
{District steam}
{District hot water}
{Wood}
{Coal}
{Solar}
{Other1}
{Other2}
{Other3}
Some other energy source

NEXT

IF Some other energy source selected Ä D69 [Other manufacturing source]
OTHERWISE:
IF D7 [Electricity generation capability] = Yes Ä D70 [Energy for generation]
IF D7 [Electricity generation capability] ≠ Yes Ä D76 [Any other sources]

D69

Other manufacturing source

ASK

IF Some other energy source IN D68 [Sources for manufacturing]

ELMANU9
NGMANU9
FKMANU9
PRMANU9
STMANU9
HWMANU9
WOMANU9
COMANU9
SOMANU9
OTMANU9
OTMANU9
OTMANU9

see below

What was the other energy source used for manufacturing?
11
12
13
14
15
16
18
19
20
24
NEXT

Electricity
Natural gas
Fuel oil/Diesel/Kerosene
Bottled gas
District steam
District hot water
Wood
Coal
Solar
Some other energy source
IF D7 [Electricity generation capability] = Yes Ä D70 [Energy for generation]
IF D7 [Electricity generation capability] ≠ Yes Ä D76 [Any other sources]

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ELMANU9
NGMANU9
FKMANU9
PRMANU9
STMANU9
HWMANU9
WOMANU9
COMANU9
SOMANU9
OTMANU9

D70

Energy for generation

GENR9

ASK

IF D7 [Electricity generation capability] = Yes

Was any energy actually used for generating electricity in this building during 2007, even if just a small amount
was used for emergency backup or for testing generators?
1
2

Yes
No

NEXT

IF Yes Ä D71 [Sources for electricity generation]
IF No OR DK/RF Ä D76 [Any other sources]

D71

Sources for electricity generation

ASK

IF D70 [Energy for generation] = Yes

FILL

{Other1} – {Other3} = Sources specified in D11 [Other energy source 1] – D13 [Other energy source 3]

see below

&SHOW CARD D16
Looking at this first list, please tell me which energy sources were used for electricity generation.
PROBE for any others
ENTER all that apply
12
13
14
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
NEXT

Natural gas
Fuel oil/Diesel/Kerosene
Bottled gas/LPG/Propane
Wood
Coal
Solar
{Other1}
{Other2}
{Other3}
Some other energy source
Ä D72 [Generation technologies]

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SECTION D

NGGENR9
FKGENR9
PRGENR9
WOGENR9
COGENR9
SOGENR9
OTGENR9
OTGENR9
OTGENR9
OTGENR9

D72

Generation technologies

see below

ASK

IF D70 [Energy for generation] = Yes

&SHOW CARD D16
Looking again at this card, were any of the technologies on this second list used for generating electricity?
PROBE for any others
ENTER all that apply
1
2
3
4

Photovoltaic cells
Fuel cells
Microturbines
IF VOLUNTEERED: None of these

NEXT

Ä D73 [Use of generated electricity]

D73

Use of generated electricity

ASK

IF D70 [Energy for generation] = Yes

PHOTVL9
FUELCL9
MCROTB9

GENUSE9

[F1]-HELP
During 2007, was the electricity generated in this building used: primarily for emergency back-up, during periods
of high electricity demand, or whenever electricity was used?
1
2
3

Primarily for emergency back-up
During periods of high electricity demand
Whenever electricity was used

NEXT

IF Primarily for emergency back-up OR DK/RF Ä D76 [Any other sources]
IF During periods of high electricity demand OR Whenever electricity was used
Ä D74 [Cogeneration system]

D74

Cogeneration system

ASK

IF D73 [Use of generated electricity] = During periods of high electricity demand
OR Whenever electricity was used

COGEN9

[F1]-HELP
Is the electric power generating system also a cogeneration system? That is, in addition to producing electric
power, does the same system simultaneously produce heat that is used in this or another building for space
heating, water heating, or industrial processes?
1
2
NEXT

Yes
No
Ä D75 [Deliver electricity to grid]

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D75

Deliver electricity to grid

GRID9

ASK

IF D73 [Use of generated electricity] = During periods of high electricity demand
OR Whenever electricity was used

Is the generation system interconnected with an electric utility so that it is able to deliver or sell electricity to the
grid?
1
2

Yes
No

NEXT

Ä D76 [Any other sources]

D76

Any other sources

ASK

IF D8 [Energy sources used] was answered

FILL

{SourcesList} = List of all energy sources used

As a final check, were there any energy sources used in this building other than {Sources List} ?
1
2
NEXT

Yes
No
IF Yes Ä D77 [Other sources]
IF No OR DK/RF:
Check that every energy source given in D8 [Energy sources used] (other than electricity or district
chilled water) was assigned an end use. THEN:
IF Yes:
IF Electricity used Ä D80 [How purchase electricity]
IF Natural gas used Ä D82 [How purchase natural gas]
IF Bottled gas used Ä D83 [Bottled gas amount]
IF Wood used Ä D85 [Amount wood burned]
OTHERWISE
E1 [Section E Routing]
IF No
D79 [{Energy source} use]

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D77

Other sources

see below

ASK

IF D76 [Any other sources] =Yes

FILL

{Electricity} – {Solar} = If a source has NOT been mentioned, it appears in this list; if it has, the line is
blank

What other sources were used?
PROBE for any others
ENTER all that apply
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
24
NEXT

{Electricity}
{Natural gas}
{Fuel/Diesel/Kerosene}
{Bottled gas}
{District steam}
{District hot water}
{District chilled water}
{Wood}
{Coal}
{Solar}
Other

ELUSED9
NGUSED9
FKUSED9
PRUSED9
STUSED9
HWUSED9
CWUSED9
WOUSED9
COUSED9
SOUSED9
OTUSED9

Ä D78 [{Energy source} use]

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D78

{Energy source} use

see below where {XX} is the energy source abbreviation

ASK

For each source selected in D77 [Other sources]

FILL

{EnergySource}
IF Electricity IN D77 [Other sources] = “electricity”
IF Natural gas IN D77 [Other sources] = “natural gas”
IF Fuel oil/Diesel/Kerosene IN D77 [Other sources] = “fuel oil/diesel/kerosene”
IF Bottled gas IN D77 [Other sources] = “bottled gas”
IF District steam IN D77 [Other sources] = “district steam”
IF District hot water IN D77 [Other sources] = “district hot water”
IF Wood IN D77 [Other sources] = “wood”
IF Coal IN D77 [Other sources] = “coal”
IF Solar IN D77 [Other sources] = “solar”
IF Other IN D77 [Other sources] = “other fuel”
{Cooling}
Does not appear as a choice for Wood use, Coal use, OR Solar use
{Electricity generation}
Does not appear as a choice for Electricity use, District steam use, OR District hot water use

What was the {EnergySource} used for?
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
NEXT

Heating
{Cooling}
Water heating
Cooking
Manufacturing
{Electricity generation}
Some other use
Incorrectly recorded--source not used

{XX}HT19/HT29
{XX}COOL9
{XX}WATR9
{XX}COOK9
{XX}MANU9
{XX}GENR9
{XX}OTH9

Check that every energy source given in D8 [Energy sources used] (other than electricity or district
chilled water) was assigned an end use:
IF Yes:
IF Electricity used Ä D80 [How purchase electricity]
IF Natural gas used Ä D82 [How purchase natural gas]
IF Bottled gas used Ä D83 [Bottled gas amount]
IF Wood used Ä D85 [Amount wood burned]
OTHERWISE Ä E1 [Section E Routing]
IF No Ä D79 [{Energy source} use]

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D79

{Energy source} use

see below where {XX} is the energy source abbreviation

ASK

For every energy source given in D8 [Energy sources used] that was not assigned an end use (other
than electricity or district chilled water)

FILL

{EnergySource}
IF No end use for Natural gas = “natural gas”
IF No end use for Fuel oil = Type or types specified in D9 [Fuel oil, diesel, or kerosene]
IF No end use for Bottled gas = “bottled gas”
IF No end use for District steam = “district steam”
IF No end use for District hot water = “district hot water”
IF No end use for Wood = “wood”
IF No end use for Coal = “coal”
IF No end use for Solar = “solar”
IF No end use for Other = “another energy source” (second fill = “other energy source”)
{Cooling}
Does not appear as a choice for Wood use, Coal use, OR Solar use
{Electricity generation}
Does not appear as a choice for District steam use OR District hot water use

I have recorded that {EnergySource} was used in this building but not how it was used. What was the
{EnergySource} used for?
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
NEXT

Heating
{Cooling}
Water heating
Cooking
Manufacturing
{Electricity generation}
Some other use
Incorrectly recorded--source not used

{XX}HT19/HT29
{XX}COOL9
{XX}WATR9
{XX}COOK9
{XX}MANU9
{XX}GENR9
{XX}OTH9

IF Electricity used Ä D80 [How purchase electricity]
IF Natural gas used Ä D82 [How purchase natural gas]
IF Bottled gas used Ä D83 [Bottled gas amount]
IF Wood used Ä D85 [Amount wood burned]
OTHERWISE Ä E1 [Section E Routing]

NOTE ON USES OF ENERGY:
In addition to the end uses given in D1 [Heating], D2 [Cooling], D3 [Water heating], D4 [Cooking], and D4
[Manufacturing], it is now possible that an end use was added in D78 [{Energy source} use] OR D79 [{Energy
source} use]. For the rest of this questionnaire, end uses will just simply be stated, for example: “IF Cooking”
would mean: IF D4 [Cooking] =Yes OR Cooking was added as an end use in D78 [{Energy source} use] OR in
D63 [Energy source use].
“Any energy used” will be used to refer to:
IF D1 [Heating] = Yes OR D2 [Cooling] = Yes OR D3 [Water heating] = Yes OR D4 [Cooking] = Yes OR D4
[Manufacturing] = Yes OR D6 [Any energy used] = Yes, some energy was used OR DK/RF

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D80

How purchase electricity

ASK

IF Electricity used

see below

[F1]-HELP

&SHOW CARD D17
In some areas of the country, consumers may purchase their electricity from more than one supplier. Looking at
the list, please tell me all the ways that electricity is purchased for this building.
EXP: [If electricity is bought from the city, that is
considered to be the local utility.]
PROBE for any others
ENTER all that apply
1
2
3
4

Bought from the local utility
Contracted or bought from an independent power producer or non-local utility
Bought from someone else, such as a broker
IF VOLUNTEERED: Produced by a central plant on campus

ELLOCUT9
ELNONLU9
ELOTSRC9
ELCPLT9

NEXT

IF more than one selected, including Bought from the local utility Ä D81 [Percent from local utility]
OTHERWISE:
IF Natural gas used Ä D82 [How purchase natural gas]
IF Bottled gas used Ä D83 [Bottled gas amount]
IF Wood used Ä D85 [Amount wood burned]
OTHERWISE Ä E1 [Section E Routing]

D81

Percent from local utility

ASK

IF More than one response selected in D80 [How purchase electricity], including Bought from the local
utility

ELLUPCT9

About what percent of the electricity would you estimate was obtained from the local utility?
RANGE 1 to 100
NEXT

IF Natural gas used Ä D82 [How purchase natural gas]
IF Bottled gas used Ä D83 [Bottled gas amount]
IF Wood used Ä D85 [Amount wood burned]
OTHERWISE Ä E1 [Section E Routing]

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D82

How purchase natural gas

NGSRC9 & see below

ASK

IF Natural gas used

FILL

{Introduction}
IF Electricity used = “Consumers may also be able to purchase their natural gas from more than one
supplier.”
IF Electricity not used = “In some areas of the country, consumers may purchase their natural gas from
more than one supplier.”
[F1]-HELP

{Introduction} Was the natural gas in this building bought from the local utility, bought from someone else, such
as a non-utility or a broker, or bought both of these ways?
1
2
3

Bought from the local utility
Bought from someone else, such as a non-utility or a broker
Bought both ways

NEXT

IF Bottled gas used Ä D83 [Bottled gas amount]
IF Wood used Ä D85 [Amount wood burned]
OTHERWISE Ä E1 [Section E Routing]

D83

Bottled gas amount

ASK

IF Bottled gas used

NGLOCUT9
NGOTSRC9

PRAMTC9

&SHOW CARD D18
You mentioned that bottled gas is used in this building. Looking at this list, which range best describes the
amount of bottled gas used in 2007?
1
2
3
4
NEXT

Less than 100
100 to 499
500 to 999
1,000 or more
IF Amount given Ä D84 [Bottled gas units]
IF DK/RF:
IF Wood used Ä D85 [Amount wood burned]
OTHERWISE Ä E1 [Section E Routing]

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D84

Bottled gas units

PRUNIT9

ASK

IF D83 [Bottled gas amount] was answered
VERIFY if volunteered in previous question

Is that in gallons or pounds?
1
2

Gallons
Pounds

NEXT

IF Wood used Ä D85 [Amount wood burned]
OTHERWISE Ä E1 [Section E Routing]

D85

Amount wood burned

ASK

IF Wood used

WOAMT9

&SHOW CARD D19
Looking at this card, which range best describes how much wood has been burned in this building in 2007?
1
2
3
4

Less than 1 cord
1 to 9 cords
10 to 20 cords
More than 20 cords

NEXT

Ä D86 [How obtain wood]

D86

How obtain wood

ASK

IF Wood used

WOSRC9

Did you purchase all the wood, obtain it all free of charge, or was some purchased and some free?
1
2
3
NEXT

Purchased all the wood
Obtained it all free of charge
Some purchased and some free
IF Purchased all the wood OR Some purchased and some free Ä D87 [Expenditures for wood]
IF Obtained it all free of charge OR DK/RF
E1 [Section E Routing]

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D87

Expenditures for wood

WOEXP9

ASK

IF D86 [How obtain wood] = Purchase all the wood OR Some purchase and some free

Please give me an estimate of the total amount spent for the wood used in 2007.
Do not enter cents
VERIFY number digit by digit
RANGE 1 to 99,999
NEXT

IF DK/RF Ä D88 [Wood expenditures category]
IF Amount given
E1 [Section E Routing]

D88

Wood expenditures category

ASK

IF D87 [Expenditures for wood] = DK/RF

&SHOW CARD D20
Looking at this list, which range best describes the total amount spent for the wood used in 2007?
1
2
3
4
5
NEXT

$1 to $100
$101 to $500
$501 to $1,000
$1,001 to $2,000
Over $2,000
E1 [Section E Routing]

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WOEXPC9

SECTION E. MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT

E1

Section E Routing

NEXT

IF Cooking Ä E2 [Commercial food prep]
IF Water heating Ä E5 [Large amounts of hot water]
IF CBECS Activity = Lodging; Inpatient health care; OR Nursing
E6 [Laundry onsite]
IF B5 [Office type] = Doctor’s or dentist’s office OR Mixed-use office
OR B15 [Health care type] = Doctor’s or dentist’s office; Clinic or other outpatient health care;
Outpatient rehabilitation center; Other type of health care Ä E7 [Medical equipment]
IF CBECS Activity = Education; Laboratory; Office; Outpatient health care; Public assembly; Retail;
OR Service Ä E8 [Laboratory equipment]
IF CBECS Activity = Nonrefrigerated OR Refrigerated warehouse Ä E9 [Machine equipment]
IF CBECS Activity = Enclosed mall Ä E13 [Indoor ice rink]
OTHERWISE:
IF Electricity NOT used
E17 [Verify no electricity]
OTHERWISE Ä E18 [Refrigeration]

E2

Commercial food prep

ASK

IF Cooking

FDRM9

Now I have some questions about uses of space and equipment in this building.
Is any space used for institutional or commercial food preparation and serving, such as kitchens, restaurants,
snack bars, cafeterias, steam tables, or warming areas?
Do not include lounge areas with only a microwave or other small food preparation equipment or vending
machines.
1
2
NEXT

Yes
No
IF Yes
E3 [Type of food area]
IF No OR DK/RF:
IF Water heating Ä E5 [Large amounts of hot water]
IF CBECS Activity = Lodging; Inpatient health care; OR Nursing
E6 [Laundry onsite]
IF B5 [Office type] = Doctor’s or dentist’s office OR Mixed-use office
OR B15 [Health care type] = Doctor’s or dentist’s office; Clinic or other outpatient health care;
Outpatient rehabilitation center; Other type of health care Ä E7 [Medical equipment]
IF CBECS Activity = Education; Laboratory; Office; Outpatient health care; Public assembly; Retail;
OR Service Ä E8 [Laboratory equipment]
IF CBECS Activity = Nonrefrigerated OR Refrigerated warehouse Ä E9 [Machine equipment]
IF CBECS Activity = Enclosed mall Ä E13 [Indoor ice rink]
OTHERWISE:
IF Electricity NOT used
E17 [Verify no electricity]
OTHERWISE Ä E18 [Refrigeration]

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E3

Type of food area

see below

ASK

IF E2 [Commercial food prep] = Yes

&SHOW CARD E1
Which of these types best describes the food preparation or serving areas in this building?
PROBE for any others
ENTER all that apply
1
2
3
4
5
6

Snack bar/Concession stand
Fast food/Small restaurant
Cafeteria/Large restaurant
Food preparation area
Small kitchen area
Some other type of food preparation area

SNACK9
FASTFD9
CAF9
FDPREP9
KITCHN9
OTFDRM9

NEXT

IF Some other type selected
E4 [Other food area]
OTHERWISE:
IF Water heating Ä E5 [Large amounts of hot water]
IF CBECS Activity = Lodging; Inpatient health care; OR Nursing
E6 [Laundry onsite]
IF B5 [Office type] = Doctor’s or dentist’s office OR Mixed-use office
OR B15 [Health care type] = Doctor’s or dentist’s office; Clinic or other outpatient health care;
Outpatient rehabilitation center; Other type of health care
Ä E7 [Medical equipment]
IF CBECS Activity = Education; Laboratory; Office; Outpatient health care; Public assembly; Retail;
OR Service Ä E8 [Laboratory equipment]
IF CBECS Activity = Nonrefrigerated OR Refrigerated warehouse Ä E9 [Machine equipment]
IF CBECS Activity = Enclosed mall Ä E13 [Indoor ice rink]
OTHERWISE:
IF Electricity NOT used
E17 [Verify no electricity]
OTHERWISE Ä E18 [Refrigeration]

E4

Other food area

ASK

IF Some other type IN E3 [Type of food area]

Please describe this other type of food preparation or serving area.
RECORD in open box
NEXT

IF Water heating Ä E5 [Large amounts of hot water]
IF CBECS Activity = Lodging; Inpatient health care; OR Nursing
E6 [Laundry onsite]
IF B5 [Office type] = Doctor’s or dentist’s office OR B15 [Health care type] = Doctor’s or
dentist’s office; Clinic or other outpatient health care; Outpatient rehabilitation center
Ä E7 [Medical equipment]
IF CBECS Activity = Education; Laboratory; Office; Outpatient health care; Public assembly; Retail;
OR Service Ä E8 [Laboratory equipment]
IF CBECS Activity = Nonrefrigerated OR Refrigerated warehouse Ä E9 [Machine equipment]
IF CBECS Activity = Enclosed mall Ä E13 [Indoor ice rink]
OTHERWISE:
IF Electricity NOT used
E17 [Verify no electricity]
OTHERWISE Ä E18 [Refrigeration]

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E5

Large amounts of hot water

HWTRM9

ASK

IF Water heating

FILL

{Introduction}
IF E2 [Commercial food prep] was asked = “Now I have some questions about energy-related space
uses and equipment that may be used in this building.”
OTHERWISE = BLANK
[F1]-HELP

{Introduction}
Is any space in this building used for any activities requiring large amounts of hot water, such as a commercial
dishwasher, laundry room, heated pool, steam room, whirlpool, or showers?
1
2

Yes
No

NEXT

IF CBECS Activity = Lodging; Inpatient health care; OR Nursing
E6 [Laundry onsite]
IF B5 [Office type] = Doctor’s or dentist’s office OR Mixed-use office
OR B15 [Health care type] = Doctor’s or dentist’s office; Clinic or other outpatient health care;
Outpatient rehabilitation center; Other type of health care
Ä E7 [Medical equipment]
IF CBECS Activity = Education; Laboratory; Office; Outpatient health care; Public assembly; Retail;
OR Service Ä E8 [Laboratory equipment]
IF CBECS Activity = Nonrefrigerated OR Refrigerated warehouse Ä E9 [Machine equipment]
IF CBECS Activity = Enclosed mall Ä E13 [Indoor ice rink]
OTHERWISE:
IF Electricity NOT used
E17 [Verify no electricity]
OTHERWISE Ä E18 [Refrigeration]

E6

Laundry onsite

ASK

IF Any energy used & CBECS Activity = Lodging; Inpatient health care; OR Nursing

LAUNDR9

Are the linens primarily laundered in this building, in another building on-site, or by an off-site laundry service?
1
2
3
NEXT

In this building
In another building on-site
By an off-site laundry service
IF B15 [Health care type] = Inpatient rehabilitation center Ä E7 [Medical equipment]
IF CBECS Activity = Inpatient health care Ä E8 [Laboratory equipment]
IF (CBECS Activity = Lodging Ä E10 [Indoor pool]
OTHERWISE:
IF Electricity NOT used
E17 [Verify no electricity]
OTHERWISE Ä E18 [Refrigeration]

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E7

Medical equipment

MEDEQP9

ASK

IF Any energy used & (B5 [Office type] = Doctor’s or dentist’s office OR Mixed-use office OR
B14 [Health care type] = Doctor’s or dentist’s office; Clinic or other outpatient health care; Outpatient
rehabilitation center; Inpatient rehabilitation center; OR Other type of health care
[F1]-HELP

Does this building have any equipment for medical diagnosis or treatment, such as X-ray, CAT scan, MRI,
dialysis, or ultrasound machines?
1
2

Yes
No

NEXT

IF CBECS Activity = Outpatient health care Ä E8 [Laboratory equipment]
IF B15 [Health care type] = Inpatient rehabilitation center Ä E10 [Indoor pool]
IF CBECS Activity = Office
E14 [Sewer flow metered]
OTHERWISE:
IF Electricity NOT used
E17 [Verify no electricity]
OTHERWISE Ä E18 [Refrigeration]

E8

Laboratory equipment

ASK

IF Any energy used & CBECS Activity = Education; Inpatient health care; Laboratory; Office;
Outpatient health care; Public assembly; Retail; OR Service

LABEQP9

Does this building have any specialized laboratory equipment that requires extra energy consumption?
EXP: [Some examples are fume hoods, gas chromatographs,
centrifuges, spectrometers, and analysis equipment.]
1
2
NEXT

Yes
No
IF CBECS Activity = Education; Laboratory; Retail; OR Service Ä E9 [Machine equipment]
IF CBECS Activity = Public Assembly OR
B15 [Health care type] = Outpatient rehabilitation center OR Inpatient rehabilitation center
Ä E10 [Indoor pool]
IF CBECS Activity = Office
E14 [Sewer flow metered]
OTHERWISE:
IF Electricity NOT used
E17 [Verify no electricity]
OTHERWISE Ä E18 [Refrigeration]

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E9

Machine equipment

MCHEQP9

ASK

IF Any energy used & CBECS Activity = Education; Laboratory; Nonrefrigerated warehouse;
Refrigerated warehouse; Retail OR Service

Does this building have any machine or shop equipment such as woodworking tools, metalworking tools, arc
welders, or any other types of power tools?
1
2

Yes
No

NEXT

IF CBECS Activity = Education Ä E10 [Indoor pool]
IF CBECS Activity = Laboratory
E14 [Sewer flow metered]
OTHERWISE:
IF Electricity NOT used
E17 [Verify no electricity]
OTHERWISE Ä E18 [Refrigeration]

E10

Indoor pool

ASK

IF Any energy used & (CBECS Activity = Education; Lodging; OR
Public Assembly OR B15 [Health care type] = Outpatient rehabilitation center OR
Inpatient rehabilitation center)

POOL9

Is there an indoor swimming pool in this building?
1
2

Yes
No

NEXT

IF Yes
E11 [Heated pool]
IF No OR DK/RF:
IF CBECS Activity = Education; Lodging; OR Public assembly Ä E13 [Indoor ice rink]
IF Electricity NOT used
E17 [Verify no electricity]
OTHERWISE Ä E18 [Refrigeration]

E11

Heated pool

ASK

IF E10 [Indoor pool] =Yes

HTPOOL9

Is it a heated pool?
1
2
NEXT

Yes
No
IF Yes Ä E12 [Pool energy source]
IF No OR DK/RF:
IF CBECS Activity = Education; Lodging; OR Public assembly Ä E13 [Indoor ice rink]
IF Electricity NOT used
E17 [Verify no electricity]
OTHERWISE Ä E18 [Refrigeration]

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E12

Pool energy source

ASK

IF E10 [Indoor pool] =Yes

PLSRC9

What energy source is used to heat the pool?
Read choices if necessary
1
2
3
4
5
6

Electricity
Natural gas
Fuel oil/Diesel/Kerosene
Bottled gas/LPG/Propane
Solar
Some other energy source

NEXT

IF CBECS Activity = Education; Lodging; OR Public assembly Ä E13 [Indoor ice rink]
OTHERWISE Ä E14 [Sewer flow metered]

E13

Indoor ice rink

ASK

IF Any energy used & CBECS Activity = Education; Lodging; Enclosed mall
OR Public assembly

RINK9

Does this building contain an indoor ice skating rink?
1
2

Yes
No

NEXT

IF Enclosed mall & Electricity NOT used
E17 [Verify no electricity]
IF Enclosed mall & Electricity used
E18 [Refrigeration]
OTHERWISE Ä E14 [Sewer flow metered]

E14

Sewer flow metered

ASK

IF Any energy used & CBECS Activity = Education; Food sales; Food service; Inpatient health care;
Laboratory; Lodging; Nursing; Office; Outpatient health care; Public assembly;
Public order and safety; OR Religious worship

SWRMET9

Is the sewer flow metered for this building?
1
2
NEXT

Yes
No
Ä E15 [Sterilizers or autoclaves]

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E15

Sterilizers or autoclaves

STRLZR9

ASK

IF Any energy used & CBECS Activity = Education; Food sales; Food service; Inpatient health care;
Laboratory; Lodging; Nursing; Office; Outpatient health care; Public assembly;
Public order and safety; OR Religious worship

Does this building use any sterilizers or autoclaves?
1
2

Yes
No

NEXT

Ä E16 [Irrigation system]

E16

Irrigation system

ASK

IF Any energy used & CBECS Activity = Education; Food sales; Food service; Inpatient health care;
Laboratory; Lodging; Nursing; Office; Outpatient health care; Public assembly;
Public order and safety; OR Religious worship

IRRIGAT9

Does this building have a landscape irrigation system?
1
2

Yes
No

NEXT

IF Electricity NOT used
E17 [Verify no electricity]
OTHERWISE Ä E18 [Refrigeration]

E17

Verify no electricity

ASK

IF Any energy used & Electricity not used & D70 [Energy for generation] ≠ Yes

NOELEC9

I do not have electricity recorded as being used in this building. Is it true that there is not any electricity used in
this building?
1 True, electricity is not used
2 False, electricity is used
NEXT

IF True, electricity is not used OR DK/RF
E63 [Window glass type]
IF False, electricity is used
E18 [Refrigeration]

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SECTION E

E18

Refrigeration

RFGEQP9

ASK

IF Electricity used OR D70 [Energy for generation] = Yes OR E17 [Verify no electricity] = False,
electricity is used
[F1]-HELP

Is there any refrigeration or freezer equipment used in this building, including vending machines?
1
2

Yes
No

NEXT

IF Yes
E19 [Refrigeration types]
IF No OR DK/RF
E27 [Computers used]

E19

Refrigeration types

ASK

IF E18 [Refrigeration] = Yes

see below

[F1]-HELP

&SHOW CARD E2
Looking at this card, please tell me which types of refrigeration or freezer equipment are found in this building.
PROBE for any others
ENTER all that apply
1
2
3
4
5
6
7

NEXT

Walk-in refrigeration/freezer units
Open refrigerated/freezer cases or cabinets
Residential-type refrigerators/freezers
Closed refrigerated/freezer cases or cabinets
Refrigerated vending machines
Commercial ice makers
Large cold storage areas

IF Walk-in units selected
E20 [Number walk-in units]
IF Open cases or cabinets selected
E21 [Number open cases]
IF Residential-type selected
E22 [Number residential refrigerators]
IF Closed cases or cabinets selected
E23 [Number closed cases]
IF Refrigerated vending machines selected
E24 [Number vending]
IF Commercial ice makers selected
E25 [Number ice makers]
IF Large cold storage areas selected
E26 [Percent cold storage]
IF DK/RF
E27 [Computers used]

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SECTION E

RFGWI9
RFGOP9
RFGCL9
RFGRES9
RFGVEN9
RFGICE9
RFGSTO9

E20

Number walk-in units

RFGWIN9

ASK

IF Walk-in units IN E19 [Refrigeration types]

How many walk-in refrigeration or freezer units are there?
PROBE for estimate if DK
RANGE

1 to 999

NEXT

IF Open cases or cabinets IN E19 [Refrigeration types]
E21 [Number open cases]
IF Residential-type IN E19 [Refrigeration types]
E22 [Number residential refrigerators]
IF Closed cases or cabinets IN E19 [Refrigeration types]
E23 [Number closed cases]
IF Refrigerated vending machines IN E19 [Refrigeration types]
E24 [Number vending]
IF Commercial ice makers IN E19 [Refrigeration types]
E25 [Number ice makers]
IF Large cold storage areas IN E19 [Refrigeration types]
E26 [Percent cold storage]
OTHERWISE
E27 [Computers used]

E21

Number open cases

RFGOPN9

ASK

IF Open cases or cabinets IN E19 [Refrigeration types]

How many open refrigerated or freezer cases or cabinets are there?
PROBE for estimate if DK
RANGE 1 to 999
NEXT

IF Residential-type IN E19 [Refrigeration types]
E22 [Number residential refrigerators]
IF Closed cases or cabinets IN E19 [Refrigeration types]
E23 [Number closed cases]
IF Refrigerated vending machines IN E19 [Refrigeration types]
E24 [Number vending]
IF Commercial ice makers IN E19 [Refrigeration types]
E25 [Number ice makers]
IF Large cold storage areas IN E19 [Refrigeration types]
E26 [Percent cold storage]
OTHERWISE
E27 [Computers used]

E22

Number residential refrigerators

ASK

IF Residential-type IN E19 [Refrigeration types]

How many residential-type refrigerators or freezers are there?
PROBE for estimate if DK
RANGE 1 to 999
NEXT

IF Closed cases or cabinets IN E19 [Refrigeration types]
E23 [Number closed cases]
IF Refrigerated vending machines IN E19 [Refrigeration types]
E24 [Number vending]
IF Commercial ice makers IN E19 [Refrigeration types]
E25 [Number ice makers]
IF Large cold storage areas IN E19 [Refrigeration types]
E26 [Percent cold storage]
OTHERWISE
E27 [Computers used]

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SECTION E

RFGRSN9

E23

Number closed cases

RFGCLN9

ASK

IF Closed cases or cabinets IN E19 [Refrigeration types]

How many closed refrigerated or freezer cases or cabinets are there?
PROBE for estimate if DK
RANGE 1 to 999
NEXT

IF Refrigerated vending machines IN E19 [Refrigeration types]
E24 [Number vending]
IF Commercial ice makers IN E19 [Refrigeration types]
E25 [Number ice makers]
IF Large cold storage areas IN E19 [Refrigeration types]
E26 [Percent cold storage]
OTHERWISE
E27 [Computers used]

E24

Number vending

ASK

IF Refrigerated vending machines IN E19 [Refrigeration types]

RFGVNN9

How many refrigerated vending machines are there inside the building?
PROBE for estimate if DK
RANGE 1 to 999
NEXT

IF Commercial ice makers IN E19 [Refrigeration types]
IF Large cold storage areas IN E19 [Refrigeration types]
OTHERWISE
E27 [Computers used]

E25

Number ice makers

ASK

IF Commercial ice makers IN E19 [Refrigeration types]

E25 [Number ice makers]
E26 [Percent cold storage]

RFGICN9

How many commercial ice makers are there inside the building?
PROBE for estimate if DK
RANGE 1 to 999
NEXT

IF Large cold storage areas IN E19 [Refrigeration types]
OTHERWISE
E27 [Computers used]

E26 [Percent cold storage]

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SECTION E

E26

Percent cold storage

RFGSTN9

ASK

IF Large cold storage areas IN E19 [Refrigeration types]

About what percent of the total floorspace in the building is used for cold storage?
PROBE for estimate if DK
RANGE 1 to 999
E27 [Computers used]

NEXT

E27

Computers used

PCTERM9

ASK

IF Electricity used OR D70 [Energy for generation] = Yes
OR E17 [Verify no electricity] = False, electricity is used
& NOT(B24 [Completely vacant] = Yes & C17 [Months in use] = Zero)

Are there any computers used in this building?
EXP: [Even if only laptops are used, answer Yes.]
EXP: [Do not include inventory, such as in retail stores.]
1
2

Yes
No

NEXT

IF Yes
E28 [Number of computers]
IF No OR DK/RF
E38 [Dedicated servers]

E28

Number of computers

ASK

IF E27 [Computers used] = Yes

PCNUM9

Not counting any dedicated servers or laptop computers, about how many computers are used in this building?
EXP: [Do not include inventory, such as in retail stores.]
DEF: [A server is usually just the CPU, or "case," portion of a
computer that manages network resources such as computer files,
printers, databases, or network traffic; servers do not require much
human operation, so most do not have keyboards or monitors.]
RANGE 0 to 9,999,999
NEXT

IF DK/RF
E29 [Computers category]
IF Number given
E30 [Multiple monitors]

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SECTION E

E29

Computers category

PCTRMC9

ASK

IF E28 [Number of computers] = DK/RF

&SHOW CARD E3
Looking at this card, which category best describes the number of computers used in this building?
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11

1 to 4
5 to 9
10 to 19
20 to 49
50 to 99
100 to 249
250 to 499
500 to 999
1,000 to 2,499
2,500 to 4,999
5,000 or more
E30 [Multiple monitors]

NEXT

E30

Multiple monitors

MLTMON9

ASK

IF E27 [Computers used] = Yes

Do any of the computers use more than one monitor?
1
2

Yes
No

NEXT

IF Yes
E31 [Multiple monitor category]
IF No OR DK/RF
E32 [Flat screen]

E31

Multiple monitor category

ASK

IF E30 [Multiple monitors] = Yes

MLTMNC9

Would you say that multiple monitors are used with all of the computers, most of them, some of them, or just a
few?
1
2
3
4
NEXT

All
Most
Some
A few
E32 [Flat screen]

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SECTION E

E32

Flat screen

FLAT9

ASK

IF E27 [Computers used] = Yes

FILL

{FlatQuestion}
IF E30 [Multiple monitors] = Yes = Are any of the monitors of this type?
IF E30 [Multiple monitors] ≠ Yes = Do any of the computers in this building have these types of
monitors?

&SHOW CARD E4
Please look at this picture of a flat screen monitor. {FlatQuestion}
DEF: [A flat screen monitor, also known as a liquid crystal display
or LCD, is lightweight and very thin, in contrast to most standard
monitors which have bulky backs and take up a lot of desk space.]
1
2

Yes
No

NEXT

Yes
E33 [Flat screen category]
No OR DK/RF
E34 [Number of laptops]

E33

Flat screen category

ASK

IF E32 [Flat screen] =Yes

FILL

{MonitorsComputers}
IF E30 [Multiple monitors] = Yes = “the monitors are”
IF E30 [Multiple monitors] ≠ Yes = “the computers have”

FLATC9

Would you say that all {MonitorsComputers} flat screen monitors, most of them, some of them, or just a few?
1
2
3
4
NEXT

All
Most
Some
A few
E34 [Number of laptops]

E34

Number of laptops

LAPTPN9

ASK

IF E27 [Computers used] = Yes

About how many laptop computers are used in this building?
EXP: [Do not include inventory, such as in retail stores.]

RANGE 0 to 9,999,999
NEXT

IF DK/RF
E35 [Laptops category]
IF Number given
E36 [Number of printers]

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SECTION E

E35

Laptops category

LAPTPC9

ASK

IF E34 [Number of laptops] = DK/RF

&SHOW CARD E3
Looking at this card, which category best describes the number of laptop computers used in this building?
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11

1 to 4
5 to 9
10 to 19
20 to 49
50 to 99
100 to 249
250 to 499
500 to 999
1,000 to 2,499
2,500 to 4,999
5,000 or more
E36 [Number of printers]

NEXT

E36

Number of printers

PRNTRN9

ASK

IF E27 [Computers used] = Yes

About how many printers are there in this building?
PROBE for estimate if DK
RANGE 0 to 9,999,999
NEXT

IF Number given
E37 [Type of printers]
IF DK/RF
E38 [Dedicated servers]

E37

Type of printers

ASK

IF E36 [Number of printers] ≠ Zero OR DK/RF

PRNTYP9

[F1]-HELP
Are these mainly inkjet or laser printers?
1
2
3
4
NEXT

Inkjet
Laser
IF VOLUNTEERED: Some other type
IF VOLUNTEERED: Half inkjet, half laser
E38 [Dedicated servers]

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SECTION E

E38

Dedicated servers

SERVER9

ASK

IF E27 [Computers used] = Yes

Are there any dedicated computer servers used in this building?
DEF: [A server is usually just the CPU, or "case," portion of a
computer that manages network resources such as computer files,
printers, databases, or network traffic; servers do not require much
human operation, so most do not have keyboards or monitors.]
DEF: [Dedicated means that the server performs no other
tasks besides server tasks.]
1
2

Yes
No

NEXT

IF Yes
E39 [Number of servers]
IF No OR DK/RF
E41 [Separate computer areas]

E39

Number of servers

ASK

IF E38 [Dedicated servers] = Yes

SRVNUM9

About how many dedicated servers are used in this building?
RANGE 1 to 9,999,999
NEXT

IF DK/RF
E40 [Servers category]
IF Number given
E41 [Separate computer areas]

E40

Servers category

ASK

IF E39 [Number of servers] = DK/RF

SRVRC9

&SHOW CARD E3
Looking at this card, which category best describes the number of servers used in this building?
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
NEXT

1 to 4
5 to 9
10 to 19
20 to 49
50 to 99
100 to 249
250 to 499
500 to 999
1,000 to 2,499
2,500 to 4,999
5,000 or more
E41 [Separate computer areas]

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SECTION E

E41

Separate computer areas

see below

ASK

IF E27 [Computers used] = Yes

&SHOW CARD E5
Please look at this card and tell me if any of these types of separate computer areas are found in this building.
PROBE for any others
ENTER all that apply
1
2
3
4
5

High-density computing center
Computer-based training room
Student or public computer center
Other type of specialized computer area
None of these types of areas

HIDENS9
TRNGRM9
STDNRM9
OTPCRM9

NEXT

IF Other type of specialized computer area selected
E42 [Other computer area]
IF Any other type selected
E43 [Computer area percent]
IF None of these types of areas OR DK/RF
E44a [Cash registers]

E42

Other computer area

ASK

IF Other type of specialized computer area IN E41 [Separate computer areas]

Please describe this other type of computer area.
RECORD in open box
NEXT

E43 [Computer area percent]

E43

Computer area percent

PCRMP9

ASK

IF E41 [Separate computer areas] ≠ None of these types of areas OR DK/RF

Approximately what percent of the floorspace in this building does all of the computer area you just mentioned
comprise?
RANGE 1 to 100
NEXT

E44a [Cash registers]

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SECTION E

E44a

Cash registers

RGSTR9

ASK

IF Electricity used OR D70 [Energy for generation] = Yes
OR E17 [Verify no electricity] = False, electricity is used
& NOT(B24 [Completely vacant] = Yes & C17 [Months in use] = Zero)

Are there any cash registers or "point-of-sales" terminals used in this building?
1
2

Yes
No

NEXT

IF Yes
E44 [Number of cash registers]
IF No OR DK/RF
E45 [Photocopiers]

E44

Number of cash registers

ASK

IF Electricity used OR D70 [Energy for generation] = Yes
OR E17 [Verify no electricity] = False, electricity is used
& NOT(B24 [Completely vacant] = Yes & C17 [Months in use] = Zero)

RGSTRN9

About how many cash registers or "point-of-sales" terminals are used in this building?
PROBE for estimate if DK
RANGE 0 to 9,999
E45 [Photocopiers]

NEXT

E45

Photocopiers

COPIER9

ASK

IF Electricity used OR D70 [Energy for generation] = Yes
OR E17 [Verify no electricity] = False, electricity is used
& NOT(B24 [Completely vacant] = Yes & C17 [Months in use] = Zero)

Are there any photocopiers, other than small desktop copiers, used in this building?
1
2
NEXT

Yes
No
IF Yes
E46 [Number of photocopiers]
IF No OR DK/RF
E47 [FAX machines]

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SECTION E

E46

Number of photocopiers

COPRN9

ASK

IF E45 [Photocopiers] = Yes

About how many photocopiers are there?
PROBE for estimate if DK
RANGE 1 to 9,999
E47 [FAX machines]

NEXT

E47

FAX machines

FAX9

ASK

IF Electricity used OR D70 [Energy for generation] = Yes
OR E17 [Verify no electricity] = False, electricity is used
& NOT(B24 [Completely vacant] = Yes & C17 [Months in use] = Zero)

Are there any FAX machines used in this building?
1
2
NEXT

Yes
No
IF E27 [Computers used] = Yes & C20 [Open 24 hours a day] ≠ Yes
& C24 [Total hours open per week] ≠ 168 & C25 [Weekly hours category] ≠ 168
E48 [Equipment turned off]
OTHERWISE:
IF C23 [No operating hours] ≠ True, no operating hours & C24 [Total hours open per week] > Zero
E49 [Percent lit when open]
OTHERWISE
E52 [Percent lit when closed]

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SECTION E

E48

Equipment turned off

RDOFEQ9

ASK

IF E27 [Computers used] = Yes & C20 [Open 24 hours a day] ≠ Yes
& C24 [Total hours open per week] ≠ 168 & C25 [Weekly hours category] ≠ 168

FILL

{Equipment}
IF E36 [Number of printers] number was given OR E44 [Number of cash registers] number was given
OR E45 [Photocopiers] = Yes OR E47 [FAX machines] = Yes
= “the computers and the office equipment just mentioned”
OTHERWISE = “the computers”
[F1]-HELP

How often are the majority of {Equipment} turned off when the building is not normally open? Would you say that
they are always turned off, sometimes turned off, or never turned off when the building is not normally open?
1
2
3
4

Always turned off
Sometimes turned off
Never turned off
IF VOLUNTEERED: Computers are "powered down"

NEXT

IF C23 [No operating hours] ≠ True, no operating hours & C24 [Total hours open per week] > Zero
E49 [Percent lit when open]
OTHERWISE
E52 [Percent lit when closed]

E49

Percent lit when open

ASK

IF C23 [No operating hours] ≠ True, no operating hours & C24 [Total hours open per week] > Zero
& (Electricity used OR D70 [Energy for generation] = Yes OR E17 [Verify no electricity] = False,
electricity is used)

FILL

{SqFt}
IF A1 [Square footage] known = “A1 [Square footage] square feet”
IF A1 [Square footage] = DK/RF = “floorspace”

LTOHRP9

[F1]-HELP
The next questions are about the lighting inside the building.
What percentage of the {SqFt} in this building is lit when the building is normally open?
DEF: ["Normally open" means the hours when the
usual activities occur.]
If lit square footage is known but not the percent,
RECORD square footage in comments, then code DK
RANGE 0 to 100
NEXT

IF DK/RF
E50 [Lit when open category]
IF Percent given:
IF C20 [Open 24 hours a day] = Yes OR C24 [Total hours open per week] = 168
OR C25 [Weekly hours category] = 168
E51 [Lights off during 24 hours]
OTHERWISE
E52 [Percent lit when closed]

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SECTION E

E50

Lit when open category

LOHRPC9

ASK

IF E49 [Percent lit when open] = DK/RF
[F1]-HELP

&SHOW CARD E6
Looking at this list, what is your best estimate of the percent of the square feet in this building that is lit?
1
2
3
4
5

1 to 25 percent
26 to 50 percent
51 to 75 percent
76 to 100 percent
Not lit at all when it is normally open

NEXT

IF C20 [Open 24 hours a day] = Yes OR C24 [Total hours open per week] = 168
OR C25 [Weekly hours category] = 168
E51 [Lights off during 24 hours]
OTHERWISE
E52 [Percent lit when closed]

E51

Lights off during 24 hours

ASK

IF C20 [Open 24 hours a day] = Yes OR C24 [Total hours open per week] = 168
OR C25 [Weekly hours category]

Are there any periods during a normal 24 hour day when some of the lights are turned off?
1
2
NEXT

Yes
No
IF Yes
E52 [Percent lit when closed]
IF No OR DK/RF
E54 [Lighting types]

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SECTION E

LTNR249

E52

Percent lit when closed

LTNHRP9

ASK

IF (C20 [Open 24 hours a day] ≠ Yes & C24 [Total hours open per week] ≠ 168
& C25 [Weekly hours category] ≠ 168) OR E51 [Lights off during 24 hours] = Yes
& (Electricity used OR D70 [Energy for generation] = Yes
OR E17 [Verify no electricity] = False, electricity is used)

FILL

{SqFt}
IF A1 [Square footage] known = “A1 [Square footage] square feet”
IF A1 [Square footage] = DK/RF = “floorspace”
{OffHours}
IF C20 [Open 24 hours a day] = Yes OR C24 [Total hours open per week] = 168
OR C25 [Weekly hours category] = “the time during a 24 hour period when some lights are turned
off”
OTHERWISE = “the hours when the building is not normally open”
[F1]-HELP

What percentage of the {SqFt} is lit during off hours, that is {OffHours},? Exclude the space lit by emergency
lighting.
If lit square footage is known but not the percent,
RECORD square footage in comments, then code DK
RANGE 0 to 100
IF DK/RF
E53 [Lit when closed category]
IF Percent lit when closed > 0
E54 [Lighting types]
IF Percent lit when closed = 0:
IF E49 [Percent lit when open] > 0 OR E50 [Lit when open category] ≠ Not lit
OTHERWISE
E60 [Percent of exterior lighted]

NEXT

E53

Lit when closed category

ASK

IF E52 [Percent lit when closed] = DK/RF

E54 [Lighting types]

LNHRPC9

[F1]-HELP

&SHOW CARD E6
Looking at this list, what is your best estimate of the percent lit during off hours?
1
2
3
4
5

NEXT

1 to 25 percent
26 to 50 percent
51 to 75 percent
76 to 100 percent
Not lit at all during off hours

IF 1 to 100 percent
E54 [Lighting types]
IF Not lit at all:
IF E49 [Percent lit when open] > 0 OR E50 [Lit when open category] ≠ Not lit
OTHERWISE
E60 [Percent of exterior lighted]

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SECTION E

E54 [Lighting types]

E54

Lighting types

see below

ASK

IF E49 [Percent lit when open] > 0 OR E50 [Lit when open category] ≠ Not lit
OR E52 [Percent lit when closed] > 0 OR E53 [Lit when closed category] ≠ Not lit
[F1]-HELP

&SHOW CARD E7
Looking at this card, what types of lighting were used to light any of the space in this building?
PROBE for any others
ENTER all that apply
1
2
3
4
5
6
7

Fluorescent lighting other than compact fluorescent bulbs
Compact fluorescent bulbs
Incandescent light bulbs, other than halogen bulbs
Halogen bulbs
High intensity discharge (HID) lights such as high pressure sodium,
metal halide or mercury vapor
Light-emitting diode (LED) lights
Other type of lighting

FLUOR9
CFLR9
BULB9
HALO9
HID9
LED9
OTLT9

NEXT

IF Other type of lighting selected
E55 [Other bulb type]
OTHERWISE:
IF More than one type selected
E56 [Percent lit by bulb type]
IF Only one type selected:
IF Fluorescent selected
E57 [Specular reflectors]
IF HID selected
E58 [Electronic ballasts]
IF D41 [How reduce heating] = EMCS OR D59 [How reduce cooling] = EMCS
E59 [EMCS controls lighting]
OTHERWISE
E60 [Percent of exterior lighted]

E55

Other bulb type

ASK

IF Other type of lighting IN E54 [Lighting types]

OTLTX9

What type of bulb is the other type of lighting?
RECORD in space below
NEXT

IF More than one type selected in E54 [Lighting types]
E56 [Percent lit by bulb type]
IF Only one type selected in E54 [Lighting types]:
IF Fluorescent in E54 [Lighting types]
E57 [Specular reflectors]
IF HID in E54 [Lighting types]
E58 [Electronic ballasts]
IF D41 [How reduce heating] = EMCS OR D59 [How reduce cooling] = EMCS
E59 [EMCS controls lighting]
OTHERWISE
E60 [Percent of exterior lighted]

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SECTION E

E56

Percent lit by bulb type

FLUORP9, CFLRP9, BULBP9, HALOP9, HIDP9, LEDP9, OTLTP9

ASK

For each lighting type given in E54 [Lighting types]

FILL

{Introduction}
IF First lighting type = “The next questions are about the percent of floorspace lit by the types of
lighting you just mentioned. Please keep in mind: “
OTHERWISE = BLANK
{Explanation}
IF First lighting type and E49 [Percent lit when open] ≠ 100 = “We are talking only about the lighted
portion of the floorspace, so these percents must add up to at least 100, but since more than one
type of bulb can light the same area, it is also possible for them to add up to more
than 100.”
IF First lighting type and E49 [Percent lit when open] = 100 = “These percents must add up to at least
100, but since more than one type of bulb can light the same area, it is also possible for them to add
up to more than 100.”
OTHERWISE = BLANK
{BulbType}
IF Fluorescent IN E54 [Lighting types] = “fluorescent lighting”
IF Compact fluorescent bulbs IN E54 [Lighting types] = “compact fluorescent bulbs”
IF Incandescent light bulbs IN E54 [Lighting types] = “incandescent bulbs”
IF Halogen bulbs IN E54 [Lighting types] = “halogen lighting”
IF High intensity discharge (HID) lights IN E54 [Lighting types] = “high intensity discharge lights”
IF Light-emitting diode (LED) lights IN E54 [Lighting types] = “LED lights”
IF Other type of lighting IN E54 [Lighting types] = “other lighting type”

&SHOW CARD E8
{Introduction}
{Explanation}
What percent of the lighted area in this building is lit by the {BulbType}?
PROBE for estimate if DK
RANGE 0 to 100
NEXT

IF Fluorescent in E54 [Lighting types]
E57 [Specular reflectors]
IF HID in E54 [Lighting types]
E58 [Electronic ballasts]
IF D41 [How reduce heating] = EMCS OR D59 [How reduce cooling] = EMCS
E59 [EMCS controls lighting]
OTHERWISE
E60 [Percent of exterior lighted]

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SECTION E

E57

Specular reflectors

SREF9

ASK

IF Fluorescent in E54 [Lighting types]

Does your building's interior lighting system have any specular reflectors, which are designed to increase the
amount of light from a fluorescent fixture?
DEF: [A specular reflector consists of a reflective surface or panel
attached to a fluorescent lamp to direct a greater fraction of the
lamp's light to the room.]
1
2

Yes
No
E58 [Electronic ballasts]

NEXT

E58

Electronic ballasts

HEB9

ASK

IF Fluorescent OR HID in E54 [Lighting types]

Do any of the building's lights have electronic ballasts?
DEF: [A ballast is the transformer for fluorescent and HID lamps which
provides the necessary current, voltage, and wave-form conditions to operate
the lamp. Electronic ballasts operate lamps using electronic switching power
supply circuits, are lightweight, and start instantly without flickering.]
EXP: [Do not include magnetic ballasts.]
1
2

Yes
No

NEXT

IF D41 [How reduce heating] = EMCS OR D59 [How reduce cooling] = EMCS
E59 [EMCS controls lighting]
OTHERWISE
E60 [Percent of exterior lighted]

E59

EMCS controls lighting

ASK

IF (E49 [Percent lit when open] > 0 OR E50 [Lit when open category] ≠ Not lit OR
E52 [Percent lit when closed] > 0 OR E53 [Lit when closed category] ≠ Not lit)
& D41 [How reduce heating] = EMCS OR D59 [How reduce cooling] = EMCS

EMCSLT9

[F1]-HELP
Does the “Energy Management and Control System (EMCS)” or “Building Automation System (BAS)” that you
mentioned earlier also control the interior lighting system?
1
2
NEXT

Yes
No
E60 [Percent of exterior lighted]

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E60

Percent of exterior lighted

ASK

IF (Electricity used OR D70 [Energy for generation] = Yes OR
E17 [Verify no electricity] = False, electricity is used)

LTEXPC9

What percentage of all the exterior building wall surfaces is lighted? Would you say less than 10 percent,
10 to 25, 25 to 50, or more than 50 percent of the total building façade is lighted?
1
2
3
4

Less than 10 percent
10 to 25 percent
25 to 50 percent
More than 50 percent
E61 [Lighted parking area]

NEXT

E61

Lighted parking area

PKLT9

ASK

IF (Electricity used OR D70 [Energy for generation] = Yes OR
E17 [Verify no electricity] = False, electricity is used)

Is there a parking area associated with the building that is lighted with fixtures powered through the building’s
electrical service?
1
2

Yes
No

NEXT

IF Yes
IF No

E62 [Vehicle parking capacity]
E63 [Window glass type]

E62

Vehicle parking capacity

ASK

IF E61 [Lighted parking area] = Yes

PKLTN9

What is the vehicle capacity of the parking area, that is, the number of parking spaces?
RANGE 1 to 999,999
NEXT

E63 [Window glass type]

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E63

Window glass type

ASK

All Buildings

WINTYP9

&SHOW CARD E9
Looking at the picture on this card, which shows a multi-layer window, do the exterior windows in this building
contain single layer glass, multi-layer glass, or a combination of both of these types?
1
2
3
4

Single layer glass
Multi-layer glass
Combination of both
IF VOLUNTEERED: No windows

NEXT

IF Single layer, Multi-layer, OR Combination
E64 [Daylighting features]
IF No windows OR DK/RF
F1 [Section F Routing]

E64

Daylighting features

ASK

IF E63 [Window glass type] ≠ (No windows OR DK/RF)

see below

&SHOW CARD E9
Looking at the list at the bottom of this same card, please tell me which of these daylighting or conservation
features are present in this building.
PROBE for any others
ENTER all that apply
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
NEXT

Tinted window glass
Reflective window glass
External overhangs or awnings
Skylights or atriums designed to provide light
Automatic controls or sensors that increase or reduce lighting in response
to the level of natural light
Occupancy sensors that reduce lighting when rooms are unoccupied
IF VOLUNTEERED: None of these
E65 [Percent daylight]

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SECTION E

TINT9
REFL9
AWN9
SKYLT9
AUTOLT9
OCSN9

E65

Percent daylight

DAYLTP9

ASK

IF E63 [Window glass type] ≠ (No windows OR DK/RF)

What percent of the building receives enough outside light so that the interior lights do not need to be turned
on?
If none, ENTER "0"
PROBE for estimate if DK
RANGE 0 to 100
NEXT

F1 [Section F Routing]

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SECTION F. ELECTRICITY

F1

Section F Routing

NEXT

IF Electricity used
F2 [WS2 electricity filled out]
OTHERWISE
G1 [Section G Routing]

F2

WS2 electricity filled out

ASK

IF Electricity used

WS2ELCE9

Do you have Worksheet 2 with you and filled out for electricity?
1
2

Yes
No

NEXT

IF No OR DK/RF
F3 [Provide electricity figures]
IF Yes
F4 [Electricity consumption]

F3

Provide electricity figures

ASK

IF F2 [WS2 electricity filled out] = No OR DK/RF

ELFIGS9

The next questions are about electricity usage in the building during calendar year 2007. Would you be able to
give me an approximate figure of how much electricity was used or how much was spent on it?
1
2
NEXT

Yes
No
IF Yes
F4 [Electricity consumption]
IF No OR DK/RF
F26 [Number electricity suppliers]

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F4

Electricity consumption

ELCNS9

ASK

IF F2 [WS2 electricity filled out] = Yes OR F3 [Provide electricity figures] = Yes
[F1]-HELP

Please give me the total number of kilowatthours of electricity used in calendar year 2007.
EXP: [If part of a multibuilding campus or complex, and the respondent
only knows the consumption for the whole campus or complex, ENTER
the total consumption for the campus or complex here.]
VERIFY number digit by digit
RANGE 1 to 99,999,999,999,999
NEXT

F5 [Electricity expenditures]

F5

Electricity expenditures

ELEXP9

ASK

IF F2 [WS2 electricity filled out] = Yes OR F3 [Provide electricity figures] = Yes
[F1]-HELP

Please give me the total dollars spent on electricity in calendar year 2007. This should include state and local
taxes and the following charges: fuel adjustment, system, distribution, and demand.
Do not enter cents
VERIFY number digit by digit
RANGE 0 to 999,999,999
NEXT

IF F4 [Electricity consumption] = DK/RF & F5 [Electricity expenditures] = DK/RF
F26 [Number electricity suppliers]
OTHERWISE
F6 [Starting date for electricity figures]

F6

Starting date for electricity figures

ASK

IF F4 [Electricity consumption] given OR F5 [Electricity expenditures] given

ELSTDAT9

[F1]-HELP
What is the starting date for these electricity usage figures?
ENTER date as MMDDYYYY
If the day is not known, ENTER "15"
NEXT

F7 [Ending date for electricity figures]

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F7

Ending date for electricity figures

ASK

All Structures
IF F4 [Electricity consumption] given OR F5 [Electricity expenditures] given

ELENDAT9

[F1]-HELP
What is the ending date [for these electricity usage figures]?
ENTER date as MMDDYYYY


VERIFY that this is the last day of the last billing period
If the day is not known, ENTER "15"
NEXT

IF C5 [Number of businesses] >1 OR C7 [Re-ask number of businesses] > 1
OR C8 [Number of businesses category] ≠ Zero OR One
F8 [All occupants electricity included]
IF Enclosed mall & A5 [Food court] = Yes & Electricity IN D66 [Sources for cooking]
F10 [Electricity covers food court]
OTHERWISE
F11 [Other bldgs electricity included]

F8

All occupants electricity included

ASK

IF F4 [Electricity consumption] given OR F5 [Electricity expenditures] given
& C5 [Number of businesses] >1 OR C7 [Re-ask number of businesses] > 1
OR C8 [Number of businesses category] ≠ Zero OR One

ELALL9

Do these figures include the electricity for all of the businesses or organizations in this building?
1
2

Yes
No

NEXT

IF No
F9 [Sq ft not included]
IF Enclosed mall & A5 [Food court] = Yes & Electricity IN D66 [Sources for cooking]
F10 [Electricity covers food court]
OTHERWISE
F11 [Other bldgs electricity included]

F9

Sq ft not included

ASK

IF F8 [All occupants electricity included] = No

ELNISF9

What is the approximate square footage of the space in the building that is not included in these figures?
PROBE for estimate if DK
RANGE 1 to 999,999,999
NEXT

IF Enclosed mall & A5 [Food court] = Yes & Electricity IN D66 [Sources for cooking]
F10 [Electricity covers food court]
OTHERWISE
F11 [Other bldgs electricity included]

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F10

Electricity covers food court

ASK

IF F4 [Electricity consumption] given OR F5 [Electricity expenditures] given
& Enclosed mall & A5 [Food court] = Yes & Electricity IN D66 [Sources for cooking]

ELFDCT9

Do your electricity bills include the energy used for cooking by the establishments in the food court?
1
2

Yes
No
F11 [Other bldgs electricity included]

NEXT

F11

Other bldgs electricity included

ASK

IF F4 [Electricity consumption] given OR F5 [Electricity expenditures] given

ELOTBD9

Is any consumption from other buildings included in these figures?
1
2

Yes
No

NEXT

IF Yes
F12 [Sq ft of other included]
IF No OR DK/RF:
IF E61 [Lighted parking area] = Yes
F15 [Include parking lot lights]
OTHERWISE
F16 [Include other major electricity]

F12

Sq ft of other included

ASK

IF F11 [Other bldgs electricity included] = Yes

ELOTSF9

What is the approximate square footage of the other buildings that are included in these figures?
PROBE for estimate if DK
RANGE 1 to 999,999,999
NEXT

IF A1 [Square footage] known & Number given > A1 [Square footage]
& Number given < A1 [Square footage] x 50
F13 [Verify sq ft is other bldgs]
OTHERWISE:
IF E61 [Lighted parking area] = Yes
F15 [Include parking lot lights]
OTHERWISE
F16 [Include other major electricity]

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F13

Verify sq ft is other bldgs

ELOTVY9

ASK

IF Number given IN F12 [Sq ft of other included] & A1 [Square footage] known
& F12 [Sq ft of other included] > A1 [Square footage]
& F12 [Sq ft of other included] < A1 [Square footage] x 50

FILL

{SqFt} = A1 [Square footage] square feet
{OtherSqFt} = F12 [Sq ft of other included]
{TotalSqFt} = A1 [Square footage] square feet + F12 [Sq ft of other included]

So, just to verify, the consumption figures you just gave me are for both this {SqFt} square foot building and
{OtherSqFt} square feet of additional space, for a total of {TotalSqFt} square feet, is that correct?
1
2
3

Yes, consumption is for {TotalSqFt} square feet
No, the square footage just given was the total including this building - consumption is for {OtherSqFt}
square feet
No, consumption is for some other number of square feet

NEXT

IF No, consumption is for some other number of square feet
F14 [What sq ft included]
IF E61 [Lighted parking area] = Yes
F15 [Include parking lot lights]
OTHERWISE
F16 [Include other major electricity]

F14

What sq ft included

ASK

IF F13 [Verify sq ft is other bldgs] = No, consumption is for some other number of square feet

ELTOSF9

What is the total floorspace included in the electricity usage figures?
PROBE for estimate if DK
RANGE 1 to 999,999,999
NEXT

IF E61 [Lighted parking area] = Yes
F15 [Include parking lot lights]
OTHERWISE
F16 [Include other major electricity]

F15

Include parking lot lights

ASK

IF E61 [Lighted parking area] = Yes

ELPKLT9

Do these figures include the electricity for the lights in the parking area that you mentioned earlier?
1
2
NEXT

Yes
No
F16 [Include other major electricity]

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F16

Include other major electricity

ASK

IF F4 [Electricity consumption] given OR F5 [Electricity expenditures] given

ELOTUS9

Do these figures include charges for any other major electricity usage outside the building, such as parking lot
lights, exterior lights, signs or billboards, large pumps, or swimming pools?
1
2

Yes
No

NEXT

IF Independent power producer or non-local utility OR Bought from someone else
IN D64 [How purchase electricity]
F17 [Include all non-local electricity]
IF (A1 [Square footage] known OR A2 [Square footage category] known) & D1 [Heating] ≠ DK/RF
& D2 [Cooling] ≠ DK/RF & D3 [Water heating] ≠ DK/RF & D4 [Cooking] ≠ DK/RF
F19 [Electricity regression check]
OTHERWISE:
IF F2 [WS2 electricity filled out] = Yes
F23 [Monthly electricity included]
IF F2 [WS2 electricity filled out] = No OR DK/RF
F24 [Monthly electricity available]

F17

Include all non-local electricity

ASK

IF (F4 [Electricity consumption] given OR F5 [Electricity expenditures] given) & (Independent power
producer or non-local utility OR Bought from someone else IN D80 [How purchase electricity])

ELNONU9

Do these figures include all the electricity from the independent power producer, non-local utility, or broker?
1
2

Yes
No

NEXT

IF No
F18 [What not included]
IF Yes OR DK/RF:
IF (A1 [Square footage] known OR A2 [Square footage category] known) & D1 [Heating] ≠ DK/RF
& D2 [Cooling] ≠ DK/RF & D3 [Water heating] ≠ DK/RF & D4 [Cooking] ≠ DK/RF
F19 [Electricity regression check]
OTHERWISE:
IF F2 [WS2 electricity filled out] = Yes
F23 [Monthly electricity included]
IF F2 [WS2 electricity filled out] = No OR DK/RF
F24 [Monthly electricity available]

F18

What not included

ASK

IF F17 [Include all non-local electricity] = No

What was not included?
RECORD the additional charges in the open box
NEXT

IF (A1 [Square footage] known OR A2 [Square footage category] known) & D1 [Heating] ≠ DK/RF
& D2 [Cooling] ≠ DK/RF & D3 [Water heating] ≠ DK/RF & D4 [Cooking] ≠ DK/RF
F19 [Electricity regression check]
OTHERWISE:
IF F2 [WS2 electricity filled out] = Yes
F23 [Monthly electricity included]
IF F2 [WS2 electricity filled out] = No OR DK/RF
F24 [Monthly electricity available]

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F19

Electricity regression check

ASK

IF (F4 [Electricity consumption] given OR F5 [Electricity expenditures] given)
& (A1 [Square footage] known OR A2 [Square footage category known])
& D1 [Heating] ≠ DK/RF & D2 [Cooling] ≠ DK/RF & D3 [Water heating] ≠ DK/RF
& D4 [Cooking] ≠ DK/RF

Based on various characteristics of the structure, Blaise will use a detailed equation to compute predicted
consumption and expenditures estimates. The electricity consumption and/or expenditures given will be ratio
adjusted if other square footage was either included or excluded in the figures, and then will either PASS or
FAIL this regression check, based on the following formula:
IF F4 [Electricity consumption] > [Predicted consumption] × 8
OR F5 [Electricity expenditures] > [Predicted expenditures] × 8
IF F4 [Electricity consumption] < [Predicted consumption] ÷ 13
OR F5 [Electricity expenditures] < [Predicted expenditures] ÷ 13
OTHERWISE
PASS

FAIL (HIGH)
FAIL (LOW)

NEXT

IF FAIL (HIGH)
F20 [Anything unusual high]
IF FAIL (LOW)
F21 [Anything unusual low]
IF PASS:
IF F2 [WS2 electricity filled out] = Yes
F23 [Monthly electricity included]
IF F2 [WS2 electricity filled out] = No OR DK/RF
F24 [Monthly electricity available]

F20

Anything unusual high

ASK

IF F19 [Electricity regression check] = FAIL (HIGH)

ELHIGH9

These usage figures seem high for what you have told me about this building. Is there anything unusual that
might explain this high usage?
1
2

Yes
No

NEXT

IF Yes
F22 [What is unusual]
IF No OR DK/RF:
IF F2 [WS2 electricity filled out] = Yes
F23 [Monthly electricity included]
IF F2 [WS2 electricity filled out] = No OR DK/RF
F24 [Monthly electricity available]

F21

Anything unusual low

ASK

IF F19 [Electricity regression check] = FAIL (LOW)

ELLOW9

These usage figures seem low for what you have told me about this building. Is there anything unusual that
might explain this low usage?
1
2
NEXT

Yes
No
IF Yes
F22 [What is unusual]
IF No OR DK/RF:
IF F2 [WS2 electricity filled out] = Yes
F23 [Monthly electricity included]
IF F2 [WS2 electricity filled out] = No OR DK/RF
F24 [Monthly electricity available]
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F22

What is unusual

ASK

IF F21 [Anything unusual high] = Yes OR F22 [Anything unusual low] = Yes

Please tell me [what is out of the ordinary about this building].
RECORD in open box
NEXT

IF F2 [WS2 electricity filled out] = Yes
F23 [Monthly electricity included]
IF F2 [WS2 electricity filled out] = No OR DK/RF
F24 [Monthly electricity available]

F23

Monthly electricity included

ASK

IF (F4 [Electricity consumption] given OR F5 [Electricity expenditures] given)
& F2 [WS2 electricity filled out] = Yes

ELINC129

Did you include your monthly electricity usage on Worksheet 2?
1
2

Yes
No

NEXT

IF No OR DK/RF
F24 [Monthly electricity available]
IF Yes:
IF F19 [Electricity regression check] = PASS
F25 [Electricity bill available]
IF F19 [Electricity regression check] = FAIL (HIGH) OR FAIL (LOW)
F26 [Number electricity suppliers]

F24

Monthly electricity available

ASK

IF (F4 [Electricity consumption] given OR F5 [Electricity expenditures] given)
& (F2 [WS2 electricity filled out] = No OR DK/RF
OR F23 [Monthly electricity included] = No OR DK/RF)

ELHAV129

Do you have a record of the monthly electricity use that I could have to help us better understand the seasonal
patterns of electricity use?
If available, you will be prompted again to
collect this at the end of the interview, so it is
not necessary to stop the interview to collect it here
1
2
NEXT

Yes, monthly electricity available
No, will not be able to provide monthly electricity
IF (A1 [Square footage] = DK/RF & A2 [Square footage category] = DK/RF) & D1 [Heating] ≠ DK/RF
& D2 [Cooling] ≠ DK/RF & D3 [Water heating] ≠ DK/RF & D4 [Cooking] ≠ DK/RF
OR F19 [Electricity regression check] = FAIL (HIGH) OR FAIL (LOW)
F26 [Number electricity suppliers]
OTHERWISE
F25 [Electricity bill available]

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F25

Electricity bill available

ELBILL9

ASK

IF F4 [Electricity consumption] given OR F5 [Electricity expenditures] given
& F19 [Electricity regression check] = PASS

Would it be possible for me to scan one of your electricity bills? There is information on some utility bills that
may help energy researchers who use these data.
EXP: [Examples of these items include miscellaneous
charges, past months data, and units of measure.]
If available, you will be prompted to scan the bill at the end of
the interview, so it is not necessary to stop the interview here
1
2
NEXT

Yes, bill available
No, will not be able to provide bill
G1 [Section G Routing]

F26

Number electricity suppliers

ELNUMSP9

ASK

IF F3 [Provide electricity figures] = No OR DK/RF
OR
F4 [Electricity consumption] = DK/RF & F5 [Electricity expenditures] = DK/RF
OR
F19 [Electricity regression check] = FAIL (HIGH) OR FAIL (LOW)

FILL

{SuppliersIntro}
IF (F3 [Provide electricity figures] = No OR DK/RF) OR (F4 [Electricity consumption] = DK/RF
& F5 [Electricity expenditures] = DK/RF) = “We should be able to obtain this information directly
from your electricity supplier, so I just need to collect some information about your electricity
accounts.”
OTHERWISE = “We may need to go to your supplier to verify some information, so I need to ask you
some questions about your electricity supplier or suppliers.”

{SuppliersIntro}
In some parts of the country, customers can purchase energy from more than one supplier. How many different
companies supplied electricity to this building during calendar year 2007?
RANGE 1 to 4
NEXT

Number given
F27 [Electricity suppliers]
DK/RF
G1 [Section G Routing]

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F27

Electricity suppliers

EL1LKP9—EL4LKP9

ASK

IF F26 [Number electricity suppliers] given

FILL

{FirstNext}
IF Only one supplier = BLANK
IF First supplier given = “first”
OTHERWISE = “next”

What is the name of the {FirstNext} supplier that provided electricity in calendar year 2007?
Start typing the name of the supplier or use
to bring up the look-up table
Type in the first few letters of the supplier name,
and the look-up table will scroll to the closest match
If you find a match, make sure the correct line
is highlighted (blue) and press
If you don’t find a match, use to
clear the Search line, which will bring you back to
the top of the look-up table where ** NOT ON LIST
will be highlighted, then press two times
NEXT

IF NOT ON LIST selected
F28 [Supplier name]
IF Supplier found in look-up table
F34 [Number electricity accounts]
IF DK/RF:
IF Only one supplier or last supplier
G1 [Section G Routing]
IF More suppliers left to answer for
Ask F27 [Electricity suppliers] again for next supplier

F28

Supplier name

ASK

IF NOT ON LIST selected in F27 [Electricity suppliers]

EL1NEW9—EL4NEW9

ENTER the name of the supplier
NEXT

IF Name given
F29 [Street address]
IF DK/RF:
IF Only one supplier or last supplier
G1 [Section G Routing]
IF More suppliers left to answer for
Back to F27 [Electricity suppliers] for next supplier

F29

Street address

ASK

IF NOT ON LIST selected in F27 [Electricity suppliers]

FILL

{Supplier} = “F28 [Supplier name]”

EL1AD19—EL4AD19

What is the address for {Supplier}, beginning with the street?
NEXT

F30 [P.O. Box or Suite]

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F30

P.O. Box or Suite

EL1AD29—EL4AD29

ASK

IF NOT ON LIST selected in F27 [Electricity suppliers]

Is there a post office box or suite number?
If not, press
NEXT

F31 [City]

F31

City

EL1CTY9—EL4CTY9

ASK

IF NOT ON LIST selected in F27 [Electricity suppliers]

What is the city?
NEXT

F32 [State abbreviation]

F32

State abbreviation

EL1STA9—EL4STA9

ASK

IF NOT ON LIST selected in F27 [Electricity suppliers]

What is the state?
ENTER the two letter abbreviation
NEXT

F33 [Zip code]

F33

Zip code

EL1ZIP9—EL4ZIP9

ASK

IF NOT ON LIST selected in F27 [Electricity suppliers]

And what is the zip code?
NEXT

F34 [Number electricity accounts]

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F34

Number electricity accounts

EL1NAC9—EL4NAC9

ASK

IF Supplier found in F27 [Electricity suppliers] look-up table OR F28 [Supplier name] given

FILL

{Supplier} = Supplier name from F27 [Electricity suppliers] look-up table OR F28 [Supplier name]

How many different electricity accounts does this building have with {Supplier}?
RANGE 1 to 999
NEXT

IF 1 to 10 accounts
F35 [Electricity account number]
IF More than 10 accounts OR DK/RF Ä F40 [Electricity bill available]

F35

Electricity account number

ASK

IF F34 [Number electricity accounts] = 1 to 10
Ask as many times as account numbers given, or until DK/RF

FILL

{FirstNext}
IF Only one account = BLANK
IF First account given = “first”
OTHERWISE = “next”
{Supplier} = Supplier name from F27 [Electricity suppliers] look-up table OR F28 [Supplier name]

EL1AC19—EL4AC109

Please give me the {FirstNext} electricity account number for {Supplier}.
VERIFY number digit by digit
NEXT

IF Independent power producer or non-local utility OR Bought from someone else
IN D80 [How purchase electricity]
F36 [Supplier is non-local utility]
OTHERWISE
F37 [Bills cover only building]

F36

Supplier is non-local utility

ASK

IF (Supplier found in F27 [Electricity suppliers] look-up table OR F28 [Supplier name] given)
& (Independent power producer or non-local utility OR Bought from someone else
IN D80 [How purchase electricity])

FILL

{Supplier} = Supplier name from F27 [Electricity suppliers] look-up table OR F28 [Supplier name]

EL1NONU9—EL4NONU9

You mentioned earlier that you purchase electricity from an independent power producer, non-local utility, or
broker. Is {Supplier} one of those companies?
1
2
NEXT

Yes
No
F37 [Bills cover only building]

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F37

Bills cover only building

EL1OTB9—EL4OTB9

ASK

IF Supplier found in F27 [Electricity suppliers] look-up table OR F28 [Supplier name] given

FILL

{Bills}
IF Only one account = “Does the bill or statement”
IF 2 to 10 accounts = “Do the bills or statements”
{Supplier} = Supplier name from F27 [Electricity suppliers] look-up table OR F28 [Supplier name]

{Bills} from {Supplier} cover just this building or are other buildings covered as well?
1
2

Just this building
Other building(s)

NEXT

IF Other buildings
F38 [Sq ft of others included]
IF Just this building OR DK/RF
F39 [Include other major electricity]

F38

Sq ft of others included

ASK

IF F37 [Bills cover only building] = Other buildings

FILL

{Bills}
IF Only one account = “bill or statement”
IF 2 to 10 accounts = “bills or statements”

EL1OTS9—EL4OTS9

What is the approximate square footage of the other buildings included on the {Bills}?
PROBE for estimate if DK
RANGE 1 to 999,999,999
F39 [Include other major electricity]

NEXT

F39

Include other major electricity

EL1OTU9—EL4OTU9

ASK

IF Supplier found in F27 [Electricity suppliers] look-up table OR F28 [Supplier name] given

FILL

{Bills}
IF Only one account = “Does the bill or statement”
IF 2 to 10 accounts = “Do the bills or statements”

{Bills} include charges for any other major electricity usage outside the building, such as parking lot lights,
exterior lights, signs or billboards, large pumps or swimming pools?
1
2
NEXT

Yes
No
F40 [Electricity bill available]

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SECTION G

F40

Electricity bill available

EL1BILL9—EL4BILL9

ASK

IF (Supplier found in F27 [Electricity suppliers] look-up table OR F28 [Supplier name] given)

FILL

{Supplier} = Supplier name from F27 [Electricity suppliers] look-up table OR F28 [Supplier name]

Would it be possible for me to scan one electricity bill from {Supplier}? There is information on some utility bills
that may help energy researchers who use these data.
EXP: [Examples of these items include other miscellaneous charges,
past months data, and units of measure.]
If available, you will be prompted to scan the bill at the end of
the interview, so it is not necessary to stop the interview here
1
2
NEXT

Yes, copy of bill available
No, will not be able to provide copy of bill
IF More suppliers left to answer for
Back to F27 [Electricity suppliers] for next supplier
OTHERWISE
G1 [Section G Routing]

2007 CBECS Questionnaire (EIA-871A)
Page 146
SECTION G

SECTION G. NATURAL GAS

G1

Section G Routing

NEXT

IF Natural gas used
G2 [WS2 natural gas filled out]
OTHERWISE
H1 [Section H Routing]

G2

WS2 natural gas filled out

ASK

IF Natural gas used

WS2NGCE9

Do you have Worksheet 2 with you and filled out for natural gas?
1
2

Yes
No

NEXT

IF No OR DK/RF
G3 [Provide natural gas figures]
IF Yes
G4 [Units for natural gas]

G3

Provide natural gas figures

ASK

IF G2 [WS2 natural gas filled out] = No OR DK/RF

NGFIGS9

The next questions are about natural gas usage in this building during calendar year 2007. Would you be able to
give me an approximate figure of how much natural gas was used or how much was spent on it?
1
2

Yes
No

NEXT

IF Yes
G4 [Units for natural gas]
IF No OR DK/RF
G27 [Number natural gas suppliers]

G4

Units for natural gas

ASK

IF G2 [WS2 natural gas filled out] = Yes OR G3 [Provide natural gas figures] = Yes

NGUNIT9

&SHOW CARD G1
Please look at this card and tell me the units in which your natural gas is measured.
1
2
3
4
5
6
NEXT

Hundred cubic feet (Ccf)
Therms
Thousand cubic feet (Mcf)
Dekatherms
Cubic feet (cf)
IF VOLUNTEERED: Some other units
IF Some other units
G5 [Other natural gas units]
IF Anything else OR DK/RF
G6 [Natural gas consumption]

2007 CBECS Questionnaire (EIA-871A)
Page 147
SECTION G

G5

Other natural gas units

NGUNITX9

ASK

IF G4 [Units for natural gas] = Some other units

What are the other units?
NEXT

G6 [Natural gas consumption]

G6

Natural gas consumption

NGCNS9

ASK

IF G2 [WS2 natural gas filled out] = Yes OR G3 [Provide natural gas figures] = Yes
[F1]-HELP

Please give me the total amount of natural gas used in calendar year 2007.
EXP: [If part of a multibuilding campus or complex, and the respondent
only knows the consumption for the whole campus or complex, ENTER
the total consumption for the campus or complex here.]
VERIFY number digit by digit
RANGE 1 to 99,999,999,999,999
NEXT

G7 [Natural gas expenditures]

G7

Natural gas expenditures

NGEXP9

ASK

IF G2 [WS2 natural gas filled out] = Yes OR G3 [Provide natural gas figures] = Yes
[F1]-HELP

Please give me the total dollars spent on natural gas in calendar year 2007. This should include state and local
taxes and the following charges: fuel adjustment, system, demand, and distribution.
Do not enter cents
VERIFY number digit by digit
RANGE 0 to 999,999,999
NEXT

IF G6 [Natural gas consumption] = DK/RF & G7 [Natural gas expenditures] = DK/RF
G27 [Number natural gas suppliers]
OTHERWISE
G8 [Starting date for natural gas figures]

2007 CBECS Questionnaire (EIA-871A)
Page 148
SECTION G

G8

Starting date for natural gas figures

ASK

IF G6 [Natural gas consumption] given OR G7 [Natural gas expenditures] given

NGSTDAT9

[F1]-HELP
What is the starting date for these natural gas usage figures?
ENTER date as MMDDYYYY
If the day is not known, ENTER "15"
NEXT

Ä G9 [Ending date for natural gas figures]

G9

Ending date for natural gas figures

ASK

IF G6 [Natural gas consumption] given OR G7 [Natural gas expenditures] given

NGENDAT9

[F1]-HELP
What is the ending date [for these natural gas usage figures]?
ENTER date as MMDDYYYY


VERIFY that this is the last day of the last billing period
If the day is not known, ENTER "15"
NEXT

IF C5 [Number of businesses] >1 OR C7 [Re-ask number of businesses] > 1
OR C8 [Number of businesses category] ≠ Zero OR One
G10 [All occupants natural gas included]
IF Enclosed mall & A5 [Food court] = Yes & Natural gas IN D66 [Sources for cooking]
G12 [Natural gas covers food court]
OTHERWISE
G13 [Other bldgs natural gas included]

G10

All occupants natural gas included

ASK

IF G6 [Natural gas consumption] given OR G7 [Natural gas expenditures] given
& C5 [Number of businesses] >1 OR C7 [Re-ask number of businesses] > 1
OR C8 [Number of businesses category] ≠ Zero OR One

Do these figures include the natural gas for all of the businesses or organizations in this building?
1
2
NEXT

Yes
No
IF No
G11 [Sq ft not included]
IF Enclosed mall & A5 [Food court] = Yes & Natural gas IN D66 [Sources for cooking]
G12 [Natural gas covers food court]
OTHERWISE
G13 [Other bldgs natural gas included]

2007 CBECS Questionnaire (EIA-871A)
Page 149
SECTION G

NGALL9

G11

Sq ft not included

NGNISF9

ASK

IF G10 [All occupants natural gas included] = No

What is the approximate square footage of the space in the building that is not included in these figures?
PROBE for estimate if DK
RANGE 1 to 999,999,999
NEXT

IF Enclosed mall & A5 [Food court] = Yes & Natural gas IN D66 [Sources for cooking]
G12 [Natural gas covers food court]
OTHERWISE
G13 [Other bldgs natural gas included]

G12

Natural gas covers food court

ASK

IF G6 [Natural gas consumption] given OR G7 [Natural gas expenditures] given
& Enclosed mall & A5 [Food court] = Yes & Natural gas IN D66 [Sources for cooking]

NGFDCT9

Do these figures include the natural gas used for cooking by the establishments in the food court?
1
2

Yes
No
G13 [Other bldgs natural gas included]

NEXT

G13

Other bldgs natural gas included

ASK

IF G6 [Natural gas consumption] given OR G7 [Natural gas expenditures] given

Is any consumption from other buildings included in these figures?
1
2
NEXT

Yes
No
IF Yes
G14 [Sq ft of other included]
IF No OR DK/RF
G17 [Include other major natural gas]

2007 CBECS Questionnaire (EIA-871A)
Page 150
SECTION G

NGOTBD9

G14

Sq ft of other included

NGOTSF9

ASK

IF G13 [Other bldgs natural gas included] = Yes

What is the approximate square footage of the other buildings that are included in these figures?
PROBE for estimate if DK
RANGE 1 to 999,999,999
NEXT

IF A1 [Square footage] known & Number given > A1 [Square footage]
& Number given < A1 [Square footage] x 50
G15 [Verify sq ft is other bldgs]
OTHERWISE Ä G17 [Include other major natural gas]

G15

Verify sq ft is other bldgs

ASK

IF Number given IN G14 [Sq ft of other included] & A1 [Square footage] known
& G14 [Sq ft of other included] > A1 [Square footage]
& G14 [Sq ft of other included] < A1 [Square footage] x 50

FILL

{SqFt} = A1 [Square footage] square feet
{OtherSqFt} = G14 [Sq ft of other included]
{TotalSqFt} = A1 [Square footage] square feet + G14 [Sq ft of other included]

NGOTVY9

So, just to verify, the consumption figures you just gave me are for both this {SqFt} square foot building and
{OtherSqFt} square feet of additional space, for a total of {TotalSqFt} square feet, is that correct?
1
2
3

Yes, consumption is for {TotalSqFt} square feet
No, the square footage just given was the total including this building - consumption is for {OtherSqFt}
square feet
No, consumption is for some other number of square feet

NEXT

IF No, consumption is for some other number of square feet
OTHERWISE
G17 [Include other major natural gas]

G16 [What sq ft included]

G16

What sq ft included

ASK

IF G15 [Verify sq ft is other bldgs] = No, consumption is for some other number of square feet

NGTOSF9

What is the total floorspace included in the natural gas usage figures?
PROBE for estimate if DK
RANGE 1 to 999,999,999
NEXT

G17 [Include other major natural gas]

2007 CBECS Questionnaire (EIA-871A)
Page 151
SECTION G

G17

Include other major natural gas

ASK

IF G6 [Natural gas consumption] given OR G7 [Natural gas expenditures] given

NGOTUS9

Do these figures include charges for any other major natural gas usage outside the building, such as for kilns,
gas space heaters, exterior or decorative lighting, compressed natural gas vehicles, or pumps not used in the
building?
1
2

Yes
No

NEXT

IF D82 [How purchase natural gas] = Bought from someone else OR Bought both ways
G18 [Include all non-local natural gas]
IF (A1 [Square footage] known OR A2 [Square footage category] known) & D1 [Heating] ≠ DK/RF
& D2 [Cooling] ≠ DK/RF & D3 [Water heating] ≠ DK/RF & D4 [Cooking] ≠ DK/RF
G20 [Natural gas regression check]
OTHERWISE:
IF G2 [WS2 natural gas filled out] = Yes
G24 [Monthly natural gas included]
IF G2 [WS2 natural gas filled out] = No OR DK/RF
G25 [Monthly natural gas available]

G18

Include all non-local natural gas

ASK

IF (G6 [Natural gas consumption] given OR G7 [Natural gas expenditures] given) &
(D82 [How purchase natural gas] = Bought from someone else OR Bought both ways)

NGNONU9

Do these figures include all the natural gas from the non-utility or broker?
1
2

Yes
No

NEXT

IF No
G19 [What not included]
IF Yes OR DK/RF:
IF (A1 [Square footage] known OR A2 [Square footage category] known) & D1 [Heating] ≠ DK/RF
& D2 [Cooling] ≠ DK/RF & D3 [Water heating] ≠ DK/RF & D4 [Cooking] ≠ DK/RF
G20 [Natural gas regression check]
OTHERWISE:
IF G2 [WS2 natural gas filled out] = Yes
G24 [Monthly natural gas included]
IF G2 [WS2 natural gas filled out] = No OR DK/RF
G25 [Monthly natural gas available]

G19

What not included

ASK

IF G18 [Include all non-local natural gas] = No

What was not included?
RECORD the additional charges in the open box
NEXT

IF (A1 [Square footage] known OR A2 [Square footage category] known) & D1 [Heating] ≠ DK/RF
& D2 [Cooling] ≠ DK/RF & D3 [Water heating] ≠ DK/RF & D4 [Cooking] ≠ DK/RF
G20 [Natural gas regression check]
OTHERWISE:
IF G2 [WS2 natural gas filled out] = Yes
G24 [Monthly natural gas included]
IF G2 [WS2 natural gas filled out] = No OR DK/RF
G25 [Monthly natural gas available]
2007 CBECS Questionnaire (EIA-871A)
Page 152
SECTION G

G20

Natural gas regression check

ASK

IF (G6 [Natural gas consumption] given OR G7 [Natural gas expenditures] given)
& (A1 [Square footage] known OR A2 [Square footage category known])
& D1 [Heating] ≠ DK/RF & D2 [Cooling] ≠ DK/RF & D3 [Water heating] ≠ DK/RF
& D4 [Cooking] ≠ DK/RF

Based on various characteristics of the structure, Blaise will use a detailed equation to compute predicted
consumption and expenditures estimates. The natural gas consumption and/or expenditures given will be
adjusted based on the units for natural gas, and ratio adjusted if other square footage was either included or
excluded in the figures, and then will either PASS or FAIL this regression check, based on the following formula:
IF F12 [Natural gas consumption] > [Predicted consumption] × 8
OR F13 [Natural gas expenditures] > [Predicted expenditures] × 8
IF F12 [Natural gas consumption] < [Predicted consumption] ÷ 13
OR F13 [Natural gas expenditures] < [Predicted expenditures] ÷ 13
OTHERWISE
PASS

FAIL (HIGH)
FAIL (LOW)

NEXT

IF FAIL (HIGH)
G21 [Anything unusual high]
IF FAIL (LOW)
G22 [Anything unusual low]
IF PASS:
IF G2 [WS2 natural gas filled out] = Yes
G24 [Monthly natural gas included]
IF G2 [WS2 natural gas filled out] = No OR DK/RF
G25 [Monthly natural gas available]

G21

Anything unusual high

ASK

IF G20 [Natural gas regression check] = FAIL (HIGH)

NGHIGH9

These usage figures seem high for what you have told me about this building. Is there anything unusual that
might explain this high usage?
1
2
NEXT

Yes
No
IF Yes
G23 [What is unusual]
IF No OR DK/RF:
IF G2 [WS2 natural gas filled out] = Yes
G24 [Monthly natural gas included]
IF G2 [WS2 natural gas filled out] = No OR DK/RF
G25 [Monthly natural gas available]

2007 CBECS Questionnaire (EIA-871A)
Page 153
SECTION G

G22

Anything unusual low

NGLOW9

ASK

IF G20 [Natural gas regression check] = FAIL (LOW)

These usage figures seem low for what you have told me about this building. Is there anything unusual that
might explain this low usage?
1
2

Yes
No

NEXT

IF Yes
G23 [What is unusual]
IF No OR DK/RF:
IF G2 [WS2 natural gas filled out] = Yes
G24 [Monthly natural gas included]
IF G2 [WS2 natural gas filled out] = No OR DK/RF
G25 [Monthly natural gas available]

G23

What is unusual

ASK

IF G21 [Anything unusual high] = Yes OR G22 [Anything unusual low] = Yes

Please tell me [what is out of the ordinary about this building].
RECORD in open box
NEXT

IF G2 [WS2 natural gas filled out] = Yes
G24 [Monthly natural gas included]
IF G2 [WS2 natural gas filled out] = No OR DK/RF
G25 [Monthly natural gas available]

G24

Monthly natural gas included

ASK

IF (G6 [Natural gas consumption] given OR G7 [Natural gas expenditures] given)
& G2 [WS2 natural gas filled out] = Yes

Did you include your monthly natural gas usage on Worksheet 2?
1
2
NEXT

Yes
No
IF No OR DK/RF
G25 [Monthly natural gas available]
IF Yes:
IF G20 [Natural gas regression check] = PASS
G26 [Natural gas bill available]
IF G20 [Natural gas regression check] = FAIL (HIGH) OR FAIL (LOW)
G27 [Number natural gas suppliers]

2007 CBECS Questionnaire (EIA-871A)
Page 154
SECTION G

NGINC129

G25

Monthly natural gas available

NGHAV129

ASK

IF (G6 [Natural gas consumption] given OR G7 [Natural gas expenditures] given)
& (G2 [WS2 natural gas filled out] = No OR DK/RF OR G24 [Monthly natural gas included] = No
OR DK/RF)

Do you have a record of the monthly natural gas use that I could have to help us better understand the seasonal
patterns of natural gas use?
If available, you will be prompted again to
collect this at the end of the interview, so it is
not necessary to stop the interview to collect it here
1
2

Yes, monthly natural gas available
No, will not be able to provide monthly natural gas

NEXT

IF (A1 [Square footage] = DK/RF & A2 [Square footage category] = DK/RF) & D1 [Heating] ≠ DK/RF
& D2 [Cooling] ≠ DK/RF & D3 [Water heating] ≠ DK/RF & D4 [Cooking] ≠ DK/RF
OR F19 [Electricity regression check] = FAIL (HIGH) OR FAIL (LOW)
G27 [Number natural gas suppliers]
OTHERWISE
G26 [Natural gas bill available]

G26

Natural gas bill available

ASK

IF G6 [Natural gas consumption] given OR G7 [Natural gas expenditures] given
& G20 [Natural gas regression check] = PASS

NGBILL9

Would it be possible for me to scan one of your natural gas bills? There is information on some utility bills that
may help energy researchers who use these data.
EXP: [Examples of these items include miscellaneous
charges, past months data, and units of measure.]
If available, you will be prompted to scan the bill at the end of
the interview, so it is not necessary to stop the interview here
1
2
NEXT

Yes, bill available
No, will not be able to provide bill
H1 [Section H Routing]

2007 CBECS Questionnaire (EIA-871A)
Page 155
SECTION G

G27

Number natural gas suppliers

NGNUMSP9

ASK

IF G3 [Provide natural gas figures] = No OR DK/RF
OR
G6 [Natural gas consumption] = DK/RF & G7 [Natural gas expenditures] = DK/RF
OR
G20 [Natural gas regression check] = FAIL (HIGH) OR FAIL (LOW)

FILL

{SuppliersIntro}
IF (G3 [Provide natural gas figures] = No OR DK/RF) OR (G6 [Natural gas consumption] = DK/RF
& G7 [Natural gas expenditures] = DK/RF) = “We should be able to obtain this information directly
from your natural gas supplier, so I just need to collect some information about your natural gas
accounts.”
OTHERWISE = “We may need to go to your supplier to verify some information, so I need to ask you
some questions about your natural gas supplier or suppliers.”

{SuppliersIntro}
In some parts of the country, customers can purchase energy from more than one supplier. How many different
companies supplied natural gas to this building during calendar year 2007?
RANGE 1 to 4
NEXT

Number given
G28 [Natural gas suppliers]
DK/RF
H1 [Section H Routing]

G28

Natural gas suppliers

ASK

IF G27 [Number natural gas suppliers] given

FILL

{FirstNext}
IF Only one supplier = BLANK
IF First supplier given = “first”
OTHERWISE = “next”

NG1LKP9—NG2LKP9

What is the name of the {FirstNext} supplier that provided natural gas in calendar year 2007?
Start typing the name of the supplier or use
to bring up the look-up table
Type in the first few letters of the supplier name,
and the look-up table will scroll to the closest match
If you find a match, make sure the correct line
is highlighted (blue) and press
If you don’t find a match, use to
clear the Search line, which will bring you back to
the top of the look-up table where ** NOT ON LIST
will be highlighted, then press two times
NEXT

IF NOT ON LIST selected
G29 [Supplier name]
IF Supplier found in look-up table
G35 [Number natural gas accounts]
IF DK/RF:
IF Only one supplier or last supplier
H1 [Section H Routing]
IF More suppliers left to answer for
Ask G28 [Natural gas suppliers] again for next supplier

2007 CBECS Questionnaire (EIA-871A)
Page 156
SECTION G

G29

Supplier name

NG1NEW9—NG4NEW9

ASK

IF NOT ON LIST selected in G28 [Natural gas suppliers]
ENTER the name of the supplier

NEXT

IF Name given
G30 [Street address]
IF DK/RF:
IF Only one supplier or last supplier
H1 [Section H Routing]
IF More suppliers left to answer for
Back to G28 [Natural gas suppliers] for next supplier

G30

Street address

ASK

All Structures
IF NOT ON LIST selected in G28 [Natural gas suppliers]

FILL

{Supplier} = “G29 [Supplier name]”

NG1AD19—NG4AD19

What is the address for {Supplier}, beginning with the street?
NEXT

Ä G31 [P.O. Box or Suite]

G31

P.O. Box or Suite

ASK

IF NOT ON LIST selected in G28 [Natural gas suppliers]

NG1AD29—NG4AD29

Is there a post office box or suite number?
If not, press
NEXT

Ä G32 [City]

G32

City

ASK

IF NOT ON LIST selected in G28 [Natural gas suppliers]

NG1CTY9—NG4CTY9

What is the city?
NEXT

Ä G33 [State abbreviation]

2007 CBECS Questionnaire (EIA-871A)
Page 157
SECTION G

G33

State abbreviation

NG1STA9—NG4STA9

ASK

IF NOT ON LIST selected in G28 [Natural gas suppliers]

What is the state?
ENTER the two letter abbreviation
NEXT

Ä G34 [Zip code]

G34

Zip code

ASK

IF NOT ON LIST selected in G28 [Natural gas suppliers]

NG1ZIP9—NG4ZIP9

And what is the zip code?
NEXT

Ä G35 [Number natural gas accounts]

G35

Number natural gas accounts

ASK

IF Supplier found in G28 [Natural gas suppliers] look-up table OR G29 [Supplier name] given

FILL

{Supplier} = Supplier name from G28 [Natural gas suppliers] look-up table OR G29 [Supplier name]

How many different natural gas accounts does this building have with {Supplier}?
RANGE 1 to 999
NEXT

IF 1 to 10 accounts
G36 [Natural gas account number]
IF More than 10 accounts OR DK/RF Ä G41 [Copy of bill available]

2007 CBECS Questionnaire (EIA-871A)
Page 158
SECTION G

NG1NAC9—NG4NAC9

G36

Natural gas account number

NG1AC19—NG4AC109

ASK

IF G35 [Number natural gas accounts] = 1 to 10
Ask as many times as account numbers given, or until DK/RF

FILL

{FirstNext}
IF Only one account = BLANK
IF First account given = “first”
OTHERWISE = “next”
{Supplier} = Supplier name from G28 [Natural gas suppliers] look-up table OR G29 [Supplier name]

Please give me the {FirstNext} natural gas account number for {Supplier}.
VERIFY number digit by digit
NEXT

IF D82 [How purchase natural gas] = Bought from someone else OR Bought both ways
G37 [Supplier is non-local utility]
OTHERWISE
G38 [Bills cover only building]

G37

Supplier is non-local utility

ASK

IF (Supplier found in G28 [Natural gas suppliers] look-up table OR G29 [Supplier name] given)
& (D82 [How purchase natural gas] = Bought from someone else OR Bought both ways)

FILL

{Supplier} = Supplier name from G28 [Natural gas suppliers] look-up table OR G29 [Supplier name]

NG1NONU9—NG4NONU9

You mentioned earlier that you purchase natural gas from a non-utility or broker. Is {Supplier} one of those
companies?
1
2

Yes
No
G38 [Bills cover only building]

NEXT

G38

Bills cover only building

NG1OTB9—NG4OTB9

ASK

IF Supplier found in G28 [Natural gas suppliers] look-up table OR G29 [Supplier name] given

FILL

{Bills}
IF Only one account = “Does the bill or statement”
IF 2 to 10 accounts = “Do the bills or statements”
{Supplier} = Supplier name from G28 [Natural gas suppliers] look-up table OR G29 [Supplier name]

{Bills} from {Supplier} cover just this building or are other buildings covered as well?
1
2
NEXT

Just this building
Other building(s)
IF Other buildings
G39 [Sq ft of others included]
IF Just this building OR DK/RF
G40 [Include other major natural gas]

2007 CBECS Questionnaire (EIA-871A)
Page 159
SECTION G

G39

Sq ft of others included

NG1OTS9—NG4OTS9

ASK

IF G38 [Bills cover only building] = Other buildings

FILL

{Bills}
IF Only one account = “bill or statement”
IF 2 to 10 accounts = “bills or statements”

What is the approximate square footage of the other buildings included on the {Bills}?
PROBE for estimate if DK
RANGE 1 to 999,999,999
NEXT

Ä G40 [Include other major natural gas]

G40

Include other major natural gas

ASK

IF Supplier found in G28 [Natural gas suppliers] look-up table OR G29 [Supplier name] given

FILL

{Bills}
IF Only one account = “Does the bill or statement”
IF 2 to 10 accounts = “Do the bills or statements”

NG1OTU9—NG4OTU9

{Bills} include charges for any other major natural gas usage outside the building, such as for kilns, gas space
heaters, exterior or decorative lighting, compressed natural gas vehicles, or pumps not used in the building?
1
2

Yes
No
G41 [Natural gas bill available]

NEXT

G41

Natural gas bill available

NG1BILL8—NG4BILL8

ASK

IF (Supplier found in G28 [Natural gas suppliers] look-up table OR G29 [Supplier name] given)

FILL

{Supplier} = Supplier name from G28 [Natural gas suppliers] look-up table OR G29 [Supplier name]

Would it be possible for me to scan one of your natural gas bills from {Supplier}? There is information on some
utility bills that may help energy researchers who use these data.
EXP: [Examples of these items include miscellaneous
charges, past months data, and units of measure.]
If available, you will be prompted to scan the bill at the end of
the interview, so it is not necessary to stop the interview here
1
2
NEXT

Yes, bill available
No, will not be able to provide bill
IF More suppliers left to answer for
Back to G28 [Natural gas suppliers] for next supplier
OTHERWISE
H1 [Section H Routing]

2007 CBECS Questionnaire (EIA-871A)
Page 160
SECTION G

SECTION H. FUEL OIL/DIESEL/KEROSENE
NOTE: In ASK and NEXT instructions in this section, “Fuel oil” refers to fuel oil, diesel, or kerosene.
H1

Section H Routing

NEXT

IF Fuel oil used
H2 [WS2 fuel oil filled out]
OTHERWISE
I1 [Section I Routing]

H2

WS2 fuel oil filled out

ASK

IF Fuel oil used

FILL

{FuelOilType} = Type or types specified in D9 [Fuel oil, diesel, or kerosene]

WS2FKCE9

Do you have Worksheet 2 with you and filled out for {FuelOilType}?
1
2

Yes
No

NEXT

IF No OR DK/RF
H3 [Provide fuel oil figures]
IF Yes
H4 [Fuel oil purchases]

H3

Provide fuel oil figures

ASK

IF H2 [WS2 fuel oil filled out] = No OR DK/RF

FILL

{FuelOilType} = Type or types specified in D9 [Fuel oil, diesel, or kerosene]

FKFIGS9

The next questions are about {FuelOilType} usage and purchases in this building during calendar year 2007.
Would you be able to give me an approximate figure of how much {FuelOilType} was purchased or used or how
much was spent on it?
1
2
NEXT

Yes
No
IF Yes
H4 [Fuel oil purchases]
IF No OR DK/RF:
IF D16 [Source for main heating] = Fuel oil OR D17 [Other source for main heating] = Fuel oil
H23 [Number fuel oil suppliers]
OTHERWISE
I1 [Section I Routing]

2007 CBECS Questionnaire (EAI-871A)
Page 161
SECTION H

H4

Fuel oil purchases

FKPURC9

ASK

IF H2 [WS2 fuel oil filled out] = Yes OR H3 [Provide fuel oil figures] = Yes

FILL

{FuelOilType} = Type or types specified in D9 [Fuel oil, diesel, or kerosene]
[F1]-HELP

Please give me the total number of gallons of {FuelOilType} purchased in calendar year 2007.
EXP: [If part of a multibuilding campus or complex, and the respondent
only knows the consumption for the whole campus or complex, ENTER
the total consumption for the campus or complex here.]
VERIFY number digit by digit
RANGE 0 to 99,999,999,999,999
NEXT

Ä H5 [Fuel oil expenditures]

H5

Fuel oil expenditures

ASK

IF H2 [WS2 fuel oil filled out] = Yes OR H3 [Provide fuel oil figures] = Yes

FILL

{FuelOilType} = Type or types specified in D9 [Fuel oil, diesel, or kerosene]

FKEXP9

[F1]-HELP
Please give me the total dollars spent on {FuelOilType} in calendar year 2007, including state and local taxes.
Do not enter cents
VERIFY number digit by digit
RANGE 0 to 999,999,999
NEXT

IF H4 [Fuel oil purchases] = Zero & H5 [Fuel oil expenditures] = Zero
Ä H6 [Purchased before 2007]
IF H4 [Fuel oil purchases] = DK/RF & H5 [Fuel oil expenditures] = DK/RF
H9 [Fuel oil use measured]
OTHERWISE
H7 [Starting date for fuel oil figures]

H6

Purchased before 2007

ASK

IF H4 [Fuel oil purchases] = Zero & H5 [Fuel oil expenditures] = Zero

FILL

{FuelOilType} = Type or types specified in D9 [Fuel oil, diesel, or kerosene]

FKSTORD9

Was any {FuelOilType} used in 2007 that was purchased or delivered in 2006 or before?
1
2
NEXT

Yes
No
IF Yes
H9 [Fuel oil use measured]
IF No Ä I1 [Section I Routing]
2007 CBECS Questionnaire (EIA-871A)
Page 162
SECTION H

H7

Starting date for fuel oil figures

ASK

IF (H4 [Fuel oil purchases] given OR H5 [Fuel oil expenditures] given) & Not both zero

FILL

{FuelOilType} = Type or types specified in D9 [Fuel oil, diesel, or kerosene]

FKSTDAT9

[F1]-HELP
What is the first delivery date for these {FuelOilType} purchases?
ENTER date as MMDDYYYY
If the day is not known, ENTER "15"
NEXT

Ä H8 [Ending date for fuel oil figures]

H8

Ending date for fuel oil figures

ASK

IF (H4 [Fuel oil purchases] given OR H5 [Fuel oil expenditures] given) & Not both zero

FILL

{FuelOilType} = Type or types specified in D9 [Fuel oil, diesel, or kerosene]

FKENDAT9

[F1]-HELP
What is the last delivery date [for these {FuelOilType} purchases]?
ENTER date as MMDDYYYY
If the day is not known, ENTER "15"
H9 [Fuel oil use measured]

NEXT

H9

Fuel oil use measured

FKMEAS9

ASK

IF H2 [WS2 fuel oil filled out] = Yes OR H3 [Provide fuel oil figures] = Yes

FILL

{FuelOilType} = Type or types specified in D9 [Fuel oil, diesel, or kerosene]

Is your {FuelOilType} consumption measured or metered so that you can tell how much was actually consumed
during 2007?
1
2
NEXT

Yes
No
IF Yes
H10 [Fuel oil actual consumption]
IF No OR DK/RF:
IF H4 [Fuel oil purchases] given OR H5 [Fuel oil expenditures] given:
IF C5 [Number of businesses] >1 OR C7 [Re-ask number of businesses] > 1
OR C8 [Number of businesses category] ≠ Zero OR One
Ä H11 [All occupants fuel oil included]
OTHERWISE
H13 [Other bldgs fuel oil included]
OTHERWISE
I1 [Section I Routing]

2007 CBECS Questionnaire (EIA-871A)
Page 163
SECTION H

H10

Fuel oil actual consumption

ASK

IF H9 [Fuel oil use measured] = Yes

FILL

{FuelOilType} = Type or types specified in D9 [Fuel oil, diesel, or kerosene]

FKCNSA9

[F1]-HELP
Please give me the total number of gallons of {FuelOilType} that was consumed in calendar year 2007.
VERIFY number digit by digit
RANGE 1 to 99,999,999,999,999
NEXT

IF Number given Ä H11 [All occupants fuel oil included]
OTHERWISE:
IF H4 [Fuel oil purchases] given OR H5 [Fuel oil expenditures] given:
IF C5 [Number of businesses] >1 OR C7 [Re-ask number of businesses] > 1
OR C8 [Number of businesses category] ≠ Zero OR One
Ä H11 [All occupants fuel oil included]
OTHERWISE
H13 [Other bldgs fuel oil included]
OTHERWISE
I1 [Section I Routing]

H11

All occupants fuel oil included

ASK

IF (H4 [Fuel oil purchases] given OR H5 [Fuel oil expenditures] given OR
H10 [Fuel oil actual consumption] given)
& (C5 [Number of businesses] >1 OR C7 [Re-ask number of businesses] > 1
OR C8 [Number of businesses category] ≠ Zero OR One)

FILL

{FuelOilType} = Type or types specified in D9 [Fuel oil, diesel, or kerosene]

FKALL9

Do these figures include the {FuelOilType} for all of the businesses or organizations in this building?
1
2

Yes
No

NEXT

IF No
H12 [Sq ft not included]
IF Yes OR DK/RF
H13 [Other bldgs fuel oil included]

H12

Sq ft not included

ASK

IF H11 [All occupants fuel oil included] = No

FKNISF9

What is the approximate square footage of the space in the building that is not included in these figures?
PROBE for estimate if DK
RANGE 1 to 999,999,999
NEXT

H13 [Other bldgs fuel oil included]

2007 CBECS Questionnaire (EIA-871A)
Page 164
SECTION H

H13

Other bldgs fuel oil included

FKOTBD9

ASK

IF H4 [Fuel oil purchases] given OR H5 [Fuel oil expenditures] given OR
H10 [Fuel oil actual consumption] given

Is any consumption from other buildings included in these figures?
1
2

Yes
No

NEXT

IF Yes
H14 [Sq ft of other included]
IF No OR DK/RF
H17 [Include other major fuel oil]

H14

Sq ft of other included

ASK

IF H13 [Other bldgs fuel oil included] = Yes

FKOTSF9

What is the approximate square footage of the other buildings that are included in these figures?
PROBE for estimate if DK
RANGE 1 to 999,999,999
NEXT

IF A1 [Square footage] known & Number given > A1 [Square footage]
& Number given < A1 [Square footage] x 50
H15 [Verify sq ft is other bldgs]
OTHERWISE Ä H17 [Include other major fuel oil]

H15

Verify sq ft is other bldgs

ASK

IF Number given IN H14 [Sq ft of other included] & A1 [Square footage] known
& H14 [Sq ft of other included] > A1 [Square footage]
& H14 [Sq ft of other included] < A1 [Square footage] x 50

FILL

{SqFt} = A1 [Square footage] square feet
{OtherSqFt} = H14 [Sq ft of other included]
{TotalSqFt} = A1 [Square footage] square feet + H14 [Sq ft of other included]

FKOTVY9

So, just to verify, the consumption figures you just gave me are for both this {SqFt} square foot building and
{OtherSqFt} square feet of additional space, for a total of {TotalSqFt} square feet, is that correct?
1
2
3
NEXT

Yes, consumption is for {TotalSqFt} square feet
No, the square footage just given was the total including this building - consumption is for {OtherSqFt}
square feet
No, consumption is for some other number of square feet
IF No, consumption is for some other number of square feet
OTHERWISE
H17 [Include other major fuel oil]

H16 [What sq ft included]

2007 CBECS Questionnaire (EIA-871A)
Page 165
SECTION H

H16

What sq ft included

FKTOSF9

ASK

IF H15 [Verify sq ft is other bldgs] = No, consumption is for some other number of square feet

FILL

{FuelOilType} = Type or types specified in D9 [Fuel oil, diesel, or kerosene]

What is the total floorspace included in the {FuelOilType} usage figures?
PROBE for estimate if DK
RANGE 1 to 999,999,999
H17 [Include other major fuel oil]

NEXT

H17

Include other major fuel oil

FKOTUS9

ASK

IF H4 [Fuel oil purchases] given OR H5 [Fuel oil expenditures] given OR
H10 [Fuel oil actual consumption] given

FILL

{FuelOilType} = Type or types specified in D9 [Fuel oil, diesel, or kerosene]

Do these figures include charges for any other major {FuelOilType} usage outside the building, such as for kilns,
welding, pumps, or motors?
1
2

Yes
No

NEXT

IF H10 [Fuel oil actual consumption] given & A1 [Square footage] given
& D16 [Source for main heating] = Fuel oil OR D17 [Other source for main heating] = Fuel oil
H18 [Fuel oil regression check]
OTHERWISE
H22 [Fuel oil bill available]

H18

Fuel oil regression check

DO

IF H10 [Fuel oil actual consumption] given & A1 [Square footage] given
& D16 [Source for main heating] = Fuel oil OR D17 [Other source for main heating] = Fuel oil

Based on various characteristics of the structure, Blaise will use a detailed equation to compute predicted
consumption and expenditures estimates. The fuel oil consumption given will either PASS or FAIL this
regression check, based on the following formulae:
IF H10 [Fuel oil actual consumption] > (Predicted consumption × 10)
IF H10 [Fuel oil actual consumption] < (Predicted consumption ÷ 20)
OTHERWISE
PASS
NEXT

FAIL (HIGH)
FAIL (LOW)

IF FAIL (HIGH)
H17 [Anything unusual high]
IF FAIL (LOW)
H18 [Anything unusual low]
IF PASS
H22 [Fuel oil bill available]

2007 CBECS Questionnaire (EIA-871A)
Page 166
SECTION H

H19

Anything unusual high

FKHIGH9

ASK

IF H18 [Fuel oil regression check] = FAIL (HIGH)

FILL

{FuelOilType} = Type or types specified in D9 [Fuel oil, diesel, or kerosene]

These {FuelOilType} usage figures seem high for what you have told me about this building. Is there anything
unusual that might explain this high usage?
1
2

Yes
No

NEXT

IF Yes
H21 [What is unusual]
IF No OR DK/RF
H23 [Number fuel oil suppliers]

H20

Anything unusual low

ASK

IF H18 [Fuel oil regression check] = FAIL (LOW)

FILL

{FuelOilType} = Type or types specified in D9 [Fuel oil, diesel, or kerosene]

FKLOW9

These {FuelOilType} usage figures seem low for what you have told me about this building. Is there anything
unusual that might explain this low usage?
1
2

Yes
No

NEXT

IF Yes
H21 [What is unusual]
IF No OR DK/RF
H23 [Number fuel oil suppliers]

H21

What is unusual

ASK

IF H19 [Anything unusual high] = Yes OR H20 [Anything unusual low] = Yes

Please tell me [what is out of the ordinary about this building].
RECORD in open box
NEXT

H23 [Number fuel oil suppliers]

2007 CBECS Questionnaire (EIA-871A)
Page 167
SECTION H

H22

Fuel oil bill available

FKBILL9

ASK

IF (H4 [Fuel oil purchases] given OR H5 [Fuel oil expenditures] given)
OR
(H10 [Fuel oil actual consumption] given & (A1 [Square footage] = DK/RF OR
(D16 [Source for main heating] ≠ Fuel oil & D17 [Other source for main heating] ≠ Fuel oil))
OR
(H10 [Fuel oil actual consumption] given & H18 [Fuel oil regression check] = PASS)

Would it be possible for me to scan one of your fuel oil bills? There is information on some utility bills that may
help energy researchers who use these data.
EXP: [Examples of these items include miscellaneous
charges, past months data, and units of measure.]
If available, you will be prompted to scan the bill at the end of
the interview, so it is not necessary to stop the interview here
1
2
NEXT

Yes, bill available
No, will not be able to provide bill
I1 [Section I Routing]

H23

Number fuel oil suppliers

FKNUMSP9

ASK

IF D16 [Source for main heating] = Fuel oil OR D17 [Other source for main heating] = Fuel oil
&
H3 [Provide fuel oil figures] = No OR DK/RF
OR
H4 [Fuel oil purchases] = DK/RF & H5 [Fuel oil expenditures] = DK/RF &
H10 [Fuel oil actual consumption] = DK/RF
OR
H18 [Fuel oil regression check] = FAIL (LOW) OR FAIL (HIGH)

FILL

{SuppliersIntro}
IF H3 [Provide fuel oil figures] = No OR DK/RF OR
(H4 [Fuel oil purchases = DK/RF) & H5 [Fuel oil expenditures = DK/RF &
H10 [Fuel oil actual consumption] = DK/RF)
= “We should be able to obtain this information directly from your supplier, so I just need to collect
some information about your accounts.”
OTHERWISE = “We may need to go to your supplier to verify some information, so I need to ask you
some questions about your supplier or suppliers.”
{FuelOilType} = Type or types specified in D9 [Fuel oil, diesel, or kerosene]

{SuppliersIntro}
How many different companies supplied {FuelOilType} to building during calendar year 2007?
RANGE 1 to 4
NEXT

Number given
H24 [Fuel oil supplier name]
DK/RF
I1 [Section I Routing]

2007 CBECS Questionnaire (EIA-871A)
Page 168
SECTION H

H24

Fuel oil supplier name

FK1SUP9—FK4SUP9

ASK

IF H23 [Number fuel oil suppliers] given

FILL

{FirstNext}
IF Only one supplier = BLANK
IF First supplier given = “first”
OTHERWISE = “next”
{FuelOilType} = Type or types specified in D9 [Fuel oil, diesel, or kerosene]

What is the name of the {FirstNext} supplier that provided {FuelOilType} during 2007?
NEXT

IF Name given
H25 [Street address]
IF DK/RF:
IF Only one supplier or last supplier
I1 [Section I Routing]
IF More suppliers left to answer for
Ask H24 [Fuel oil supplier name] again for next supplier

H25

Street address

ASK

IF Name given in H24 [Fuel oil supplier name]

FILL

{Supplier} = H24 [Fuel oil supplier name]

FK1AD19—FK4AD19

What is the address for {Supplier}, beginning with the street?
NEXT

Ä H26 [P.O. Box or Suite]

H26

P.O. Box or Suite

ASK

IF Name given in H24 [Fuel oil supplier name]

FK1AD29—FK4AD29

Is there a post office box or suite number?
If not, press
NEXT

Ä H27 [City]

H27

City

ASK

IF Name given in H24 [Fuel oil supplier name]

FK1CTY9—FK4CTY9

What is the city?
NEXT

Ä H28 [State abbreviation]

2007 CBECS Questionnaire (EIA-871A)
Page 169
SECTION H

H28

State abbreviation

FK1STA9—FK4STA9

ASK

IF Name given in H24 [Fuel oil supplier name]

What is the state?
ENTER the two letter abbreviation
NEXT

Ä H29 [Zip code]

H29

Zip code

ASK

IF Name given in H24 [Fuel oil supplier name]

FK1ZIP9—FK4ZIP9

And what is the zip code?
NEXT

Ä H30 [Number fuel oil accounts]

H30

Number fuel oil accounts

ASK

IF Name given in H24 [Fuel oil supplier name]

FILL

{FuelOilType} = Type or types specified in D9 [Fuel oil, diesel, or kerosene]
{Supplier} = H24 [Fuel oil supplier name]

FK1NAC9—FK4NAC9

How many different {FuelOilType} accounts does this building have with {Supplier}?
NEXT

IF 1 to 10 accounts
H31 [Fuel oil account number]
IF More than 10 accounts OR DK/RF
H35 [Fuel oil bill available]

H31

Fuel oil account number

ASK

IF H28 [Number fuel oil accounts] = 1 to 10
Ask as many times as account numbers given, or until DK/RF

FILL

{FirstNext}
IF Only one account = BLANK
IF First account given = “first”
OTHERWISE = “next”
{FuelOilType} = Type or types specified in D9 [Fuel oil, diesel, or kerosene]
{Supplier} = H24 [Fuel oil supplier name]

FK1AC19—FK4AC109

Please give me the {FirstNext} {FuelOilType} account number for {Supplier}.
VERIFY number digit by digit
NEXT

H32 [Bills cover only building]

2007 CBECS Questionnaire (EIA-871A)
Page 170
SECTION H

H32

Bills cover only building

FK1OTB9—FK4OTB9

ASK

IF Name given in H24 [Fuel oil supplier name]

FILL

{Bills}
IF Only one account = “Does the bill or statement”
IF 2 to 10 accounts = “Do the bills or statements”
{Supplier} = H24 [Fuel oil supplier name]

{Bills} from {Supplier} cover just this building or are other buildings covered as well?
1
2

Just this building
Other building(s)

NEXT

IF Other buildings
H33 [Sq ft of others included]
IF Just this building OR DK/RF
H34 [Include other major fuel oil]

H33

Sq ft of others included

ASK

IF H32 [Bills cover only building] = Other buildings

FILL

{Bills}
IF Only one account = “bill or statement”
IF 2 to 10 accounts = “bills or statements”

FK1OTS9—FK4OTS9

What is the approximate square footage of the other buildings included on the {Bills}?
PROBE for estimate if DK
RANGE 1 to 999,999,999
H34 [Include other major fuel oil]

NEXT

H34

Include other major fuel oil

ASK

IF Name given in H24 [Fuel oil supplier name]

FILL

{Bills}
IF Only one account = “Does the bill or statement”
IF 2 to 10 accounts = “Do the bills or statements”

FK1OTU9—FK4OTU9

{Bills} include charges for any other major fuel oil usage outside the building, such as for kilns, welding, pumps,
or motors?
1
2
NEXT

Yes
No
Ä H35 [Fuel oil bill available]

2007 CBECS Questionnaire (EIA-871A)
Page 171
SECTION H

H35

Fuel oil bill available

FK1BILL9—FK4BILL9

ASK

IF Name given in H24 [Fuel oil supplier name]

FILL

{FuelOilType} = Type or types specified in D9 [Fuel oil, diesel, or kerosene]
{Supplier} = H24 [Fuel oil supplier name]

Would it be possible for me to scan one {FuelOilType} bill from {Supplier}? There is information on some utility
bills that may help energy researchers put these figures together.
EXP: [Examples of these items include miscellaneous
charges, past months data, and units of measure.]
If available, you will be prompted to scan the bill at the end of
the interview, so it is not necessary to stop the interview here
1
2
NEXT

Yes, bill available
No, will not be able to provide bill
IF More suppliers left to answer for
Back to H21 [Fuel oil supplier name] for next supplier
OTHERWISE
I1 [Section I Routing]

2007 CBECS Questionnaire (EIA-871A)
Page 172
SECTION H

SECTION I. DISTRICT STEAM

I1

Section I Routing

NEXT

IF District steam used
I2 [WS2 district steam filled out]
OTHERWISE
J1 [Section J Routing]

I2

WS2 district steam filled out

ASK

IF District steam used

WS2STCE9

Do you have Worksheet 2 with you and filled out for district steam?
1
2

Yes
No

NEXT

IF No OR DK/RF
I3 [Provide district steam figures]
IF Yes
I4 [Units for district steam]

I3

Provide district steam figures

ASK

IF I2 [WS2 district steam filled out] = No OR DK/RF

STFIGS9

The next questions are about district steam usage in this building during calendar year 2007. Would you be able
to give me an approximate figure of how much district steam was used or how much was spent on it?
1
2

Yes
No

NEXT

IF Yes
I4 [Units for district steam]
IF No OR DK/RF:
IF D14 [From central plant] = No OR D15 [Purchase from offsite = Yes]
I18 [District steam supplier name]
OTHERWISE
J1 [Section J Routing]

I4

Units for district steam

ASK

IF I2 [WS2 district steam filled out] = Yes OR I3 [Provide district steam figures] = Yes

STUNIT9

&SHOW CARD I1
Please look at this card and tell me the units in which your district steam is measured.
1
2
3
4
NEXT

Thousand pounds
Pounds
Million Btu
IF VOLUNTEERED: Some other units
IF Some other units
I5 [Other district steam units]
OTHERWISE
I6 [District steam consumption]
2007 CBECS Questionnaire (EIA-871A)
Page 173
SECTION I

I5

Other district steam units

STUNITX9

ASK

IF I4 [Units for district steam] = Some other units

What are the other units?
NEXT

Ä I6 [District steam consumption]

I6

District steam consumption

ASK

IF I2 [WS2 district steam filled out] = Yes OR I3 [Provide district steam figures] = Yes

STCNS9

[F1]-HELP
Please give me the total amount of district steam used in calendar year 2007.
EXP: [If part of a multibuilding campus or complex, and the respondent
only knows the consumption for the whole campus or complex, ENTER
the total consumption for the campus or complex here.]
VERIFY number digit by digit
RANGE 1 to 99,999,999,999,999
NEXT

Ä I7 [District steam expenditures]

I7

District steam expenditures

ASK

IF I2 [WS2 district steam filled out] = Yes OR I3 [Provide district steam figures] = Yes

STEXP9

[F1]-HELP
Please give me the total dollars spent on district steam in calendar year 2007, including state and local taxes.
Do not enter cents
VERIFY number digit by digit
RANGE 1 to 999,999,999
NEXT

IF I6 [District steam consumption] = DK/RF & I7 [District steam expenditures] = DK/RF:
IF D14 [From central plant] = No OR D15 [Purchase from offsite = Yes]
I18 [District steam supplier name]
OTHERWISE
J1 [Section J Routing]
OTHERWISE
I8 [Starting date for district steam figures]

2007 CBECS Questionnaire (EIA-871A)
Page 174
SECTION I

I8

Starting date for district steam figures

ASK

IF I6 [District steam consumption] given OR I7 [District steam expenditures] given

STSTDAT9

[F1]-HELP
What is the starting date for these district steam usage figures?
ENTER date as MMDDYYYY
If the day is not known, ENTER "15"
NEXT

Ä I9 [Ending date for district steam figures]

I9

Ending date for district steam figures

ASK

IF I6 [District steam consumption] given OR I7 [District steam expenditures] given

STENDAT9

[F1]-HELP
What is the ending date [for these district steam usage figures]?
ENTER date as MMDDYYYY


VERIFY that this is the last day of the last billing period
If the day is not known, ENTER "15"
NEXT

IF C5 [Number of businesses] >1 OR C7 [Re-ask number of businesses] > 1
OR C8 [Number of businesses category] ≠ Zero OR One
I10 [All occupants steam included]
OTHERWISE
I12 [Other bldgs steam included]

I10

All occupants steam included

ASK

IF I6 [District steam consumption] given OR I7 [District steam expenditures] given
& C5 [Number of businesses] >1 OR C7 [Re-ask number of businesses] > 1
OR C8 [Number of businesses category] ≠ Zero OR One

Do these figures include the district steam from all of the businesses or organizations in this building?
1
2
NEXT

Yes
No
IF No
I11 [Sq ft not included]
OTHERWISE
I12 [Other bldgs steam included]

2007 CBECS Questionnaire (EIA-871A)
Page 175
SECTION I

STALL9

I11

Sq ft not included

STNISF9

ASK

IF I10 [All occupants steam included] = No

What is the approximate square footage of the space in the building that is not included in these figures?
PROBE for estimate if DK
RANGE 1 to 999,999,999
I12 [Other bldgs steam included]

NEXT

I12

Other bldgs steam included

ASK

IF I6 [District steam consumption] given OR I7 [District steam expenditures] given

STOTBD9

Is any consumption from other buildings included in these figures?
1
2

Yes
No

NEXT

IF Yes
I13 [Sq ft of other included]
IF No OR DK/RF
I17 [District steam bill available]

I13

Sq ft of other included

ASK

IF I12 [Other bldgs steam included] = Yes

STOTSF9

What is the approximate square footage of the other buildings that are included in these figures?
PROBE for estimate if DK
RANGE 1 to 999,999,999
NEXT

IF A1 [Square footage] known & Number given > A1 [Square footage]
& Number given < A1 [Square footage] x 50
I14 [Verify sq ft is other bldgs]
OTHERWISE Ä I17 [District steam bill available]

2007 CBECS Questionnaire (EIA-871A)
Page 176
SECTION I

I14

Verify sq ft is other bldgs

STOTVY9

ASK

IF Number given IN I13 [Sq ft of other included] & A1 [Square footage] known
& I13 [Sq ft of other included] > A1 [Square footage]
& I13 [Sq ft of other included] < A1 [Square footage] x 50

FILL

{SqFt} = A1 [Square footage] square feet
{OtherSqFt} = I13 [Sq ft of other included]
{TotalSqFt} = A1 [Square footage] square feet + I13 [Sq ft of other included]

So, just to verify, the consumption figures you just gave me are for both this {SqFt} square foot building and
{OtherSqFt} square feet of additional space, for a total of {TotalSqFt} square feet, is that correct?
1
2
3

Yes, consumption is for {TotalSqFt} square feet
No, the square footage just given was the total including this building - consumption is for {OtherSqFt}
square feet
No, consumption is for some other number of square feet

NEXT

IF No, consumption is for some other number of square feet
OTHERWISE
I17 [District steam bill available]

I15 [What sq ft included]

I15

What sq ft included

ASK

IF I14 [Verify sq ft is other bldgs] = No, consumption is for some other number of square feet

STTOSF9

What is the total floorspace included in the district steam usage figures?
PROBE for estimate if DK
RANGE 1 to 999,999,999
NEXT

I17 [District steam bill available]

2007 CBECS Questionnaire (EIA-871A)
Page 177
SECTION I

I17

District steam bill available

ASK

IF I6 [District steam consumption] given OR I7 [District steam expenditures] given

STBILL9

Would it be possible for me to scan one of your district steam bills? There is information on some utility bills that
may help energy researchers who use these data.
EXP: [Examples of these items include miscellaneous
charges, past months data, and units of measure.]
If available, you will be prompted to scan the bill at the end of
the interview, so it is not necessary to stop the interview here
1
2
NEXT

Yes, bill available
No, will not be able to provide bill
J1 [Section J Routing]

I18

District steam supplier name

ASK

IF D14 [From central plant] = No OR D15 [Purchase from offsite = Yes]
&
(I3 [Provide district steam figures] = No OR DK/RF
OR
I6 [District steam consumption] = DK/RF & I7 [District steam expenditures] = DK/RF)

STSUP9

We should be able to obtain this information directly from your district steam supplier, so I just need to collect
some information about your district steam accounts.
What is the name of the supplier that provided district steam in calendar year 2007?
NEXT

IF Name given
I19 [Street address]
IF DK/RF
J1 [Section J Routing]

I19

Street address

ASK

IF Name given in I18 [District steam supplier name]

FILL

{Supplier} = I18 [District steam supplier name]

STAD19

What is the address for {Supplier}, beginning with the street?
NEXT

Ä I20 [P.O. Box or Suite]

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I20

P.O. Box or Suite

STAD29

ASK

IF Name given in I18 [District steam supplier name]

Is there a post office box or suite number?
If not, press
NEXT

Ä I21 [City]

I21

City

ASK

IF Name given in I18 [District steam supplier name]

STCTY9

What is the city?
NEXT

Ä I22 [State abbreviation]

I22

State abbreviation

ASK

IF Name given in I18 [District steam supplier name]

STSTA9

What is the state?
ENTER the two letter abbreviation
NEXT

Ä I23 [Zip code]

I23

Zip code

ASK

IF Name given in I18 [District steam supplier name]

STZIP9

And what is the zip code?
NEXT

Ä I24 [Number district steam accounts]

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I24

Number district steam accounts

ASK

IF Name given in I18 [District steam supplier name]

FILL

{Supplier} = I18 [District steam supplier name]

STNAC9

How many different district steam accounts does this building have with {Supplier}?
RANGE 1 to 999
NEXT

IF 1 to 10 accounts
I25 [District steam account number]
IF More than 10 accounts OR DK/RF
I28 [District steam bill available]

I25

District steam account number

ASK

IF I24 [Number district steam accounts] = 1 to 10
Ask as many times as account numbers given, or until DK/RF

FILL

{FirstNext}
IF Only one account = BLANK
IF First account given = “first”
OTHERWISE = “next”
{Supplier} = I18 [District steam supplier name]

STAC19—STAC109

Please give me the {FirstNext} district steam account number for {Supplier}.
VERIFY number digit by digit
I26 [Bills cover only building]

NEXT

I26

Bills cover only building

STOTB9

ASK

IF Name given in I18 [District steam supplier name]

FILL

{Bills}
IF Only one account = “Does the bill or statement”
IF 2 to 10 accounts = “Do the bills or statements”
{Supplier} = I18 [District steam supplier name]

{Bills} from {Supplier} cover just this building or are other buildings covered as well?
1
2
NEXT

Just this building
Other building(s)
IF Other buildings
I27 [Sq ft of others included]
IF Just this building OR DK/RF Ä I28 [District steam bill available]

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I27

Sq ft of others included

STOTS9

ASK

IF I26 [Bills cover only building] = Other buildings

FILL

{Bills}
IF Only one account = “bill or statement”
IF 2 to 10 accounts = “bills or statements”

What is the approximate square footage of the other buildings included on the {Bills}?
PROBE for estimate if DK
RANGE 1 to 999,999,999
NEXT

Ä I28 [District steam bill available]

I28

District steam bill available

ASK

IF Name given in I18 [District steam supplier name]

STBILL29

Would it be possible for me to scan one of your district steam bills? There is information on some utility bills that
may help energy researchers who use these data.
EXP: [Examples of these items include miscellaneous
charges, past months data, and units of measure.]
If available, you will be prompted to scan the bill at the end of
the interview, so it is not necessary to stop the interview here
1
2
NEXT

Yes, bill available
No, will not be able to provide bill
J1 [Section J Routing]

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SECTION J. DISTRICT HOT WATER

J1

Section J Routing

NEXT

IF District hot water used
J2 [WS2 district hot water filled out]
OTHERWISE
K1 [Section K Routing]

J2

WS2 district hot water filled out

ASK

IF District hot water used

WS2HWCE9

Do you have Worksheet 2 with you and filled out for district hot water?
1
2

Yes
No

NEXT

IF No OR DK/RF
J3 [Provide district hot water figures]
IF Yes
J4 [District hot water consumption]

J3

Provide district hot water figures

ASK

IF J2 [WS2 district hot water filled out] = No OR DK/RF

HWFIGS9

The next questions are about district hot water usage in this building during calendar year 2007. Would you be
able to give me an approximate figure of how much district hot water was used or how much was spent on it?
1
2
NEXT

Yes
No
IF Yes
J4 [District hot water consumption]
IF No OR DK/RF:
IF D14 [From central plant] = No OR D15 [Purchase from offsite = Yes]
J16 [District hot water supplier name]
OTHERWISE
K1 [Section K Routing]

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SECTION J

J4

District hot water consumption

HWCNS9

ASK

IF J2 [WS2 district hot water filled out] = Yes OR J3 [Provide district hot water figures] = Yes
[F1]-HELP

Please give me the total amount, in million Btu, of district hot water used in calendar year 2007.
EXP: [If part of a multibuilding campus or complex, and the respondent
only knows the consumption for the whole campus or complex, ENTER
the total consumption for the campus or complex here.]
VERIFY number digit by digit
RANGE 1 to 99,999,999,999,999
NEXT

Ä J5 [District hot water expenditures]

J5

District hot water expenditures

ASK

IF J2 [WS2 district hot water filled out] = Yes OR J3 [Provide district hot water figures] = Yes

HWEXP9

[F1]-HELP
Please give me the total dollars spent on district hot water in calendar year 2007, including state and local taxes.
Do not enter cents
VERIFY number digit by digit
RANGE 1 to 999,999,999
NEXT

IF J4 [District hot water consumption] = DK/RF & J5 [District hot water expenditures] = DK/RF:
IF D14 [From central plant] = No OR D15 [Purchase from offsite = Yes]
J16 [District hot water supplier name]
OTHERWISE
K1 [Section K Routing]
OTHERWISE
J6 [Starting date for district hot water figures]

J6

Starting date for district hot water figures

ASK

IF J4 [District hot water consumption] given OR J5 [District hot water expenditures] given

HWSTDAT9

[F1]-HELP
What is the starting date for these district hot water usage figures?
ENTER date as MMDDYYYY
If the day is not known, ENTER "15"
NEXT

Ä J7 [Ending date for district hot water figures]

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J7

Ending date for district hot water figures

HWENDAT9

ASK

IF J4 [District hot water consumption] given OR J5 [District hot water expenditures] given
[F1]-HELP

What is the ending date [for these district hot water usage figures]?
ENTER date as MMDDYYYY


VERIFY that this is the last day of the last billing period
If the day is not known, ENTER "15"
NEXT

IF C5 [Number of businesses] >1 OR C7 [Re-ask number of businesses] > 1
OR C8 [Number of businesses category] ≠ Zero OR One
J8 [All occupants hot water included]
OTHERWISE
J10 [Other bldgs hot water included]

J8

All occupants hot water included

ASK

IF J4 [District hot water consumption] given OR J5 [District hot water expenditures] given
& C5 [Number of businesses] >1 OR C7 [Re-ask number of businesses] > 1
OR C8 [Number of businesses category] ≠ Zero OR One

HWALL9

Do these figures include the district hot water for all of the businesses or organizations in this building?
1
2

Yes
No

NEXT

IF No
J9 [Sq ft not included]
OTHERWISE
J10 [Other bldgs hot water included]

J9

Sq ft not included

ASK

IF J8 [All occupants hot water included] = No

HWNISF9

What is the approximate square footage of the space in the building that is not included in these figures?
PROBE for estimate if DK
RANGE 1 to 999,999,999
NEXT

J10 [Other bldgs hot water included]

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J10

Other bldgs hot water included

HWOTBD9

ASK

IF J4 [District hot water consumption] given OR J5 [District hot water expenditures] given

Is any consumption from other buildings included in these figures?
1
2

Yes
No

NEXT

IF Yes
J11 [Sq ft of other included]
IF No OR DK/RF
J15 [District hot water bill available]

J11

Sq ft of other included

ASK

IF J10 [Other bldgs hot water included] = Yes

HWOTSF9

What is the approximate square footage of the other buildings that are included in these figures?
PROBE for estimate if DK
RANGE 1 to 999,999,999
NEXT

IF A1 [Square footage] known & Number given > A1 [Square footage]
& Number given < A1 [Square footage] x 50
J12 [Verify sq ft is other bldgs]
OTHERWISE Ä J15 [District hot water bill available]

J12

Verify sq ft is other bldgs

ASK

IF Number given IN J11 [Sq ft of other included] & A1 [Square footage] known
& J11 [Sq ft of other included] > A1 [Square footage]
& J11 [Sq ft of other included] < A1 [Square footage] x 50

FILL

{SqFt} = A1 [Square footage] square feet
{OtherSqFt} = J11[Sq ft of other included]
{TotalSqFt} = A1 [Square footage] square feet + J11 [Sq ft of other included]

HWOTVY9

So, just to verify, the consumption figures you just gave me are for both this {SqFt} square foot building and
{OtherSqFt} square feet of additional space, for a total of {TotalSqFt} square feet, is that correct?
1
2
3
NEXT

Yes, consumption is for {TotalSqFt} square feet
No, the square footage just given was the total including this building - consumption is for {OtherSqFt}
square feet
No, consumption is for some other number of square feet
IF No, consumption is for some other number of square feet
OTHERWISE
J15 [District hot water bill available]

J13 [What sq ft included]

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SECTION J

J13

What sq ft included

HWTOSF9

ASK

IF J12 [Verify sq ft is other bldgs] = No, consumption is for some other number of square feet

What is the total floorspace included in the district hot water usage figures?
PROBE for estimate if DK
RANGE 1 to 999,999,999
J15 [District hot water bill available]

NEXT

J15

District hot water bill available

ASK

IF J4 [District hot water consumption] given OR J5 [District hot water expenditures] given

HWBILL9

Would it be possible for me to scan one of your district hot water bills? There is information on some utility bills
that may help energy researchers who use these data.
EXP: [Examples of these items include miscellaneous
charges, past months data, and units of measure.]
If available, you will be prompted to scan the bill at the end of
the interview, so it is not necessary to stop the interview here
1
2
NEXT

Yes, bill available
No, will not be able to provide bill
K1 [Section K Routing]

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SECTION J

J16

District hot water supplier name

HWSUP9

ASK

IF D14 [From central plant] = No OR D15 [Purchase from offsite = Yes]
&
(J3 [Provide district hot water figures] = No OR DK/RF
OR
J4 [District hot water consumption] = DK/RF & J5 [District hot water expenditures] = DK/RF)

We should be able to obtain this information directly from your district hot water supplier, so I just need to collect
some information about your district hot water accounts.
What is the name of the supplier that provided district hot water in calendar year 2007?
NEXT

IF Name given
J17 [Street address]
IF DK/RF
K1 [Section K Routing]

J17

Street address

ASK

IF Name given in J16 [District hot water supplier name]

FILL

{Supplier} = J16 [District hot water supplier name]

HWAD19

What is the address for {Supplier}, beginning with the street?
NEXT

J18 [P.O. Box or Suite]

J18

P.O. Box or Suite

HWAD29

ASK

IF Name given in J16 [District hot water supplier name]

Is there a post office box or suite number?
If not, press
NEXT

J19 [City]

J19

City

HWCTY9

ASK

IF Name given in J16 [District hot water supplier name]

What is the city?
NEXT

J20 [State abbreviation]

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SECTION J

J20

State abbreviation

HWSTA9

ASK

IF Name given in J16 [District hot water supplier name]

What is the state?
ENTER the two letter abbreviation
NEXT

J21 [Zip code]

J21

Zip code

HWZIP9

ASK

IF Name given in J16 [District hot water supplier name]

And what is the zip code?
NEXT

J22 [Number district hot water accounts]

J22

Number district hot water accounts

ASK

IF Name given in J16 [District hot water supplier name]

FILL

{Supplier} = J16 [District hot water supplier name]

HWNAC9

How many different district hot water accounts does this building have with {Supplier}?
RANGE 1 to 999
NEXT

IF 1 to 10 accounts
J23 [District hot water account number]
IF More than 10 accounts OR DK/RF
J26 [District hot water bill available]

J23

District hot water account number

ASK

IF J22 [Number district hot water accounts] = 1 to 10
Ask as many times as account numbers given, or until DK/RF

FILL

{FirstNext}
IF Only one account = BLANK
IF First account given = “first”
OTHERWISE = “next”
{Supplier} = J16 [District hot water supplier name]

Please give me the {FirstNext} district hot water account number for {Supplier}.
VERIFY number digit by digit
NEXT

J24 [Bills cover only building]

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SECTION J

HWAC19—HWAC109

J24

Bills cover only building

HWOTB9

ASK

IF Name given in J16 [District hot water supplier name]

FILL

{Bills}
IF Only one account = “Does the bill or statement”
IF 2 to 10 accounts = “Do the bills or statements”
{Supplier} = J16 [District hot water supplier name]

{Bills} from {Supplier} cover just this building or are other buildings covered as well?
1
2

Just this building
Other building(s)

NEXT

IF Other buildings
J25 [Sq ft of others included]
IF Just this building OR DK/RF
J26 [District hot water bill available]

J25

Sq ft of others included

ASK

IF J24 [Bills cover only building] = Other buildings

FILL

{Bills}
IF Only one account = “bill or statement”
IF 2 to 10 accounts = “bills or statements”

HWOTS9

What is the approximate square footage of the other buildings included on the {Bills}?
PROBE for estimate if DK
RANGE 1 to 999,999,999
J26 [District hot water bill available]

NEXT

J26

District hot water bill available

ASK

IF Name given in J16 [District hot water supplier name]

HWBILL29

Would it be possible for me to scan one of your district hot water bills? There is information on some utility bills
that may help energy researchers who use these data.
EXP: [Examples of these items include miscellaneous
charges, past months data, and units of measure.]
If available, you will be prompted to scan the bill at the end of
the interview, so it is not necessary to stop the interview here
1
2
NEXT

Yes, bill available
No, will not be able to provide bill
K1 [Section K Routing]

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SECTION K. DOMESTIC WATER

K1

Domestic water consumption

ASK

All Buildings

WTRCNS9

[F1]-HELP
The next questions are about domestic water, that is, the water supplied to the building for everyday use, such
as for washing hands. (These questions are found on the third page of Worksheet 2.)
In million gallons, please give me the total volume of water used in 2007.
VERIFY number digit by digit
RANGE 1 to 99,999,999,999,999
NEXT

IF Amount given Ä K2 [Outside water consumption]
IF DK/RF
K4 [Domestic water expenditures]

K2

Outside water consumption

ASK

IF Amount given in K1 [Domestic water consumption]

WTROUT9

[F1]-HELP
In million gallons, how much of this water was used outside?
VERIFY number digit by digit
RANGE 1 to 99,999,999,999,999
NEXT

Ä K3 [How water volume determined]

K3

How water volume determined

ASK

IF Amount given in K1 [Domestic water consumption]

WTRMET9

How is the annual water volume determined? Is it metered, estimated, both metered and estimated, or
measured in some other way?
1
2
3
4
NEXT

Metered
Estimated
Both metered and estimated
Other
K4 [Domestic water expenditures]

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K4

Domestic water expenditures

ASK

All Buildings

WTREXP9

[F1]-HELP
If available, please give me the total dollars spent on domestic water in calendar year 2007.
Do not enter cents
VERIFY number digit by digit
RANGE 1 to 999,999,999
NEXT

IF Amount given in K1 [Domestic water consumption] OR K4 [Domestic water expenditures]
K5 [Starting date for water figures]
OTHERWISE
K8 [Heard of WaterSense]

K5

Starting date for water figures

ASK

K1 [Domestic water consumption] given OR K4 [Domestic water expenditures] given

WTSTDAT9

[F1]-HELP
What is the starting date for these water usage figures?
ENTER date as MMDDYYYY
If the day is not known, ENTER "15"
NEXT

Ä K6 [Ending date for water figures]

K6

Ending date for water figures

ASK

K1 [Domestic water consumption] given OR K4 [Domestic water expenditures] given

WTENDAT9

[F1]-HELP
What is the ending date [for these water usage figures]?
ENTER date as MMDDYYYY


VERIFY that this is the last day of the last billing period
If the day is not known, ENTER "15"
NEXT

IF Central chillers in D33 [Cooling equipment type]
OTHERWISE
K8 [Heard of WaterSense]

K7 [Cooling tower water consumption]

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Page 191
SECTION K

K7

Cooling tower water consumption

ASK

IF (K1 [Domestic water consumption] given OR K4 [Domestic water expenditures] given)
& Central chillers in D33 [Cooling equipment type]

CHLRCNS9

[F1]-HELP
If the cooling towers on your chilled water system are metered, please give the volume of water used for the
cooling towers in million gallons.
VERIFY number digit by digit
RANGE 1 to 99,999,999,999,999
NEXT

Ä K8 [Heard of WaterSense]

K8

Heard of WaterSense

ASK

All Buildings

WTRSNS9

Have you heard of the WaterSense program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency?
1
2

Yes
No

NEXT

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