OMB Control Number: XXXX-XXXX
Expiration Date: MM/DD/YYYY
S3: SUBSET OF AGENCIES DETAILED PROGRAM INFORMATION SURVEY
This data is being collected to conduct a detailed process evaluation of the Weatherization Assistance Program at the local level. The data you supply will be used to characterize local agency weatherization activities in Program Year 2010.
Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average eight hours per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for reducing this burden, to Office of the Chief Information Officer, Records Management Division, IM-11, Paperwork Reduction Project (XXXX-XXXX), U.S. Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC, 20585-1290; and to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), OIRA, Paperwork Reduction Project (XXXX-XXXX), Washington, DC 20503.
All of the information obtained from this survey will be protected and will remain confidential. The data will be analyzed in such a way that the information provided cannot be associated back to your state, your agencies, or the housing units and clients that your state served. Again, please note that the questions refer to PY 2010 unless otherwise noted.
PROGRAM CHARACTERIZATION
Please identify your state. ________________________________________
Please identify your local agency. _______________________________________
3. Please indicate the number of staff that supported your agency’s weatherization program and their work effort in Program Year 2010. In considering the number of staff, please include everyone who worked full- or part-time or who worked with the weatherization program as well as other agency programs.
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Number of Agency Staff (# persons) |
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4. For the agency staff working on your agency’s weatherization in each of the following functional areas in Program Year 2010, please indicate their level of experience with the weatherization program:
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5. For the agency staff working on your agency’s weatherization program in each of the following functional area, please indicate the amount of turnover in staff over a three year period ending with PY 2010. Turnover is defined as the number of new staff in a functional area in the past three years divided by the total number of staff working in that functional area. If a particular position has had more than one new person during the past three years (e.g., Person 1 leaves, Person 2 is hired to take Person 1’s position, then Person 2 leaves and a third person is hired), just count that as one new staff person. (Please check appropriate boxes)
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No Turnover |
1 to 10% |
11 to 25% |
26 to 50% |
51 to 75% |
76 to 100% |
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6. For which of the following functional areas were there certification or licensing requirements in Program Year 2010 for the in-house or contractor staff serving your state’s weatherization program? (Check all that apply)
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Certification or Licensing Requirement for In-house Staff |
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AUDIT
What was the primary method that your agency used in Program Year 2010 to select weatherization measures for clients’ dwelling units (excluding health, safety, and repair measures and general heat waste measures)? (Check best answer)
Priority list used for all dwelling units _____
Calculation procedure (e.g., spreadsheet, computerized audit)
used for all dwelling units _____
Priority list applied to dwelling units meeting specified guidelines
and calculation procedure used for remaining units _____
Other (specify) ______________________________________________ _____
Including PY 2010, for how many years had your agency used the weatherization measure selection method indicated above? _____
What types of credentials or experience were required of your staff or contractors who were engaged in measure selection in Program Year 2010? Check all that apply.
Technical certification _____
Extensive weatherization work experience _____
Extensive weatherization supervision experience _____
Construction experience _____
Other (specify) ______________________________________________ _____
Please indicate the level of experience for the agency staff engaged in measure selection in Program Year 2010 in each of the following functional areas:
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Average |
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Very Low |
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On average, approximately how many hours did it take to select weatherization measures for a typical dwelling unit served by your agency in Program Year 2010, by the major components listed below?
Preparation/scheduling _____
Travel _____
On-site auditing _____
Post-audit analysis and write-up _____
Other _____
TOTAL of all components _____
If your agency used a priority list for at least some dwelling units in Program Year 2010, how difficult was it for your staff to use that priority list? (Check best answer)
_____Very Difficult
_____ Difficult
_____ Easy
_____ Very Easy
If your agency used a priority list in Program Year 2010, how effective was that list? (Check best answer)
_____ Very Ineffective
_____ Ineffective
_____ Effective
_____ Very Effective
If your agency used a calculation procedure for at least some dwelling units in Program Year 2010, what was the name of the procedure or procedures employed? Check all that apply.
AK Warm _____
EA-3 _____
EASY _____
EA-QUIP _____
HomeCheck _____
Meadows _____
REES _____
REM/Rate _____
SMOC-ERS _____
TIPS _____
TREAT _____
Weatherization Assistant (NEAT/MHEA) _____
WXEOR _____
Other (specify) ______________________________________________ _____
If your agency used a calculation procedure in Program Year 2010, use the following scale to describe how difficult it was for your staff to use the applicable procedure(s). Circle best answer). 1= Very Difficult; 2=Difficult; 3= Easy; 4=Very Easy; 5 =N/A
AK Warm 1 2 3 4 5
EA-3 1 2 3 4 5
EASY 1 2 3 4 5
EA-QUIP 1 2 3 4 5
HomeCheck 1 2 3 4 5
Meadows 1 2 3 4 5
REES 1 2 3 4 5
REM/Rate 1 2 3 4 5
SMOC-ERS 1 2 3 4 5
TIPS 1 2 3 4 5
TREAT 1 2 3 4 5
Weatherization Assistant (NEAT/MHEA) 1 2 3 4 5
WXEOR 1 2 3 4 5
Other (specify) _______________ 1 2 3 4 5
If your agency used a calculation procedure in Program Year 2010, use the following scale to describe how effective you found the applicable procedure(s).1= Very Ineffective; 2=Ineffective; 3= Effective; 4=Very Effective; 5=N/A
AK Warm 1 2 3 4 5
EA-3 1 2 3 4 5
EASY 1 2 3 4 5
EA-QUIP 1 2 3 4 5
HomeCheck 1 2 3 4 5
Meadows 1 2 3 4 5
REES 1 2 3 4 5
REM/Rate 1 2 3 4 5
SMOC-ERS 1 2 3 4 5
TIPS 1 2 3 4 5
TREAT 1 2 3 4 5
Weatherization Assistant (NEAT/MHEA) 1 2 3 4 5
WXEOR 1 2 3 4 5
Other (specify) _______________ 1 2 3 4 5
If your agency used a calculation procedure for at least some dwelling units in Program Year 2010, did your state allow under DOE rules the installation of general heat waste measures (low-cost/no-cost weatherization activities) in those units without the need for an energy justification?
_____Yes
_____ No (go to Question 13)
Please indicate which of the following general heat waste measures your agency was allowed to install in Program Year 2010. Check all that apply.
Weatherstripping _____
Caulking _____
Insulation for plugging air leaks _____
Low-flow shower heads _____
Low-flow faucet aerators _____
Air filters _____
Glass patching _____
Lighting _____
Hot water tank insulation (water heater wrap) _____
Water pipe insulation _____
Other (specify) _____
What was the primary justification used by your agency in Program Year 2010 for performing work specifically targeted at reducing air infiltration (i.e., air sealing work)? Check best answer.
Work should be performed where the air leakage rate as measured by a blower door test is greater than a minimum number (e.g., minimum ventilation guideline) calculated for the dwelling unit in question _____
Work should be performed to address occupant complaints _____
All significant air leakage sites should be sealed _____
Air sealing work should be performed on all dwelling units _____
Other (specify) _____
What other justifications were used by your agency in Program Year 2010 for performing work specifically targeted at reducing air infiltration (i.e., air sealing work)? Check all that apply.
Work should be performed where the air leakage rate as measured by a blower door test is greater than a minimum number (e.g., minimum ventilation guideline) calculated for the dwelling unit in question _____
Work should be performed to address occupant complaints _____
All significant air leakage sites should be sealed _____
Air sealing work should be performed on all dwelling units _____
Other (specify) _____
What was the primary method used by your agency in Program Year 2010 to identify air leakage sites to seal? Check only one.
Auditor identified air leakage sites visually and communicated relevant information
to crew _____
Auditor identified air leakage sites using a blower door and/or pressure diagnostics and communicated relevant information to crew _____
Crew identified air leakage sites visually _____
Crew identified air leakage sites using a blower door and/or
pressure diagnostics _____
Other (specify) _____
What other methods were used by your agency in Program Year 2010 to identify air leakage sites to seal? Check all that apply.
Auditor identified air leakage sites visually and communicated relevant information
to crew _____
Auditor identified air leakage sites using a blower door and/or pressure diagnostics and communicated relevant information to crew _____
Crew identified air leakage sites visually _____
Crew identified air leakage sites using a blower door and/or
pressure diagnostics _____
Other (specify) _____
In Program Year 2010, at what point did your agency stop performing air sealing work on a given dwelling unit? Check all that apply.
When all identified air leakage sites were sealed _____
When all significant air leakage sites were sealed _____
When the air leakage rate as measured by a blower door test dropped below a minimum number calculated for the dwelling unit in question _____
When a blower door test indicated that the most recent infiltration reduction measure installed in the dwelling unit was not cost effective _____
Other (specify) _________________________________________________ _____
Did your agency do duct sealing work in Program Year 2010?
_____ Yes
_____ No (go to Question 22)
How did your agency determine when duct sealing work was needed for a particular dwelling unit in PY 2010? Check all that apply.
All houses with ducts received duct sealing measures _____
All houses with return air ducts get sealed _____
Ducts were sealed in those cases where leakage sites were visible _____
Ducts were sealed when a blower door test indicated the presence of leaks _____
Ducts were sealed when duct diagnostics (blower door subtraction, duct blower, or pressure pan measurements) indicated that the leakage rate was greater than a minimum number calculated for the dwelling unit in question _____
What methods were used by your agency in Program Year 2010 to identify duct leakage sites to seal? Check all that apply.
Auditor identified duct leakage sites visually and communicated relevant information to crew _____
Auditor identified duct leakage sites using a blower door and communicated relevant information to crew _____
Auditor identified duct leakage sites using duct diagnostics and communicated relevant information to crew _____
Crew identified duct leakage sites visually _____
Crew identified duct leakage sites using a blower door _____
Crew identified duct leakage sites using duct diagnostics _____
Other (specify) _________________________________________________ _____
In Program Year 2010, at what point did your agency stop performing duct sealing work on a given dwelling unit? Check all that apply.
When all identified duct leakage sites were sealed _____
When a blower door test indicated no more flow from the ducts _____
When the duct leakage rate as measured by duct diagnostics dropped below a minimum number calculated for the dwelling unit in question _____
Other (specify) _________________________________________________ _____
How did you determine when a particular refrigerator should be replaced in PY 2010? Check all that apply.
Not allowed to replace refrigerators _____
Energy use of existing refrigerator was metered _____
Energy use of existing refrigerator was assumed base on rated/nameplate value_____
Non-energy criteria were used (e.g., age, color, physical appearance) _____
Refrigerator was replaced if it was no longer running or could not maintain desired temperature _____
Other (specify) _____
22a.How did you determine when a particular air conditioner should be replaced in PY 2010? Check all that apply.
Not allowed to replace air conditioner _____
Energy use of existing air conditioner was metered _____
Energy use of existing air conditioner was assumed base on rated/nameplate value _____
Non-energy criteria were used (e.g., age, physical appearance) _____
Air conditioner was replaced if it was no longer running or could not maintain desired temperature _____
Other (specify) _____
Not applicable _____
Which of the following diagnostic procedures did your agency perform in Program Year 2010? Check all that apply.
Pressure diagnostics:
Blower door (house air leakage rate) _____
Zonal pressure measurements _____
Room-to-room pressure measurements (distribution balancing) _____
Duct pressure pan measurements _____
Duct blower measurements (duct air leakage rate) _____
Space-heating system:
Flue gas analysis (steady-state efficiency measurements) _____
Heat rise measurements _____
CO measurements in flues _____
Draft/spillage (normal operation) _____
Air-conditioning system:
Refrigerant charge (e.g., superheat, subcooling) _____
HVAC components and cross-cutting diagnostics:
Air handler flow rate _____
Thermostat anticipator current _____
Worst case draft/spillage (CAZ) _____
Hot-water (water-heating) system:
Flue gas analysis (steady-state efficiency measurements) _____
CO measurements in flues _____
Draft/spillage (normal operation) _____
Water flow rates (showerheads and faucets) _____
Other CO measurements:
CO measurements in equipment rooms _____
Cooking stove _____
CO measurements in living areas _____
Other diagnostics and inspections:
Refrigerator energy use _____
Exhaust fan air flow rate measurement _____
Infrared scanning (camera) _____
Radon testing _____
Lead testing _____
Mold and mildew testing _____
Moisture context testing _____
Other (please specify) ___________________________________ _____
Which of the diagnostic procedures listed below were initiated by your agency in PY 2010 and the two years prior to PY 2010? If your agency did not use a particular procedure, leave that item blank.
Pressure diagnostics:
Blower door (house air leakage rate) _____
Zonal pressure measurements _____
Room-to-room pressure measurements (distribution balancing) _____
Duct pressure pan measurements _____
Duct blower measurements (duct air leakage rate) _____
Space-heating system:
Flue gas analysis (steady-state efficiency measurements) _____
Heat rise measurements _____
CO measurements in flues _____
Draft/spillage (normal operation) _____
Air-conditioning system:
Refrigerant charge (e.g., superheat, subcooling) _____
HVAC components and cross-cutting diagnostics:
Air handler flow rate _____
Thermostat anticipator current _____
Worst case draft/spillage (CAZ) _____
Hot-water (water-heating) system:
Flue gas analysis (steady-state efficiency measurements) _____
CO measurements in flues _____
Draft/spillage (normal operation) _____
Water flow rates (showerheads and faucets) _____
Other CO measurements:
CO measurements in equipment rooms _____
Cooking stove _____
CO measurements in living areas _____
Other diagnostics and inspections:
Refrigerator energy use _____
Exhaust fan air flow rate measurement _____
Infrared scanning (camera) _____
Radon testing _____
Lead testing _____
Mold and mildew testing _____
Moisture context testing _____
Other (please specify) ___________________________________ _____
What types of credentials or experience were required of your staff who performed diagnostic procedures in Program Year 2010? Check all that apply.
Technical certification _____
Extensive weatherization work experience _____
Extensive weatherization supervision experience _____
Construction experience _____
Other (specify) _________________________________________ _____
Approximately how many hours did your agency spend on performing
diagnostic procedures for a typical dwelling unit served by your agency in
Program Year 2010? _____
Please indicate the cost, amount of training needed, amount of time needed and effectiveness of the following types of diagnostic procedures relative to each other for PY 2010. Please use the following scale: 1 – very low; 2 -- low; 3 – medium; 4 – high; 5 – very high.
Cost Training Time Effectiveness
Needed Needed
Pressure diagnostics: |
Blower door (house air leakage rate) |
Zonal pressure measurements |
Room-to-room pressure measurements (distribution balancing) |
Duct pressure pan measurements |
Duct blower measurements (duct air leakage rate) |
Space-heating system: |
Flue gas analysis (steady-state efficiency measurements) |
Heat rise measurements |
CO measurements in flues |
Draft/spillage (normal operation) |
Air-conditioning system: |
Refrigerant charge (e.g., superheat, subcooling) |
HVAC components and cross-cutting diagnostics: |
Air handler flow rate |
Thermostat anticipator current |
Worst case draft/spillage (CAZ) |
Hot-water (water-heating) system: |
Flue gas analysis (steady-state efficiency measurements) |
CO measurements in flues |
Draft/spillage (normal operation) |
Water flow rates (showerheads and faucets) |
Other CO measurements: |
CO measurements in equipment rooms |
Cooking stove |
CO measurements in living areas |
Other diagnostics and inspections: |
Refrigerator energy use |
Exhaust fan air flow rate measurement |
Infrared scanning (camera) |
Radon testing |
Lead testing |
Mold and mildew testing |
Moisture context testing |
Other (please specify |
CLIENT EDUCATION
Which of the following client education approaches did your agency use in Program Year 2010? (Check all that apply)
Provide literature at time of client intake _____
Provide video, CD or DVD at time of client intake _____
Provide in-person instruction at time of client intake _____
Provide hardware kit at time of client intake _____
Provide literature at time of audit _____
Provide video, CD or DVD at time of audit _____
Provide in-person instruction at time of audit _____
Provide hardware kit at time of audit _____
Provide literature at time of weatherization _____
Provide video, CD or DVD at time of weatherization _____
Provide in-person instruction at time of weatherization _____
Provide hardware kit at time of weatherization _____
Provide literature at separate client education visit _____
Provide video, CD or DVD at separate client education visit _____
Provide in-person instruction at separate client education visit _____
Provide hardware kit at separate client education visit _____
Provide literature at time of inspection _____
Provide video, CD or DVD at time of inspection _____
Provide in-person instruction at time of inspection _____
Provide hardware kit at time of inspection _____
Group training class _____
Other (please specify) _________________________________________ _____
Which of the following broad topics did your agency cover with clients in Program Year 2010? (Check all that apply)
Thermostat management _____
HVAC system operation/maintenance _____
Distribution system adjustment and zoning _____
Cooling load reduction _____
Windows _____
Insulation _____
Ventilation _____
Mold _____
Refrigerator _____
Hot water use _____
Water heating system operation/maintenance _____
Lighting _____
Laundry _____
Kitchen appliance operation _____
Other baseload electric use _____
Energy Star _____
Safety monitors (e.g., CO monitors, smoke alarm) _____
Energy bills _____
Other (please specify) _________________________________________ _____
Which of the following people provided client education for your agency in Program Year 2010? Check all that apply.
In-house manager _____
In-house education specialist _____
Contractor education specialist _____
Intake staff person _____
Auditor _____
In-house weatherization crew chief _____
Contractor weatherization crew chief _____
In-house weatherization crew member _____
Contractor weatherization crew member _____
Inspector _____
Other (please specify) _________________________________________ _____
If in-person instruction was provided by your agency in Program Year 2010, who was your preferred target? (Check best answer)
_____ Applicant
_____ Other adult member of household
_____ Child living in household
_____ Adult not living in household
_____ Other (please specify ____________________)
If in-person instruction was provided by your agency in Program Year 2010, was it typically provided to a single person or multiple persons? Check best answer.
_____ single person
_____ multiple persons
What types of credentials or experience were required of those who provided client education for your agency in Program Year 2010? Check all that apply.
College degree _____
Technical certification _____
Extensive experience in performing weatherization work _____
Extensive experience in supervising weatherization work _____
Educational background _____
Other (please specify) ____________________________________________ _____
Which of the client education approaches listed below were initiated by your agency during the ARRA period? (Check all that apply)
Provide literature at time of client intake _____
Provide video, CD or DVD at time of client intake _____
Provide in-person instruction at time of client intake _____
Provide hardware kit at time of client intake _____
Provide literature at time of audit _____
Provide video, CD or DVD at time of audit _____
Provide in-person instruction at time of audit _____
Provide hardware kit at time of audit _____
Provide literature at time of weatherization _____
Provide video, CD or DVD at time of weatherization _____
Provide in-person instruction at time of weatherization _____
Provide hardware kit at time of weatherization _____
Provide literature at separate client education visit _____
Provide video, CD or DVD at separate client education visit _____
Provide in-person instruction at separate client education visit _____
Provide hardware kit at separate client education visit _____
Provide literature at time of inspection _____
Provide video, CD or DVD at time of inspection _____
Provide in-person instruction at time of inspection _____
Provide hardware kit at time of inspection _____
Group training class _____
Other (please specify) _________________________________________ _____
Please indicate the cost, amount of training needed, amount of time needed and effectiveness of the following types of client education approaches relative to each other for PY 2010. Please use the following scale: 1 – very low; 2 –low; 3 – medium; 4 – high; 5 – very high.
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9. On average, approximately how many minutes were spent in Program Year 2010 on client education in a typical dwelling? ____________
TRAINING
On which of the following weatherization topics did agency staff working on your agency’s weatherization efforts receive training in Program Year 2010? Check all that apply.
(1) Diagnostic procedures _____
(2) Insulation _____
-- single family dwellings _____
-- multifamily dwellings _____
-- mobile homes _____
(3) Space heating, ventilation, air conditioning _____
-- single family dwellings _____
-- multifamily dwellings _____
-- mobile homes _____
(4) Infiltration measures _____
-- single family dwellings _____
-- multifamily dwellings _____
-- mobile homes _____
(5) Doors and windows _____
-- single family dwellings _____
-- multifamily dwellings _____
-- mobile homes _____
(6) Hot water heating _____
-- single family dwellings _____
-- multifamily dwellings _____
-- mobile homes _____
(7) Baseloads (e.g., lighting, refrigerators) _____
-- single family dwellings _____
-- multifamily dwellings _____
-- mobile homes _____
1a. On which of the following administrative-related topics did agency staff working on your agency’s weatherization efforts receive training in Program Year 2010? Check all that apply.
(1) Management _____
(2) Client education _____
(3) Auditing/estimating _____
-- single family dwellings _____
-- multifamily dwellings _____
-- mobile homes _____
(4) Monitoring/quality control _____
(5) Financial topics _____
(6) Outreach and communications _____
(7) Other (please specify) _____
1b. On which of the following health and safety topics did agency staff working on your agency’s weatherization efforts receive training in Program Year 2010? Check all that apply.
_____ Fire safety
_____ Indoor air quality
_____ Measures to increase security of housing unit
_____ Measures to reduce common household hazards
_____ Mold and mildew
_____ Lead
_____ Asbestos
_____ Vermiculite
_____ General crew safety
_____ Other health and safety
_____ Other (please specify)
On which of the following diagnostic procedures did agency staff working on your agency’s weatherization efforts receive training in Program Year 2010? Check all that apply.
Pressure diagnostics:
Blower door (house air leakage rate) _____
Zonal pressure measurements _____
Room-to-room pressure measurements (distribution balancing) _____
Duct pressure pan measurements _____
Duct blower measurements (duct air leakage rate) _____
Space-heating system:
Flue gas analysis (steady-state efficiency measurements) _____
Heat rise measurements _____
CO measurements in flues _____
Draft/spillage (normal operation) _____
Air-conditioning system:
Refrigerant charge (e.g., superheat, subcooling) _____
HVAC components and cross-cutting diagnostics:
Air handler flow rate _____
Thermostat anticipator current _____
Worst case draft/spillage (CAZ) _____
Hot-water (water-heating) system:
Flue gas analysis (steady-state efficiency measurements) _____
CO measurements in flues _____
Draft/spillage (normal operation) _____
Water flow rates (showerheads and faucets) _____
Other CO measurements:
CO measurements in equipment rooms _____
Cooking stove _____
CO measurements in living areas _____
Other diagnostics and inspections:
Refrigerator energy use _____
Exhaust fan air flow rate measurement _____
Infrared scanning (camera) _____
Radon testing _____
Lead testing _____
Mold and mildew testing _____
Moisture context testing _____
Other (please specify) ___________________________________ _____
How many of your agency’s staff were trained at the following events in Program Year 2010?
______ National Weatherization Program Conference
______ Affordable Comfort Conference
______ Other national conference
______ Regional weatherization conference
______ Your state’s weatherization conference
______ Some other relevant conference in your state
______Weatherization conference given by another state
______ Some other relevant conference given by another state
______ Any state or regional training center class
______ Manufacturer’s training school class
______ Utility training class
______ Training classes provided by your agency or those agencies you work for
______ One-time state-sponsored class
______ Any other class not sponsored by your state (e.g., another state, trade organization)
______ Visit to an agency you do not work for training
______ Instruction provided by your state to your individual agency or those agencies you work for
______ In-person expert visit just to your agency (e.g., peer exchange, consultant)
______ Web cast
______ Other (please specify)
Which of the following weatherization topics listed below were agency staff first trained on in PY 2010 and two years prior to PY 2010? (Check all that apply)
(1) Diagnostic procedures _____
(2) Insulation _____
-- single family dwellings _____
-- multifamily dwellings _____
-- mobile homes _____
(3) Space heating, ventilation, air conditioning _____
-- single family dwellings _____
-- multifamily dwellings _____
-- mobile homes _____
(4) Infiltration measures _____
-- single family dwellings _____
-- multifamily dwellings _____
-- mobile homes _____
(5) Doors and windows _____
-- single family dwellings _____
-- multifamily dwellings _____
-- mobile homes _____
(6) Hot water heating _____
-- single family dwellings _____
-- multifamily dwellings _____
-- mobile homes _____
(7) Baseloads (e.g., lighting, refrigerators) _____
-- single family dwellings _____
-- multifamily dwellings _____
-- mobile homes _____
4a. Which of the following administrative-related topics listed below were agency staff first trained on in PY 2010 and in the two years prior to PY 2010? If your agency did not receive training on a particular subject, leave that item blank.
(1) Management _____
(2) Client education _____
(3) Auditing/estimating _____
-- single family dwellings _____
-- multifamily dwellings _____
-- mobile homes _____
(4) Monitoring/quality control _____
(5) Financial topics _____
(6) Outreach and communications _____
(7) Other (please specify) _____
4b. Which of the following health and safety topics listed below were agency staff first trained on in PY 2010 and in the two years prior to PY 2010? (Check all that apply)
_____ Fire safety
_____ Indoor air quality
_____ Measures to increase security of housing unit
_____ Measures to reduce common household hazards
_____ Mold and mildew
_____ Lead
_____ Asbestos
_____ Vermiculite
_____ General crew safety
_____ Other health and safety
_____ Other (please specify)
On which of the following weatherization topics did your agency provide training to your own in-house staff in Program Year 2010? (Check all that apply)
(1) Diagnostic procedures _____
(2) Insulation _____
-- single family dwellings _____
-- multifamily dwellings _____
-- mobile homes _____
(3) Space heating, ventilation, air conditioning _____
-- single family dwellings _____
-- multifamily dwellings _____
-- mobile homes _____
(4) Infiltration measures _____
-- single family dwellings _____
-- multifamily dwellings _____
-- mobile homes _____
(5) Doors and windows _____
-- single family dwellings _____
-- multifamily dwellings _____
-- mobile homes _____
(6) Hot water heating _____
-- single family dwellings _____
-- multifamily dwellings _____
-- mobile homes _____
(7) Baseloads (e.g., lighting, refrigerators) _____
-- single family dwellings _____
-- multifamily dwellings _____
-- mobile homes _____
5a. On which of the following administrative-related topics did your agency provide training to your own in-house staff in Program Year 2010? (Check all that apply)
(1) Management _____
(2) Client education _____
(3) Auditing/estimating _____
-- single family dwellings _____
-- multifamily dwellings _____
-- mobile homes _____
(4) Monitoring/quality control _____
(5) Financial topics _____
(6) Outreach and communications _____
(7) Other (please specify) _____
5b. On which of the following health and safety topics did your agency provide training to your own in-house staff in Program Year 2010? (Check all that apply)
_____ Fire safety
_____ Indoor air quality
_____ Measures to increase security of housing unit
_____ Measures to reduce common household hazards
_____ Mold and mildew
_____ Lead
_____ Asbestos
_____ Vermiculite
_____ General crew safety
_____ Other health and safety
_____ Other (please specify)
On which of the following diagnostic procedures did your agency provide training to your staff in Program Year 2010? (Check all that apply)
Pressure diagnostics:
Blower door (house air leakage rate) _____
Zonal pressure measurements _____
Room-to-room pressure measurements (distribution balancing) _____
Duct pressure pan measurements _____
Duct blower measurements (duct air leakage rate) _____
Space-heating system:
Flue gas analysis (steady-state efficiency measurements) _____
Heat rise measurements _____
CO measurements in flues _____
Draft/spillage (normal operation) _____
Air-conditioning system:
Refrigerant charge (e.g., superheat, subcooling) _____
HVAC components and cross-cutting diagnostics:
Air handler flow rate _____
Thermostat anticipator current _____
Worst case draft/spillage (CAZ) _____
Hot-water (water-heating) system:
Flue gas analysis (steady-state efficiency measurements) _____
CO measurements in flues _____
Draft/spillage (normal operation) _____
Water flow rates (showerheads and faucets) _____
Other CO measurements:
CO measurements in equipment rooms _____
Cooking stove _____
CO measurements in living areas _____
Other diagnostics and inspections:
Refrigerator energy use _____
Exhaust fan air flow rate measurement _____
Infrared scanning (camera) _____
Radon testing _____
Lead testing _____
Mold and mildew testing _____
Moisture context testing _____
Other (please specify) ___________________________________ _____
For each broad subject listed in the left-most column of the following table, put a check mark in the appropriate cell(s) to indicate which training method(s) you believe were most effective for imparting key skills and information in that area to your agency’s in-house or contractor weatherization staff in PY 2010:
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Primarily Classroom training |
Agency visits |
Web casts |
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For each broad subject listed in the left-most column of the following table, please indicate the quality of training received in Program Year 2010 at the training venues listed in the column headings. Please leave cells blank were your agency did not receive training during this period of time. Please use the following scale: 1-very low; 2 - low; 3-medium; 4- high; 5-very high
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National Weatherization Program Conference |
Affordable Comfort Conference |
Regional Weatherization Conference |
State Weatherization Conference |
State/ Regional Training Center |
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9. For those staff working in your agency who needed to have knowledge about the following list of weatherization topics in PY 2010, how well trained were they in each area in PY 2010? Please use the following scale: 1– not at all well trained; 2 – not well trained; 3 – moderately well trained; 4 –well trained; 5 – very well trained; 6 – not applicable Circle best answer.
(1) Diagnostic procedures 1 2 3 4 5 6
(2) Insulation
-- single family dwellings 1 2 3 4 5 6
-- multifamily dwellings 1 2 3 4 5 6
-- mobile homes 1 2 3 4 5 6
(3) Space heating, ventilation, air conditioning
-- single family dwellings 1 2 3 4 5 6
-- multifamily dwellings 1 2 3 4 5 6
-- mobile homes 1 2 3 4 5 6
(4) Infiltration measures
-- single family dwellings 1 2 3 4 5 6
-- multifamily dwellings 1 2 3 4 5 6
-- mobile homes 1 2 3 4 5 6
(5) Doors and windows
-- single family dwellings 1 2 3 4 5 6
-- multifamily dwellings 1 2 3 4 5 6
-- mobile homes 1 2 3 4 5 6
(6) Hot water heating
-- single family dwellings 1 2 3 4 5 6
-- multifamily dwellings 1 2 3 4 5 6
-- mobile homes 1 2 3 4 5 6
(7) Baseloads (e.g., lighting, refrigerators)
-- single family dwellings 1 2 3 4 5 6
-- multifamily dwellings 1 2 3 4 5 6
-- mobile homes 1 2 3 4 5 6
9a. For those staff working in your agency who needed to have knowledge about the following list of administrative-related topics, how well trained were they in each area in PY 2010? Please use the following scale: 1– not at all well trained; 2 – not well trained; 3 – moderately well trained; 4 –well trained; 5 – very well trained; 6 – not applicable Circle best answer.
(1) Management 1 2 3 4 5 6
(2) Client education 1 2 3 4 5 6
(3) Auditing/estimating
-- single family dwellings 1 2 3 4 5 6
-- multifamily dwellings 1 2 3 4 5 6
-- mobile homes 1 2 3 4 5 6
(4) Monitoring/quality control 1 2 3 4 5 6
(5) Financial topics 1 2 3 4 5 6
(6) Outreach and communications 1 2 3 4 5 6
(7) Other (please specify) 1 2 3 4 5 6
9b. For those staff working in your agency who needed to have knowledge about the following list of health and safety topics, how well trained were they in each area in PY 2010? Please use the following scale: 1– not at all well trained; 2 – not well trained; 3 – moderately well trained; 4 –well trained; 5 – very well trained; 6 – not applicable Circle best answer.
(1) Fire safety 1 2 3 4 5 6
(2) Indoor air quality 1 2 3 4 5 6
(3) Measures to increase security of housing unit 1 2 3 4 5 6
(4) Measures to reduce common household hazards 1 2 3 4 5 6
(5) Mold and mildew 1 2 3 4 5 6
(6) Lead 1 2 3 4 5 6
(7) Asbestos 1 2 3 4 5 6
(8) Vermiculite 1 2 3 4 5 6
(9) General crew safety 1 2 3 4 5 6
(10) Other health and safety 1 2 3 4 5 6
(11) Other (please specify 1 2 3 4 5 6
9c. For categories receiving answers of (1)-not at all well trained, or (2)-not well trained to the above questions, what were the barriers for receiving this training:
a. Funding
b. Time
c. Not a priority
d. Not available
e. Other___________________
10. For those staff working in your agency that needed to have knowledge about the following list of diagnostic topics, how well trained were they in each area in PY 2010? Please use the following scale: 1– not at all well trained; 2 – not well trained; 3 – moderately well trained; 4 –well trained; 5 – very well trained; 6 – not applicable Circle best answer.
Pressure diagnostics:
Blower door (house air leakage rate) 1 2 3 4 5 6
Zonal pressure measurements 1 2 3 4 5 6
Room-to-room pressure measurements 1 2 3 4 5 6
Duct pressure pan measurements 1 2 3 4 5 6
Duct blower measurements (duct air leakage rate) 1 2 3 4 5 6
Space-heating system:
Flue gas analysis (steady-state efficiency measurements)1 2 3 4 5 6
Heat rise measurements 1 2 3 4 5 6
CO measurements in flues 1 2 3 4 5 6
Draft/spillage (normal operation) 1 2 3 4 5 6
Air-conditioning system:
Refrigerant charge (e.g., superheat, subcooling) 1 2 3 4 5 6
HVAC components and cross-cutting diagnostics:
Air handler flow rate 1 2 3 4 5 6
Thermostat anticipator current 1 2 3 4 5 6
Worst case draft/spillage (CAZ) 1 2 3 4 5 6
Hot-water (water-heating) system:
Flue gas analysis (steady-state efficiency measurements)1 2 3 4 5 6
CO measurements in flues 1 2 3 4 5 6
Draft/spillage (normal operation) 1 2 3 4 5 6
Water flow rates (showerheads and faucets) 1 2 3 4 5 6
Other CO measurements:
CO measurements in equipment rooms 1 2 3 4 5 6
Cooking stove 1 2 3 4 5 6
CO measurements in living areas 1 2 3 4 5 6
Other diagnostics and inspections:
Refrigerator energy use 1 2 3 4 5 6
Exhaust fan air flow rate measurement 1 2 3 4 5 6
Infrared scanning (camera) 1 2 3 4 5 6
Radon testing 1 2 3 4 5 6
Lead testing 1 2 3 4 5 6
Mold and mildew testing 1 2 3 4 5 6
Moisture context testing 1 2 3 4 5 6
Other (please specify) ____________________ 1 2 3 4 5 6
10a. For categories receiving answers of (1)-not at all well trained, or (2)-not well trained to the above question, what were the barriers for receiving this training:
a. Funding
b. Time
c. Not a priority
d. Not available
e. Other___________________
11. Overall, how well trained were your agency’s weatherization crews in PY 2010? (Check best answer)
_____ Very well trained
_____ Well trained
_____ Neither well nor poorly trained
_____ Poorly trained
_____ Very poorly trained
12. What were the barriers that prevented your crews from receiving all the training they need? (Check all that apply)
_____ Lack of training funds
_____ Cannot take crews out of the field long enough for training
_____ Training not available at the right times
_____ Training not available at the right places
_____ Available training is poor in quality
INSPECTION
Which of the following types of post-weatherization quality control inspection did your agency perform on your weatherized dwelling units in Program Year 2010? Check all that apply.
Visual inspection of installed measures _____
Verification of insulation depths/quantities _____
Verification of operation of measures installed _____
Assessment of quality of measures installed _____
Identification of needed measures that were not installed _____
Blower door test _____
Heating system efficiency test (flue gas analysis) _____
Draft/spillage tests of heating systems _____
Carbon monoxide (CO) monitoring _____
Infrared scanning _____
Identification of unresolved health and safety issues _____
Discussion with occupants _____
Other (specify) ______________________________________________ _____
Please indicate which types of post-weatherization quality control inspection listed below were initiated since ARRA PY 2009. Check all that apply.
Visual inspection of installed measures _____
Verification of insulation depths/quantities _____
Verification of operation of measures installed _____
Assessment of quality of measures installed _____
Identification of needed measures that were not installed _____
Blower door test _____
Heating system efficiency test (flue gas analysis) _____
Draft/spillage tests of heating systems _____
Carbon monoxide (CO) monitoring _____
Infrared scanning _____
Identification of unresolved health and safety issues _____
Discussion with occupants _____
Other (specify) ______________________________________________ _____
Which of the following post-weatherization quality and control inspection topics listed below were agency staff trained on in PY 2010? Check all that apply.
Visual inspection of installed measures _____
Verification of insulation depths/quantities _____
Verification of operation of measures installed _____
Assessment of quality of measures installed _____
Identification of needed measures that were not installed _____
Blower door test _____
Other diagnostic tests _____
Identification of unresolved health and safety issues _____
Discussion with occupants _____
Other (specify) ______________________________________________ _____
Please indicate the cost, amount of training needed, amount of time needed and effectiveness of the following types of post-weatherization quality control inspection procedures relative to each other for PY 2010. Please use the following scale: 1 – very low; 2 –low; 3 – medium; 4 – high; 5 – very high.
Cost Training Time Effectiveness
Needed Needed
Visual inspection of installed measures |
Verification of insulation depths/quantities |
Verification of operation of measures installed |
Assessment of quality of measures installed |
Identification of needed measures that were not installed |
Blower door test |
Other diagnostic tests |
Identification of unresolved health and safety issues |
Discussion with occupants |
Other (please specify) |
Approximately how many hours did it take to perform a typical post-weatherization quality control inspection in Program Year 2010, by the major components listed below?
Scheduling _____
Travel _____
On-site work _____
Post-inspection analysis and write-up _____
Other _____
TOTAL of all components _____
Which of the following parties were involved in performing your agency’s post-weatherization quality control inspections in Program Year 2010? Check all that apply.
In-house manager _____
In-house inspection specialist _____
Contractor inspection specialist _____
In-house weatherization crew chief _____
Contractor weatherization crew chief _____
In-house weatherization crew member _____
Contractor weatherization crew member _____
Other (please specify) ____________________________________________
7. Which party was primarily responsible for post-weatherization quality control inspections? Check best answer.
In-house manager _____
In-house inspection specialist _____
Contractor inspection specialist _____
In-house weatherization crew chief _____
Contractor weatherization crew chief _____
In-house weatherization crew member _____
Contractor weatherization crew member _____
Other (please specify) ____________________________________________
8. What types of credentials or experience did your agency’s post-weatherization quality control inspectors have in Program Year 2010? Check all that apply.
Technical certification _____
Extensive experience performing pre-weatherization audits _____
Extensive experience performing weatherization work _____
Extensive experience supervising weatherization work _____
Construction experience _____
Other (please specify) ___________________________________________ _____
9. Please indicate the level of experience for the agency staff engaged post-weatherization quality control inspections in Program Year 2010 in each of the following functional areas:
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Very High |
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Average |
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Very Low |
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10. For those dwelling units for which post-weatherization quality control inspections were performed by your agency in Program Year 2010, typically how many days after weatherization completion did the initial inspection take place? _____
11. In those cases where a Program Year 2010 post-weatherization quality control inspection revealed a problem with the job performed, what action was most commonly taken in response to that finding? Check one.
Sent original crew or contractor back to correct problem _____
Sent different crew or contractor to correct problem _____
Sent crew supervisor to correct problem _____
Sent someone from state office to correct problem _____
No action taken _____
Other (please specify) ____________________________________________ _____
12. What other actions were taken in Program Year 2010 in response to the discovery of a problem with the weatherization job performed? Check all that apply.
Sent original crew or contractor back to correct problem _____
Sent different crew or contractor to correct problem _____
Sent crew supervisor to correct problem _____
Sent someone from state office to correct problem _____
No action taken _____
Other (please specify) ____________________________________________ _____
13. In Program Year 2010, how many of the dwelling units weatherized by your agency required some additional work as a result of the findings of your post-weatherization quality control inspections? _____
13a. Of those requiring some additional work, how many had work done that probably resulted in more energy savings?_____
14. What were the three most common problems found in the dwelling units inspected by your agency in Program Year 2010?
1) ___________________________________
2) ___________________________________
3) ___________________________________
15. In Program Year 2010, did your agency use findings from your post-weatherization quality control inspections to provide feedback to your in-house or contractor crews on workmanship or related issues? ______
16. To what extent does post-weatherization quality control inspection affect the quality of future weatherization work?
(1) No extent
(2) Little extent
(3) Moderate extent
(4) Substantial extent
(5) Very substantial extent
17. Did the observation of problems with the quality of weatherization work lead to changes in weatherization training for your staff?
(1) Yes
(2) No
17a. If Yes, what changes were made? ______________
18. Did your agency observe weatherization training sessions to help identify potential problem areas for inspecting in the field (e.g., with respect to installation of measures that trainees seem to have trouble understanding)?
(1) Yes
(2) No
18a. If Yes, briefly describe how your in-field inspection activities were affected by your training session observations.
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