South Alabama Electric Cooperative Custom Energy Profile

Name (first and last name) 
 Date
Address 
City 
Home phone (xxx-xxx-xxxx) 
State 
E-mail
 Zip  
 Co-op Account Number (optional)

*Responses to all questions are required in order to produce your energy-saving recommendations.

Home Information

1. Year your house was built:

Before 1960
1960 – 1969
1970 – 1979
1980 – 1989
1990 – 1994
1995 – 1999
2000  – 2004
After 2004
 
2. Type of dwelling
Single-family
Modular
Mobile, manufactured home
Apartment, duplex, condo
 
3. House type: (any that apply)

1-level ranch
2+ stories
Split-level
Basement
Single-wide
Double-wide
Triple-wide
 
4. Size of home:

Less than 1,000
1,000 - 1,499
1,500 - 1,999
2,000 - 2,499
2,500 - 2,999
3,000 – 3,999
4,000 – 4,999
5,000 or more
 
5. About how much of your lighting is compact fluorescent (CFL) bulbs?
None 1%-25% 26%-50% Over 50%
 
6. Is your attic insulated?
Yes No
 
7. Do you experience any of these problems in your home? (check all that apply)

Cold drafts in winter
Water condensation on windows in winter
Uneven temperatures from room to room
Heating system won’t keep home warm enough
Air conditioning system won’t keep home cool enough
I do not experience any of these

 
8. Number of occupants
 
9. Own or rent your home:
Own Rent
 
Appliances  
10. Refrigerators you use:
None 1 2 3+
 
11. Freezers you use:
None 1 2 3+
 
12. LCD or plasma TV’s you use:
None 1 2 3+
 
13. Ceiling fans you use: 
None 1 2 3+
 
14. Desktop or laptop computers you use:
None 1 2 3+
 
15. Swimming pool pump:
None (skip to #17) 1 2 3+
 
16. Hours per day pool pump runs:
Less than 5 hours
6-10 hours
11-15 hours
16-20 hours
More than 20 hours
 
17. Pool or hot tub heater:
None 1 2 3+
 
Heating, Cooling and Ventilation
18. Primary heating fuel:
Electric
Propane
Natural Gas
Wood
Fuel Oil
Other
 
19. Type of primary heating system:
Geothermal heat pump
Air source heat pump
Dual-fuel heat pump
Electric furnace
Natural gas furnace
Propane furnace
Wood stove or fireplace
Electric thermal storage
Zoned electric (ceiling, cove, baseboard, wall unit)
Other
 
20. Do you use portable electric plug-in heaters in your home?
Yes No
 
21. Approximate year primary heating system was installed:

Before 1986   
1986 – 1990  
1991 - 1995
1996 – 2000   
2001 – 2005  
After 2005 
 
22. Type of air conditioning:

Geothermal heat pump 
Air source heat pump  
Dual-fuel heat pump 
Central air  
Window unit(s)  
None (skip to #23)
 
23. Approximate year air conditioning system was installed:
Before 1986   
1986 – 1990  
1991 - 1995
1996 – 2000   
2001 – 2005  
After 2005 
 
24. Air flow around and condition of outdoor A/C condenser or heat pump:
Poor 1  2  3  4  5 Excellent
 
25. Programmable thermostat installed?
Yes No
 
26. Thermostat setting ( degrees F ).
Winter  Summer
 
27. How often do you change or clean your heating and air conditioning ductwork filter?
Once a year
Twice a year
Quarterly
Every other month
Monthly
 
Water Heating
28. Water heaters in use: 
1 2 3+
 
29. Primary water heater fuel:
Electric
Propane
Natural gas
Other
 
30. Approximate year primary water heater was installed:
Before 1991  
1991-1995   
1996-2000   
2001-2005   
After 2005 
 
31. Primary water heater size: (in gallons)

20 – 29 
30 – 39  
40 – 49  
50 – 59  
60 – 69
70 – 79 
80+   
Tankless
 
32. Primary water heater thermostat setting:
degrees F
 
33. Hot water pipe wrap insulation:  
Yes No
 
34. Reduced-flow showerheads or sink aerators:
Yes No
 
Weatherization 
35. Wall penetrations properly sealed to prevent drafts and air leakage (outlets, light fixtures, pipes, phone, cable):
Poor  1  2  3  4  5 Excellent
 
36. Caulking or weatherstripping seal around doors and windows frames:
Poor 1  2  3  4  5   Excellent
 
37. Type of fireplace(s):
Wood-burning 
Natural gas or propane  
None (skip to #39)
 
38. Fireplace has doors
Yes No
 
39. Fireplace damper(s) closed when not in use:
Yes No
 
40. Condition of skirting and ductwork underneath manufactured or mobile home:
Poor 1  2  3  4  5  Excellent
Not mobile/manufactured home
 
41. Type of windows:
Single-pane
Double-pane
Storm windows
Low-E windows 
 

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