Renewable Energy for North Sydney – Survey for Business Please have your sayTo be in the running for the gift vouchers and the books, please fill in the survey before 5pm on 14 July 2017.* RequiredYour email address *Your answerYour name (optional)Your answerPlease go ahead if you run a business or own a commercial building within the outlined area. What describes you best? *We rent our premisesWe own our premisesWe are commercial property investorsOther:RequiredDo your business services include:Lease managementFacilities managementStrata managementNone of the aboveHow many people are locally employed in your business? *Less than 20Between 20 and 100Over 100Is your building: *Single-tenantedMulti-tenantedHow long do you plan on staying at your current address? *0-3 years3-5 yearsOver 5 yearsNot sureRequiredWhat energy projects have you undertaken in the past few years? Tick all that apply.Fully converted to LED lightingPartially converted to LED lightingInstalled a high-efficiency chiller/AC unitEnergy efficient ventilation / fan upgradePassive energy measures such as insulation, double-glazing and shadingOptimised or installed building management system (BMS)Solar hot water (or heat pump, heat recovery, energy efficient boiler)Solar panelsEnergy efficient equipment (e.g. 4 or 5 star rating)Engaged our staff and/or stakeholders to be more energy-efficient (switch-off campaigns, etc.)Undertook an energy audit of our facilitiesOther:How old is your hot water system? *0-5 years5-10 years10-15 yearsI don't knowWhat is your predominant type of hot water system? *ElectricGasSolar hot waterHeat pump (primarily renewable energy)I don't knowOther:What are some challenges you face (if any) when considering new energy efficient equipment or when installing or buying renewable energy? Tick all that apply. *Management is not committed/awareAccess to capital or low-interest financeLength of paybackWe are renting and have no control / awareness of our renewable energy optionsWe need permission from my owners corporation to install renewable energy systems on common propertyNot currently a priorityNot aware of the benefitsHave received conflicting adviceThere are no barriers, we are ready to proceedOther:RequiredAre you currently buying GreenPower? *Yes, less than 20%Yes, between 20% and 50% of our usageYes, more than 50% of our usageNoI don't knowI don't know how to buy GreenPowerHave you got a preference for renewable energy? If so, what kind? (optional question)Your answerWould you: *Consider generating your own renewable energy (e.g. solar panels, solar hot water, heat pump)? In most cases, this is much cheaper than purchasing electricity from your retailer over a 5-10 year period.Consider switching your electricity account to a carbon neutral option if it cost the same? This is achieved by the electricity retailer purchasing Australian and overseas carbon offsets to make your electricity supply carbon neutral.Consider buying accredited renewable electricity through your retailer? This is currently more expensive than conventional energy.Consider joining a renewable energy purchasing group? This means that a number of businesses form part of a group (or join an existing one) to bulk-purchase renewable energy to achieve a better price.Consider investing in community-owned renewables? This means that you would invest in renewable energy systems that are owned by people and businesses in the community. These typically offer a higher return of investment than a bank deposit, or, if you are hosting, provide you with cheaper electricity rates.Consider hosting community-owned renewables? This means that you would host renewables that are owned and financed by people and businesses in the community and provide you with cheaper electricity rates.I would not consider any of these optionsOther:RequiredHow did you find out about the survey?NewsletterPublicationCommunity notice boardSocial mediaThrough my networkIn a workshop/presentationThrough Council's 'Have your say'Other:Do you want to continue to be informed about the progress of this project:By clicking 'yes', you will be put on the North Sydney Council mailing list for this project.YesNoI want to participate in a focus group or workshop for this projectSubmitNever submit passwords through Google Forms.This content is neither created nor endorsed by Google. Report Abuse - Terms of Service - Privacy Policy Forms
