PRAXIS Thermostat Usage Project

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In relation to the University of Utah, are you a(n)... *

Undergraduate student

Graduate student

Faculty member

Staff member

What college are you a part of? (If you are a part of more than one college, choose one) *

What best describes your housing? *

University of Utah on campus housing (dorm or apartment)

Off campus housing (non-University of Utah housing)

Is your thermostat programmable? *

Yes

I don't know

To what extent do you agree with the following statement: It is important to use your thermostat effectively. *

Strongly disagree

Strongly agree

To what extent do you agree with the following statement: I know how to use most of my thermostat's functions. *

Strongly disagree

Strongly agree

Below are a few questions about your KNOWLEDGE of thermostats: *

(1) No Knowledge

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5) Highly Knowledgeable

Not applicable

Change current temperature on thermostat

Program thermostat to automatically change temperature at predesignated times

Rules concerning thermostats on campus

Ability to use thermostats found on non-residential campus

Below are a few questions about your USE of thermostats: *

Never

Seldom

Occasionally

Often

Very often

Not applicable

I regulate the temperature according to how comfortable I (and my roommates) feel.

I adjust the thermostat when I leave the house/apartment

I adjust the thermostat when I go to bed

I pre-program my thermostat to adjust to my needs at specific times

Are there technological problems that prevent you from using your thermostat? *

Yes

Not Applicable

If you answered yes, what are the technological problems?

Is there anything else that prevents you, personally, from using your thermostat? *

Don't know how to use thermostat

Haven't looked into it

Cannot access thermostat

No/Not Applicable

Other:

Have you noticed any buildings on campus that you think are consistently too hot or too cold? If so, which one(s)?

Which of the following would be the most compelling reason for you to turn your thermostat settings down 2 degrees during the Winter (or up 2 degrees in the Summer)? *

I would save money

Other people are doing it too

I will help the environment

Not Applicable

Other

How much do you agree with the following statement. The University of Utah should be a leader in sustainable development and be completely carbon neutral before 2030.

Strongly disagree

Strongly agree

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