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Electrical Hosting Capacity and Solar Experiences Study
This survey will likely take at most 5-10 minutes. It assesses Washington, DC residents' knowledge and experiences with solar installation, electrical grid infrastructure, and interconnection. Electrify DC, a local non-profit, has received a grant from DC Department of Energy & Environment(DOEE) to conduct a citywide Hosting Capacity Study. This study evaluates the grid's capacity for more clean energy, determining necessary upgrades to meet the District’s energy and climate goals. Survey feedback is crucial to understanding residents' needs and improving grid capacity awareness.
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DC Ward of Residence
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DC Zip Code
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Street Address
Street Address Line 2
City
State / Province
Postal / Zip Code
What is your annual household income range?
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$29,999 or less
$30,000-$74,999
$75,000-$99,999
$100,000-$150,000
$150,000-$199,999
$200,000 or more
Prefer Not to Answer
Are you a:
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Homeowner
Renter
Other (College dorm, etc)
What is your household size?
Single
3-5
2-3
More than 5 people
Gender Identification
Female
Male
Non-binary
Prefer not to answer
What is your age range?
18-24
25-34
35-44
45-54
55-64
65+
Racial/Ethnic Identification(Select all that apply)
Black/African-American
White
Latino/Latine
East Asian or Pacific Islander
American Indian/Alaskan Native
Middle Eastern/North African
South Asian/Desi diasporic
Other
Please verify that you are human
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What type of home is it?
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Single Family (Detached)
Townhome/Townhouse
Condo
Other
Do you have solar installed?
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Yes
No
I'm in process of installing
Have you ever considered getting solar at your home?
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Yes
No
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Non-Solar Home
What has stopped you from installing solar?
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Upfront costs
Roof Incompatibilities (condition/repairs, shape, location, etc)
Conflicts with installer
Long term maintanence
I don't know anyone who has solar installed
Regulatory or Permitting Issues(ex. Historic Properties)
Other
Why have you never considered installing solar?
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I don't understand how it works
I don't know anyone who has it
I don't know how to get started
I don't think I could afford something like that
I can afford it but it's not worth the trouble
Other
Do you know about solar rebates and incentives you may qualify for as a DC Resident?
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Yes
No
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Did you utilize solar rebates or incentives?
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Yes
No
Did you have any troubles with interconnection (connecting to the grid) with PEPCO?
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Yes
No
I don't know/remember
If there were troubles interconnecting, select any troubles that applied to your process
Local feeder (power distribution line) compatibility
Local power capacity
Interconnection costs
Difficulties with interconnection professionals
Aged or damaged infrastructure (power lines, poles, transformers, etc)
Other
Did you have any troubles with solar installation itself?
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Yes
No
I don't know/remember
List any relevant installation troubles
Upfront costs
Roof Incompatibilities (condition/repairs, shape, location, etc)
Inadequacies or conflicts with solar installer
Long term maintanence
Difficulties or conflicts with PEPCO
Regulatory or Permitting Issues
Other
Select any upfront costs that keep you from installing solar
Evaluation costs
High service or installation costs
Local infrastructure upgrades
Solar panel costs
Too long of a payoff window
Other
Do you typically produce more than, less than, or equal to the amount of energy you use?
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More than
Equal to
Less than
I don't know/Not sure
What were your primary reasons for installing solar?
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Energy Savings
Environmental Sustainability
Attractive financial incentives
More resilience from the grid
Other
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Do you also have a home battery installed?
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Yes
No
Why did you install a home battery?
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Night-time energy usage
Back up energy security
Financial incentives
Other
What has stopped you from installing a home battery?
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Upfront costs
Installation troubles
I didn't think it wasn't necessary
Safety concerns(from overheating)
Other
Select any upfront costs that keep you from installing a battery
Evaluation costs
High service costs
Local infrastructure upgrades
Solar panel costs
Other
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Homeowner Solar Survey
How knowledgeable do you feel about DER's (Distributed Energy Resources) ie. solar panels, wind turbines?
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Complete Novice
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Expert
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1 is Complete Novice, 5 is Expert
Is there anything you wish you knew about DERs that you don't already understand or would like more info on?
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How DERs generate electricity
How DERs compare to traditional power generation in costs
How I can start installing DERs, or add more to my home
Local incentives I can take advantage of for installation or maintanence
None of the above
Other
How knowledgeable do you feel about the electrical grid?
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Complete Novice
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Expert
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1 is Complete Novice, 5 is Expert
Is there anything about the electrical grid that you don't already understand or would like more info on?
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Where does most of our energy in DC currently come from?
How can I get paid for giving to the electrical grid?
What challenges can our grid impose to my DER installations?
None of the above
Other
How knowledgeable are you about grid interconnection?
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Complete Novice
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Expert
5
1 is Complete Novice, 5 is Expert
How knowledgeable are you about hosting capacity?
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Complete Novice
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Expert
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1 is Complete Novice, 5 is Expert
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Renters Solar Survey
What type of home do you live in?
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Single Family (Detached)
Apartment
Townhome/Townhouse
Rental Condo
Renter
Other
Do you have access and control over your roof?
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Yes
No
I don't know/not sure
Does your rental building have solar installed?
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Yes
No
I'm not sure
List any known reasons why the rental hasn't added solar yet:
Landlord didn't think it wasn't necessary
Installation troubles
Upfront costs
Local infrastructure upgrades
Other
Does your rental have a home battery installed?
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Yes
No
I'm not sure
Have you heard about community solar?
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Yes
No
Is there anything about community solar that you don't already understand or would like more info on?
What does community solar mean?
How community solar farms are formed
Would community solar be cheaper for me?
Can you benefit from community solar if you already have panels?
Other
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How knowledgeable do you feel about DER's (Distributed Energy Resources) ie. solar panels, wind turbines, geothermal?
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Complete Novice
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Expert
5
1 is Complete Novice, 5 is Expert
Is there anything about DERs that you don't already understand or would like more info on?
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How DER's generate electricity
How DERs compare to traditional power generation in costs
Are there opportunities to install DERs in my building as a renter?
Local incentives renters take advantage of for installation or maintanence
None of the above
Other
How knowledgeable do you feel about the electrical grid?
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Complete Novice
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4
Expert
5
1 is Complete Novice, 5 is Expert
Is there anything about the electrical grid that you don't already understand or would like more info on?
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Where does most of our energy in DC currently come from?
How can I get paid for giving back to the electrical grid?
What challenges can our grid impose to my DER installations?
None of the above
Other
How knowledgeable are you about grid interconnection?
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Complete Novice
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2
3
4
Expert
5
1 is Complete Novice, 5 is Expert
How knowledgeable are you about hosting capacity?
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Complete Novice
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Expert
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1 is Complete Novice, 5 is Expert
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Questions and Form Feedback
Contact Us: research@electrifydc.org
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