Do you feel like you understand how energy systems work? (i.e. your heating system, plumbing, utilities, how to conserve energy, etc.) (Q12 SP->Cu2020)

This question appeared only on the Spring 2020 version of the survey instrument.

This chart reflects answers collected from question #12, which asked: “Do you feel like you understand how energy systems work? (i.e. your heating system, plumbing, utilities, how to conserve energy, etc.)?” The 75 responses collected are subdivided into the following categories (the numbers next to the categories are the number of respondents identified and reflecting that category). 

• Respondent talks about utilities (gas, electric, internet): 5

• Respondent states that have a basic understanding: 21

• Respondent talks about energy sources (gas, oil, etc.): 6

• Respondent states that they don’t know what ‘energy systems’ means: 1

• Respondent describes their knowledge of energy production and distribution: 6

• Simple affirmative answer: 32

• Simple negative answer: 5

The data was produced by the Shifting Energy Demands in COVID-19 Survey, which has been administered to 169 people over two time periods. The Spring 2020 survey was administered to 86 people between May and June, and the Winter 2020 survey was administered to 83 people between December 2020 and March 2021. Visit the Shifting Energy Demands in COVID-19 - Spring + Winter 2020 Survey Results page to view more data from our survey. The project is approved by Drexel’s IRB.