Assessment of Residential Energy Consumption Data and Their Use in Forecasting Models. Volume II. AN Assessment of the NIECS

摘要

Information related to energy use was collected from a representative national sample of households. This information included types of fuel, equipment used, and housing characteristics such as size and the amount of insulation. Data on actual energy consumption was obtained from records maintained by the households' fuel suppliers. A description and an analysis of the survey methodology and results are presented. The sample design, the conduct of the survey, and data preparation and editing are examined. Results from early and late respondents to the survey are compared to evaluate the effects of the multi-wave, multi-contact interviewing approach used in the survey. The most useful method was a comparison between survey responses and the findings of a field research effort to verify responses for a small sample. Recommendations are included for sampling improvements. (ERA citation 09:037777)