On which environmental area should the City focus its resources? Please rank the level of priority for each topic. (1 equals lowest priority and 5 equals highest priority.)
Energy efficiency upgrades for residential and commercial buildings to reduce a building’s energy use for heating, cooling, lighting, etc. - 5
Advanced energy efficiency requirements for new commercial and residential construction resulting in low energy use for heating, cooling, lighting, etc., once occupied - 5
Solar panel installation on residential and commercial buildings - 5
Develop local community solar energy sources by promoting installation of solar carports, rooftop solar on large commercial business parks, etc. - 5
Driverless transportation focused on shared mobility - 5
Electric Vehicle (EV) charging station infrastructure - 5
How problematic do you think each of the following climate change-related hazards will be for you and your business in the future?
Increased temperature and heat waves - Extremely serious
Increased wildfire occurrence - Extremely serious
Flooding and more severe rain storms - Extremely serious
Mudslides and landslides - Extremely serious
Longer periods of drought - Extremely serious
Poor air quality - Extremely serious
How concerned are you about the impacts of climate change (listed in the previous question) on the following areas?
Public health - Extremely concerned
Homes and property values - Extremely concerned
Well-being of future generations - Extremely concerned
Economic vitality of Dublin community - Extremely concerned
Economic vitality of your business - Extremely concerned
Public infrastructure (i.e., roads, buildings, etc.) - Extremely concerned
How important is it that Dublin implements programs and policies that protect the environment?
Very
What have you already done, or what do you want to do, to reduce energy usage at your business?
Conduct an energy audit - Want to do
Install a high-efficiency heating and cooling system (HVAC) - Want to do
Seal air leaks in walls, windows, ducts, etc. - Want to do
Install a high-efficiency water heater - Want to do
Upgrade lighting to energy-efficient models - Want to do
Replace appliances with energy-efficient models - Want to do
Upgrade insulation in building - Want to do
Install solar panels - Want to do
Install high-efficiency windows - Want to do
Plant shade trees - Want to do
Have you installed, or would you consider installing electric vehicle (EV) charging stations for employees at your business?
I want to
If you have not installed EV charging stations at your business, what are some of the barriers keeping you from doing so?
Cost of installation and infrastructure
Please rank how motivated you are by each of the potential benefits of investing in an energy upgrade for your business on a scale of 1-5. (1 equals lowest motivator and 5 equals highest motivator.)
Lower my environmental impact - 5
Make my business more comfortable to work or visit - 5
Save money on my utilities - 5
Branding/business opportunity or promotion - 5
Increase employee productivity - 5
How important are the following barriers in keeping you from taking advantage of energy upgrades:
Cost and/or low return on investment - Most important
Time and effort to complete the project - More important
Limited benefits to business - More important
Lack of knowledge about how to proceed - Most important
What have you already done, or what do you want to do, to reduce water usage at your business?
Purchase water-efficient equipment - Want to do
Replace toilets/urinals with new low-flow models - Want to do
Conduct a water audit - Want to do
Reduce landscape water use - Want to do
Educate, engage, and inform employees - Want to do
Does your business offer any employee incentive programs to encourage alternatives to single automotive commuting? Select all that apply:
Rideshare matching
Secure bike parking
Flexible schedule option
If your business does not offer any employee incentive programs for alternatives to single automotive commuting, what are the barriers for not doing so? How can the City help you with these programs?
No response.
What is the zip code of your business?
94568
How many employees work at your business?
10
What are your hours of operation?
10 am to 10 pm
What is your business type or sector? (e.g. service, manufacturing, retail, etc.)
Restaurant
How did you hear about this survey?
Friends/colleagues
Please share any additional ideas or comments about how Dublin can meet our goal of protecting human health and our environment.
Help business lease solar panels
Would you be interested in learning more about ways your business can help increase the environmental sustainability in Dublin? (If so, please include the topic(s) you would like to learn more about and your contact information.)
Energy and water use
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On which environmental area should the City focus its resources? Please rank the level of priority for each topic. (1 equals lowest priority and 5 equals highest priority.)
How problematic do you think each of the following climate change-related hazards will be for you and your business in the future?
How concerned are you about the impacts of climate change (listed in the previous question) on the following areas?
How important is it that Dublin implements programs and policies that protect the environment?
What have you already done, or what do you want to do, to reduce energy usage at your business?
Have you installed, or would you consider installing electric vehicle (EV) charging stations for employees at your business?
If you have not installed EV charging stations at your business, what are some of the barriers keeping you from doing so?
Please rank how motivated you are by each of the potential benefits of investing in an energy upgrade for your business on a scale of 1-5. (1 equals lowest motivator and 5 equals highest motivator.)
How important are the following barriers in keeping you from taking advantage of energy upgrades:
What have you already done, or what do you want to do, to reduce water usage at your business?
Does your business offer any employee incentive programs to encourage alternatives to single automotive commuting? Select all that apply:
If your business does not offer any employee incentive programs for alternatives to single automotive commuting, what are the barriers for not doing so? How can the City help you with these programs?
No response.What is the zip code of your business?
94568How many employees work at your business?
10What are your hours of operation?
10 am to 10 pmWhat is your business type or sector? (e.g. service, manufacturing, retail, etc.)
RestaurantHow did you hear about this survey?
Please share any additional ideas or comments about how Dublin can meet our goal of protecting human health and our environment.
Help business lease solar panelsWould you be interested in learning more about ways your business can help increase the environmental sustainability in Dublin? (If so, please include the topic(s) you would like to learn more about and your contact information.)
Energy and water use