1. Have you heard of community solar before this survey? Yes
2. Do you live in the City of Santa Clara? Yes
3. How long have you lived in Santa Clara 21 years or more
4. How long do you intend to live in Santa Clara? 21 years or more
5. Do you rent or own your home or apartment/condo? Own
6. Do you have solar panels on your residence? No
7. Are you interested in supporting solar energy through installing a solar system on your home or paying into a community solar program? Yes
8. Which of the following reasons best describe why you are interested in using solar electricity or already using solar? (Select all that apply) I want to help the environment, I want to gain more control and independence from my utility, To reduce U.S. reliance on foreign fuel and/or energy sources, I want to be a good role model, Other - To show my grandchildren public power is better than private power.
9. How should Silicon Valley Power support solar? Ensure all customers have equal access to solar opportunities
10. Which would you be most likely to consider within the next five years Subscribe to a Community Solar program
11. Would you be willing to pay a premium on your energy bill for an ownership share of a community solar project? Yes
12. If paying a premium, would you prefer to: Pay a small premium each month to lock in a portion of your energy bill over time?
13. How much of a premium would you be willing to consider over your current utility rate? Other - A set amount. Like a mortgage or car loan.
14. If you would consider investing in a community solar program instead of installing rooftop solar on your home, please tell us why you feel this way? (Select all that apply) I believe that my rooftop is not appropriate for solar installation (wrong orientation, too much shade, etc.), I don’t like the look of solar on my own roof, Other - Santa Clara Unified School district has 100' redwoods blocking the sun 10 months of the year. One row of the redwoods is in the "Wire zone". See: https://www.siliconvalleypower.com/home/showdocument?id=58687

1. Have you heard of community solar before this survey? No
2. Do you live in the City of Santa Clara? Yes
3. How long have you lived in Santa Clara 21 years or more
4. How long do you intend to live in Santa Clara? 21 years or more
5. Do you rent or own your home or apartment/condo? Own
6. Do you have solar panels on your residence? No
7. Are you interested in supporting solar energy through installing a solar system on your home or paying into a community solar program? I don't know
8. Which of the following reasons best describe why you are interested in using solar electricity or already using solar? (Select all that apply) I want to lower my monthly energy costs, I want to help the environment, To reduce U.S. reliance on foreign fuel and/or energy sources
9. How should Silicon Valley Power support solar? Ensure that customers without solar systems are not subsidizing (or indirectly paying for) solar customers
10. Which would you be most likely to consider within the next five years Subscribe to a Community Solar program
12. If paying a premium, would you prefer to: Pay a small premium each month to lock in a portion of your energy bill over time?
13. How much of a premium would you be willing to consider over your current utility rate? Other - It would depend on what the ROI returns are...
14. If you would consider investing in a community solar program instead of installing rooftop solar on your home, please tell us why you feel this way? (Select all that apply) I believe it would be less costly to maintain, I believe that my rooftop is not appropriate for solar installation (wrong orientation, too much shade, etc.)

1. Have you heard of community solar before this survey? Yes
2. Do you live in the City of Santa Clara? Yes
3. How long have you lived in Santa Clara 21 years or more
4. How long do you intend to live in Santa Clara? 21 years or more
5. Do you rent or own your home or apartment/condo? Own
6. Do you have solar panels on your residence? Yes
7. Are you interested in supporting solar energy through installing a solar system on your home or paying into a community solar program? Yes
8. Which of the following reasons best describe why you are interested in using solar electricity or already using solar? (Select all that apply) I want to lower my monthly energy costs, I want to help the environment, To reduce U.S. reliance on foreign fuel and/or energy sources
9. How should Silicon Valley Power support solar? Provide rebate programs
10. Which would you be most likely to consider within the next five years Purchase a solar electric rooftop system (pay for the entire system up front)
11. Would you be willing to pay a premium on your energy bill for an ownership share of a community solar project? No
13. How much of a premium would you be willing to consider over your current utility rate? No premium
14. If you would consider investing in a community solar program instead of installing rooftop solar on your home, please tell us why you feel this way? (Select all that apply) None of the above

1. Have you heard of community solar before this survey? Yes
2. Do you live in the City of Santa Clara? Yes
3. How long have you lived in Santa Clara 21 years or more
4. How long do you intend to live in Santa Clara? 21 years or more
5. Do you rent or own your home or apartment/condo? Own
6. Do you have solar panels on your residence? No
7. Are you interested in supporting solar energy through installing a solar system on your home or paying into a community solar program? Yes
8. Which of the following reasons best describe why you are interested in using solar electricity or already using solar? (Select all that apply) I want to lower my monthly energy costs, I want to help the environment, I want to gain more control and independence from my utility, It is a good home investment, To reduce U.S. reliance on foreign fuel and/or energy sources
9. How should Silicon Valley Power support solar? Focus on solar plus battery storage
10. Which would you be most likely to consider within the next five years Subscribe to a Community Solar program
11. Would you be willing to pay a premium on your energy bill for an ownership share of a community solar project? Yes
12. If paying a premium, would you prefer to: Pay a small premium each month to lock in a portion of your energy bill over time?
13. How much of a premium would you be willing to consider over your current utility rate? 5%
14. If you would consider investing in a community solar program instead of installing rooftop solar on your home, please tell us why you feel this way? (Select all that apply) I believe it would be less costly to maintain, I believe that I would have less financial risk

1. Have you heard of community solar before this survey? No
2. Do you live in the City of Santa Clara? Yes
3. How long have you lived in Santa Clara 5 - 10 years
4. How long do you intend to live in Santa Clara? 21 years or more
5. Do you rent or own your home or apartment/condo? Own
6. Do you have solar panels on your residence? Yes
7. Are you interested in supporting solar energy through installing a solar system on your home or paying into a community solar program? Yes
8. Which of the following reasons best describe why you are interested in using solar electricity or already using solar? (Select all that apply) I want to lower my monthly energy costs, I want to help the environment, To reduce U.S. reliance on foreign fuel and/or energy sources
9. How should Silicon Valley Power support solar? Ensure all customers have equal access to solar opportunities
10. Which would you be most likely to consider within the next five years Subscribe to a Community Solar program
11. Would you be willing to pay a premium on your energy bill for an ownership share of a community solar project? Yes
12. If paying a premium, would you prefer to: Pay a small premium each month to lock in a portion of your energy bill over time?
13. How much of a premium would you be willing to consider over your current utility rate? 15%
14. If you would consider investing in a community solar program instead of installing rooftop solar on your home, please tell us why you feel this way? (Select all that apply) None of the above

1. Have you heard of community solar before this survey? No
2. Do you live in the City of Santa Clara? Yes
3. How long have you lived in Santa Clara 21 years or more
4. How long do you intend to live in Santa Clara? 21 years or more
5. Do you rent or own your home or apartment/condo? Own
6. Do you have solar panels on your residence? No
7. Are you interested in supporting solar energy through installing a solar system on your home or paying into a community solar program? Yes
8. Which of the following reasons best describe why you are interested in using solar electricity or already using solar? (Select all that apply) I want to lower my monthly energy costs, I want to help the environment, I want to gain more control and independence from my utility, To reduce U.S. reliance on foreign fuel and/or energy sources
9. How should Silicon Valley Power support solar? Ensure all customers have equal access to solar opportunities
10. Which would you be most likely to consider within the next five years Subscribe to a Community Solar program
11. Would you be willing to pay a premium on your energy bill for an ownership share of a community solar project? No
12. If paying a premium, would you prefer to: Pay a small premium each month to lock in a portion of your energy bill over time?
13. How much of a premium would you be willing to consider over your current utility rate? No premium
14. If you would consider investing in a community solar program instead of installing rooftop solar on your home, please tell us why you feel this way? (Select all that apply) I can’t afford to purchase a rooftop solar system, I believe it would be less costly to maintain, I believe that I would have less financial risk, I believe that my rooftop is not appropriate for solar installation (wrong orientation, too much shade, etc.)

1. Have you heard of community solar before this survey? No
2. Do you live in the City of Santa Clara? Yes
3. How long have you lived in Santa Clara 16 - 20 years
4. How long do you intend to live in Santa Clara? 21 years or more
5. Do you rent or own your home or apartment/condo? Own
6. Do you have solar panels on your residence? No
7. Are you interested in supporting solar energy through installing a solar system on your home or paying into a community solar program? I don't know
8. Which of the following reasons best describe why you are interested in using solar electricity or already using solar? (Select all that apply) I want to help the environment, I want to gain more control and independence from my utility, To reduce U.S. reliance on foreign fuel and/or energy sources
9. How should Silicon Valley Power support solar? Focus on solar plus battery storage
10. Which would you be most likely to consider within the next five years None of the above
11. Would you be willing to pay a premium on your energy bill for an ownership share of a community solar project? No
13. How much of a premium would you be willing to consider over your current utility rate? No premium
14. If you would consider investing in a community solar program instead of installing rooftop solar on your home, please tell us why you feel this way? (Select all that apply) Other - I like how SVP keeps our electricity costs low

1. Have you heard of community solar before this survey? No
2. Do you live in the City of Santa Clara? No
3. How long have you lived in Santa Clara 11 - 15 years
4. How long do you intend to live in Santa Clara? 16 - 20 years
5. Do you rent or own your home or apartment/condo? Rent
6. Do you have solar panels on your residence? No
7. Are you interested in supporting solar energy through installing a solar system on your home or paying into a community solar program? Yes
8. Which of the following reasons best describe why you are interested in using solar electricity or already using solar? (Select all that apply) I want to lower my monthly energy costs, I want to help the environment, I want to gain more control and independence from my utility, To reduce U.S. reliance on foreign fuel and/or energy sources
9. How should Silicon Valley Power support solar? Ensure all customers have equal access to solar opportunities
10. Which would you be most likely to consider within the next five years Subscribe to a Community Solar program
11. Would you be willing to pay a premium on your energy bill for an ownership share of a community solar project? No
13. How much of a premium would you be willing to consider over your current utility rate? No premium
14. If you would consider investing in a community solar program instead of installing rooftop solar on your home, please tell us why you feel this way? (Select all that apply) I can’t afford to purchase a rooftop solar system, I believe that my rooftop is not appropriate for solar installation (wrong orientation, too much shade, etc.), I do not own my home or apartment, Other - like a lot of people, I rent in an apartment building so the traditional solar options are straight up not available to me

1. Have you heard of community solar before this survey? Yes
2. Do you live in the City of Santa Clara? Yes
3. How long have you lived in Santa Clara 5 - 10 years
4. How long do you intend to live in Santa Clara? 21 years or more
5. Do you rent or own your home or apartment/condo? Own
6. Do you have solar panels on your residence? No
7. Are you interested in supporting solar energy through installing a solar system on your home or paying into a community solar program? Yes
8. Which of the following reasons best describe why you are interested in using solar electricity or already using solar? (Select all that apply) I want to help the environment, To reduce U.S. reliance on foreign fuel and/or energy sources, I want to be a good role model, Other - Amory Lovins of Rocky Mtn Inst. suggested years ago that local utilities install rooftop solar and maintain. I think that's a good idea.
9. How should Silicon Valley Power support solar? Other - Provide rebates and even take on paying for solar installs. Should be able to get a volume discount and use 2-3 vendors. Will provide SVP a uniform type of generation which may be more predictable in software.
10. Which would you be most likely to consider within the next five years Finance the purchase of a solar electric rooftop system
11. Would you be willing to pay a premium on your energy bill for an ownership share of a community solar project? No
13. How much of a premium would you be willing to consider over your current utility rate? Other - No premium. Part of our bill should include allocation for capital replacement.
14. If you would consider investing in a community solar program instead of installing rooftop solar on your home, please tell us why you feel this way? (Select all that apply) None of the above

1. Have you heard of community solar before this survey? No
2. Do you live in the City of Santa Clara? Yes
3. How long have you lived in Santa Clara 5 - 10 years
4. How long do you intend to live in Santa Clara? 21 years or more
5. Do you rent or own your home or apartment/condo? Own
6. Do you have solar panels on your residence? Yes
7. Are you interested in supporting solar energy through installing a solar system on your home or paying into a community solar program? Yes
8. Which of the following reasons best describe why you are interested in using solar electricity or already using solar? (Select all that apply) I want to lower my monthly energy costs, I want to help the environment, It is a good home investment, I want to be a good role model
9. How should Silicon Valley Power support solar? Ensure all customers have equal access to solar opportunities
10. Which would you be most likely to consider within the next five years Purchase a solar electric rooftop system (pay for the entire system up front)
11. Would you be willing to pay a premium on your energy bill for an ownership share of a community solar project? Yes
12. If paying a premium, would you prefer to: Pay a small premium each month to lock in a portion of your energy bill over time?
13. How much of a premium would you be willing to consider over your current utility rate? 5%
14. If you would consider investing in a community solar program instead of installing rooftop solar on your home, please tell us why you feel this way? (Select all that apply) None of the above