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Exit Survey
 
 
Hello:
You are invited to participate in our survey regarding Solarize Plano, their workshops on installing solar panels and those participants who chose not to install solar panels on their homes. In this survey, approximately 200 people will be asked to complete a survey that asks questions about choosing not to apply solar panels to their residences. It will take approximately 15 minutes to complete the questionnaire.

Your participation in this study is completely voluntary. There are no foreseeable risks associated with this project. However, if you feel uncomfortable answering any questions, you can withdraw from the survey at any point. It is very important for us to learn your opinions.

Your survey responses will be strictly confidential and data from this research will be reported only in the aggregate. Your information will be coded and will remain confidential. Thank you very much for your time and support. Please start with the survey now by clicking on the Continue button below.
 
 
 
 
* How would you categorize your understanding of solar power in residential applications?
 
Expert: I am very knowledgeable and feel very confident with the topic
 
Above Average: I have a fair amount of knowledge in the area but I need to learn more
 
Limited: I have heard about residential solar power but I know just a little bit about it
 
Non-existent: I know nothing about solar power for my residence
 
Other
 
 
 
* Please rate the Solarize Plano Workshops for considering the purchase of solar panels for your residence.
Very Disappointed
Disappointed
Neutral
Good
Very Good
 
 
For each of the statements below, please state how much you agree/disagree the statement was a reason (or not) for attending the Solarize Plano Workshops…
Completely Agree Somewhat Agree Neither Agree nor Disagree Somewhat Disagree Completely Disagree
* I attended the workshop to learn and increase my understanding of solar power in general.
* I attended the workshop to determine if solar power would work on my residence.
* I attended the workshop to learn the cost of applying solar power on my residence.
* I attended the workshop to learn about electricity cost savings with solar power.
* I attended the workshop to find a reputable source for applying solar power on my residence.
* I attended the workshop to carry out my decision to apply solar power to my residence.
* I attended the workshop to rule out applying solar power on my residence.
* I attended the workshop to confirm a proposal including pricing and information I already had from a developer.
* I attended the workshops because I believe in global climate change and want to help by applying solar panels to my home.
 
 
 
* Please rate your feeling of the outcome of NOT installing a solar panel system for your home.
Very Disappointed
Disappointed
Neutral
Satisfied
Very Satisfied
 
 
* I will revisit the opportunity to apply solar panels to my home at a later date.
 
Yes
 
No
 
Maybe
 
 
Assuming you attended one or more workshops and then stopped attending workshops, please select the statement that best matches your reason for no longer attending.
Completely Agree Somewhat Agree Neither Agree nor Disagree Somewhat Disagree Completely Disagree
* I was overwhelmed by the size and scope of the concept of solar panels on my house.
* I am not sure I understood the information.
* The information was too technical for me.
* The cost of the solar panel project was too expensive.
* I felt the payback on the investment was too long for this 30 year asset.
* I was expecting more options in how I could pay or finance the project.
* I realized my house was not a candidate for applying solar panels.(e.g.orientation, shading, roof condition, etc)
* I would prefer to work on my own.
* I wanted to do it but my spouse/partner did not.
* I found a developer on my own.
Completely Agree Somewhat Agree Neither Agree nor Disagree Somewhat Disagree Completely Disagree
* I thought the tax credit would be higher, or the tax credit doesn’t work for me.
* I am not expecting to live in my house for as long as the solar panels will be on the roof.
* I think the solar panel system may make it too hard to sell my house.
* I was looking for a lease or PPA, Power Purchase Agreement, not a purchase of the solar panels.
* I am worried hail will damage the system causing costly repairs.
* I want to wait a few more years until the technology improves and costs reduce more.
* Other, please state
 
 
 
* Please state what factors would have changed your decision from “no purchase” to “purchase”.
   
 
 
 
what is your gender?
 
Male
 
Female
 
Prefer not to answer
 
 
 
What is your age?
 
18-24
 
25-30
 
31-40
 
41-50
 
51-54
 
55-60
 
61-65
 
65+
 
Prefer not to answer
 
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