Heat Pump Adoption Barriers & Decision Drivers Survey
Measures homeowner awareness, cost perception, trust in contractors, incentive impact, and psychological barriers to heat pump adoption. Designed for energy utilities, policymakers, and HVAC marketers seeking to identify and prioritize adoption levers.
Sample questions
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Which best describes your current housing situation?
What type of home do you live in?
How likely are you to install or upgrade to a heat pump in the next 2 years?
Which of the following, if any, would make you hesitant to choose a heat pump? Select all that apply.
Heat pumps are a reliable technology for home heating.
Please rank the following factors by how important they are when choosing a home heating system, with the most important factor first.
In the last 12 months, were you aware of any rebates or tax incentives for heat pumps?
In your own words, what is the single biggest obstacle to adopting a heat pump for your home?
What is your age?
Based on your responses throughout this survey, is there anything else you would like to share about your thoughts or feelings regarding heat pumps?
Are you involved in decisions about heating or cooling systems for your home?
Which general climate zone best matches where you live?
If a neighbor or friend asked whether you'd recommend considering a heat pump, what would you say?
Please rank the following barriers in order of importance for your household, with the most significant barrier first.
Heat pumps can heat a home effectively even in very cold weather.
Where have you looked for heat pump information in the last 6 months? Select all that apply.
We'd like to understand more about what drives your heating decisions. An AI moderator will ask you a couple of follow-up questions.
What is your gender?
Thank you for completing this survey! Your responses have been recorded and will be used in aggregate to improve heat pump programs and resources. Your participation is greatly appreciated. If you have any questions, please contact the research team.
Approximately when was your home built?
What total upfront cost would you expect to pay for a whole-home heat pump system (equipment + installation)?
Heat pumps are better for the environment than traditional gas or oil heating.
How much do you trust local HVAC contractors to recommend the best heating option for your home?
In which country do you currently live?
Which heating sources did your household use last heating season? Select all that apply.
Switching from my current heating system to a heat pump would be worth the effort and disruption.
What state, province, or region do you live in?
Do you currently have any heat pump installed at home?
I feel well-informed about how heat pumps work and whether one would suit my home.
What is the highest level of education you have completed?
Approximately when was your most recent heat pump installed?
What is your approximate total annual household income before taxes?
How satisfied are you with the overall performance of your current heat pump?
What’s included
AI follow-ups
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