Homeowner Solar & Battery Storage ROI Survey Template
Editable survey template to measure homeowner ROI perceptions, purchase intent, and motivations for home solar and battery storage. Customize & launch.
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Sample Survey Items
Q1
Chat Message
We’re studying how households view the value of home solar and battery storage. Please answer for your current household.
Q2
Multiple Choice
Do you currently own the home where you live?
I own my home
I rent my home
I live with family or others
Prefer not to say
Q3
Multiple Choice
Which best describes your household’s status with solar and/or battery storage?
I have both solar and battery storage
I have solar panels only
I have battery storage only
I plan to install within 12 months
I’m considering it in the next 1–3 years
I’m not considering it
Q4
Chat Message
If you already have solar and/or storage, please answer the next few items about your experience.
Q5
Numeric
In what year did you install your most recent system? (4-digit year)
Accepts a numeric value
Whole numbers only
Q6
Numeric
About how many years is/was the expected payback period for your system?
Accepts a numeric value
Whole numbers only
Q7
Rating
Overall, how satisfied are you with the financial outcomes so far?
Scale: 10 (star)
Min: Very dissatisfiedMax: Very satisfied
Q8
Chat Message
If you haven’t installed yet, the next items ask what would make solar + storage worthwhile for you.
Q9
Numeric
What payback period (in years) would make solar + storage worthwhile for your household?
Accepts a numeric value
Whole numbers only
Q10
Multiple Choice
Which financing approach would you prefer?
Cash purchase
Loan (secured or unsecured)
Lease
Power purchase agreement (PPA)
Community solar subscription
Not sure / need guidance
Other
Q11
Matrix
How important are the following when evaluating solar + storage for your home today?
Rows
Not important
Slightly important
Moderately important
Very important
Extremely important
Lower monthly electricity costs
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Protection during power outages
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Energy independence from the grid
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Available incentives/rebates/tax credits
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Environmental impact (reduced emissions)
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Increasing my home’s value
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Reliable EV charging capability
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Q12
Opinion Scale
Right now, how clear is the expected ROI for you?
Range: 1 – 10
Min: Not clearMid: NeutralMax: Very clear
Q13
Multiple Choice
Which sources do you trust most for costs and savings information? Select up to 3.
Local installers
Your electric utility
Government/agency websites
Independent consumer sites (e.g., reviews)
Online calculators/estimators
Friends, neighbors, or family
Social media groups/forums
Home energy auditors/contractors
Other
Q14
Multiple Choice
Attention check: To confirm you’re reading the questions, please select “Yes.”
Yes
No
Q15
Matrix
How much do the following limit your interest in solar + storage, if at all?
Rows
Not a barrier
Slight barrier
Moderate barrier
Major barrier
Deal-breaker
Upfront cost/affordability
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Uncertainty about future savings
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Roof condition or shading
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Aesthetics or HOA rules
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Finding a trustworthy installer
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Maintenance or system complexity
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Battery safety or lifespan
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Q16
Multiple Choice
In the past 12 months, how often did your household experience power outages?
None
Once
2–3 times
4 or more times
Prefer not to say
Q17
Long Text
What, if anything, would improve your perception of ROI or motivate you to adopt?
Max 600 chars
Q18
Dropdown
Age
18–24
25–34
35–44
45–54
55–64
65 or older
Prefer not to say
Q19
Multiple Choice
Gender identity
Man
Woman
Non-binary
Prefer not to say
Q20
Dropdown
Where is your primary residence located?
United States
Canada
United Kingdom
Australia
European Union
Other
Q21
Multiple Choice
What type of home do you live in?
Detached single-family house
Semi-detached/duplex
Townhouse/rowhouse
Condo/apartment
Manufactured/mobile home
Other
Q22
Dropdown
Highest level of education completed
High school or less
Some college/technical
Associate degree
Bachelor’s degree
Graduate or professional
Prefer not to say
Q23
Multiple Choice
Current employment status
Full-time
Part-time
Self-employed
Homemaker/caregiver
Student
Retired
Not working
Prefer not to say
Q24
Long Text
Any final comments about your experience or plans with solar + storage?
Max 600 chars
Q25
AI Interview
AI Interview: 2 Follow-up Questions on solar + storage value
AI InterviewLength: 2Personality: Expert InterviewerMode: Fast
Q26
Chat Message
Thank you for your time—your responses have been submitted.
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