Table 6-7
Energy-saving use, by household and dwelling characteristics, 2007 — Education level

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Education level
  0 to 8  years or some secondary Grade  11 to 13, graduate Some post secondary or post secondary certificate University Not stated All house- holds
  percent
Used a programmable thermostat 1 19 27 37 43 35 36
Used 5 or more CFLs 15 25 34 41 28 E 33
Washed and rinsed laundry in cold water 2 44 45 51 44 51 47
Turned computer monitor off when not in use 3 65 59 57 55 61 57
Turned off fireplace pilot in summer 4 21 E 35 49 48 F 44
Air dried dishes in dishwasher (door open) 5 16 13 13 12 F 13
Used dimmers on household lights 25 39 52 59 41 50
Unplugged electronics when away for extended periods 52 56 55 58 64 56
Reduced heating or cooling in areas of the dwelling 53 53 64 64 48 61
Used a clothesline or drying rack 48 58 65 66 63 63
Used fans for cooling in summer 58 68 69 64 67 66
Closed blinds or drapes during the hottest part of the day 76 85 86 86 85 85
1.
As a proportion of households that had one or more thermostats in their dwelling.
2.
As a proportion of households that used a washer in their dwelling.
3.
As a proportion of households that had a desktop computer in their dwelling.
4.
As a proportion of households that had a gas-burning fireplace in their dwelling.
5.
As a proportion of households that had a dishwasher in their dwelling.
Note(s):
Education level refers to the highest level completed by any member of the household.
Source(s):
Statistics Canada, Households and the Environment Survey: Energy Use, 2007, Catalogue no. 11-526-S.