Table 3.
Upgrades and intended impacts.
| Type of upgrade | n | % | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows | |||
| - Sealing | 6 | 30 | Thermal comfort; Reduce energy costs |
| - Replacement | 5 | 25 | Thermal comfort; Reduce energy costs |
| Doors | |||
| - Sealing | 9 | 45 | Thermal comfort; Reduce energy costs |
| - Replacement | 2 | 10 | Thermal comfort; Reduce energy costs |
| Boiler replacement | 12a | 60 | Thermal comfort; Health and Safety; Reduce energy costs (LL/PO)b |
| Boiler repair | 1 | 5 | Thermal comfort; Health and safety; Reduce energy costs (LL/PO)b |
| Attic, roof, garage, or boiler room insulation | 4 | 20 | Thermal comfort Reduce energy costs (LL/PO)a |
| Lighting and appliances | |||
| Compact fluorescent lights (CFL) | 18 | 90 | Reduce energy costs |
| Refrigerator replacement | 4 | 20 | Reduce energy costs |
| Thermostat replacement | 3 | 15 | Thermal comfort; Control over temperature (PO)b |
| Radiator thermostat | 8 | 40 | Thermal comfort; Control over temperature |
| Low flow shower heads and faucets | 3 | 15 | Reduce energy costs (LL/PO)b |
| Smoke detector | 16 | 80 | Health and safety |
| Carbon monoxide detector | 18 | 90 | Health and safety |
a
2 private homeowners and 4 apartment buildings received new boilers. 12 participants in total lived in households that received new boilers.
b
LL/PO refers to landlords and personal homeowners.