Natural Resources
Canada

Ressources naturelles
Canada

Canada

2003 Survey of Household Energy Use (SHEU) – Summary Report

I.	INTRODUCTION
II.	SURVEY FINDINGS
	Analytical Summary
	Scope of Survey
	Trends in Household Energy Use
		Changing Characteristics of Canadian Houses< td>
		Changing Characteristics of Residential Heating
		Changing Characteristics of Air Conditioning of Houses
		Changing Characteristics of Appliances
	Stock of Dwellings in Canada
		General Characteristics of Dwellings
		Energy Intensity
	The Thermal Envelope
		Insulation of the Thermal Envelope
		Windows
		Energy Efficiency Improvements
	Residential Heating
		Main Heating Systems
		Energy Source for Heating
		Supplementary Heating
		Energy-Conserving Heating Equipment
	Air Conditioning and Ventilation of Households
		Air-Conditioning Systems – Regional Analysis
		Types of Air-Conditioning Systems
		Central Ventilation Systems
	Household Appliances
		Major Appliances
		Other Appliances
	Hot Water
		Water Heating
		Hot Water Conservation Devices
	Lighting
		Lighting Choices by Region
		Number of Light Bulbs
	ENERGY STAR^®
		ENERGY STAR Heating and Air-Conditioning Systems
		ENERGY STAR Major Appliances
		ENERGY STAR Other Appliances
		ENERGY STAR Appliances – Regional Analysis
III.	Appendix A
	Glossary

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