This statistic displays the actions that were taken by households in the United States as of 2013, in order to improve home energy efficiency. During this year, about 34 percent of households responded that they had replaced old appliances. Many homes value energy efficiency, however, few would describe their homes as energy efficiency.
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Distribution of actions to improve home energy efficiency in the U.S. in 2013
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Respondents rated both the importance of and satisfaction with their current home on each characteristic using a 10-point scale; the percent shown represents those selecting 8, 9, or 10.
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Demand Institute. (December 20, 2014). Distribution of actions to improve home energy efficiency in the U.S. in 2013 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved May 23, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/508561/home-energy-efficiency-improvements-in-the-us/
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