Reduction in personal carbon footprint (subtract row C from row B)(tonnes CO2e/year)
0.10
0.05
0.07
0.07
00.24
E
Will this change cost me a lot of money up front?
No.
No
No
I can afford the cost
I guess, yes.
F
Will this change save me money in the long term?
A little bit
A little bit
A little bit
Yes, I have been told so.
No.
G
How difficult will this change be for me?
Quite difficult in the beginning, but over time we will get used
Personally not so difficult.
I will have to remember every time. Just some minor adjustment
Slightly I suppose. Plumbing may have to be reworked.
Must cut corners elsewhere. It certainly pinches
H
Are there other factors I need to consider before making this change?
Family members must buy-into this step
Motivating the family to commit is the challenge
Motivating the family to commit is the challenge
Suitability of roof. Subsidies and grants if any
Get my wife’s consent
I
Uncertainties, approximations and guesses in making the change
I am guessing my family members will cooperate. Occasional slips might occur.
I am guessing my family members will cooperate. Occasional slips might occur.
I am guessing my family members will cooperate. Occasional slips might occur.
Availability of money. Winter time heating and adequate availability of water. Any adjustments to be made for optimal utilization
Is it worth it when somebody else is enjoying all this? Am I the only one making sacrifices? Why me?
J
How likely am I to make this change? (Use 1 for the most likely option, 5 for the least likely, and 2, 3 and 4 to rank the options in between.)
1
1
1
3
3
K
Reasons for my ranking of this change
Gives me the pride of being environmentally responsible It will strengthen my commitment and prepare me for bigger sacrifices of personal comfort. (22 words)
Gives me the pride of being environmentally responsible It will strengthen my commitment and prepare me for bigger sacrifices of personal comfort.
(22 words)
Gives me the pride of being environmentally responsible It will strengthen my commitment and prepare me for bigger sacrifices of personal comfort.
(22 words)
Uncertainty of availability of monetary resources (6 words)
I want to do good for the environment, for this planet, but cost comes in the way. (17 words)
