Data Dictionary: ACS 2007 (3-Year Estimates)
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Table: T96. House Heating Fuel [8]
Universe: Occupied Housing Units
Table Details
T96. House Heating Fuel
Universe: Occupied Housing Units
Relevant Documentation:
Excerpt from: Social Explorer; U.S. Census Bureau; 2005-2007 American Community Survey 3-Year Summary File: Technical Documentation.
 
House Heating Fuel
The data on house heating fuel were obtained from Housing Question 13 in the 2007 American Community Survey. The question was asked at occupied housing units. The data show the type of fuel used most to heat the house, apartment, or mobile home.
Utility Gas
This category includes gas piped through underground pipes from a central system to serve the neighborhood.
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas
This category includes liquid propane gas stored in bottles or tanks that are refilled or exchanged when empty.
Electricity
Electricity is generally supplied by means of above or underground electric power lines.
Fuel Oil, Kerosene, etc.
This category includes fuel oil, kerosene, gasoline, alcohol, and other combustible liquids.
Coal or Coke
This category includes coal or coke that is usually distributed by truck.
This category includes purchased wood, wood cut by household members on their property or elsewhere, driftwood, sawmill or construction scraps, or the like.
Solar Energy
This category includes heat provided by sunlight that is collected, stored, and actively distributed to most of the rooms.
Other Fuel
This category includes all other fuels not specified elsewhere.
No Fuel Used
This category includes units that do not use any fuel or that do not have heating equipment.
Question/Concept History
Since 1996, the American Community Survey questions have remained the same.
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