Survey data provides weighted averages and summary statistics for energy-using equipment in New York State commercial buildings. The dataset includes characteristics like average square footage and average cooling capacity, derived from a statewide baseline study. The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) published this information in 2019.
Use Cases
- Analyze regional differences in equipment saturation by comparing the 'Weighted Mean' of 'Equipment Category' across 'Region'.
- Model building energy intensity by correlating 'End Use Category' with 'Weighted and Adjusted Mean' values for specific 'Usage Category'.
- Assess survey representativeness by evaluating sample sizes using the 'Valid N (Respondents)' column for different 'Segment' groups.
Strengths
- Data includes weighted statistics like 'Weighted Mean' and 'Standard Error of Weighted Mean' for reliable population estimates.
- Covers multiple dimensions including 'Region', 'End Use Category', 'Equipment Category', and 'Usage Category'.
Limitations
- Sample sizes per category are unknown without the 'Valid N (Respondents)' values, limiting assessment of statistical power.
- Data is from a single year (2019) and may not reflect current building stock or equipment trends.
- Dataset contains derived averages and summary statistics, not raw survey responses or individual building records.
Provenance
- Source
- New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA).
- Collection Method
- Survey research for the Statewide Commercial Baseline Study.
- Time Range
- 2019
- Freshness
- Last updated March 2026, but underlying survey data is from 2019.
- Geography
- New York State, with regional breakdowns.