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Data Dictionary: Census 2000
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Survey: Census 2000
Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau and Social Explorer
Universe: Occupied Housing Units
Variable Details
T161. House Heating Fuel
Universe: Occupied Housing Units
T161_003 Electricity
Percent base:
Occupied Housing Units (SE:T161_001)
Aggregation method:
Addition
Formula used to compute this variable:
Return_Value = SF3:H040004
Variables used in the formula:
SF3:H040004
Occupied housing units: Electricity
Relevant Documentation:
Excerpt from: Social Explorer, U.S. Census Bureau; 2000 Census of Population and Housing, Summary File 3: Technical Documentation, 2002.
  Summary File 3 Technical Documentation -> Appendix B. Definitons of Subject Characteristics -> Housing Characteristics -> House Heating Fuel
House Heating Fuel
The data on house heating fuel were obtained from answers to long-form questionnaire Item 42, which was asked on a sample basis at occupied housing units. The data show the type of fuel used most often to heat the house, apartment, or mobile home.

Utility gas
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This category includes gas piped through underground pipes from a central system to serve the neighborhood.

Bottled, tank, or LP gas
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This category includes liquid propane gas stored in bottles or tanks which are refilled or exchanged when empty.

Electricity
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Electricity is generally supplied by means of above or underground electric power lines.

Fuel oil, kerosene, etc
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This category includes fuel oil, kerosene, gasoline, alcohol, and other combustible liquids.

Coal or coke
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This category includes coal or coke that is usually delivered by truck.

Wood
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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
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This category includes heat provided by sunlight that is collected, stored, and actively distributed to most of the rooms.

Other fuel
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This category includes all other fuels not specified elsewhere.

No fuel used
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This category includes units that do not use any fuel or that do not have heating equipment.

Comparability
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Data on house heating fuel have been collected since 1940.