This index is to be completed for each household alongside the TEA Minimum Standards. Discuss the options with a household member and select the most applicable level for the household.
Energy supply
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Level
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Quality of supply
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Level of household
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Household fuels
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0
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Using non-standard solid fuels such as plastics
|
|
1
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Using solid fuel in an open/three-stone fire
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2
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Using solid fuel in an improved stove
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3
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Using solid fuel in an improved stove with smoke extraction/chimney
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4
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Mainly using a liquid or gas fuel or electricity, and associated stove
|
5
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Using only a liquid or gas fuel or electricity, and associated stove
|
Electricity
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0
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No access to electricity at all
|
|
1
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Access to third party battery charging only
|
2
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Access to stand-alone electrical appliance (eg solar lantern, solar phone charger)
|
3
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Own limited power access for multiple home applications (eg Solar home systems or power-limited off-grid)
|
4
|
Poor quality and/or intermittent AC connection (remove 240V as non-standard)
|
5
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Reliable AC connection available for all uses (remove 240V as non-standard)
|
Mechinical Power
(e.g. milling, pumping, grinding, pressing, dehusking, drilling)
|
0
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No household access to tools or mechanical advantages
|
|
1
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Hand tools available for household tasks
|
2
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Mechanical advantage devices available to magnify human/animal effort for most household tasks
|
3
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Powered mechanical devices available for some household tasks
|
4
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Powered mechanical devices available for most household tasks
|
5
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Mainly purchasing mechanically processed goods and services
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