Michigan Public Policy Survey (MPPS) Fall 2023, Question 12e/24e

How should authority be divided on the parameters for renewable energy projects

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Some people think that certain policy issues should be managed at the state level rather than the local level. Others think local home rule is more important. When it comes to zoning for renewable energy projects, how do you think authority should be divided between the local and state levels of government for the parameters for renewable energy projects (e.g., required setbacks, sound limits)? (Among jurisdictions that have at least considered plans / policies regarding energy issues)

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Statewide Total
	Total
Completely local authority	72%
Mostly local, some state	18%
Mostly state, some local	5%
Completely state authority	1%
Don't know	5%

Jurisdiction Type
	County	Township	City	Village	Total
Completely local authority	73%	75%	67%	65%	72%
Mostly local, some state	18%	16%	21%	22%	18%
Mostly state, some local	6%	3%	8%	6%	5%
Completely state authority	0%	1%	1%	0%	1%
Don't know	3%	5%	3%	6%	5%

Population Size
	<1500	1500-5000	5001-10000	10001-30000	>30000	Total
Completely local authority	68%	77%	70%	74%	69%	72%
Mostly local, some state	20%	15%	17%	16%	20%	18%
Mostly state, some local	5%	3%	6%	6%	9%	5%
Completely state authority	1%	1%	2%	0%	0%	1%
Don't know	6%	4%	5%	4%	2%	5%

Region of Michigan
	Upper Peninsula	Northern Lower Peninsula	West Central Lower Peninsula	East Central Lower Peninsula	Southwest Lower Peninsula	Southeast Lower Peninsula	Total
Completely local authority	68%	65%	70%	78%	74%	76%	72%
Mostly local, some state	21%	20%	19%	16%	18%	14%	18%
Mostly state, some local	3%	6%	6%	5%	3%	5%	5%
Completely state authority	2%	1%	1%	0%	1%	2%	1%
Don't know	6%	7%	5%	2%	5%	4%	5%

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<caption>Urban/Rural Self Identification</caption>

<tr> <td style='text-align: left'></td><td style='text-align: right'>Rural</td> <td style='text-align: right'>Mostly rural</td> <td style='text-align: right'>Mostly urban</td> <td style='text-align: right'>Urban</td> <td style='text-align: right'>Don't know</td> <td style='text-align: right'>Total</td></tr>


<tr> <td style='text-align: left'>Completely local authority</td> <td style='text-align: right'>73%</td> <td style='text-align: right'>73%</td> <td style='text-align: right'>74%</td> <td style='text-align: right'>61%</td> <td style='text-align: right'>60%</td> <td style='text-align: right'>72%</td></tr>
<tr> <td style='text-align: left'>Mostly local, some state</td> <td style='text-align: right'>17%</td> <td style='text-align: right'>18%</td> <td style='text-align: right'>19%</td> <td style='text-align: right'>26%</td> <td style='text-align: right'>12%</td> <td style='text-align: right'>18%</td></tr>
<tr> <td style='text-align: left'>Mostly state, some local</td> <td style='text-align: right'>4%</td> <td style='text-align: right'>6%</td> <td style='text-align: right'>6%</td> <td style='text-align: right'>7%</td> <td style='text-align: right'>0%</td> <td style='text-align: right'>5%</td></tr>
<tr> <td style='text-align: left'>Completely state authority</td> <td style='text-align: right'>1%</td> <td style='text-align: right'>1%</td> <td style='text-align: right'>1%</td> <td style='text-align: right'>0%</td> <td style='text-align: right'>0%</td> <td style='text-align: right'>1%</td></tr>
<tr> <td style='text-align: left'>Don't know</td> <td style='text-align: right'>5%</td> <td style='text-align: right'>3%</td> <td style='text-align: right'>1%</td> <td style='text-align: right'>6%</td> <td style='text-align: right'>28%</td> <td style='text-align: right'>5%</td></tr>
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