Michigan Public Policy Survey (MPPS) MiLES (Fall 2019), Question 18b

Has jurisdiction considered pros and cons of placing solar panels in public brownfields in the jurisdiction

Full Question Text

Next, thinking about public lands in your community, as far as you know, has your jurisdiction considered the pros and cons of placing solar panels in public brownfields in the jurisdiction?

Jurisdiction Type
County Township City Village Total
No, have not considered 39% 37% 43% 33% 38%
Currently considering 16% 1% 7% 3% 3%
Yes, and we support 7% 2% 16% 3% 5%
Yes, and we oppose 0% 1% 0% 0% 0%
Not applicable 5% 21% 18% 19% 19%
Don't know 11% 4% 5% 3% 5%
Not asked: Energy issues not at least considered in jurisdiction 22% 33% 11% 39% 30%