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

Has jurisdiction considered pros and cons of placing solar panels in other public lands 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 other public lands in your jurisdiction (e.g., right-of-way, parkland)?

Jurisdiction Type
County Township City Village Total
No, have not considered 45% 44% 54% 38% 45%
Currently considering 6% 3% 11% 6% 5%
Yes, and we support 12% 4% 15% 7% 7%
Yes, and we oppose 0% 1% 2% 2% 1%
Not applicable 2% 9% 3% 4% 7%
Don't know 12% 5% 5% 3% 5%
Not asked: Energy issues not at least considered in jurisdiction 22% 33% 11% 39% 30%