Lack of interest among citizens
Full Question Text
Would you say lack of interest among residents is a barrier to your jurisdiction developing specific energy policies? (Among jurisdictions which have not at least considered plans / policies regarding energy issues)
Jurisdiction Type | |||||
County | Township | City | Village | Total | |
A significant barrier | 17% | 26% | 20% | 35% | 27% |
Somewhat of a barrier | 18% | 24% | 36% | 16% | 23% |
Not much of a barrier | 26% | 12% | 18% | 9% | 12% |
Not a barrier at all | 0% | 14% | 13% | 11% | 13% |
Don't know | 38% | 24% | 13% | 29% | 25% |
Population Size | ||||||
<1500 | 1500-5000 | 5001-10000 | 10001-30000 | >30000 | Total | |
A significant barrier | 31% | 25% | 12% | 6% | 27% | 27% |
Somewhat of a barrier | 24% | 21% | 35% | 34% | 11% | 23% |
Not much of a barrier | 8% | 18% | 19% | 10% | 28% | 12% |
Not a barrier at all | 14% | 12% | 15% | 8% | 0% | 13% |
Don't know | 24% | 25% | 18% | 42% | 34% | 25% |
Region of Michigan | |||||||
Upper Peninsula | Northern Lower Peninsula | West Central Lower Peninsula | East Central Lower Peninsula | Southwest Lower Peninsula | Southeast Lower Peninsula | Total | |
A significant barrier | 22% | 20% | 30% | 41% | 19% | 31% | 27% |
Somewhat of a barrier | 28% | 28% | 21% | 17% | 28% | 16% | 23% |
Not much of a barrier | 11% | 15% | 11% | 9% | 13% | 14% | 12% |
Not a barrier at all | 11% | 10% | 12% | 19% | 15% | 11% | 13% |
Don't know | 28% | 27% | 26% | 14% | 26% | 28% | 25% |