Michigan Public Policy Survey Questions and Data Tables

Thinking overall about topics related to energy, how relevant would you say siting energy infrastructure on public property in your jurisdiction has been or currently is for your jurisdiction’s government?

Thinking overall about topics related to energy, how relevant would you say planning for electric vehicles (e.g., charging stations, etc.) has been or currently is for your jurisdiction’s government?

Thinking overall about topics related to energy, how relevant would you say improving energy efficiency for local businesses (including agriculture) or residents has been or currently is for your jurisdiction’s government?

Does your jurisdiction’s government have anyone who is specifically responsible for addressing energy issues? (check all that apply) 

How confident are you that your jurisdiction will be able to meet its energy goals or requirements for energy use by your jurisdiction’s government? (among jurisdictions which have or are considering such goals or requirements)

How confident are you that your jurisdiction will be able to meet its energy goals or requirements for energy use by the entire community?(among jurisdictions which have or are considering such goals or requirements)

Which of the following changes to current state policy, if any, would help your jurisdiction meet its energy goals? (check all that apply) (among jurisdictions which have or are considering renewable energy goals or requirements) a. Changes to net metering laws

Which of the following changes to current state policy, if any, would help your jurisdiction meet its energy goals? (check all that apply) (among jurisdictions which have or are considering renewable energy goals or requirements) b. Allowing for community solar projects or installations

Which of the following changes to current state policy, if any, would help your jurisdiction meet its energy goals? (check all that apply) (among jurisdictions which have or are considering renewable energy goals or requirements) c. Changes to state building codes designed to reduce energy use or decarbonize

Which of the following changes to current state policy, if any, would help your jurisdiction meet its energy goals? (check all that apply) (among jurisdictions which have or are considering renewable energy goals or requirements) d. Significantly upgrading electric grid infrastructure that serves your community

Which of the following changes to current state policy, if any, would help your jurisdiction meet its energy goals? (check all that apply) (among jurisdictions which have or are considering renewable energy goals or requirements) e. Supporting independent microgrids

Which of the following changes to current state policy, if any, would help your jurisdiction meet its energy goals? (check all that apply) (among jurisdictions which have or are considering renewable energy goals or requirements) f. Don't know

Which of the following changes to current state policy, if any, would help your jurisdiction meet its energy goals? (check all that apply) (among jurisdictions which have or are considering renewable energy goals or requirements) g. Other

Whether or not your jurisdiction currently has publicly-accessible EV charging stations, in your opinion, would you say your community has too many, too few, or about the right amount? (Among jurisdiction that have at least considered plans / policies regarding energy issues)

Which of the following factors, if any, would likely pose challenges to adding new publicly-accessible EV charging stations in your jurisdiction? (among jurisdictions which have at least considered energy policies) (check all that apply)

a. There are no significant challenges to adding new charging stations in our jurisdiction

Which of the following factors, if any, would likely pose challenges to adding new publicly-accessible EV charging stations in your jurisdiction? (among jurisdictions which have at least considered energy policies) (check all that apply)

b. Lack of interest among residents

Which of the following factors, if any, would likely pose challenges to adding new publicly-accessible EV charging stations in your jurisdiction? (among jurisdictions which have at least considered energy policies) (check all that apply) 

c.  Lack of interest from local officials

Which of the following factors, if any, would likely pose challenges to adding new publicly-accessible EV charging stations in your jurisdiction? (among jurisdictions which have at least considered energy policies) (check all that apply)

d. Lack of technical knowledge within our local government

Which of the following factors, if any, would likely pose challenges to adding new publicly-accessible EV charging stations in your jurisdiction? (among jurisdictions which have at least considered energy policies) (check all that apply)

e. Opposition from local businesses over hosting EV chargers

Which of the following factors, if any, would likely pose challenges to adding new publicly-accessible EV charging stations in your jurisdiction? (among jurisdictions which have at least considered energy policies) (check all that apply)

f. Costs associated with adding new EV charging stations

Which of the following factors, if any, would likely pose challenges to adding new publicly-accessible EV charging stations in your jurisdiction? (among jurisdictions which have at least considered energy policies) (check all that apply)

h. The permitting process through the electric utility or access to electric infrastructure

Which of the following factors, if any, would likely pose challenges to adding new publicly-accessible EV charging stations in your jurisdiction? (among jurisdictions which have at least considered energy policies) (check all that apply)

i.Don't know

Which of the following factors, if any, would likely pose challenges to adding new publicly-accessible EV charging stations in your jurisdiction? (among jurisdictions which have at least considered energy policies) (check all that apply)

j. Other

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 whether or not to have any renewable energy projects in a community? (Among jurisdictions that have at least considered plans / policies regarding energy issues)

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 whether or not to have large renewable energy projects in a community? (Among jurisdictions that have at least considered plans / policies regarding energy issues)