Michigan Public Policy Survey Questions and Data Tables

Regardless of how your planning and/or zoning currently addresses energy issues, would your jurisdiction be likely to take advantage of any of the following? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdiction that have at least considered plans / policies regarding energy issues and are responsible for their own planning and/or zoning)

Looking ahead, how likely or unlikely is it that your jurisdiction will alter its approach to planning and/or zoning regarding energy issues within the next 12 months? (Among jurisdiction that have at least considered plans / policies regarding energy issues and are responsible for their own planning and/or zoning)

Has your jurisdiction considered or adopted any policies to fund or incentivize the use of electric vehicles (EVs), either for your jurisdiction’s own vehicles or for the public (for example, installing/planning for charging stations)?

Which of the following types of electric vehicles do your jurisdiction’s policies target? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdiction that have enacted or plan to enact EV policies)

To the best of your knowledge, are there any publicly-accessible electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in your jurisdiction? (Among jurisdiction that have at least considered plans / policies regarding energy issues)

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)

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 rooftops of public buildings in your jurisdiction (including over wastewater facilities)?

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?

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 landfills in the jurisdiction?

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 airports in the jurisdiction?

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)?

Does your jurisdiction currently have any renewable energy goals or requirements to offset energy use by your jurisdiction’s government?

As far as you know, does your jurisdiction currently collect data about energy use in private buildings in the jurisdiction?

Is your jurisdiction considering or already implementing any of the following strategies to meet its renewable energy goals or requirements? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that have or are currently considering renewable energy goals or requirements)

As far as you know, does your jurisdiction currently collect data about energy use in public buildings in the jurisdiction?

As far as you know, does your jurisdiction currently collect data about energy use in private buildings in the jurisdiction?

In which of the following ways, if any, does your jurisdiction use that data on energy use in public and private buildings? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that collect data about energy use in public or private buildings)

Would you say lack of interest among local officials is a barrier to your jurisdiction developing specific energy policies? (Among jurisdictions which have not at least considered plans / policies regarding energy issues)

Would you say costs associated with developing energy policies are a barrier to your jurisdiction developing specific energy policies? (Among jurisdictions which have not at least considered plans / policies regarding energy issues)

Would you say lack of expertise to develop energy policies is a barrier to your jurisdiction developing specific energy policies? (Among jurisdictions which have not at least considered plans / policies regarding energy issues)

Would you say other priorities being more important at this time is a barrier to your jurisdiction developing specific energy policies? (Among jurisdictions which have not at least considered plans / policies regarding energy issues)

Even if your jurisdiction is not considering local energy policies at this time, how likely or unlikely is it that you will begin looking at energy issues within the next 12 months? (Among jurisdictions which have not at least considered plans / policies regarding energy issues)

Has your jurisdiction improved energy efficiency in your government facilities (e.g., conducting an energy audit or benchmarking, upgrading lighting, insulation, or HVAC, etc.) to meet your jurisdiction's energy demands while reducing the costs or environmental impacts of energy use?

Which of the following energy issues do you think your jurisdiction is likely to consider within the next 12 months? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions which are somewhat or very likely to begin looking at energy issues within the next 12 months)

If more resources (e.g., funding, technical assistance, workshops, etc.) were readily available to your jurisdiction, do you think that would make a difference in your consideration or adoption of local policies regarding energy? (Among jurisdictions which have not at least considered plans / policies regarding energy issues)