Michigan Public Policy Survey Questions and Data Tables

In general, to what extent do you support or oppose increasing the use of nuclear power in Michigan?

In general, to what extent do you support or oppose increasing the use of hydroelectric power in Michigan?

In general, to what extent do you support or oppose increasing the use of solar power in Michigan?

In general, to what extent do you support or oppose increasing the production and use of biomass and/or biofuels in Michigan?

In general, to what extent do you support or oppose increasing regulation of oil and gas pipelines statewide in Michigan?

In general, to what extent do you support or oppose increasing drilling for natural gas and oil through high-volume hydraulic fracturing in Michigan?

In general, to what extent do you support or oppose allowing offshore oil and gas drilling in the Great Lakes?

In general, to what extent do you support or oppose increasing the use of wind power on land in Michigan?

In general, to what extent do you support or oppose increasing the use of offshore wind power in the Great Lakes?

In general, to what extent do you support or oppose mandating expanded use of renewable energy through state law in Michigan?

In general, to what extent do you support or oppose mandating energy efficiency/conservation measures through state law in Michigan?

As far as you know, does your jurisdiction engage in sustainability planning, and if so, how extensively?

Do you agree or disagree that promoting environmental sustainability and the concept of "being green" are important aspects of local government leadership?

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?

What is the extent of your jurisdiction's collaboration for energy efficiency improvement? (Among jurisdictions involved in collaborative effort(s))

Is your jurisdiction studying and/or planning any new or significantly expanded collaborative efforts for energy efficiency improvement? (Among jurisdictions studying, planning new, or expanding existing collaboration)

In the next 12 months, how likely or unlikely is it that your jurisdiction will improve energy efficiency in your government facilities to meet your jurisdictions' energy demands while reducing the costs and environmental impacts of energy use?

In the next 12 months, how likely or unlikely is it that your jurisdiction will change your jurisdiction's work practices to meet your jurisdictions' energy demands while reducing the costs and environmental impacts of energy use?

In the next 12 months, how likely or unlikely is it that your jurisdiction will adopt programs targeted at residents to meet your jurisdictions' energy demands while reducing the costs and environmental impacts of energy use?

In the next 12 months, how likely or unlikely is it that your jurisdiction will adopt programs targeted at local businesses to meet your jurisdictions' energy demands while reducing the costs and environmental impacts of energy use?

In the next 12 months, how likely or unlikely is it that your jurisdiction will develop or purchase alternative energy sources to meet your jurisdictions' energy demands while reducing the costs and environmental impacts of energy use?

Do you agree or disagree that promoting environmental sustainability and the concept of "being green" are important aspects of local government leadership?

In your view is global warming a very serious problem, somewhat serious, not too serious, or not a problem?

What level of responsibility should the Federal government have for taking actions to reduce global warming?

What level of responsibility should state governments have for taking actions to reduce global warming?