Michigan Public Policy Survey Questions and Data Tables

Has your jurisdiction adopted any programs targeted at local businesses (e.g., rebates to businesses that cut consumption, commercial recycling, formal recognition of “green” practices, etc.) to meet your jurisdiction's energy demands while reducing the costs or environmental impacts of energy use?

Has your jurisdiction developed or purchased renewable energy sources (e.g., employing solar panels or wind turbines) to meet your jurisdiction's energy demands while reducing the costs or environmental impacts of energy use?

How likely or unlikely is it that your jurisdiction will take new actions to improve the energy efficiency in your government facilities (e.g., conducting an energy audit or benchmarking, upgrading lighting, insulation, or HVAC, etc.) in the next two years?

Which of the following, if any, are reasons that your jurisdiction is unlikely to adopt energy efficiency improvements for your government facilities in the next two years? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that are unlikely to adopt energy efficiency improvements for their government facilities in the next two years)

a. Our facilities do not currently need energy efficiency improvements.

Which of the following, if any, are reasons that your jurisdiction is unlikely to adopt energy efficiency improvements for your government facilities in the next two years? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that are unlikely to adopt energy efficiency improvements for their government facilities in the next two years)

b. Our governing board feels that is not a priority.

Which of the following, if any, are reasons that your jurisdiction is unlikely to adopt energy efficiency improvements for your government facilities in the next two years? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that are unlikely to adopt energy efficiency improvements for their government facilities in the next two years)

c. It's not worth the financial investment.

Which of the following, if any, are reasons that your jurisdiction is unlikely to adopt energy efficiency improvements for your government facilities in the next two years? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that are unlikely to adopt energy efficiency improvements for their government facilities in the next two years)

d. We lack up-front capital to make the investment.

Which of the following, if any, are reasons that your jurisdiction is unlikely to adopt energy efficiency improvements for your government facilities in the next two years? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that are unlikely to adopt energy efficiency improvements for their government facilities in the next two years)

e. We don't know where to go for help.

Which of the following, if any, are reasons that your jurisdiction is unlikely to adopt energy efficiency improvements for your government facilities in the next two years? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that are unlikely to adopt energy efficiency improvements for their government facilities in the next two years)

f. We don't have the time or staff capacity.

Which of the following, if any, are reasons that your jurisdiction is unlikely to adopt energy efficiency improvements for your government facilities in the next two years? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that are unlikely to adopt energy efficiency improvements for their government facilities in the next two years)

g. We might make updates, but not in the next two years.

Which of the following, if any, are reasons that your jurisdiction is unlikely to adopt energy efficiency improvements for your government facilities in the next two years? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that are unlikely to adopt energy efficiency improvements for their government facilities in the next two years)

h. We’ve had or heard of bad experiences with energy contractors or consultants.

Whether or not your jurisdiction has plans to adopt new energy efficiency policies in your government facilities, if the State of Michigan offered the following resources, would your jurisdiction be likely to take advantage of any of the following? (check all that apply)

a. None (we are unlikely to make use of resources from the State)

Whether or not your jurisdiction has plans to adopt new energy efficiency policies in your government facilities, if the State of Michigan offered the following resources, would your jurisdiction be likely to take advantage of any of the following? (check all that apply)

b. Low-cost financing options for energy efficiency improvements

Whether or not your jurisdiction has plans to adopt new energy efficiency policies in your government facilities, if the State of Michigan offered the following resources, would your jurisdiction be likely to take advantage of any of the following? (check all that apply)

c. Funding for energy audits

Whether or not your jurisdiction has plans to adopt new energy efficiency policies in your government facilities, if the State of Michigan offered the following resources, would your jurisdiction be likely to take advantage of any of the following? (check all that apply)

d. Funding for pilot or demonstration projects (e.g., for innovative energy efficiency upgrades)

Whether or not your jurisdiction has plans to adopt new energy efficiency policies in your government facilities, if the State of Michigan offered the following resources, would your jurisdiction be likely to take advantage of any of the following? (check all that apply)

e. Workshops or training sessions

Whether or not your jurisdiction has plans to adopt new energy efficiency policies in your government facilities, if the State of Michigan offered the following resources, would your jurisdiction be likely to take advantage of any of the following? (check all that apply)

f. A "help desk" to call for advice on funding or planning for improvements

Whether or not your jurisdiction has plans to adopt new energy efficiency policies in your government facilities, if the State of Michigan offered the following resources, would your jurisdiction be likely to take advantage of any of the following? (check all that apply)

g. A comprehensive web portal with information on funding or planning for improvements

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

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

Regardless of whether your jurisdiction has taken any action on energy issues, which of the following, if any, have recently been a topic of discussion within your jurisdiction's government, including discussion among Board/Council members, staff, etc.? (check all that apply)

a. Rooftop/small-scale solar installations in the community

Regardless of whether your jurisdiction has taken any action on energy issues, which of the following, if any, have recently been a topic of discussion within your jurisdiction's government, including discussion among Board/Council members, staff, etc.? (check all that apply)

b. Utility-scale solar installations in the community

Regardless of whether your jurisdiction has taken any action on energy issues, which of the following, if any, have recently been a topic of discussion within your jurisdiction's government, including discussion among Board/Council members, staff, etc.? (check all that apply)

c. Utility-scale wind turbines or windfarms

Regardless of whether your jurisdiction has taken any action on energy issues, which of the following, if any, have recently been a topic of discussion within your jurisdiction's government, including discussion among Board/Council members, staff, etc.? (check all that apply)

d. Electric vehicle charging sites

Regardless of whether your jurisdiction has taken any action on energy issues, which of the following, if any, have recently been a topic of discussion within your jurisdiction's government, including discussion among Board/Council members, staff, etc.? (check all that apply)

e. Energy efficiency and/or renewable energy in your jurisdiction's zoning (if applicable)