Michigan Public Policy Survey Questions and Data Tables

Would you say lack of interest among local officials is a barrier to your jurisdiction developing specific energy policies? (among jurisdictions that 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 that 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 that 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)

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 that have not at least considered plans / policies regarding energy issues)

Now thinking specifically about electric vehicles (EVs), to the best of your knowledge, are there any publicly-accessible EV charging stations in your jurisdiction? (Among jurisdictions which have not 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 jurisdictions which have not at least considered plans / policies regarding energy issues)

Have any of the following been a topic of discussion within your jurisdiction’s government, including discussion among Board/Council members, staff, etc.? (check all that apply) a. Extended power outages experienced in the community

Have any of the following been a topic of discussion within your jurisdiction’s government, including discussion among Board/Council members, staff, etc.? (check all that apply) b. Energy affordability generally

Have any of the following been a topic of discussion within your jurisdiction’s government, including discussion among Board/Council members, staff, etc.? (check all that apply) c. Energy affordability specifically for low-income residents

Have any of the following been a topic of discussion within your jurisdiction’s government, including discussion among Board/Council members, staff, etc.? (check all that apply) d. State or federal funding for energy projects

Have any of the following been a topic of discussion within your jurisdiction’s government, including discussion among Board/Council members, staff, etc.? (check all that apply) e. Requiring local business to benchmark/ report energy efficiency

Have any of the following been a topic of discussion within your jurisdiction’s government, including discussion among Board/Council members, staff, etc.? (check all that apply) f. Concerns over the cost to the jurisdiction of sustainability efforts

Have any of the following been a topic of discussion within your jurisdiction’s government, including discussion among Board/Council members, staff, etc.? (check all that apply) g. Concerns over power plant closures

Have any of the following been a topic of discussion within your jurisdiction’s government, including discussion among Board/Council members, staff, etc.? (check all that apply) h. Renewable natural gas infrastructure

Have any of the following been a topic of discussion within your jurisdiction’s government, including discussion among Board/Council members, staff, etc.? (check all that apply) i. Environmental justice concerns

Have any of the following been a topic of discussion within your jurisdiction’s government, including discussion among Board/Council members, staff, etc.? (check all that apply) j. None of the above

Have any of the following been a topic of discussion within your jurisdiction’s government, including discussion among Board/Council members, staff, etc.? (check all that apply)

To the best of your knowledge, do you agree or disagree that building inspectors who operate in your jurisdiction struggle to enforce the current energy codes set by the State of Michigan?

To what extent do you think the State of Michigan’s Energy Codes should be strengthened, eased, or remain unchanged?

When it comes to setting energy codes for buildings, how do you think authority should be divided between the local and state levels of government?

Thinking about all the energy infrastructure in your community (e.g., power plants, transmission lines, wind turbines, solar panels, oil or gas wells, etc.), do you think your jurisdiction currently hosts more or less than its fair share of statewide energy infrastructure?

To what extent would you, in your role as a local official, oppose or support new development of large-scale solar projects in your jurisdiction?

To what extent would you, in your role as a local official, oppose or support new development of solar panels on rooftops of homes or businesses in your jurisdiction?

To what extent would you, in your role as a local official, oppose or support new development of large-scale wind projects in your jurisdiction?