Question 14d Would your jurisdiction find training for jurisdiction staff or officials (e.g., interactive webinars, county-level in-person trainings, etc.) useful for planning and/or zoning on energy issues? (Among jurisdiction that have at least considered plans / policies regarding energy issues and are responsible for their own planning and/or zoning) Survey Fall 2023 Categories Energy and Environment, MiLES, energy sources, Land use planning, Zoning
Question 14e Would your jurisdiction find customized technical assistance (e.g., review of draft ordinances, participation in planning commission meetings, etc.) useful for planning and/or zoning on energy issues? (Among jurisdiction that have at least considered plans / policies regarding energy issues and are responsible for their own planning and/or zoning) Survey Fall 2023 Categories Energy and Environment, MiLES, energy sources, Land use planning, Zoning
Question 15a To what extent do you agree or disagree that your jurisdiction’s government has sufficient information to zone for renewable energy? (Among jurisdiction that have at least considered plans / policies regarding energy issues and are responsible for their own planning and/or zoning) Survey Fall 2023 Categories Energy and Environment, MiLES, energy sources, Land use planning, Zoning
Question 15b To what extent do you agree or disagree that your jurisdiction has sufficient access to expertise to review renewable energy site plans? (Among jurisdiction that have at least considered plans / policies regarding energy issues and are responsible for their own planning and/or zoning) Survey Fall 2023 Categories Energy and Environment, MiLES, energy sources, Land use planning, Zoning
Question 15c To what extent do you agree or disagree that your jurisdiction has sufficient access to legal counsel on renewable energy siting matters? (Among jurisdiction that have at least considered plans / policies regarding energy issues and are responsible for their own planning and/or zoning) Survey Fall 2023 Categories Energy and Environment, MiLES, energy sources, Land use planning, Zoning
Question 16a Thinking about any discussions about renewable energy zoning in your jurisdiction, how would you describe the tone of those discussions among elected officials themselves? (Among jurisdiction that have at least considered plans / policies regarding energy issues and are responsible for their own planning and/or zoning) Survey Fall 2023 Categories Energy and Environment, MiLES, energy sources, Land use planning, Zoning
Question 16b Thinking about any discussions about renewable energy zoning in your jurisdiction, how would you describe the tone of those discussions between elected officials and residents? (Among jurisdiction that have at least considered plans / policies regarding energy issues and are responsible for their own planning and/or zoning) Survey Fall 2023 Categories Energy and Environment, MiLES, energy sources, Land use planning, Zoning
Question 17 Is your jurisdiction currently pursuing state or federal funding for any local energy projects? (Among jurisdictions that have at least considered plans / policies regarding energy issues) Survey Fall 2023 Categories Energy and Environment, MiLES, Energy, State government, federal government
Question 19a Would you say lack of interest among residents is a barrier to your jurisdiction developing specific energy policies? (among jurisdictions that have not at least considered plans / policies regarding energy issues) Survey Fall 2023 Categories Citizen engagement, Trust in citizens, Technology
Question 19b 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) Survey Fall 2023 Categories Energy and Environment, MiLES
Question 19c 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) Survey Fall 2023 Categories Energy and Environment, MiLES
Question 19d 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) Survey Fall 2023 Categories Energy and Environment, MiLES
Question 19e 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) Survey Fall 2023 Categories Energy and Environment, MiLES
Question 20 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) Survey Fall 2023 Categories Energy and Environment, MiLES
Question 22 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) Survey Fall 2023 Categories Energy and Environment, MiLES, Transportation
Question 23 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) Survey Fall 2023 Categories Energy and Environment, MiLES, Transportation
Question 25a 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 Survey Fall 2023 Categories Energy and Environment, MiLES, Energy
Question 25b 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 Survey Fall 2023 Categories Energy and Environment, MiLES, Energy
Question 25c 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 Survey Fall 2023 Categories Energy and Environment, MiLES, Energy
Question 25d 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 Survey Fall 2023 Categories Energy and Environment, MiLES, Energy, State government, federal government
Question 25e 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 Survey Fall 2023 Categories Energy and Environment, MiLES, Energy
Question 25f 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 Survey Fall 2023 Categories Energy and Environment, MiLES, Energy
Question 25g 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 Survey Fall 2023 Categories Energy and Environment, MiLES, Energy
Question 25h 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 Survey Fall 2023 Categories Energy and Environment, MiLES, Energy, energy sources
Question 25i 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 Survey Fall 2023 Categories Energy and Environment, MiLES, Environment