Michigan Public Policy Survey Questions and Data Tables

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?

To what extent would you, in your role as a local official, oppose or support new development of a nuclear power plant in your jurisdiction?

To what extent would you, in your role as a local official, oppose or support new development of a natural gas power plant in your jurisdiction?

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

To what extent would you, in your role as a local official, oppose or support new development of electric transmission lines in your jurisdiction?

When it comes to energy supply, to the best of your knowledge, would you say cheap energy is a priority for your jurisdiction’s residents?

When it comes to energy supply, to the best of your knowledge, would you say clean energy is a priority for your jurisdiction’s residents?

When it comes to energy supply, to the best of your knowledge, would you say reliable energy is a priority for your jurisdiction’s residents?

When it comes to energy supply, to the best of your knowledge, would you say energy independence is a priority for your jurisdiction’s residents?

Thinking beyond your own jurisdiction, in general, to what extent do you oppose or support increasing the use of solar power to address energy supply issues in Michigan?

Thinking beyond your own jurisdiction, in general, to what extent do you oppose or support increasing the use of wind power on land to address energy supply issues in Michigan?

Thinking beyond your own jurisdiction, in general, to what extent do you oppose or support increasing the use of offshore wind power in the Great Lakes to address energy supply issues in Michigan?

Thinking beyond your own jurisdiction, in general, to what extent do you oppose or support increasing the use of nuclear power to address energy supply issues in Michigan?