Michigan Public Policy Survey Questions and Data Tables

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)

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)

f. Energy efficiency requirements in building codes

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)

g. Energy affordability for low-income residents

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)

h. None of the above

To what extent would you trust the electric utility that serves your jurisdiction to provide information on local energy programs or policies?

To what extent would you trust the State of Michigan’s Energy Office (MEO) to provide information on local energy programs or policies?

To what extent would you trust a college or university to provide information on local energy programs or policies?

To what extent would you trust local government state associations such as MTA, MML, MAC, etc. to provide information on local energy programs or policies?

To what extent would you trust regional planning organizations such as SEMCOG, NEMCOG, etc. to provide information on local energy programs or policies?

To what extent would you trust nonprofits dedicated to energy issues to provide information on local energy programs or policies?

To what extent would you trust private energy contractors or consultants to provide information on local energy programs or policies?

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

As far as you know, is your jurisdiction currently planning to do any of the following to encourage its residents to complete their census forms in 2020? (check all that apply)

a. Not planning any actions related to the 2020 Census

As far as you know, is your jurisdiction currently planning to do any of the following to encourage its residents to complete their census forms in 2020? (check all that apply)

b. Planning to run or participate in a "Complete Count Committee"

As far as you know, is your jurisdiction currently planning to do any of the following to encourage its residents to complete their census forms in 2020? (check all that apply)

c. Planning direct communications to residents (e.g., direct mailings/emails, media or online promotions, notes with utility bills/tax statements, etc.)

As far as you know, is your jurisdiction currently planning to do any of the following to encourage its residents to complete their census forms in 2020? (check all that apply) 

d. Collaborating with other organizations (e.g., schools, libraries, the Chamber of Commerce)

As far as you know, is your jurisdiction currently planning to do any of the following to encourage its residents to complete their census forms in 2020? (check all that apply) 

e. Providing space in local facilities for Census workers or training activities