Michigan Public Policy Survey Questions and Data Tables

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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?