Michigan Public Policy Survey Questions and Data Tables

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?

Thinking beyond your own jurisdiction, in general, to what extent do you oppose or support mandating expanded use of renewable energy through state law to address energy supply issues in Michigan?

Thinking beyond your own jurisdiction, in general, to what extent do you oppose or support mandating energy efficiency/conservation measures through state law to address energy supply issues in Michigan?

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 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 Michigan’s Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) 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?

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