Fall 2023

To what extent do you think the State of Michigan’s Energy Codes should be strengthened, eased, or remain unchanged?

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

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?

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 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 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 solar power to address energy supply issues in Michigan?

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?

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 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 cheap energy is a priority for your jurisdiction’s residents?

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?

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?

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

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)

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)

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 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 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 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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)