Fall 2023

Some jurisdictions engage in land use planning and/or zoning. Others rely on their county government, or their jurisdiction doesn’t have planning and zoning at all. Is your jurisdiction responsible for its own land use planning and/or zoning?(Among cities, townships, and villages that have at least considered plans / policies regarding energy issues)

Which of the following changes to current state policy, if any, would help your jurisdiction meet its energy goals? (check all that apply) (among jurisdictions which have or are considering renewable energy goals or requirements) g. Other

Which of the following changes to current state policy, if any, would help your jurisdiction meet its energy goals? (check all that apply) (among jurisdictions which have or are considering renewable energy goals or requirements) f. Don't know

Has your jurisdiction considered or adopted any of the following types of policies to fund or incentivize the use of electric  vehicles (EVs), either for your jurisdiction’s own vehicle fleet or for others in the community (e.g., residents, businesses, etc.)? (check all that apply)

Which of the following changes to current state policy, if any, would help your jurisdiction meet its energy goals? (check all that apply) (among jurisdictions which have or are considering renewable energy goals or requirements) d. Significantly upgrading electric grid infrastructure that serves your community

Which of the following changes to current state policy, if any, would help your jurisdiction meet its energy goals? (check all that apply) (among jurisdictions which have or are considering renewable energy goals or requirements) c. Changes to state building codes designed to reduce energy use or decarbonize

Which of the following changes to current state policy, if any, would help your jurisdiction meet its energy goals? (check all that apply) (among jurisdictions which have or are considering renewable energy goals or requirements) b. Allowing for community solar projects or installations

Which of the following changes to current state policy, if any, would help your jurisdiction meet its energy goals? (check all that apply) (among jurisdictions which have or are considering renewable energy goals or requirements) a. Changes to net metering laws

How confident are you that your jurisdiction will be able to meet its energy goals or requirements for energy use by the entire community?(among jurisdictions which have or are considering such goals or requirements)

How confident are you that your jurisdiction will be able to meet its energy goals or requirements for energy use by your jurisdiction’s government? (among jurisdictions which have or are considering such goals or requirements)

Does your jurisdiction currently have any renewable energy goals or requirements to address energy use by the entire community?

Does your jurisdiction currently have any renewable energy goals or requirements to address energy use by your jurisdiction’s government?

Does your jurisdiction’s government have anyone who is specifically responsible for addressing energy issues? (check all that apply) 

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