MiLES (Fall 2019)

Has your jurisdiction improved energy efficiency in your government facilities (e.g., conducting an energy audit or benchmarking, upgrading lighting, insulation, or HVAC, etc.) to meet your jurisdiction's energy demands while reducing the costs or environmental impacts of energy use?

Does your planning and/or zoning include any incentives for exceeding state energy efficiency standards or for attaining "Green Building" certification (e.g., LEED, ENERGY STAR, etc.) in private buildings? (Among jurisdiction that have at least considered plans / policies regarding energy issues and are responsible for their own planning and/or zoning)

Thinking overall about topics related to energy, how relevant would you say planning for electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure (e.g.,charging stations) has been or currently is for your jurisdiction’s government?

Thinking overall about topics related to energy, how relevant would you say improving energy efficiency for local businesses (including agriculture) or residents has been or currently is for your jurisdiction’s government?

Thinking overall about topics related to energy, how relevant would you say reducing your jurisdiction government’s use of fossil fuels (e.g., in its electricity use, vehicle fleet, etc.) has been or currently is for your jurisdiction’s government?

Again, thinking overall about topics related to energy, to what extent would you say your jurisdiction has considered various plans / policies regarding energy issues?

Again, thinking overall about topics related to energy, to what extent would you say your jurisdiction has developed specific plans / policies regarding energy issues?

Again, thinking overall about topics related to energy, to what extent would you say your jurisdiction has implemented those plans / policies regarding energy issues?

Does your jurisdiction’s government have a person or persons who are specifically responsible for addressing energy issues? (check all that apply)

How often would you say your jurisdiction engages with its residents on energy issues (i.e., through public events, mailers, email newsletters, on social media, etc.)?

Regardless of how frequently your jurisdiction engages with its residents on energy issues, which of the following resources, if any, do you think would be valuable to assist with your engagement? (check all that apply)

Some jurisdictions engage in land use planning and/or zoning. Others rely on the county, or they don’t plan and zone 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)

Some counties engage in land use planning and/or have county-zoned townships. Other counties don’t plan or zone at all. Does your county have a Master Plan and/or any county-zoned townships? (Among counties that have at least considered plans / policies regarding energy issues)

Now, thinking about your jurisdiction’s current planning and/or zoning on energy issues, as far as you know, how do your plans and/or ordinances treat utility-scale wind energy? (Among jurisdiction that have at least considered plans / policies regarding energy issues and are responsible for their own planning and/or zoning)

Now, thinking about your jurisdiction’s current planning and/or zoning on energy issues, as far as you know, how do your plans and/or ordinances treat rooftop solar panels? (Among jurisdiction that have at least considered plans / policies regarding energy issues and are responsible for their own planning and/or zoning)

Now, thinking about your jurisdiction’s current planning and/or zoning on energy issues, as far as you know, how do your plans and/or ordinances treat utility-scale solar energy? (Among jurisdiction that have at least considered plans / policies regarding energy issues and are responsible for their own planning and/or zoning)

Now, thinking about your jurisdiction’s current planning and/or zoning on energy issues, as far as you know, how do your plans and/or ordinances treat compact residential development as an energy-saving strategy? (Among jurisdiction that have at least considered plans / policies regarding energy issues and are responsible for their own planning and/or zoning)

Thinking overall about topics related to energy, how relevant would you say regulating placement of energy infrastructure (e.g., solar panels, wind turbines) on private property in your community has been or currently is for your jurisdiction’s government?

Regardless of how your planning and/or zoning currently addresses energy issues, would your jurisdiction be likely to take advantage of any of the following? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdiction that have at least considered plans / policies regarding energy issues and are responsible for their own planning and/or zoning)

Looking ahead, how likely or unlikely is it that your jurisdiction will alter its approach to planning and/or zoning regarding energy issues within the next 12 months? (Among jurisdiction that have at least considered plans / policies regarding energy issues and are responsible for their own planning and/or zoning)

Has your jurisdiction considered or adopted any policies to fund or incentivize the use of electric vehicles (EVs), either for your jurisdiction’s own vehicles or for the public (for example, installing/planning for charging stations)?

Which of the following types of electric vehicles do your jurisdiction’s policies target? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdiction that have enacted or plan to enact EV policies)

To the best of your knowledge, are there any publicly-accessible electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in your jurisdiction? (Among jurisdiction that have 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 jurisdiction that have at least considered plans / policies regarding energy issues)

Next, thinking about public lands in your community, as far as you know, has your jurisdiction considered the pros and cons of placing solar panels in rooftops of public buildings in your jurisdiction (including over wastewater facilities)?

Next, thinking about public lands in your community, as far as you know, has your jurisdiction considered the pros and cons of placing solar panels in public brownfields in the jurisdiction?

Next, thinking about public lands in your community, as far as you know, has your jurisdiction considered the pros and cons of placing solar panels in public landfills in the jurisdiction?

Next, thinking about public lands in your community, as far as you know, has your jurisdiction considered the pros and cons of placing solar panels in public airports in the jurisdiction?

Next, thinking about public lands in your community, as far as you know, has your jurisdiction considered the pros and cons of placing solar panels in other public lands in your jurisdiction (e.g., right-of-way, parkland)?

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