Michigan Public Policy Survey (MPPS)

Whether or not your jurisdiction has plans to adopt new energy efficiency policies in your government facilities, if the State of Michigan offered the following resources, would your jurisdiction be likely to take advantage of any of the following? (check all that apply)

d. Funding for pilot or demonstration projects (e.g., for innovative energy efficiency upgrades)

Whether or not your jurisdiction has plans to adopt new energy efficiency policies in your government facilities, if the State of Michigan offered the following resources, would your jurisdiction be likely to take advantage of any of the following? (check all that apply)

c. Funding for energy audits

Whether or not your jurisdiction has plans to adopt new energy efficiency policies in your government facilities, if the State of Michigan offered the following resources, would your jurisdiction be likely to take advantage of any of the following? (check all that apply)

b. Low-cost financing options for energy efficiency improvements

Whether or not your jurisdiction has plans to adopt new energy efficiency policies in your government facilities, if the State of Michigan offered the following resources, would your jurisdiction be likely to take advantage of any of the following? (check all that apply)

a. None (we are unlikely to make use of resources from the State)

Which of the following, if any, are reasons that your jurisdiction is unlikely to adopt energy efficiency improvements for your government facilities in the next two years? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that are unlikely to adopt energy efficiency improvements for their government facilities in the next two years)

h. We’ve had or heard of bad experiences with energy contractors or consultants.

Which of the following, if any, are reasons that your jurisdiction is unlikely to adopt energy efficiency improvements for your government facilities in the next two years? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that are unlikely to adopt energy efficiency improvements for their government facilities in the next two years)

g. We might make updates, but not in the next two years.

Which of the following, if any, are reasons that your jurisdiction is unlikely to adopt energy efficiency improvements for your government facilities in the next two years? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that are unlikely to adopt energy efficiency improvements for their government facilities in the next two years)

f. We don't have the time or staff capacity.

Which of the following, if any, are reasons why your jurisdiction may not strictly adhere to its Master Plan when making rezoning decisions? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that generally follow the spirit of the Master Plan or rarely consider the Master Plan when rezoning properties)

Which of the following, if any, are reasons that your jurisdiction is unlikely to adopt energy efficiency improvements for your government facilities in the next two years? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that are unlikely to adopt energy efficiency improvements for their government facilities in the next two years)

d. We lack up-front capital to make the investment.

Which of the following, if any, are reasons that your jurisdiction is unlikely to adopt energy efficiency improvements for your government facilities in the next two years? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that are unlikely to adopt energy efficiency improvements for their government facilities in the next two years)

c. It's not worth the financial investment.

Which of the following, if any, are reasons that your jurisdiction is unlikely to adopt energy efficiency improvements for your government facilities in the next two years? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that are unlikely to adopt energy efficiency improvements for their government facilities in the next two years)

b. Our governing board feels that is not a priority.

Which of the following, if any, are reasons that your jurisdiction is unlikely to adopt energy efficiency improvements for your government facilities in the next two years? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that are unlikely to adopt energy efficiency improvements for their government facilities in the next two years)

a. Our facilities do not currently need energy efficiency improvements.

How likely or unlikely is it that your jurisdiction will take new actions to improve the energy efficiency in your government facilities (e.g., conducting an energy audit or benchmarking, upgrading lighting, insulation, or HVAC, etc.) in the next two years?

Has your jurisdiction developed or purchased renewable energy sources (e.g., employing solar panels or wind turbines) to meet your jurisdiction's energy demands while reducing the costs or environmental impacts of energy use?

Has your jurisdiction adopted any programs targeted at local businesses (e.g., rebates to businesses that cut consumption, commercial recycling, formal recognition of “green” practices, etc.) to meet your jurisdiction's energy demands while reducing the costs or environmental impacts of energy use?

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In terms of their engagement in your jurisdiction’s policymaking and/or operations, how much of the time do you think you can trust the citizens in your community to be responsible participants?

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)

How much of the time do you think you can trust other local governments in Michigan to do what is right?

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)?

How much of the time do you think you can trust the state government in Lansing to do what is right?

How much of the time do you think you can trust the federal government in Washington to do what is right?

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)

How would you rate the way the U.S. Congress in Washington is performing its job?

On a scale from 1 to 10, where 1 is a total breakdown of democracy and 10 is perfectly functioning democracy, how would you rate the functioning of democracy today in your jurisdiction?

Thinking about the next fiscal year, which action has your jurisdiction taken or is likely to take regarding infrastructure spending?

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)

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)

How would you rate the way the Michigan Legislature is performing its job?

Thinking about the next fiscal year, which action has your jurisdiction taken or is likely to take regarding public safety spending?