Michigan Public Policy Survey Questions and Data Tables

Is your jurisdiction considering or already implementing any of the following strategies to meet its renewable energy goals or requirements? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that have or are currently considering renewable energy goals or requirements)

As far as you know, does your jurisdiction currently collect data about energy use in public buildings in the jurisdiction?

As far as you know, does your jurisdiction currently collect data about energy use in private buildings in the jurisdiction?

In which of the following ways, if any, does your jurisdiction use that data on energy use in public and private buildings? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that collect data about energy use in public or private buildings)

Would you say lack of interest among residents 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 interest among local officials 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 costs associated with developing energy policies are 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 which 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)

Even if your jurisdiction is not considering local energy policies at this time, how likely or unlikely is it that you will begin looking at energy issues within the next 12 months? (Among jurisdictions which have not at least considered plans / policies regarding energy issues)

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?

Which of the following energy issues do you think your jurisdiction is likely to consider within the next 12 months? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions which are somewhat or very likely to begin looking at energy issues within the next 12 months)

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 which have not at least considered plans / policies regarding energy issues)

Now thinking specifically about electric vehicles (EVs), to the best of your knowledge, are there any publicly-accessible EV charging stations in your jurisdiction? (Among jurisdictions which have not 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 jurisdictions which have not at least considered plans / policies regarding energy issues)

To the best of your knowledge, have any energy audits (i.e., measuring energy use and efficiency) been conducted for the jurisdiction hall/county administration building in your community?

To the best of your knowledge, have any energy audits (i.e., measuring energy use and efficiency) been conducted for the fire station(s) in your community?

To the best of your knowledge, have any energy audits (i.e., measuring energy use and efficiency) been conducted for the police station(s) in your community?

To the best of your knowledge, have any energy audits (i.e., measuring energy use and efficiency) been conducted for the water treatment facilities in your community?

To the best of your knowledge, have any energy audits (i.e., measuring energy use and efficiency) been conducted for the wastewater treatment facilities in your community?

What are some of the reasons energy audits have not been conducted on local public facilities? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions which have not had energy audits conducted on any public facilities)

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?

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

Currently, individual local governments do not have the authority to set energy codes that are more strict than the State of Michigan’s. But how interested would you say your jurisdiction might be in setting local energy codes that are stronger than the State’s if it had the authority to do so? (Among jurisdictions that think the State's Energy Codes should be strengthened)

Now we are interested in whether Michigan local governments collaborate with each other on energy and sustainability policy. Please identify which statement below best describes your jurisdiction's status on green purchasing programs for the jurisdiction (e.g., for light bulbs, cleaning supplies, vehicles, etc.).