Thanks to a poll completed by Iowa Business for Clean Energy, 660 Iowa voters gave evidence to a positive outlook on clean energy in our state.
The main takeaways:
- 9/10 (90%) of Iowa voters have a favorable opinion of solar energy, and 86% have a favorable view of wind energy.
- By nearly a 4:1 margin, Iowa voters believe increases in solar energy production will decrease (48%), rather than increase (13%) the cost of their utility bills.
- More than 8/10 (>84%) say wind and solar are reliable forms of energy, and more than 3/4 (78%) say developing renewable energy in their county is a good thing.
- Nearly 3/4 (74%) support allowing businesses to generate renewable electricity on their property to sell to electric vehicle (EV) owners.
[quote author=”Dr. Edward Maibach | Director of George Mason University’s Center for Climate Change Communication” source=””]Iowa voters understand the benefits of clean energy because Iowa is already a leading producer of renewable energy. From increased wages and lower electricity bills to a cleaner environment, Iowans are optimistic about the benefits that more clean energy development will bring.[/quote]
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