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Source: The University of Texas at Austin Energy Poll, September 2011 Page 1
Energy Poll Background
Development
• Developed questionnaire in 2010
• Collaboration with representatives from academic institutions, polling
companies, non-governmental organizations, energy producers, and
energy consumers
• Pre-tested with 100 respondents in December 2010
• Revised and further reviewed with Advisors through summer 2011
• Examined strengths and weaknesses of methodologies
Fielding
• Online survey conducted Sept. 14-25, 2011
• 3,406 qualified respondents
• Sample weighted to reflect U.S. Census demographics
Source: The University of Texas at Austin Energy Poll, September 2011 Page 2
Direction of Energy
Dealing With Energy Issues That Face Our Nation - Headed In...
Wrong Direction: 43.2% Right Direction: 13.7%
19 25 43 11 2
1 = Definitely the Wrong Direction 2 3 4 5 = Definitely the Right Direction
Q100. When it comes to dealing with energy issues that face our nation, do you think things are headed in...?
Source: The University of Texas at Austin Energy Poll, September 2011 Page 3
Expected Situation in 25 years
Energy Situation In 25 years (Compared To Now)...
Worse Off: 41.3% Better Off: 22.5%
14 27 36 18 5
1 = Definitely Worse Off 2 3 4 5 = Definitely Better Off
Q191. Thinking about our energy situation in 25 years, to what extent do you think we will be better off or worse off than we are now?
Source: The University of Texas at Austin Energy Poll, September 2011 Page 4
Energy Prices
Energy Prices Today Expected Price Changes 6 Months From Today
(Very / Somewhat High) (Increase Significantly / Somewhat)
% %
Gasoline Gasoline
95 78
(N=3377) (N=3263)
Heating Oil Heating Oil
85 75
(N=2728) (N=2867)
Electricity Electricity
78 68
(N=3308) (N=3233)
Natural Gas Natural Gas
69 66
(N=3035) (N=3062)
Q101. VERY / SOMEWHAT HIGH SUMMARY: How would you describe energy prices today for each of the following? (DK Excluded)
Q102. INCREASE SIGNIFICANTLY / SOMEWHAT SUMMARY: Now looking ahead, do you expect that 6 months from today, the price for
each of the following will...? (DK Excluded)
Source: The University of Texas at Austin Energy Poll, September 2011 Page 5
Household Energy Expenditures
In 12 Months, Portion Of Household Budget Spent On Energy Will...
Decrease: 5.1% Increase: 69.1%
1 4 26 53 16
Decrease Significantly Decrease Somewhat Stay The Same Increase Somewhat Increase Significantly
Q103. Now thinking about the next 12 months, do you think that the portion of your household budget spent on energy will... ?
Source: The University of Texas at Austin Energy Poll, September 2011 Page 6
Satisfaction Ratings
Dissatisfied % (Bottom 3 Box)
Q110. SATISFIED (TOP 3 BOX) SUMMARY/DISSATISFIED (BOTTOM 3 BOX) SUMMARY: Please indicate how satisfied you are with the job that
each of the following is doing to address the energy issues that are most important to you.
Source: The University of Texas at Austin Energy Poll, September 2011 Page 7
Role of Government
Feelings With Regard To The US Government's Role In Preparing Us For
Future Energy Needs
Trying to Do Too
Many Things: 25.2% Should Do More: 56.7%
16 9 18 24 32
1 = Definitely Trying To Do Too Many Things 5 = Should Definitely Do More
Q194. Using the scale below, please indicate your feelings with regard to the US government's role in preparing us for future energy needs.
Source: The University of Texas at Austin Energy Poll, September 2011 Page 8
Factors Influencing Energy Prices
Most Impact/Least Impact On Energy Prices
36 Most Impact
Least Impact
21
18
15
9
%
14
17
21
23
26
Pricing power of Global politics Government Consumer demand Supply constraints
energy companies regulation
and/or electric
utilities
Q124. MOST IMPACT\LEAST IMPACT SUMMARY: In general, among the items listed below, which one do you think has the most impact on the
prices you pay for energy and, separately, which one do you think has the least impact on the prices you pay for energy.
Source: The University of Texas at Austin Energy Poll, September 2011 Page 9
Issue Importance
US Budget Areas Most Likely To Put More Money
%
Job creation 36
Education 15
Social Security 13
Health care 12
Military and defense 8
Infrastructure development / maintenance 6
Energy security / dependable access to supply 4
Energy innovation 3
Environmental protection 2
Other most 2
QD11. MOST SUMMARY: If you were in charge of the US budget, in which of the following areas are you most likely to put more money?
Source: The University of Texas at Austin Energy Poll, September 2011 Page 10
Environmental Protection vs. Economic Growth
Environmental Protection Versus Economic Growth
Avoiding Harm to Environment: 33.3% Economic Growth: 37.4%
18 15 29 19 19
1 = Avoiding Permanent Harm to The Environment Should Be Given Priority
5 = Economic Growth Should Definitely Be Given Priority
Q170. Using the scale below, please rate your feelings regarding environmental protection versus economic growth.
Source: The University of Texas at Austin Energy Poll, September 2011 Page 11
Top Energy Concerns
Concerned About… (Top 3 Box on 7 point scale)
%
Our nation's consumption of oil from foreign sources 84
Our nation's progress in developing better ways to use
energy efficiently
76
Our nation's progress in developing renewable sources of
energy 76
The portion of your household budget spent on energy 73
Our nation's consumption of fossil fuels such as coal,
petroleum, and natural gas 69
The energy efficiency of your home 68
The impact of our nation's oil and gas exploration on the
natural environment 64
Your own consumption of electricity 62
Your own consumption of gasoline 58
Your own consumption of natural gas or heating oil to heat
your home 48
Q150. TOP 3 BOX SUMMARY: Please rate how concerned you are about each of the following:
Source: The University of Texas at Austin Energy Poll, September 2011 Page 12
Expectations for Adopting New Technologies
Likelihood To Do In Next 5 Years
(Top 3 Box on a 7 Point Scale)
%
Use "smart meter"
38
technology
Own a hybrid vehicle 30
Install Solar Panels at
21
Home
Q160. TOP 3 BOX SUMMARY: Please indicate how likely it is that you will do each of the following within the next 5 years.
Source: The University of Texas at Austin Energy Poll, September 2011 Page 13
Current Level of Knowledge
Self-Reported Level Of Knowledge About How Energy Is Produced, Delivered & Used
Not Knowledgeable: 33.7% Knowledgeable: 24.2%
10 24 42 19 6
1 = Not At All Knowledgeable 2 3 4 5 = Very Knowledgeable
Q122. Compared to most people you know, how knowledgeable are you about how energy is produced, delivered and used?
Source: The University of Texas at Austin Energy Poll, September 2011 Page 14
Interest in Learning More
Interested In Learning More About…
% (Very / Somewhat Interested)
Reducing Your Own
80
Energy Use
Local Energy Issues 70
National Energy Issues 67
Global Energy Issues 60
Q123. TOP 2 BOX SUMMARY: How interested are you in learning more about each of the following?
Source: The University of Texas at Austin Energy Poll, September 2011 Page 15
Sources of Information
Groups/Organizations Trusted To Provide Information About Efficient Energy Use
%
Consumer Groups/Reports 36
Your electric utility company 34
Non-profit sources 33
Environmental resources 32
Home improvement stores 27
Internet/web sources 24
Home improvement contractor or company 15
Local government office/agency 14
Federal government office/agency 14
State government office/agency 14
None 11
Don't know 9
Other 2
Q133. Which of the following groups or organizations would you trust to provide you with information on how to use energy more efficiently?
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