Energy and environmental issues matter to US voters much more than many candidates and party officials are aware — or than they let on, or than the mainstream press is reporting. American voters voice strong support for raising the priority of renewables on the White House agenda and expect it of the next president.
The seventh annual Sense & Sustainability® Study of US adults by G&S Business Communications has found that about 4 of every 5 Americans (78%) say the next US president should quickly prioritize renewable energy.
Specific benefits cited in the report:
- Energy efficiency cost savings (26%)
- Energy security (23%)
- Government tax revenues (19%)
Ron Loch, G&S managing director and sustainability consulting leader, points out:
“Even the contentious nature of this year’s presidential campaign [cannot] distract Americans from recognizing the importance of renewable energy to future economic growth and their own personal well-being. It’s clear that public interest is served when there are discussions about the broader financial impact of fossil energy and the need to improve both energy efficiency and the infrastructure investment required to build a resilient power grid.”
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