Attitudes toward energy use and policy in New Mexico
A statewide sample of New Mexicans were interviewed during the summer of 1977 to determine perceptions of the energy situation, willingness to alter consumption in response to higher prices, and energy policy preferences. Respondents perceived the energy situation as serious, long-term, and a potential threat to national security. They also perceived Americans as wasteful of energy, but the respondents indicated they could reduce energy consumption by an averge of only some 11 to 18% if prices doubled over 1977 levels. For conservation policies, respondents preferred inexpensive incentives to compulsory regulations or rationing. They preferred both foregoing options to higher prices. Among supply policies, solar and wind development was preferred to increased coal or petroleum production. More nuclear development was preferred only to expanded imports.
- OSTI ID:
- 5204286
- Report Number(s):
- NP-25031
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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ALLOCATIONS
ATTITUDES
ENERGY CONSERVATION
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
ENERGY POLICY
ENERGY SUPPLIES
FINANCIAL INCENTIVES
GOVERNMENT POLICIES
NATIONAL SECURITY
NEW MEXICO
NORTH AMERICA
PRICES
PUBLIC OPINION
SECURITY
SOUTHWEST REGION
USA