Trends in public perceptions and preferences on energy and environmental policy

Technical Report · Mon Feb 01 00:00:00 EST 1993

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/6531863· OSTI ID:6531863

Farhar, B C

This report presents selected results from a secondary analysis of public opinion surveys, taken at the national and state/local levels, relevant to energy and environmental policy choices. The data base used in the analysis includes about 2000 items from nearly 600 separate surveys conducted between 1979 and 1992. Answers to word-for-word questions were traced over time, permitting trend analysis. Patterns of response were also identified for findings from similarly worded survey items. The analysis identifies changes in public opinion concerning energy during the past 10 to 15 years.

• Research Organization: National Renewable Energy Lab. (NREL), Golden, CO (United States)
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE; USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
• DOE Contract Number: AC02-83CH10093
• OSTI ID: 6531863
• Report Number(s): NREL/TP-461-4857; ON: DE93000069
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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