Green Energy & Perceptions of Wind in Ontario for Friends of Wind Ontario

1. Green Energy & Perceptions of Wind in Ontario forFriends of Wind Ontario Prepared by: Dr. Paul Seccaspina CEO & Owner Oraclepoll Research Limited September 8, 2011

2. OverviewMethodology and Logistics • The following data references the survey research findings from recent Oraclepoll Research Ltd polling • The findings are Ontario wide, with regional breakouts • Data was collected in an omnibus survey in August • 1,000 voting age respondents 18+ were interviewed, with a margin of error of +/- 3.1%, 19/20 times • These questions were not commissioned

3. Overall • “Respondents were first asked what they felt was the most important issue facing the province of Ontario at this time. A total of 22% named the economy, closely followed by 20% that said health care and 19% job creation. The budget was cited by 7%, the environment by 6% and rising utility prices by 3%. A total of 10% did not know or had no opinion. • When then asked about their vote intent, 42% of decided voters back the PC’s, 38% the Liberals, while the NDP trail with 13% support and the Green’s with 7%. A total of 14% were undecided. • Voters are split on the issue of change in Ontario politics. Slightly fewer than half or 49% of respondents said that it is time for a change of governments in Ontario, while 30% claimed that the Liberals should be re-elected and 22% did not know. • When asked why they would favor change, 21% named taxation, 13% health care, 11% job creation, 7% honesty, 5% rising prices, 5% the environment, 5% education, and 5% the budget deficit. 21% had no response or were unsure.

4. Green Energy Initiatives (In general) “I support green energy production in Ontario” • 74% of Ontarians support green energy initiatives. • Support was highest among females (78%) compared to males (69%) and among younger respondents 18-34 (84%). While support was high across all regions of the province, it was strongest in Toronto (82%) and in the north of Ontario (85%). 72% in the Southwest. • While Liberals (84%) and NDP voters (83%) had the highest level of support a 58% majority of PC’s also support green energy initiatives.

5. Support for Wind Power • “I support wind power production in Ontario”. • 70% support wind power in Ontario, 26 oppose & 4% were unsure • Support was highest among females (76%) compared to males (65%) and among younger respondents 18-34 (81%). While support was high across all regions of the province, it was strongest in Toronto (79%) and in the north of Ontario (82%). 68% in the Southwest. • Liberals (80%) and NDP voters (82%) had the highest level of support compared to 54% of PC’s.

6. Reasons to Support Wind • All respondents were asked about the importance of issues as it • relates to support for wind. • 98% - if there were cost savings • 90% - long term sustainable source for energy • 88% - good for the environment (in general) • 81% - pollution reduction / clean air • 75% - job creation

7. Most Trusted Source for Info • All respondents were also asked about what source they find most • trustworthy when it comes information about energy issues. • 32% said the media • 24% claimed their local utility • 6% government agencies • 5% the internet or websites • 5% experts • 5% politicians • 13% did not know or none

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