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New England Energy Alliance Prepared by Opinion Dynamics Corporation November 2005

New England Energy Alliance Prepared by Opinion Dynamics Corporation November 2005. Which of the following issues facing New England is most important to you? . Q1. Which the following issues facing New England is second most important to you? . Q2.

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New England Energy Alliance Prepared by Opinion Dynamics Corporation November 2005

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  1. New England Energy Alliance Prepared byOpinion Dynamics Corporation November 2005

  2. Which of the following issues facing New England is most important to you? Q1

  3. Which the following issues facing New England is second most important to you? Q2

  4. What is the most important energy-related issue facing New England today? Q3

  5. How concerned are you about the cost of electricity increasing? Q4

  6. How concerned are you about the cost of natural gas increasing? Q5

  7. Thinking ahead to the next five years, do you think there will be enough electricity to meet New England’s needs? Q6

  8. How well informed do you feel regarding the electricity supply situation in New England? Q7

  9. Do you favor or oppose moving forward on new energy and infrastructure projects? Q8

  10. Why do you feel that way? Q9

  11. What would be your biggest concern if you heard an energy project had been proposed for your community? Q10

  12. Has the electric utility industry in your state been deregulated, or not? Q11

  13. What does it mean when the electric utility industry in a state is deregulated? Q12

  14. (MA, ME, CT, NH, RI only)Has deregulation led to lower or higher electricity prices for residential consumers? Q13

  15. Do you think deregulation has led to better or worse service for residential consumers of electricity? Q14

  16. Which statement is closer to your opinion? Even in a deregulated market, insuring an adequate energy supply is too important to be left to market forces alone; it should be the responsibility of government agencies as well45% Under deregulation, the competitive marketplace will provide adequate financial incentives to spur investment in new plants and infrastructure projects29% Not sure26% Q15

  17. Please rate the following ideas for insuring adequate future energy supply: Incentives investing in energy conservation and efficiency A coordinated regional energy supply plan with companies & policy makers Streamlining approval for major new energy projects Extending the operating life of existing nuclear power plants Streamlining approval for new natural gas infrastructure Ensuring local objections do not derail needed energy projects Continue switching New England from regulated to deregulated utilities Q16-22

  18. Do you favor or oppose these proposals to increase New England’s energy? Encouraging conservation and energy efficiency by providing incentives to consumers An off-shore wind farm between Cape Cod and Martha’s Vineyard More electric transmission lines to move electricity more efficiently throughout the region Additional natural-gas electricity plants An additional natural gas pipeline from Canada Q31, 23, 28, 27, 24

  19. Do you favor or oppose these proposals to increase New England’s energy? (cont.) Several additional “cleaner coal” electricity plants Continuing the operation of existing nuclear plants At least one new nuclear power plant At least one off-shore Liquid Natural Gas, or, LNG tanker terminal Q26, 30, 25, 29

  20. Do you agree with the following statements about the need for energy? Conservation and efficiency should be components of future supply plans Governor & state legislature should focus on energy as a high priority Country is too dependent on foreign oil; we need homegrown sources Need energy facilities in New England to grow & create jobs We can build additional facilities if we balance needs & environmental concerns For New England to compete, we need new energy facilities Predictions of future shortages mean we need to bring more natural gas to the area Q45, 44, 39, 35, 33, 37, 32

  21. Do you agree with the following statements about the need for energy?(cont.) New England can lead the nation in the development of new energy technologies We don’t need another divisive controversy over a new nuclear power plant An attack on an LNG tanker facility is a terrorist nightmare waiting to happen A deregulated, competitive market is the best way to ensure adequate energy Unproven energy technologies only contribute a small portion of electricity It’s too risky to environment to start building new facilities that will pollute even more A new natural gas pipeline will put communities at environmental risk Q41, 42, 43, 38, 40, 34, 36

  22. Experts are concerned our region will soon face an energy supply problem and we need a range of additional supply options. Do you agree with this view? Q46

  23. Which concerns you more about the electricity supply in New England? There will not be enough electricity to meet New England’s needs in the future38% The environment will be damaged because we are too concerned with keeping up with the increasing demand for electricity33% Not sure7% Neither5% Both equal17% Q47

  24. Which of the following concerns you more? The cost of electricity will continue to increase, creating a burden on consumers and hurting New England’s economy45% The environment will be damaged because we are too concerned with holding down the cost of electricity29% Not sure4% Neither5% Both equal17% Q48

  25. Which of the two statements is closer to your opinion? The region should be just as concerned about ensuring reliable energy supplies at reasonable prices as it has been about being a leader in setting strict environmental standards61% The region should continue to set a national example on environmental regulations, even if it means higher energy prices and contributes to energy shortages20% Not sure8% Neither2% Both equal9% Q49

  26. Would you pay an extra surcharge if the money was being spent to reinforce the region’s energy infrastructure? Q50

  27. Thinking for a moment about how your local media outlets cover energy issues, would you say they offer a fair and balanced view, or not? Q51

  28. How believable are the following when it comes to new energy facilities? Professor of environmental sciences from MIT A leading, respected energy issues expert The Conservation Law Foundation Your local congressman The MA Renewable Energy Trust The U.S. Department of Energy Your local state legislator Q52, 64, 65, 54, 59, 61, 60

  29. How believable are the following when it comes to new energy facilities? (cont.) The New England Energy Alliance Your local Chamber of Commerce A coalition of local employers Rep of New England’s electric utility companies Editorial in the Globe/your local paper A Labor Leader [MA/VT/RI/CT/ME] PIRG Q58, 62, 63, 56, 53, 55, 57

  30. Respondent Profile

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