TOPLINE WAVE 9, SEPTEMBER 2015

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1 TOPLINE WAVE 9, SEPTEMBER 2015 Wave 1 Wave 2 Wave 3 Wave 4 Wave 5 Wave 6 Wave 7 Wave 8 Wave 9 Base* Conducted Sept 2011 Mar 2012 Sept 2012 Mar 2013 Sept 2013 Mar 2014 Sept 2014 Mar 2015 Sept 2015 *unless otherwise noted Note: All findings are based on weighted data D1. Are you W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W Male Female D2. Into which of the following age groups do you fall? W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W years years years years years years D3. Do you consider yourself to be of Hispanic, Latino or Spanish origin? W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W No, not of Hispanic, Latino or Spanish origin Yes () Yes, Mexican, Mexican-American, Chicano Yes, Puerto Rican Yes, Cuban Yes, another Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish origin D4. What is your racial or ethnic heritage? W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W White Hispanic African American or Black Other D5. Which of the following income groups includes your TOTAL FAMILY INCOME in [XXXX] before taxes? W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W Less than $20, $20,000 to less than $30, $30,000 to less than $40, $40,000 to less than $50, $50,000 to less than $75, $75,000 to less than $100, $100,000 to less than $200, $200,000 or more Prefer not to answer Less than $50, $50,000 + Source: UT at Austin Energy Poll, September

2 D7. What is the last grade of school you completed? W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W Less than high school graduate Graduated high school Vocational school/technical school Some college-2 years or less Some college-more than 2 years Graduated college Post-graduate work without a degree Post-graduate degree [e.g. MA, MBA, LLD, PhD] High school or less Some College/Technical School Graduated College or greater D9. Generally speaking, which of the following best describes your political affiliation? W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W Strong Democrat Somewhat / Lean Democrat (W1:/Democrat) Strictly Independent Libertarian Somewhat / Lean Republican (W1:/Republican) Strong Republican Other Prefer not to answer Democrat Republican D11. Where is it most important for the U.S. government to spend your tax dollars, and separately, where is it least important? (W1: If you were in charge of the US budget, in which of the following areas are you most likely to put more money and, separately, where are you the least likely to put more money?) Ranked by in Wave 9 p =Change in ranking W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 Most Important p Job creation Military and defense Social Security Education Health care Infrastructure development / maintenance Environment (W1: Environ. protection) Energy (W1: Energy security/innovation) Other most Ranked by in Wave 9 p =Change in ranking W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 Least Important Infrastructure development / maintenance p Military and defense Environment (W1: Environ. protection) Energy (W1: Energy security/innovation) p Job creation Health care p Education Social Security Other least Source: UT at Austin Energy Poll, September

3 I. CONSUMER INVOLVEMENT ENERGY INDEX Q125a. Compared to others you know, how interested are you in energy issues? Not at all interested Very interested 5 Not interested Interested Wave Wave Wave Wave Wave Wave Wave Wave Q125b. In general, how important are energy issues to you? Not at all important Very important 5 Not important Important Wave Wave Wave Wave Wave Wave Wave Wave Q125c. Overall, how relevant are energy issues to you? Not at all relevant Very relevant 5 Not relevant Relevant Wave Wave Wave Wave Wave Wave Q125d. How often do people ask you for advice or information on energy issues? Never Frequently 5 Seldom Often Wave Wave Wave Wave Wave Wave Source: UT at Austin Energy Poll, September

4 Q125e. In general, how involving are energy issues for you? Not at all involving Very involving 5 Not involving Involving Wave Wave Wave Wave Wave Wave Q125f. Overall, how exciting do you find energy issues? Not at all exciting Very exciting 5 Not exciting Exciting Wave Wave Wave Wave Wave Wave Q125g. In general, how valuable is information on energy issues to you? Not at all valuable Very valuable 5 Not valuable Valuable Wave Wave Wave Wave Wave Wave Q125h. How often do you give people advice or information on energy issues? Never Frequently 5 Seldom Often Wave Wave Wave Wave Wave Wave Source: UT at Austin Energy Poll, September

5 II. OPTIMISM Q100. When it comes to dealing with energy issues that face our nation, do you think things are headed in? Definitely the wrong direction Definitely the right direction 5 Wrong direction Right direction Wave Wave Wave Wave Wave Wave Wave Wave Wave Q101. How would you describe energy prices today for each of the following? Don t Know responses have been removed from these results. Bases as shown. Gasoline Base Very low Somewhat low About right Somewhat high Very High Wave Wave Wave Wave Wave Wave Wave Wave Wave Low High Heating Oil Base Very low Somewhat low About right Somewhat high Very High Wave Wave Wave Wave Wave Wave Wave Wave Wave Low High Source: UT at Austin Energy Poll, September

6 Electricity Base Very low Somewhat low About right Somewhat high Very High Wave Wave Wave Wave Wave Wave Wave Wave Wave Low High Natural Gas Base Very low Somewhat low About right Somewhat high Very High Wave Wave Wave Wave Wave Wave Wave Wave Wave Q102. Now looking ahead, do you expect that 6 months from today, the price for each of the following will? Don t Know responses have been removed from these results. Bases as shown. Gasoline Base Decrease significantly Decrease somewhat Stay the same Increase somewhat Low High Increase significantly Decrease Increase Wave Wave Wave Wave Wave Wave Wave Wave Wave Source: UT at Austin Energy Poll, September

7 Heating Oil Base Decrease significantly Decrease somewhat Stay the same Increase somewhat Increase significantly Decrease Increase Wave Wave Wave Wave Wave Wave Wave Wave Wave Electricity Base Decrease significantly Decrease somewhat Stay the same Increase somewhat Increase significantly Decrease Increase Wave Wave Wave Wave Wave Wave Wave Wave Wave Natural Gas Base Decrease significantly Decrease somewhat Stay the same Increase somewhat Increase significantly Decrease Increase Wave Wave Wave Wave Wave Wave Wave Wave Wave Source: UT at Austin Energy Poll, September

8 Q103. Now thinking about the next 12 months, do you think that the portion of your household budget spent on energy will? Decrease significantly Decrease somewhat Stay the same Increase somewhat Increase significantly Decrease Increase Wave Wave Wave Wave Wave Wave Wave Wave Wave Q104. Next, we would like for you to think about the impact that U.S. energy production and consumption has on the environment. In the next 12 months, do you think that U.S. energy-related activities will result in? Much lower environmental impact Somewhat lower environmental impact About the same environmental impact Somewhat higher environmental impact Much higher environmental impact Don t Know Lower Higher Wave Wave Wave Wave Wave Wave Wave Wave Q105. Looking ahead over the next five years or so, how do you think U.S. energy policy will affect your clean energy choices (W2, W3: choices for more affordable and clean energy)? Definitely reduce my choices Somewhat reduce my choices Will not impact my choices Somewhat improve my choices Definitely improve my choices Don t Know Reduce Improve Wave Wave Wave Wave Wave Wave Wave Wave Source: UT at Austin Energy Poll, September

9 III. SATISFACTION Q110. Please indicate how satisfied you are with the job that each of the following is doing to address the energy issues that are most important to you. (Scale: 1 = Extremely dissatisfied, 5 = Extremely satisfied) Ranked by within each group in Wave 9 p =Change in ranking W2 Base: 2089 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 Satisfied (4 or 5 on Scale) Government President Barack Obama US Environmental Protection Agency p US Department of Energy Your local government Your state government The US Congress Business Small US companies Energy entrepreneurs Energy investors Large US companies Energy Industry Renewable energy companies Your electric provider Hydroelectric industry Nuclear energy industry Oil and gas companies Coal industry Academic Leaders in Energy Engineers and scientists Universities Research institutes / think tanks Environmental Groups The Nature Conservancy Greenpeace Environmental Defense Fund Natural Resources Defense Council The Sierra Club You / Your Household Source: UT at Austin Energy Poll, September

10 Ranked by within each group in Wave 9 p =Change in ranking W2 Base: 2089 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 Dissatisfied (1 or 2 on Scale) Government The US Congress President Barack Obama Your state government Your local government p US Environmental Protection Agency US Department of Energy Business Large US companies Energy investors Energy entrepreneurs Small US companies Energy Industry Oil and gas companies Coal industry Nuclear energy industry Your electric provider Renewable energy companies Hydroelectric industry Academic Leaders in Energy Universities Research institutes / think tanks Engineers and scientists Environmental Groups Greenpeace Environmental Defense Fund The Sierra Club Natural Resources Defense Council The Nature Conservancy You / Your Household IV. TRACKING QUESTIONS KNOWLEDGE AND INTEREST Q120. Over the past 3 months, approximately how frequently have you read, seen or heard anything in particular about energy issues such as electricity costs, government policy, environmental crises or alternative energy sources? W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W Almost daily Approximately once per week Around once a month Rarely Don t recall Source: UT at Austin Energy Poll, September

11 Q122. Compared to most people you know, how knowledgeable are you about how energy is produced, delivered and used? Not at all knowledgeable Very knowledgeable 5 Not knowledgeable Knowledgeable Wave Wave Wave Wave Wave Wave Wave Wave Wave Q123. How likely are you to seek more information about each of the following in the next 6 months? (Scale: 1 = Not at all likely, 5 = Very likely) Ranked by in Wave 9 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 Likely (4 or 5 on Scale) Reducing your own energy use Local energy issues National energy issues Global energy issues Ranked by in Wave 9 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 Not Likely (1 or 2 on Scale) Global energy issues National energy issues Local energy issues Reducing your own energy use Q126a. Do you think global climate change is or is not occurring? W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W Is occurring Is not occurring Don t know Q126b. [IF Q126a = OCCURRING] Please indicate the extent to which you think each of the following is a contributing factor in global climate change. (Scale: 0= Not a factor, 5 = Very significant factor) Ranked by in Wave 9 p =Change in ranking W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 Significant Factor (4 or 5 on Scale) Base Deforestation Oil Coal p Natural gas Natural forces (not manmade) Agriculture (including livestock) Other Source: UT at Austin Energy Poll, September

12 Ranked by in Wave 9 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 Not A Factor (0 or 1 on Scale) Base Agriculture (including livestock) Natural forces (not manmade) Natural gas Coal Oil Deforestation Other Q126ba. [IF Q126a = OCCURRING] Has global climate change impacted you personally? W7 W8 W Base Yes (Please describe) No Not sure Coded Please describe responses: Ranked by in Wave 9 p =Change in ranking W7 W8 W Base Extreme weather (hurricanes, floods, etc.) / Temperatures / Seasons "off" p Environmental impacts (crops / glaciers / wildfires / sea levels / habitat) 5 6 9p Health / emotional issues Energy costs / increased energy use Drought Air quality / ozone / sun intensity Lifestyle changes (recycling / reducing / conserving) Costs for everyday items / food / produce Other / No comment Q126bd. [NEW IN WAVE 9] Please think about the weather in your local area this summer season compared to past summers. Have temperatures in your local area been? (Select one) W9 2 Much colder than usual this summer 15 Slightly colder than usual this summer 29 About the same 26 Slightly warmer than usual this summer 28 Much warmer than usual this summer 17 Colder 54 Warmer Q126c. What level of influence do the following have on the environment? (Scale: 1 = Little/No influence, 5 = Major influence) Ranked by in Wave 9 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 Influence (4 or 5 on Scale) Large corporations actions U.S. government s actions My personal actions Ranked by in Wave 9 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 Not An Influence (1 or 2 on Scale) My personal actions U.S. government s actions Large corporations actions Source: UT at Austin Energy Poll, September

13 INFORMATION SOURCES Q137. Please indicate the degree to which you trust each of the following groups or organizations to provide you with information on how to conserve energy. (Scale: 1 = Do not trust at all, 5 = Trust completely) Ranked by in Wave 9 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 Trust (4 or 5 on Scale) Base Environmental groups Academic / scientific community Renewable energy companies Your electric provider Retail stores such as Home Depot or Best Buy Federal government office / agency (DOE, EPA, etc.) The media (radio, TV, online, print, etc.) Local government office / agency State government office / agency Oil and gas companies US business community Ranked by in Wave 9 p =Change in ranking W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 Do Not Trust (1 or 2 on Scale) Base Oil and gas companies Federal government office / agency (DOE, EPA, etc.) p US business community State government office / agency The media (radio, TV, online, print, etc.) Local government office / agency p Retail stores such as Home Depot or Best Buy p Environmental groups Your electric provider Renewable energy companies Academic / scientific community Source: UT at Austin Energy Poll, September

14 Q137. Please indicate the degree to which you trust each of the following groups or organizations to provide you with information on how to use energy more efficiently. (Scale: 1 = Do not trust at all, 5 = Trust completely) CONSUMPTION Ranked by in Wave 9 p =Change in ranking W2 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 Trust (4 or 5 on Scale) Base Academic / scientific community Environmental groups Renewable energy companies Your electric provider Retail stores such as Home Depot or Best Buy p The media (radio, TV, online, print, etc.) Federal government office / agency (DOE, EPA, etc.) Local government office / agency p Oil and gas companies State government office / agency US business community Ranked by in Wave 9 p =Change in ranking W2 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 Do Not Trust (1 or 2 on Scale) Base Oil and gas companies p State government office / agency p US business community Federal government office / agency (DOE, EPA, etc.) The media (radio, TV, online, print, etc.) Local government office / agency p Retail stores such as Home Depot or Best Buy Your electric provider Environmental groups Renewable energy companies Academic / scientific community Q150. Please rate how concerned you are about each of the following. (Scale: 1 = Not at all concerned, 5 = Very concerned) Ranked by in Wave 9 p =Change in ranking W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 Concerned (4 or 5 on Scale) p Cost of electricity Cost of gasoline p Depletion of water resources The portion of your household budget spent on energy p Developing renewable sources of energy The energy efficiency of your home Consumption of oil from foreign sources The effect of our nation s energy production and consumption on carbon emissions The impact of domestic oil drilling and production on the natural environment The impact of hydraulic fracturing on the natural environment Source: UT at Austin Energy Poll, September

15 Ranked by in Wave 9 p =Change in ranking W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 Not Concerned (1 or 2 on Scale) The impact of hydraulic fracturing on the natural environment The impact of domestic oil drilling and production on the natural environment The effect of our nation s energy production and consumption on carbon emissions p The energy efficiency of your home p Consumption of oil from foreign sources p Developing renewable sources of energy p The portion of your household budget spent on energy Depletion of water resources Cost of electricity Cost of gasoline Q152. Next, we would like to know how you would rank the energy sources below in terms of consumption by the U.S. as a nation. Please rank the energy source which we consume the most as 1 st, the second most 2 nd, and so on until the one you believe we consume the least is ranked 5th. Please use each ranking only once. Ranked by Mean Rank in Wave 9 Rank 1 Wave 9 Most Rank 2 Rank 3 Rank 4 Rank 5 Least Mean Rank Oil Natural gas Coal Nuclear Renewable energy Wave 8 Rank 1 Rank 2 Rank 3 Rank 4 Rank 5 Mean Oil Natural gas Coal Nuclear Renewable energy Wave 7 Rank 1 Rank 2 Rank 3 Rank 4 Rank 5 Mean Oil Natural gas Coal Nuclear Renewable energy Wave 5 Rank 1 Rank 2 Rank 3 Rank 4 Rank 5 Mean Oil Natural gas Coal Nuclear Renewable energy Wave 3 Rank 1 Rank 2 Rank 3 Rank 4 Rank 5 Mean Oil Natural gas Coal Nuclear Renewable energy Wave 2 Rank 1 Rank 2 Rank 3 Rank 4 Rank 5 Mean Oil Natural gas Coal Nuclear Renewable energy Source: UT at Austin Energy Poll, September

16 Q153. Which country do you believe is the largest foreign supplier of oil for the U.S.? Ranked by in Wave 9 W2 W3 W5 W7 W8 W Saudi Arabia Iraq Canada Venezuela Mexico Russia Other Q154aa. Based on what you know, to what extent do you support or oppose the use of nuclear energy? W5 W6 W7 W8 W Strongly oppose Somewhat oppose Neither support nor oppose Somewhat support Strongly support Not Sure Oppose Support Q154a. [ASK IF Q154aa = OPPOSE] What is your top concern regarding nuclear power generation? Ranked by in Wave 9 W3 W5 W6 W7 W8 W Base The effects of nuclear radiation on my community Nuclear waste storage Power plant meltdown A possible terrorism target Other Q154b. [ASK IF Q154aa = SUPPORT] What is the top reason you support nuclear power generation? Ranked by in Wave 9 W3 W5 W6 W7 W8 W Base Nuclear power provides a steady, reliable source of energy There are no emissions Other Q160. Please indicate how likely it is that you will do each of the following within the next 5 years. (Scale: 1 = Not at all likely, 7 = Very likely) Ranked by in Wave 9 W1 W3 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 Likely (5, 6 or 7 on Scale) Own a hybrid vehicle Use smart meter technology that allows you to better manage your household s demand for electricity Install solar panels at your home Own a vehicle that runs on natural gas Own a fully electric vehicle Ranked by in Wave 9 Source: UT at Austin Energy Poll, September

17 W1 W3 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 Not Likely (1, 2 or 3 on Scale) Own a fully electric vehicle Own a vehicle that runs on natural gas Install solar panels at your home Own a hybrid vehicle Use smart meter technology that allows you to better manage your household s demand for electricity Ranked by in Wave 9 W1 W3 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 Do This/Have Done It Own a hybrid vehicle Use smart meter technology that allows you to better manage your household s demand for electricity Install solar panels at your home Own a vehicle that runs on natural gas Own a fully electric vehicle PUBLIC POLICY / HOT TOPIC SECTION Q170a. Which of the following best reflects your views on the relationship between the environment and the economy? Ranked by in Wave 9 p =Change in ranking W3 W4 W7 W8 W There doesn t need to be a trade-off between the economy and the environment - they go hand-in-hand p Protecting the environment is the best way to achieve economic goals p The environment should always be given priority over economic growth Ensuring economic growth is the best way to achieve environmental goals Economic growth should always be given priority over protecting the environment Q170b. In your opinion, do the benefits of domestic natural gas production outweigh the costs? W4 W Yes No Don t know Q170c. To what degree do you perceive each of the following to be a benefit of domestic natural gas production? (Scale: 1 = Not a benefit at all, 5 = Very significant benefit) Ranked by in Wave 9 p =Change in ranking W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 Benefit (4 or 5 on Scale) Creates jobs p Provides energy security p Increases energy efficiency Lowers costs Boosts U.S. manufacturing Lowers carbon emissions Other Source: UT at Austin Energy Poll, September

18 Ranked by in Wave 9 p =Change in ranking W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 Not A Benefit (1 or 2 on Scale) Lowers carbon emissions Boosts U.S. manufacturing Lowers costs p Provides energy security Increases energy efficiency Creates jobs Other PUBLIC POLICY / HOT TOPIC SECTION Q171a. In your opinion, which of the following motivates the average American to become MORE concerned about the environment? Please indicate which one you think is most influential and, separately, which one you think is least influential. Ranked by Most Influential in Wave 9 Most Influential () Least Influential () W2 W3 W9 W2 W3 W Financial motivation (e.g., save money through efficiency gains or cheaper fuel) Ethical motivation (e.g., make the world a better place / better place for future generations) Social motivation (e.g., make a statement, feel better about oneself) Other most Other least Q171b. In your opinion, which of the following motivates YOU to become MORE concerned about the environment? Please indicate which one you think is most influential and, separately, which one you think is least influential. Q17 Ranked by Most Influential in Wave 9 Most Influential () Least Influential () 1 c. W2 W3 W9 W2 W3 W Financial motivation (e.g., save money through efficiency gains or cheaper fuel) Ethical motivation (e.g., make the world a better place / better place for future generations) W h i ch benefits do you most associate with renewable energy sources? Please select up to 3. Ranked by in Wave 9 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W Cleaner environment Lower-cost electricity Energy security Job creation Economic growth American innovation Other None Social motivation (e.g., make a statement, feel better about oneself) Other most Other least Source: UT at Austin Energy Poll, September

19 Q171d. Which energy resource do you believe contributes most to U.S. jobs? Ranked by in Wave 9 W2 W3 W7 W8 W Oil Renewable energy (wind and solar) Natural gas Coal Nuclear Not sure Q171e. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the statement below? W5+: The U.S. should permit the export of natural gas to other countries. W4: The U.S. should export natural gas to other countries. Strongly disagree Strongly agree 5 Disagree Agree Wave Wave Wave Wave Wave Wave Q171ec. Should the federal government focus on developing...? Ranked by in Wave 9 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 Yes Renewable technologies Natural Gas Oil Nuclear Coal None of these Q171j. Using the scale below, please indicate to what extent water conservation and energy efficiency are a priority for you. Energy Efficiency Not a priority at all A high priority 5 Not a priority A priority Wave Wave Wave Wave Wave Water Conservation Not a priority at all A high priority 5 Not a priority A priority Wave Wave Wave Wave Wave Source: UT at Austin Energy Poll, September

20 Q171n. Which of the items below have the most influence in your decision to purchase an energy efficient product? Please select the top 3. Ranked by in Wave 9 W6 W9 p =Change in ranking Energy bill savings Fits my budget 42 51p Helps the environment Works well 20 25p Tax credits A brand I know and trust 8 8 Looks good on/in the home 1 3 Neighbors already have it 1 1 Other 6 6 None I have never purchased a product based on energy efficiency Q171o. Which benefits do you most associate with energy efficiency? Please select up to 3. Ranked by in Wave 9 p =Change in ranking W6 W7 W8 W p Reduces overall energy use Lowers costs Reduces air pollution Lowers carbon emissions Provides energy security Creates jobs Boosts U.S. manufacturing Other None Q171p. Who should be most responsible for driving energy efficiency measures in the U.S.? (Select one) Ranked by in Wave 9 W6 W Federal government Consumers Industry 9 11 Local or state government 2 2 Other Q172a. Considering the pros, cons and your personal preferences for each, please rank the energy sources below where 1 = Best and 6 = Worst. Ranked by Mean Rank Wave 9 p =Change in ranking Rank 1 Wave 9 Rank 2 Rank 3 Rank 4 Rank 5 Best Rank 6 Worst Mean Rank Solar Hydro (energy from water) p Wind Natural gas Nuclear Coal Wave 1 Base: 2919 Rank 1 Best Rank 2 Rank 3 Rank 4 Rank 5 Rank 6 Worst Mean Rank Solar Hydro (energy from water) Wind Natural gas Nuclear Coal Source: UT at Austin Energy Poll, September

21 Q175a. How familiar are you with the term hydraulic fracturing (sometimes referred to as fracking )? W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W Never heard of this Heard before, but not at all familiar Not very familiar Neither familiar nor unfamiliar Somewhat familiar Very familiar Not Familiar (Bottom 3 Box) Familiar (Top 2 Box) Q175b. [ASK IF 4-5 IN Q175A] Based on your knowledge, please select which of the following energy sources are connected to hydraulic fracturing. Ranked by in Wave 9 p =Change in ranking W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W Base Natural gas Oil Hydro (energy from water) Coal p Wind Solar Nuclear Other Not Sure Q175c. [ASK IF 4-5 IN Q175A] Based on what you know or have heard, please indicate the degree to which you support or oppose the use of hydraulic fracturing in the extraction of fossil fuels. W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W Base Strongly oppose Somewhat oppose Neither support nor oppose Somewhat support Strongly support Don t know Oppose Support Q175d. [ASK IF 4-5 IN Q175A] Which of the following best describes your feelings about regulation for hydraulic fracturing? Ranked by in Wave 9 p =Change in ranking W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W Base There should be more regulation on hydraulic fracturing Existing regulation is sufficient but needs better enforcement p Hydraulic fracturing is already subject to too much regulation Existing regulation and enforcement are sufficient Don t know Source: UT at Austin Energy Poll, September

22 Q175f. [ASK IF 4-5 IN Q175A] Who do you trust most to provide accurate, impartial information on hydraulic fracturing? Ranked by in Wave 9 p =Change in ranking W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W Base The scientific community (e.g. the National Academy of Sciences) Environmental organizations p The EPA or other federal agencies Oil and gas companies or associations Colleges and universities State regulatory agencies Local government The President Congress Other Q175f_2. [ASK IF 4-5 IN Q175A] Using the scales below, please indicate your feelings with regard to the use of hydraulic fracturing on public lands. Hydraulic fracturing on public lands Base: W4 = 889, W5 = 861, W6 = 847, W7 = 928, W8 = 920, Q9 = 972 Should be subject to greater oversight and regulation Neutral Should be subject to less oversight and regulation Greater oversight Less oversight Wave Wave Wave Wave Wave Wave Should be banned Neutral Should be promoted Ban Promote Wave Wave Wave Wave Wave Wave Is not needed to meet current demand Neutral Is necessary to meet current demand Is not needed Is necessary Wave Wave Wave Wave Wave Wave Source: UT at Austin Energy Poll, September

23 Q175f_3. [ASK IF 4-5 IN Q175A] To what extent do you agree or disagree with the statement below? Municipalities should have the authority to ban hydraulic fracturing within their borders, even if state law otherwise permits it. Base Strongly disagree Strongly agree 5 Disagree Agree Wave Wave Q175g. [ASK IF 4-5 IN Q175A] What is your greatest concern regarding hydraulic fracturing? Ranked by in Wave 9 p =Change in ranking W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W Base Water contamination p Habitat loss and the destruction of wildlife p Earthquakes Negative effects from the chemicals used in the process Air quality / Emissions Increased road traffic Other I am not concerned about hydraulic fracturing [Hot Topic Questions] CONSUMER BEHAVIOR Q176d. Which of the following is more likely to lead you to reduce your overall electricity consumption? W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W A significant increase in electricity rates Discovering that you use significantly more electricity (per sq. ft.) than your neighbors Both would affect my behavior equally Neither would affect my behavior Don t know Other Q176f_1. When it comes to the purchase of a major energy appliance in your home, who is the primary decision maker? Ranked by in Wave 9 W5 W6 W7 W8 W You You and your spouse/partner share equally in the decision Property owner/landlord Parent(s) Male spouse/partner Female spouse/partner Child(ren) Other Source: UT at Austin Energy Poll, September

24 Q176g_1. Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statements: (Scale: 1 = Completely disagree, 5 = Completely agree) Ranked by in Wave 9 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 Agree (4 or 5 on Scale) Energy Saving Base If a product label says that it is energy saving, I trust that it is Products with labels that say energy saving exaggerate their claims People who believe energy saving product labels are being fooled. Ranked by in Wave 9 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 Disagree (1 or 2 on Scale) Energy Saving Base People who believe energy saving product labels are being fooled Products with labels that say energy saving exaggerate their claims If a product label says that it is energy saving, I trust that it is. Ranked by in Wave 9 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 Agree (4 or 5 on Scale) Energy Efficient Base If a product label says that it is energy efficient, I trust that it is Products with labels that say energy efficient exaggerate their claims People who believe energy efficient product labels are being fooled. Ranked by in Wave 9 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 Disagree (1 or 2 on Scale) Energy Efficient Base People who believe energy efficient product labels are being fooled Products with labels that say energy efficient exaggerate their claims If a product label says that it is energy efficient, I trust that it is. Q176XLa. How familiar are you with the proposed Keystone XL Pipeline? W8 W Never heard of this Heard before, but not at all familiar Not very familiar 7 8 Neither familiar nor unfamiliar Somewhat familiar Very familiar Not Familiar (Bottom 3 Box) Familiar (Top 2 Box) Q176XLc. [ASK IF 1-5 IN Q176XLA] Based on what you know or have heard, please indicate the degree to which you support or oppose construction of the Keystone XL pipeline. W8 W Base Strongly oppose 9 9 Somewhat oppose Neither support nor oppose Somewhat support Strongly support Don t know Oppose Support Source: UT at Austin Energy Poll, September

25 Q177b. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the statement below? The President has the power to manage the cost of gasoline. Strongly Disagree Strongly Agree 5 Disagree Agree Wave Wave Q177c. Should the federal government subsidize.? Ranked by in Wave 9 W3 W7 W8 W9 Yes Renewable technologies Energy efficiency Electric vehicles Natural Gas Oil Nuclear Coal VOTING BEHAVIOR Q180a. In the next [W7: November 2014] election, would you be more likely or less likely to vote for a presidential [W7: presidential removed] candidate who? (Scale: 1 = Much less likely, 5 = Much more likely) Ranked by in Wave 9 p =Change in ranking W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 More Likely (4 or 5 on Scale) p Supports taking steps to reduce carbon emissions p p p Supports increasing funding for scientific and university research into new energy technologies Supports requiring utilities to obtain a certain percentage of their electricity from renewable sources Supports expanding financial incentives for companies engaged in renewable technologies Promises to make gasoline less expensive Supports expanding [W4+ domestic] natural gas development Supports decreasing the use of coal as an energy source Supports approving construction of the XL Keystone pipeline to transport oil from Canada to the Gulf Coast Supports expanding offshore oil development in the Gulf Coast of Mexico Supports the export of domestic natural gas to other countries Supports imposing a carbon tax Supports offering loan guarantees for nuclear power companies Source: UT at Austin Energy Poll, September

26 Ranked by in Wave 9 p =Change in ranking W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 Less Likely (1 or 2 on Scale) p Supports offering loan guarantees for nuclear power companies p p Supports imposing a carbon tax Supports expanding offshore oil development in the Gulf Coast of Mexico Supports the export of domestic natural gas to other countries Supports approving construction of the XL Keystone pipeline to transport oil from Canada to the Gulf Coast Supports decreasing the use of coal as an energy source Supports requiring utilities to obtain a certain percentage of their electricity from renewable sources Supports expanding financial incentives for companies engaged in renewable technologies p Supports expanding [W4+ domestic] natural gas development Supports taking steps to reduce carbon emissions Supports increasing funding for scientific and university research into new energy technologies Promises to make gasoline less expensive Q182. To what extent do energy issues influence the candidates that you vote for? To a great extent 5 Not at all Low influence Wave High influence Wave FUTURE OF ENERGY SUPPLY, SOLUTIONS & INNOVATION Q191. Thinking about our energy situation in 25 years, to what extent do you think we will be better off or worse off than we are now? Definitely worse off Definitely better off 5 Worse Better Wave Wave Wave Wave Wave Wave Wave Wave Wave Source: UT at Austin Energy Poll, September

27 Q194. Using the scale below, please indicate your feelings with regard to the US government s role in preparing us for future energy needs. Government is definitely trying to do too many things Government should definitely do more Doing too many things Should do more Wave Wave Wave Wave Wave Wave Wave Wave Wave Q196. Do you think it is possible for the United States to become the world s leading producer of oil and natural gas? W7 W8 W Yes No The US has already been the world s leading producer of oil and natural gas IV. DEMOGRAPHICS We now have a few final questions that will help us to group your responses for analysis purposes. D12. Are you the parent or legal guardian of a child under the age of 18? W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W Yes No Prefer not to answer D13. Which of the following best describes your marital status? W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W Married / Living with significant other Single Divorced / Separated Widowed Engaged Domestic partnership Prefer not to answer D14. Including yourself, how many people live in your home? W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W Average people in HH Prefer not to answer D15. Which of the following best describes your current employment status? W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W Employed full-time Employed part-time Full-time homemaker Student Retired Temporarily unemployed Prefer not to answer Source: UT at Austin Energy Poll, September