Solar electricity “a good idea” for 83% of poll respondents

JOHN FITZGERALD WEAVER | Source: PV Magazine | Posted 07/17/2024

Support for solar electricity has declined by 8% since 2013, according to a recent RMI poll. Polling from the RMI reveals that the popularity of solar power among the U.S. population has dropped to 83%, down from 91% in 2013. During this period, the only energy source to see an increase in popularity was nuclear power, which rose by 11%. All other sources of electricity generation saw declines in public approval.

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The Renewable Energy Growth Poll conducted by the RMI indicates a decline in the popularity of solar power among Americans, dropping to 83% from 91% in 2013. Concurrently, nuclear power saw an increase in favorability by 11%, while all other sources of electricity generation experienced declines in public approval.

The research, titled "American Understanding of Climate Change," revealed stable trends in public opinion regarding Earth's temperature increase over the past century, with 75% of respondents acknowledging human contribution to global warming. The study also noted consistent concerns about global warming's impact, showing that over 80% of individuals view it as a significant issue for the world and around 75% believe it will be a serious problem for the United States, showcasing a slight drop from previous percentages dating back to 1997.

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