By Meg Handley | U.S. News
A new poll finds solar power is America’s preferred alternative energy.
Despite the nation’s newfound abundance of fossil fuels thanks to the so-called “Shale Gale,” Americans still overwhelmingly support more development of alternative energy, according to a new poll.
Three-in-four Americans want the United States to pursue more solar energy according to Gallup and another 71 percent favor further development of wind power. Far fewer prioritized the expansion of oil production (46 percent) and nuclear expansion (37 percent), and less than one-third of respondents supported ramping up coal production.
The survey found Americans’ opinion on the nation’s energy options varied by political affiliation, with Democrats and independents championing solar power, while natural gas was the top choice for Republicans. Almost 90 percent of Democrats and nearly 75 percent of independents polled supported more solar power, compared to 68 percent among Republicans. More than two-thirds of Republicans supported more development of the nation’s natural gas resources, compared to just 62 percent among independents and 59 percent of Democrats.
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If you’d like to discuss energy issues, contact Court Rich, Co-Chair of Rose Law Group’s Renewable Energy Department at crich@roselawgroup.com
