Energy Polls @ Jo Abbess

Energy Polls

For the full Energy Matrix survey “Are We Ready for Energy Change ?” click here.

ENERGY POLL #2 : PRICES

Q1. Do you follow stories in the media about energy prices ?	Q2. Do you think that we may have to get used to higher energy prices ?

Q3. Would you be happy to pay more for energy ?	Q4. Will you make plans to change the way you use energy in response to any price changes ?

Q5. Do you think that energy can be kept affordable ?

ENERGY POLL #3 : PEAK OIL

Q1. How often do you read press reports that discuss disruption in the supply of crude oil ?	Q2. Do you think there may be a reduction in the range of foreign produce available in supermarkets ?

Q3. Would you be happy to change your lifestyle in the event of fuel scarcity ?	Q4. Do you have plans to change your private or business travel options ?

Q5. Do you think that we will still drive privately-owned vehicles in future ?

ENERGY POLL #4 : PEAK COAL

Q1. Have you heard any news that mentioned strong global competition for coal supplies ?	Q2. Do you think we might have to get used to rising coal prices ?

Q3. Would you welcome coal becoming less economic for electricity generation ?	Q4. Would you consider changing your electricity supplier to a company that burns less coal ?

Q5. Do you think that domestic coal production can bridge potential gaps in imports ?

ENERGY POLL #5 : COAL POWER

Q1. Do you pay attention to environmental campaigns against coal mining or coal power stations ?	Q2. Do you acknowledge the concerns about pollution from burning coal ?

Q3. Would you support the closure of coal-fired power stations ?	Q4. Would you be prepared to have a biomass gasification plant in your town to replace a closing coal plant ?

Q5. Do you think that there will be environmental problems whichever kind of power generation we use ?

ENERGY POLL #6 : NATURAL GAS

Q1. Have you seen any news stories about discoveries of Natural Gas deep under the sea ?	Q2. Are you concerned that Natural Gas may be getting harder to find ?

Q3. Would you support laws to halt the practice of venting and flaring Natural Gas from oil wells ?	Q4. Would you be prepared to use electricity for heating instead of Natural Gas ?

Q5. Do you think that new technology will make it easier and cleaner to produce more Natural Gas ?

ENERGY POLL #7 : UNCONVENTIONAL FOSSIL FUELS

Q1. How often do you find articles in the press about “unconventional” energy, which includes shale gas, Arctic oil and tar sands ?	Q2. Do you think the world will need to exploit all sources of fossil fuels, regardless of their quality ?

Q3. Are you keen to see more vehicle fuel being produced from non-fossil sources ?	Q4. Would you be prepared to buy a replacement vehicle with lower fuel consumption ?

Q5. Do you think that price rises for complex resources of oil and gas can be kept to a minimum ?

ENERGY POLL #8 : RENEWABLE GAS

Q1. Have you heard reports about how vehicles can run on compressed Renewable Gas made from animal and plant waste ?	Q2. Do you think we will need to give up using petrol and diesel burning cars in cities for air quality reasons ?

Q3. Are you keen to see cleaner-burning engines in vehicles ?	Q4. Would you be ready to save money to buy a new compressed gas car ?

Q5. Do you think that compressed gas cars could have the same performance and economy as diesel and petrol cars ?

ENERGY POLL #9 : NUCLEAR POWER

Q1. How often do you notice news coverage about nuclear power plants ?	Q2. Do you think we will need to admit that ageing nuclear reactors pose significant risks ?

Q3. Would you be happy to see plans for new nuclear power plants abandoned ?	Q4. Have you switched, or will you consider switching electricity supplier, to an energy company that sells renewable power ?

Q5. Do you think we can replace the nuclear power stations scheduled for closure with renewable energy ?

ENERGY POLL #10 : SOLAR AND WIND POWER

Q1. How often do you see news about the global rise in solar and wind power ?	Q2. Do you think that campaigners will need to drop their resistance to wind turbines ?

Q3. Would you be happy to have more solar roofs in your area ?	Q4. Are you considering, or do you already have, a solar panel or a wind turbine at home ?

Q5. Do you think the energy companies can install enough wind and solar power to meet the UK’s renewable energy targets ?

ENERGY POLL #11 : ENERGY CONSERVATION

Q1. How frequently do you hear information about energy being wasted at home and in offices and public buildings ?	Q2. Do you think that energy conservation will help with meeting carbon emissions targets ?

Q3. Do you think that insulation, draught exclusion and efficient machines are desirable ways to save energy ?	Q4. Have you or will you take energy conservation measures at home, such as adding roof insulation ?

Q5. Do you think that energy conservation services can make a profit for energy companies ?