Clean tech has become a highly-politicized topic on Capitol Hill, but new findings show that among the general public ‘green’ is non-partisan. Today, Sunrun announced survey results from a nation-wide voter poll that reveal green home improvements and lifestyle changes span political party lines. In fact, results show Romney voters are more likely to have made what can be described as green home improvements in the past five years than Obama supporters (64% vs. 58%).
What’s more, environmental concerns were not highest on either side’s list of the motivating factors for making changes to their homes or their habits. Both groups identified “saving money” as their primary motivating factor for having made these changes, or for doing so in the future.
The survey looked at the lifestyle changes and home improvements Romney and Obama voters have made or are interested in making. It was commissioned by Sunrun and conducted online by Harris Interactive® in August among 2,334 U.S. adults ages 18 and older.
Here’s a summary of key findings:
- 9 out of 10 Americans of both voting persuasions said they had made what can be considered ‘green’ changes to their lifestyles over the last five years.
- Even though only 33% of Romney voters believe in global warming, they led the charge on home improvements that could benefit the environment.
- Obama voters were more likely to have made eco-friendly lifestyle changes in the past five years (94% vs. 88%).
And for a deeper look, check out more of the survey results below.
In the words of Sunrun President Lynn Jurich: “Individual voters’ attitudes and actions show that they consider ‘going green’ a smart choice rather than a political choice.”
Survey Results Snapshot:
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Green energy should be non-partisan being that the CO2 levels have been proven and the earths temperature has risen over 3% and is suspected to rise over another 3-5% by 2050. The artic ice is below 25% this summer which is unprecedented.
Solar panel installation is great a way to help the planet and in the long run help your pocket book as well. Hiring local, professional solar installers to design a system that suits your power needs can save you money year after year. Power company costs will most assuredly go up in the near future.
Most states has plans in place to help with the installation costs. There are also tax credits that can help also.
Since the latest and most credible data sources have debunked CO2 having a significant impact on the earths climate and data have also shown negligible increase in the earths temperature for the past 15 or so years and Mann’s bogus hockystick graph depicting scare and doom was only possible by dishonest data massaging activists with an agenda I think there are much better reasons to go solar and I am committed to doing just that in spite of the warmist’s agenda. It is good for my pocket book, helping toward energy independance and a few other non-emotional or trumped up reasons.