Post by melody on Feb 5, 2015 20:21:19 GMT -5
NEW BIPARTISAN POLL SUPPORTING STATE ROLE IN CARBON POLLUTION CUTS
2/5/15
By Trevor J. Monk, PLS
The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) held a telephone press conference on Thursday, February 5th at 10:30 a.m. to release a bipartisan poll revealing that a majority of Pennsylvanians believes the state should work with the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to reduce dangerous carbon pollution.
Jackson Morris, eastern energy director, Natural Resources Defense Council, said the poll shows that Pennsylvanians strongly support the EPA’s Clean Power Plan and strongly support climate solutions that will cut carbon pollution. “Now it’s up to Pennsylvania’s leadership to create the plans that put those goals into action.
Dave Metz, a pollster with Fairbank, Maslin, Maullin, Metz & Associates; and Lori Weigel, a pollster with Public Opinion Strategies, highlighted the major findings of the report:
The Clean Power Plan draws majority support: 60 percent of Pennsylvanians back the EPA’s plan, including 39 percent who “strongly” support it.
Pennsylvanians want the state in the driver’s seat: 82 percent statewide—including strong majorities of Democrats, Republicans and independents—support Pennsylvania’s efforts to develop a state-based plan to lower power plant carbon pollution and increasing the use of clean energy and energy efficiency.
Broad majorities support all elements of a potential plan crafted by Pennsylvania, particularly on clean energy: For example, 93 percent “support” expanding utility programs to help consumers improve their homes’ energy efficiency and reduce electricity bills and 70 percent are “strongly” in favor. Eighty-eight percent “support” increasing use of clean and renewable energy like wind and solar and 63 percent indicated “strong” support.
Pennsylvanians would welcome Gov. Tom Wolf’s leadership: If the governor were to develop a state plan to reduce carbon pollution and promote the use of clean energy and increased energy efficiency, 47 percent of Pennsylvanians would view him more favorably, while only seven percent would view him less favorably.
Nearly all Pennsylvanians see tremendous promise in clean energy and improving energy efficiency: 97 percent support increased energy efficiency to meet Pennsylvania’s future needs, and more than 80 percent want to boost the state’s use of renewable power, including wind and solar.
Pennsylvanians believe clean energy will create jobs—but not at the expense of consumers: More than 60 percent say using more sources of clean, renewable energy from the wind and sun will create jobs, while 47 percent believe it also will lower consumers’ energy costs.
Brian Kauffman, executive director, Keystone Energy Efficiency Alliance, explained how clean energy will drive and effect Pennsylvania’s economy. “Pennsylvania is poised to move ahead on a clean energy economy with its skilled and talented workforce, including highly trained veterans, and its world-class universities and technical schools that can train the next generation of clean energy workers. Already, more than 57,000 Pennsylvanians work in the clean energy industry, largely in making homes and buildings more efficient and expanding renewable wind and solar power. With new smart policies, including state leadership to make the Clean Power Plan work for us, we can create more home-grown jobs that will expand our economy and improve our business environment,” he said.
Gretchen Dahlkemper, national field manager, Moms Clean Air Force, said “as a mother of three, I strongly believe we must act on climate to protect our children. From heat illness to worsening respiratory and allergic diseases caused by impacts on air quality and plant pollen production to climate sensitive infections, climate change caused by carbon pollution and methane puts our kids at risk.” She added, “Using more clean energy and energy more efficiently will help our children live healthier lives. That’s why we join Pennsylvanians in urging climate action and supporting Gov. Wolf in implementing a strong Clean Power Plan.”
2/5/15
By Trevor J. Monk, PLS
The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) held a telephone press conference on Thursday, February 5th at 10:30 a.m. to release a bipartisan poll revealing that a majority of Pennsylvanians believes the state should work with the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to reduce dangerous carbon pollution.
Jackson Morris, eastern energy director, Natural Resources Defense Council, said the poll shows that Pennsylvanians strongly support the EPA’s Clean Power Plan and strongly support climate solutions that will cut carbon pollution. “Now it’s up to Pennsylvania’s leadership to create the plans that put those goals into action.
Dave Metz, a pollster with Fairbank, Maslin, Maullin, Metz & Associates; and Lori Weigel, a pollster with Public Opinion Strategies, highlighted the major findings of the report:
The Clean Power Plan draws majority support: 60 percent of Pennsylvanians back the EPA’s plan, including 39 percent who “strongly” support it.
Pennsylvanians want the state in the driver’s seat: 82 percent statewide—including strong majorities of Democrats, Republicans and independents—support Pennsylvania’s efforts to develop a state-based plan to lower power plant carbon pollution and increasing the use of clean energy and energy efficiency.
Broad majorities support all elements of a potential plan crafted by Pennsylvania, particularly on clean energy: For example, 93 percent “support” expanding utility programs to help consumers improve their homes’ energy efficiency and reduce electricity bills and 70 percent are “strongly” in favor. Eighty-eight percent “support” increasing use of clean and renewable energy like wind and solar and 63 percent indicated “strong” support.
Pennsylvanians would welcome Gov. Tom Wolf’s leadership: If the governor were to develop a state plan to reduce carbon pollution and promote the use of clean energy and increased energy efficiency, 47 percent of Pennsylvanians would view him more favorably, while only seven percent would view him less favorably.
Nearly all Pennsylvanians see tremendous promise in clean energy and improving energy efficiency: 97 percent support increased energy efficiency to meet Pennsylvania’s future needs, and more than 80 percent want to boost the state’s use of renewable power, including wind and solar.
Pennsylvanians believe clean energy will create jobs—but not at the expense of consumers: More than 60 percent say using more sources of clean, renewable energy from the wind and sun will create jobs, while 47 percent believe it also will lower consumers’ energy costs.
Brian Kauffman, executive director, Keystone Energy Efficiency Alliance, explained how clean energy will drive and effect Pennsylvania’s economy. “Pennsylvania is poised to move ahead on a clean energy economy with its skilled and talented workforce, including highly trained veterans, and its world-class universities and technical schools that can train the next generation of clean energy workers. Already, more than 57,000 Pennsylvanians work in the clean energy industry, largely in making homes and buildings more efficient and expanding renewable wind and solar power. With new smart policies, including state leadership to make the Clean Power Plan work for us, we can create more home-grown jobs that will expand our economy and improve our business environment,” he said.
Gretchen Dahlkemper, national field manager, Moms Clean Air Force, said “as a mother of three, I strongly believe we must act on climate to protect our children. From heat illness to worsening respiratory and allergic diseases caused by impacts on air quality and plant pollen production to climate sensitive infections, climate change caused by carbon pollution and methane puts our kids at risk.” She added, “Using more clean energy and energy more efficiently will help our children live healthier lives. That’s why we join Pennsylvanians in urging climate action and supporting Gov. Wolf in implementing a strong Clean Power Plan.”