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A new study from Yale University and George Mason University reveals that a significant majority – 80% – of registered voters support funding renewable energy sources. This bipartisan consensus could influence upcoming legislative decisions on energy policy.
Key Findings Highlight Widespread Support
The study, conducted in May 2025, highlights several key areas where voters across the political spectrum agree:
- Renewable Energy Research: 80% of registered voters support increased funding for renewable energy research, including 74% of liberal/moderate Republicans and 55% of conservative Republicans.
- Clean Energy Priority: 64% believe developing clean energy sources should be a high priority for the President and Congress.
- Incentives for Electric Appliances: 71% support tax credits or rebates to encourage the purchase of electric appliances like heat pumps and induction stoves.
- Transition to Clean Energy: 67% support transitioning the U.S. economy to 100% clean energy by 2050.
- Renewable Energy on Public Lands: 76% support generating renewable energy on public land.
Local Clean Energy Infrastructure Gains Traction
Interestingly, the study also found majority support for building clean energy infrastructure locally:
- 59% support solar farms in their area.
- 56% support wind farms.
- 49% support electric vehicle charging stations.
Global Warming Concerns Drive Support
The study also explored voter attitudes toward global warming:
- 52% believe global warming should be a high priority for the President and Congress.
- 88% support federal funding to help farmers improve soil practices for carbon absorption.
- 75% support regulating carbon dioxide as a pollutant.
- 79% support stronger enforcement of industrial pollution limits in disadvantaged communities.
- 79% oppose halting federal research related to global warming.
- 78% oppose restricting public access to information about global warming.
- 78% believe schools should educate children about global warming.
Bipartisan Support for Climate Action
Congresswoman Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA), Co-Chair of the Bipartisan Climate Solutions Caucus, emphasized the bipartisan nature of climate action. “Americans are calling for action, and as Members of Congress, it’s our responsibility to deliver,” she stated. “If we want long-term solutions that address both our constituents’ concerns and growing climate risks, we must work together to strengthen our energy and climate security with urgency.”
The findings of this Yale-GMU study suggest that policies aimed at addressing climate change and promoting renewable energy have strong support among registered voters, potentially influencing future legislative decisions.
Source: Yale Program for Climate Change Communications and the George Mason University Center for Climate Change Communications.
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