Solar Energy Perceptions Question Title * 1. How familiar are you with solar energy (i.e. solar panels or solar PV) and policies related to solar development? Very familiar — I have a good understanding of solar energy and the key related policies (e.g. net metering, renewable portfolio standards, PACE financing, etc.). Moderately familiar — I have some knowledge of solar energy and related policies, though I don't know the details of how they work. Slightly familiar — I have heard about solar energy and related policies. Not at all familiar — I don't really know anything about solar energy. Not sure Question Title * 2. Which of the following benefits of solar energy (i.e. solar panels or solar PV) are most important to you? (Choose up to 3 answers.) Reduced energy costs Public-health benefits Energy independence and security Environmental benefits Economic development and job creation Community pride Other (please specify) Question Title * 3. What value, if any, do you think solar energy (i.e. solar panels or solar PV) brings to wildlife conservation? Reduces carbon emissions and combats climate change. Has less of an impact on habitat than fossil fuels. Conserves water compared to fossil fuels. Produces fewer toxic air pollutants than fossil fuels. I don't think solar energy brings much value to wildlife conservation. Question Title * 4. Please rank the following sources of energy in order of their negative impact on wildlife (1 = least impact, 6 = most impact). Please note that each number, 1 through 6, can only be used once. If you repeat the number, the previous answers will be erased. (e.g. If you assign the number 3 to two answers, the first 3 will disappear upon assigning it again for the second answer.) 1 2 3 4 5 6 Biomass 1 2 3 4 5 6 Utility-scale solar (e.g. solar farms) 1 2 3 4 5 6 Hydro 1 2 3 4 5 6 Wind 1 2 3 4 5 6 Distributed solar (e.g. rooftop solar) 1 2 3 4 5 6 Geothermal Question Title * 5. Do you have solar panels on your home and/or business? Yes No Next
