Skip to content

South Kingstown Energy

1.To what extent do you agree with the following statements about South Kingstown's energy use?
Strongly Agree
Agree
Somewhat Agree
Somewhat Disagree
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
“It is important to me that locally generated energy options be available for use by South Kingstown citizens, neighborhoods and businesses.”
“Having renewable energy available in the future to power and heat South Kingstown, both in the public and private sectors, is important to me.”
“Renewable energy may be a good supplement to fossil fuels, but they are unlikely to be reliable enough in New England to meet most of our energy needs.”
“South Kingstown should only purchase or lease new automobiles for its fleet which meet stronger pollution standards and have improved gas mileage, such as hybrids and electrics, even if the upfront cost is more expensive.”
“South Kingstown should phase out the use of traditional light bulbs and allow only newer CFL light bulbs to be installed in Town facilities.”
“South Kingstown should explore setting clean-fuels standards for the Town’s fleet that encourage the use of bio-fuels and other renewable fuels.”
2.To what extent do you agree with the following statement?
Strongly Agree
Agree
Somewhat Agree
Somewhat Disagree
Disagree
Somewhat Disagree
“South Kingstown should purchase more of its energy/fuel from renewable sources, even if they are more expensive.”
3.If you agree with the above statement, how much more do you think would be reasonable for the Town to spend?
Up to 5%
Up to 10%
Up to 25%
More than 25%
4.To what extent do you agree with the following statement?
Strongly Agree
Agree
Somewhat Agree
Somewhat Disagree
Disagree
Somewhat Disagree
“South Kingstown should invest in more energy efficient heating, cooling, windows, insulation, and other building infrastructure, even if they are more expensive.”
5.If you agree with the above statement, how much more do you think would be reasonable for the Town to spend?
Up to 5%
Up to 10%
Up to 25%
More than 25%