Virginia Coastal Energy Research Consortium

 

Virginia Coastal Energy Research Consortium Survey

Your answers will help guides VCERC future activities as well as outreach, research, and education plans for coastal Virginia.  All answers are anonymous.  Thank you for your participation.

Please complete the survey if you have NOT completed the survey previously at a VCERC presentation or online.  Thank you.
1. (Answer this question only if you have attended a VCERC presentation).

Based on the information presented to you, would you say that you already knew:
   
2. How supportive are you of renewable energy?

   
3. How supportive are you of creating biodiesel from algae?

   
4. How supportive are you of offshore wind power?

   
5. What do you think are the barriers to renewable energy projects?  (Check all that apply).
     
Coal and Nuclear Utilities Negative Public Opinion Cost
     
Environmental Issues Political Hurdles Other

If you selected "Other" please briefly explain:
   
6. What are your reasons for supporting renewable energy projects?  (Check all that apply).
     
Produced Locally Economic Growth Business Development
     
In-state Research Reduces CO2 Increases Energy Portfolio
     
Other    

If you selected "Other" please briefly explain:
   
7. What are your objections to renewable energy projects?  (Check all that apply).
     
Aesthetics Birds and Marine Life Fishing and Navigation
     
Cost to Build Won't Solve Energy Issue Energy Storage Issue
     
Other    

If you selected "Other" please briefly explain:
   
8. Will you support policy and regulatory changes that will create more opportunities for renewable energy technologies for coastal Virginia?

   
9. What is your age?

 

   
10. What is your gender?

   
11. What is your zip code?

 

   
12. How many years have you resided in Virginia?

   
13. Are you a Virginia business owner?

   
14. What is your annual household income?

   
15. What is your highest level of education completed?

   
16. Enter additional comments here: