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ALTERNATIVE ENERGY POLL – SOLAR RULES

November 14, 2009 on 12:49 am | In CHARTS + STATISTICS, GREEN, Trends, Uncategorized, all, statistics |

ALTERNATIVE ENERGY POLL – SOLAR RULES

Edited by Jodi Summers

An overwhelming majority -92% of Americans polled - Support Solar Energy Development, according to the 2009 Schott Solar Barometer. The Schott Solar Barometer is a national survey conducted by independent polling firm Kelton Research.

The overwhelming support for solar power is consistent across political party affiliation with 89 percent of Republicans, 94 percent of Democrats and 93 percent of Independents agreeing that it is important for the U.S. to develop and use solar power.

Furthermore, close to eight in 10 (77%) Americans feel that the development of solar power, and other renewable energy sources, should be a major priority of the federal government, including the financial support needed. This sentiment also remains the same since June 2008 (77%).

If only given the opportunity to support one source of alternative energy, 43 percent of Americans would opt for solar over other sources such as wind (17%), natural gas (12%) and nuclear (10%).

Almost half of all Americans (49%) say they’re currently pondering solar power options for their home or business – and another three percent already have solar power. Among those who would like to take advantage of solar power at home or at work, seven in 10 (70%) envision they would make the change within the next five years.

The general consensus is that many Americans feel they lack information – fewer than one in five (12%) - can claim that they’re extremely informed about the subject of solar power in general. What’s more, almost three in four (74%) Americans admit they wish they knew more about solar power options for their home or business.

http://www.cleanedge.com/news/story.php?nID=6455

http://www.resourceactionprograms.org/blog/index.php/tag/southern-california/

http://saferenvironment.wordpress.com/2009/02/02/solar-power-%E2%80%93-sustainable-green-energy-to-protect-our-economy-and-environment/

http://www.geni.org/globalenergy/library/articles-renewable-energy-transmission/solar.shtml

http://www.sunandclimate.com/images/solar-power-dallas.jpg

http://www.generatormart.com/200806092224444674.shtml

http://earth911.com/blog/2007/10/15/pros-and-cons-of-solar-power/

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A poll by Belden Russonello & Stewart finds that renewable energy was listed as an energy solution, and guess what? Americans chose it over drilling by an overwhelming 76 percent to 19 percent.

Comment by Belden Russonello & Stewart — November 15, 2009 #
Texas: The Next Solar Superpower?

As the nation’s largest energy consumer, leading CO2 emitter and stronghold of the
traditional energy industry, Texas might seem an unlikely candidate to be the world’s
solar market leader. But with an expansive solar resource, recent success with wind
power, extensive natural gas installations, competitive electricity markets and
a commitment to build new transmission capacity, Texas might become just that.
Because of that “old energy” reputation, many overlook the state’s leadership in
the green revolution. Since 2006, when it overtook California, Texas has installed
more wind capacity than any other state. At the end of April, Texas had more wind
power installed than the next five leading states combined (Iowa, California,
Minnesota,
Washington and Oregon). The startling pace of installation over the last decade
has meant that enough wind turbines to generate 9,000 megawatts of power should
be online by the end of this year. If we once again consider Texas its own nation,
its installed wind capacity is surpassed by only a handful of other countries in
the world.
Read the full article and find out why solar is the future in Texas >
http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102818055620&s=27985&e=001neTryuHHLCNO055fJFDbECmkg5zedQ6FHJf6Yr13HfigodubaBybtoMgSUlcO2KhluBzSyKRwbf-o-v9dWWYM620xecKs5HCNQ5DXOEOtyBPZU8ELXfw6g5xIRd-pRYzgfeIVnnTYv6QYLlfuFMgXI5iNd8O00JlGu-FYCCSlTA=

Comment by Solar Today — November 16, 2009 #
Global purchasing of green building materials–cement, insulation and wood products- will grow to $571 billion by 2013 from $455.3 billion in 2008, suggests a study by Allied Business Intelligence Research of New York. “Innovation, particularly in wood and insulation, is a key driver behind the growth of green building products,” suggests Larry Fisher, research director of ABI Research’s “next generation” practice.

http://www.purchasing.com/article/439362-Buying_of_green_building_products_to_increase.php

Comment by Tom Stundza — December 24, 2009 #
The real arbiter in the alternative energy debate will be the American consumer:

1) Will producers be able to deliver economically (not politically) affordable energy?

2) Will the combination of prices and social value in alternative energies yield sufficient reason for consumers to migrate away from traditional sources?

Comment by Rob Viglione — December 28, 2009 #