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Texas voters favor increasing renewable energy production. 73% believe Texas should increase solar energy production, and 68% believe the same for wind energy, compared to just 42% for natural gas, 28% for nuclear, and 18% for coal. 62% of Texans agree (“somewhat” or “strongly”) that Texas should aim to achieve 100% clean power. 61% agree it should be a land owner’s right to install wind turbines or solar panels on their property. 75% agree (“somewhat” or “strongly”) that wind and solar are reliable forms of energy. This poll includes many more related questions on energy policy.

BIPOC Americans generally favor renewable energy over natural gas. This survey from February 2022 found that even though 44% of BIPOC respondents considered natural gas to be “clean energy” (compared to 24% who did not), majorities still believe that increasing domestic production of wind and solar energy is the better way to create good jobs (62% to 19%), can provide cheaper electricity (33% to 26%), and is more reliable (35% to 18%), compared to natural gas. Further, respondents were more likely to say they currently use and would prefer (in the future) to use electric instead of gas appliances. This survey asked lots more questions about the use of and views about electric appliances and energy sources of electricity.

Majorities of Americans support various forms of Green New Deal policies. 68% support (“strongly” or “somewhat”) the Green New Deal for Public Housing (compared to 25% who oppose), including 89% of Democrats and 43% of Republicans. 69% support the Green New Deal for Public Schools (compared to 24% who oppose), including 89% of Democrats and 49% of Republicans. 65% support the Green New Deal for Cities (compared to 26% who oppose), including 87% of Democrats and 39% of Republicans. 64% support the End Polluter Welfare Act. 63% support the Civilian Climate Corps. 62% support the BUILD GREEN Infrastructure and Jobs Act.

This post includes climate and environment headlines, data points, and key takeaways from recent public polls – including new polling on the Build Back Better plan, the factors that drive Americans’ climate concerns, and voters’ relative trust in the two parties to handle climate change and environmental issues.