Energy

While residential solar power generates just a fraction of the country’s overall electricity, it has continued to grow rapidly.

Overall, two-thirds of Americans support providing incentives to increase the use of electric and hybrid vehicles.

Yet renewable sources, like wind and solar, remain Americans’ overall priority for domestic production.

42% of U.S. adults say that dealing with climate change should be a top priority for President Joe Biden and Congress to address this year.

35% of Americans say the federal government should encourage the production of nuclear power; 26% say the government should discourage it.

Majorities of Americans say the United States should prioritize the development of renewable energy sources and take steps toward the country becoming carbon neutral by the year 2050. But just 31% want to phase out fossil fuels completely, and many foresee unexpected problems in a major transition to renewable energy.

Among Republicans, support for increasing reliance on solar power is down from 84% last year to 73% today.

A small but significant share of car owners in the U.S. have traded filling up for plugging in, and many more are thinking of joining them.

39% of Americans say that the next time they purchase a vehicle, they are at least somewhat likely to seriously consider electric.

A median of 69% of adults across 20 global publics we surveyed are in favor of expanding the use of natural gas.