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Voters Favor Two Out of Three Potential
Energy Solutions
In light of the national debate over how best to control energy
prices – from gasoline to heating fuels – we asked
Washington voters to weigh in on three potential solutions: increased
refining capacity, nuclear energy and increased offshore drilling.
Of the three options, the most popular was building a new oil
refinery in Washington (64% favor, 29% oppose), followed by building
a nuclear power plant in Washington to generate electricity (59%
favor, 33% oppose). At the same time, voters are statistically
divided over the option of drilling for oil and gas off the coast
of Washington (49% favor, 44% oppose).
“Here
is a list of proposals addressing energy issues.
Please tell me if you favor or oppose each.”
Building
an Oil Refinery: Key Subgroups
There is widespread support for building a new oil refinery in Washington
except in Seattle, among Democrats age 18-54 and self-described
Liberals.
Building a Nuclear Power Plant: Key Subgroups
A majority of Washington voters favor building a nuclear power plant
in the state to generate electricity. More likely to be positive
about a nuclear plant are Eastern Washington residents, men, Republicans
and Conservatives. At the same time, opposition is found in Seattle
and among Liberals.
Drilling for Oil and Gas Off the Washington Coast: Key Subgroups
Subgroup reactions to drilling off the Washington coast are the
most varied of the three energy options. There is majority support
outside the Central Puget Sound region, among men, voters age 65+,
Republicans and Conservatives. However, there is wide opposition
in Seattle, and among Democrats and Liberals.
Energy Options: Key Subgroups
% Net Favor (Favor minus Oppose)
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Bob Moore Bobm@moore-info.com
503.221.3100
Hans Kaiser Hansk@moore-info.com
410.216.9856
These data are from a telephone survey
conducted by Moore Information, Inc. July 9-10, 2008, among a representative
sample of 400 voters statewide. The potential sampling error is
plus or minus 5% at the 95% confidence level.
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