New Yorkers don’t have a problem with “green” policies aimed at expanding the use of wind, solar and other renewable energies – they just don’t want to dig deeper into their pockets to pay for it, according to a new poll.
The Empire Center for Public Policy found 60% of respondents are either unwilling to pay for clean energy or would contribute only a modest amount — less than $10 per month. Meanwhile, only 3% to 5% of respondents are open to spending $200 or more each month on clean energy, according to the survey, conducted by Morning Consult.
“When choosing between reducing greenhouse gas emissions and keeping energy affordable, the same proportion — three-fifths — favor emission reduction efforts, as long as they don’t result in price increases,” Zilvinas Silenas, the center’s president, said in a statement. “This preference holds true across all demographics, including age, income, and political affiliation.”
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Author: Marty Kaufmann
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