Q. As far as you know, which energy source – renewable energy like solar and wind OR fossil fuels like coal and gas – is better for each of the following?
|
|
Renewable energy better |
Fossil fuels better |
No difference |
Don’t know |
| The environment |
77% |
5% |
8% |
11% |
| The economy |
39% |
29% |
14% |
18% |
| Jobs |
36% |
25% |
19% |
20% |
| Electricity costs |
45% |
19% |
14% |
22% |
Overall, respondents think that renewable energy is better for the environment (77%), electricity costs (45%), the economy (39%) and jobs (36%).
Older respondents tended to have a slightly more positive view of renewable energy – for those aged 55+, 47% believe renewables are better for the economy.