2023 survey:

Iowa Voters Agree Renewables Provide a Brighter Future

Bright Future Iowa commissioned the Tarrance Group to conduct a survey of voters in Iowa.

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A solid majority of Iowa voters say wind and solar energy are positives for rural communities.
SOLAR

Solar energy projects are a positive for rural communities

74%
WIND

Wind energy projects are a positive for rural communities

72%
Renewable Energy Projects a Force for Good

64%

agree renewable energy projects drive jobs and provide money for community investments such as:

Schools

Roads

Parks

Other Vital Projects

The recognition of the positive role renewable play in our communities is growing:

14% increase from 2022 in those who agree renewable energy projects support investment in our rural Iowa communities.

Swati Dandekar
Iowans understand that renewable energy is a force for good in our state. Wind and solar projects invest in our communities.
Swati Dandekar
Chairman of Bright Future Iowa
Bipartisan Support for Renewables as a Property Right

64% agree

farmers should not be told by the government what to do with their land and can develop renewable energy projects if they choose.

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Gentry Collins
Ensuring our farmers have the tools and resources to succeed and provide for their families, including renewable energy development, must become a priority for our elected officials. It’s clear Iowans agree.
Gentry Collins
co-founder
Support for Solar Grows Stronger in Linn County

Linn County approved two solar projects in 2022 and public support has grown even stronger since then.

2022

68% of Linn County voters support new solar
68%

2023

72% of Linn County voters support new solar
72%

71%

of Linn County voters want the moratorium on applications for new solar projects to expire.

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Agreement that the moratorium should end is bipartisan:

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A statewide survey was conducted in Iowa from February 13th – 16th, 2023, with 500 interviews conducted among registered voters in Iowa.  An additional 300 interviews were conducted among registered voters in Linn County.  The margin of error is +/-4.5% on the statewide sample and +/-5.5% on the Linn County sample.

Read the Tarrance Group Statewide Survey Memo

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