A poll of voters in five states, including Pennsylvania, shows that people want affordable and reliable electricity, along with a local say in decisions on the power grid.
The survey was conducted by Cygnal and the Conservative Energy Network and polled voters in the PJM and MISO regions. The poll shows that 81 percent of those surveyed will back investments in the grid, especially if it means fewer blackouts and lower monthly bills. Two-thirds of respondents said they would also favor expanded transmission lines. Cost is also a big concern with 67 percent say they worry about rising utility costs and 65 percent say keeping electricity affordable is their top concern.
Conservative Energy Network CEO John Szoka said voters are sending a message that “affordable, reliable energy is the backbone of American prosperity and security.” He added that “when we invest in modern transmission, we strengthen our economy, protect families from rising costs, and ensure America, not foreign adversaries, controls our energy future.”
As far as control over those lines go, only 14 percent want federal control over new transmission lines, and would rather let state or local authorities maintain control. The poll also says 52 percent would support landowners’ rights to block transmission construction on their property.
Representatives from the Conservative Energy Network will talk more about the survey with Todd Marino at 9:45 this morning on Indiana in the Morning on WCCS.
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