Snapshot of key survey findings
Most respondents support electricity generation from renewable technologies
There was overwhelming support for the use of renewable energy across NSW. Nine out of 10 respondents strongly supported (49%) or supported (43%) electricity generation from renewables.
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Most respondents want more renewable energy
Eighty-three per cent of survey respondents wanted more electricity generated from renewable sources over the next 5 years. Only 3% wanted less.
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Most respondents were aware of specific renewable energy technologies
Solar and wind were the renewable energy technologies most respondents were aware of.
Awareness of renewable energy technologies
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Most respondents supported the development of wind and solar farms, even close to home
Respondents outside the Sydney, Newcastle and Illawarra metro areas were asked about their support for wind and solar farms. Even within 2 kilometres of where they lived, 59% supported wind farm development and 78% supported solar farms.
Support for the development of wind and solar farms in NSW, in their local region and within 1–2 kilometres of where they lived
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