Life, liberty and the pursuit of domestic energy resourcesIs the U.S. on the right track regarding domestic energy policy and domestic energy resources? A new Harris Interactive research poll finds that Americans are divided on that front. The poll, commissioned by the Propane Education & Research Council, found that 45 percent believe the U.S. is headed in the right direction; 43 percent are on the opposite end of the spectrum and believe the direction is wrong. One thing is clear: Domestic energy must be addressed. Overall, 93 percent of Americans consider pursuing domestic energy resources important citing rationale such as energy security (85 percent), job creation and economic security (84 percent), and lower gasoline prices (72 percent). Respondents are also concerned about the environmental aspects of energy with 73 to 74 percent identifying new environmentally friendly energy technology and infrastructure as issues they would like to see political leadership address in the coming year. "The data speaks loud and clear about our nation's viewpoint on the need to find domestic energy sources," said Roy Willis, CEO and President of PERC. "Americans believe that regardless of who is elected president next month, serious steps need to be taken towards offering affordable solutions that make our nation more energy independent and cleaner." For more: Related Articles: |