Public support in the UK for renewable energy remains strong with 79% backing the technology, according to a government survey.
The 21st ‘Energy and Climate Change Public Attitude Tracker’ polled 2180 people and found only 4% opposed to renewables and 1% strongly opposed.
The tracker said renewables support was particularly high for people with incomes over £35,000 (89%), in social grade AB (86%) or aged 55 to 64 (84%).
Some 70% of people polled felt renewables bring economic benefits to the UK, while 58% would welcome a large-scale clean power project in their area.
RenewableUK executive director Emma Pinchbeck said: “As political parties get ready to launch their manifestos, it must surely be worth their attention that nearly 80% of the general public support renewable energy, and this remains true across all demographics.”
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