Community Microgrid Attitudes & Governance Preferences Survey
Measures resident support for community microgrids, preferred ownership models, participation willingness, and priority tradeoffs. Designed for municipal planners and civic organizations assessing community readiness for local energy infrastructure.
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Sample Survey Items
Q1
Chat Message
Welcome! This brief survey (about 5–7 minutes) asks for your views on community energy options. There are no right or wrong answers — we are interested in your honest opinions.
Your responses are confidential and will be reported only in aggregate to inform local energy planning. Participation is voluntary, and you may skip any question or stop at any time.
Q2
Multiple Choice
How familiar are you with the idea of "microgrids"?
Very familiar
Somewhat familiar
Heard the term, not sure what it means
Not at all familiar
Q3
Chat Message
For this survey, a microgrid is a local energy network with its own power sources (such as solar panels) and storage (such as batteries). It can operate with the main electric grid or independently during outages to keep power on for a neighborhood, campus, or critical facilities.
Q4
Opinion Scale
If your community proposed building a microgrid within the next 3 years, how much would you support or oppose it?
Range: 1 – 7
Min: Strongly opposeMid: NeutralMax: Strongly support
Q5
Opinion Scale
How likely would you be to recommend a community microgrid project to your neighbors?
Range: 1 – 7
Min: Not at all likelyMid: NeutralMax: Extremely likely
Q6
Multiple Choice
What concerns, if any, would you have about a local microgrid? Select all that apply.
Higher utility bills
Equity or fairness across neighborhoods
Noise or siting impacts
Privacy or data-sharing concerns
Visual impact of equipment
Distrust in the organizations running it
Prefer other community investments
Not enough information to decide
No concerns
Other (please specify)
Q7
Multiple Choice
Which potential benefits of a community microgrid matter most to you? Select up to three.
Improved reliability during outages
Lower monthly energy bills
Cleaner local energy
Local decision-making and control
Economic development and local jobs
Resilience for critical services (e.g., water, shelters)
None of these
Other (please specify)
Q8
Multiple Choice
Which ownership or management model would you most prefer for a community microgrid?
City or public agency ownership
Electric utility ownership
Community cooperative
Private company under regulation
Public–private partnership
Not sure
Q9
Opinion Scale
How much do you trust your local electric utility to operate a community microgrid effectively?
Range: 1 – 7
Min: Do not trust at allMid: NeutralMax: Trust completely
Q10
Multiple Choice
If a community microgrid were offered locally, how would you prefer to participate? Select up to three.
Join as a subscriber or customer
Host rooftop solar and/or a battery if eligible
Allow use of smart thermostat/appliances for demand response
Share my energy data for planning (with privacy safeguards)
Attend community meetings or advisory group
Prefer not to participate
Other (please specify)
Q11
Ranking
Please rank the following priorities for a community microgrid from most to least important.
Drag to order (top = most important)
Reliability during outages
Affordability for households
Reducing greenhouse gas emissions
Fair and inclusive access
Local decision-making
Speed of deployment
Q12
Multiple Choice
If a microgrid provided at least 4 hours of backup power for key services during an outage, what change to your monthly electric bill would be acceptable to you?
$0 (no increase)
Up to $5
$6–$10
$11–$20
More than $20
Not sure
Q13
AI Interview
We'd like to understand your views on community energy in a bit more depth. An AI interviewer will ask you a couple of follow-up questions based on your earlier answers.
AI InterviewLength: 2Personality: [Object Object]Mode: Fast
Reference questions: 5
Q14
Long Text
Based on your responses in this survey, is there anything else local officials should consider about microgrids in your area?
Max chars
Q15
Dropdown
What is your age group?
18–24
25–34
35–44
45–54
55–64
65+
Prefer not to say
Q16
Multiple Choice
How do you describe your gender?
Woman
Man
Non-binary
Prefer to self-describe
Prefer not to say
Q17
Multiple Choice
Which best describes where you live?
Urban
Suburban
Small town
Rural
Prefer not to say
Q18
Dropdown
What is the highest level of education you have completed?
Less than high school
High school diploma or GED
Some college or associate degree
Bachelor's degree
Graduate or professional degree
Prefer not to say
Q19
Dropdown
What best describes your current employment status?
Employed full time
Employed part time
Self-employed
Unemployed and looking for work
Unemployed and not looking for work
Student
Homemaker or caregiver
Retired
Unable to work
Prefer not to say
Q20
Multiple Choice
What is your current housing situation?
Own my home
Rent my home
Live with family or guardians
Other
Prefer not to say
Q21
Chat Message
Thank you for participating! Your input will help inform local energy planning and community engagement on microgrids. Results will be shared in aggregate with community stakeholders.
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