What Voters Want: The Public’s Priorities for Energy Policy
A conjoint experimental survey of UK voters reveals how the public weighs competing priorities for national energy policy. The research, published in Energy Research & Social Science, quantifies voter preferences, finding that reducing avoidable deaths and tackling energy poverty are consistently ranked as top concerns. This evidence provides a direct, data-driven look at the social and ethical dimensions the electorate expects policymakers to address when making energy decisions.
Why it might matter to you:
This study offers a clear model for how public values can be systematically integrated into energy policy design, a process directly relevant to your experience in state-level procurement and strategy. Understanding these public priorities can help bridge the gap between technical energy solutions and the social outcomes that define their success, ensuring policies are both effective and publicly legitimate.
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