Results of SurveyUSA News Poll #15278

1

The city of Berkeley is considering a law that would require all homes to be audited to be sure they meet strict energy standards in the city's plan to fight global warming. This would mean new double-paned windows, attic insulation, a new white roof that reflects heat, a forced-air furnace and high-efficiency appliances. Do you think this law is a good idea? Or a bad idea?

500 Adults	All	Gender		Age			Race				Party Affiliation			Ideology
Credibility Interval: ± 4.5 pct points		Male	Female	18-34	35-54	55+	White	Black	Hispanic	Other	Republic	Democrat	Independ	Conserva	Moderate	Liberal
Good Idea	46%	46%	45%	56%	38%	34%	33%	55%	63%	71%	46%	47%	44%	40%	38%	50%
Bad Idea	44%	47%	41%	31%	53%	58%	54%	32%	29%	27%	54%	41%	46%	60%	47%	40%
Not Sure	10%	7%	13%	13%	8%	8%	13%	13%	8%	2%	0%	12%	10%	0%	15%	9%
Total	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%
Composition of Adults	100%	49%	51%	46%	32%	22%	59%	14%	10%	17%	9%	68%	23%	10%	35%	49%

2	If the law passes, do you think it would have a major impact on greenhouse gases? A minor impact Or no impact at all?

500 Adults	All	Gender		Age			Race				Party Affiliation			Ideology
Credibility Interval: ± 4.5 pct points		Male	Female	18-34	35-54	55+	White	Black	Hispanic	Other	Republic	Democrat	Independ	Conserva	Moderate	Liberal
Major	30%	31%	29%	38%	22%	26%	24%	16%	51%	51%	36%	32%	22%	24%	26%	35%
Minor	51%	50%	53%	49%	55%	51%	56%	60%	41%	36%	35%	52%	57%	38%	53%	51%
No Impact At All	16%	15%	16%	11%	21%	17%	17%	20%	9%	10%	28%	12%	19%	38%	16%	12%
Not Sure	3%	4%	2%	3%	2%	5%	3%	4%	0%	3%	1%	4%	1%	0%	5%	2%
Total	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%
Composition of Adults	100%	49%	51%	46%	32%	22%	59%	14%	10%	17%	9%	68%	23%	10%	35%	49%