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Pew Research CenterJune 26, 2023
1. What Americans think about an energy transition from fossil fuels to renewables

Republicans and Democrats remain strongly divided over increasing fossil fuel energy sources

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1. What Americans think about an energy transition from fossil fuels to renewables
35% of Americans think the U.S. should never stop using fossil fuels
Majority of Republicans say the U.S. should never stop using fossil fuels
Majority of Americans see unexpected problems from an energy transition as at least somewhat likely
Partisans differ over the likely impact of an energy transition on U.S. reliance on foreign energy sources
Americans think an energy transition would have a more negative than positive impact on consumer prices
Democrats far more likely than Republicans to see positive impacts from a potential energy transition
Republicans and Democrats remain strongly divided over increasing fossil fuel energy sources
About six-in-ten Democrats who have heard of the Willow oil drilling project in Alaska oppose it
Conservative Republicans skeptical of a transition to renewable energy
Younger Republicans are less likely than older Republicans to say the country should never stop using fossil fuels
Majority of Americans oppose phasing out new gas-powered cars and trucks
Opposition to phasing out gas-powered cars and trucks has risen
84% of Republicans oppose phasing out gasoline cars by 2035, while 64% of Democrats favor this
73% of Republicans say they would feel upset if the U.S. phased out new gasoline cars and trucks
Few Republicans are confident that U.S. will build the necessary infrastructure to support electric vehicles
Democrats, younger adults and urban residents are more open to purchasing an electric vehicle
Most U.S. adults who are considering buying an electric vehicle cite helping the environment, saving money on gas as reasons why
Majority of U.S. homeowners have seriously considered improving their home’s insulation, or have already done this

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