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G. To which of the following should America give priority in order to meet its future energy needs?
Energy source America should prioritize for the future · Asked in 1 wave, 2010 · 1,430 responses · weighted estimates computed from individual responses
| Group | Coal, oil and natural gas | Nuclear power | Solar, wind or water power | Fuels made from crops | Fuels made from waste | None of them | n | MoE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All respondents | 13% | 12% | 55% | 5% | 14% | 2% | 1430 | ±3 | |
| Protestant | 14% |
General Social Survey 2010 · US adults 18+ living in households (English, and Spanish since 2006). Shares of people who gave an answer. n is unweighted; ± is the 95% margin of error at 50% from the weighted effective sample. Groups with an effective sample under 50 are grayed; under 20, hidden.
| Poll | Field dates | Mode | Respondents | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Social Survey 2010 | 2010-03-15 to 2010-08-12 | face to face | 2,044 | 1,430 |
| 11% |
| 53% |
| 6% |
| 14% |
| 2% |
| 750 |
| ±4 |
| Catholic | 14% | 12% | 53% | 4% | 15% | 1% | 342 | ±7 |
| Jewish † | Too few respondents | – | – | – | – | – | – | 19 | ±27 |
| Other faith † | 9% | 13% | 67% | 6% | 3% | 2% | 45 | ±18 |
| None | 8% | 14% | 58% | 2% | 15% | 2% | 264 | ±8 |