Offshore Wind Energy Survey 2022 Question Title * 1. Name (Optional) Question Title * 2. Zip code Question Title * 3. Age Under 18 18-24 25-34 35-44 45-54 55-64 65+ Question Title * 4. In the face of climate change, do you believe New York should transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy? Yes No Question Title * 5. The South Fork Wind Farm will be 35 miles off of the south fork of Long Island. It will be the first wind farm in NY and is currently under construction. Due to an increase in energy demand, there needed to be either a new fossil fuel plant or an offshore wind farm. Given a similar choice for your community, which would you prefer? New Fossil Fuels Offshore Wind Question Title * 6. Do you support offshore wind for New York? Yes No Question Title * 7. If you answered yes to the above question, please select the top 3 reasons you support offshore wind. Please label them 1, 2 and 3. One being the most important to you. 1Fighting climate change by reducing fossil fuelsMove up Fighting climate change by reducing fossil fuelsMove down Fighting climate change by reducing fossil fuels2Providing clean, local power to strengthen our energy gridMove up Providing clean, local power to strengthen our energy gridMove down Providing clean, local power to strengthen our energy grid3Supporting green energy jobsMove up Supporting green energy jobsMove down Supporting green energy jobs4Protecting public health by reducing air pollutionMove up Protecting public health by reducing air pollutionMove down Protecting public health by reducing air pollution5Creating a more just and equitable energy systemMove up Creating a more just and equitable energy systemMove down Creating a more just and equitable energy system6Protecting coastal communitiesMove up Protecting coastal communitiesMove down Protecting coastal communities7Combatting ocean acidification locallyMove up Combatting ocean acidification locallyMove down Combatting ocean acidification locally8Providing economic benefits packages to communitiesMove up Providing economic benefits packages to communitiesMove down Providing economic benefits packages to communities9Stabilizing Energy RatesMove up Stabilizing Energy RatesMove down Stabilizing Energy Rates Question Title * 8. If you have another reason for supporting offshore wind, please specify. Question Title * 9. Which of the following impacts are you concerned about as New York moves forward with offshore wind development? Please select your top 3 concerns. Please label them 1, 2 and 3. One being the most important to you. 1Impacts to birdsMove up Impacts to birdsMove down Impacts to birds2Impacts to whales and other marine mammalsMove up Impacts to whales and other marine mammalsMove down Impacts to whales and other marine mammals3Disruption of fish habitatMove up Disruption of fish habitatMove down Disruption of fish habitat4Electromagnetic Fields (EMFs)Move up Electromagnetic Fields (EMFs)Move down Electromagnetic Fields (EMFs)5Visual impacts/Seeing the turbinesMove up Visual impacts/Seeing the turbinesMove down Visual impacts/Seeing the turbines6Construction due to the cable connectionMove up Construction due to the cable connectionMove down Construction due to the cable connection7Turbines not working/unreliable powerMove up Turbines not working/unreliable powerMove down Turbines not working/unreliable power8Cost to ratepayersMove up Cost to ratepayersMove down Cost to ratepayers9Boating or navigation concernsMove up Boating or navigation concernsMove down Boating or navigation concerns10HurricanesMove up HurricanesMove down Hurricanes11None of the aboveMove up None of the aboveMove down None of the above Question Title * 10. If you have another concern with offshore wind, please specify. Question Title * 11. On a scale of 1-10, how concerned are you about negative environment impacts from offshore wind. 0 10 Clear i We adjusted the number you entered based on the slider’s scale. Question Title * 12. On a scale of 1-10, how concerned are you about negative environment impacts from fossil fuels 0 10 Clear i We adjusted the number you entered based on the slider’s scale. Question Title * 13. Do you feel it would be beneficial for you to have additional opportunities to learn about NY's offshore wind projects and weigh in on projects near you? Yes No Done
