The document summarizes key findings from the second wave of the University of Texas at Austin Energy Poll conducted in March 2012. It shows that 65% of respondents think energy issues are important. While 41% expect their choices for affordable clean energy to improve in the next 5 years, only 18% think the country is headed in the right direction on energy. It also examines attitudes toward hydraulic fracturing, with 52% believing current regulations are sufficient.

1. Wave 2
Conducted March 2012

2. The Energy Poll
Background
• Questionnaire developed in 2010
•Collaborative effort with representatives from academia, polling companies,
non-governmental organizations, energy producers and energy consumers
• Inaugural launch was in Oct. 2011 in Washington D.C.
Wave 2
• Online survey conducted March 5-16, 2012
• 2,371 respondents, weighted to reflect U.S. Census demographics
General Topics
• Energy prices and availability
• Energy concerns
• Satisfaction with government
• Consumer behaviors and voting preferences
Source: University of Texas at Austin Energy Poll, March 2012 Page 2

3. Wave 2 summary of findings
• Importance of Energy to Consumers
• Views on Domestic Energy Production
• Environmental Focus
• Satisfaction with Addressing Energy Issues
• Hydraulic Fracturing Results
Source: University of Texas at Austin Energy Poll, March 2012 Page 3

4. Wave 2 summary of findings
• Importance of Energy to Consumers
• Views on Domestic Energy Production
• Environmental Focus
• Satisfaction with Addressing Energy Issues
• Hydraulic Fracturing Results
Source: University of Texas at Austin Energy Poll, March 2012 Page 4

5. 65% of respondents think energy issues are important
Not Important: 9.1% Important: 65.4%
Source: University of Texas at Austin Energy Poll, March 2012 Page 5

6. 18% think we are headed in the right direction
Wrong Direction: 45% Right Direction: 18%
Wrong Direction: 43.2% Right Direction: 13.7%
Source: University of Texas at Austin Energy Poll, March 2012 Page 6

7. 27% expect things will improve
Worse Off: 39.3% Better Off: 26.9%
Worse Off: 41.3% Better Off: 22.5%
Source: University of Texas at Austin Energy Poll, March 2012 Page 7

8. Cost of gasoline tops energy concerns
%
Source: University of Texas at Austin Energy Poll, March 2012 Page 8

9. Energy prices are high today
%
Source: University of Texas at Austin Energy Poll, March 2012 Page 9

10. Energy prices expected to increase
%
Source: University of Texas at Austin Energy Poll, March 2012 Page 10

11. Household spending on energy expected to increase
Decrease: 3.7% Increase: 76%
Decrease: 5.1% Increase: 69.1%
Source: University of Texas at Austin Energy Poll, March 2012 Page 11

12. Wave 2 summary of findings
• Importance of Energy to Consumers
• Views on Domestic Energy Production
• Environmental Focus
• Satisfaction with Addressing Energy Issues
• Hydraulic Fracturing Results
Source: University of Texas at Austin Energy Poll, March 2012 Page 12

13. Energy issues influence voting behavior
%
If you were to vote in the next election in 2012, would you be more likely or less likely to vote for a presidential candidate who
supports each of the following?
Source: University of Texas at Austin Energy Poll, March 2012 Page 13

14. Wave 2 summary of findings
• Importance of Energy to Consumers
• Views on Domestic Energy Production
• Environmental Focus
• Satisfaction with Addressing Energy Issues
• Hydraulic Fracturing Results
Source: University of Texas at Austin Energy Poll, March 2012 Page 14

15. Economic growth outweighs environmental protection
Avoiding Harm to the Environment: 30.3% Economic Growth: 41.9%
Source: University of Texas at Austin Energy Poll, March 2012 Page 15

16. Decline in willingness to pay to protect environment
Source: University of Texas at Austin Energy Poll, March 2012 Page 16

17. Decline in self-reported environmentalists across political affiliation
Source: University of Texas at Austin Energy Poll, March 2012 Page 17

18. Financial motivation is largest driver of environmental concern
%
Source: University of Texas at Austin Energy Poll, March 2012 Page 18

19. 65% of respondents believe global climate change is occurring
Is occurring
65%
Wave 2 Base: 2371
All results based on weighted data
Source: University of Texas at Austin Energy Poll, March 2012 Page 19

20. Factors contributing to climate change
%
Source: University of Texas at Austin Energy Poll, March 2012 Page 20

21. What might be causing these trends?
• Continued concern over high energy prices, especially gasoline
• Poor economy and focus on job creation
• Political campaigns: energy/gasoline prices are hot topics
• International events: Iran
• Keystone pipeline/shale gas development
Source: University of Texas at Austin Energy Poll, March 2012 Page 21

22. Wave 2 summary of findings
• Importance of Energy to Consumers
• Views on Domestic Energy Production
• Environmental Focus
• Satisfaction with Addressing Energy Issues
• Hydraulic Fracturing Results
Source: University of Texas at Austin Energy Poll, March 2012 Page 22

23. Room for improvement in address energy issues
You / Your Household 47 9
Engineers and scientists 34 17
Your electric provider 29 26
Small US companies 28 19
Universities 27 23
President Barack Obama 27 50
Research institutes / think tanks 25 22
Renewable energy companies 25 24
Greenpeace 24 Satisfied % (Top 2 Box) 25
The Nature Conservancy 23 Dissatisfied % (Bot 2 Box) 21
Hydroelectric industry 21 16
Energy entrepreneurs 21 31
Coal industry 18 28
Nuclear energy industry 18 27
Your local government 17 43
The Sierra Club 16 21
Environmental Defense Fund 16 25
US Environmental Protection Agency 16 42
Energy investors 15 36
Natural Resources Defense Council 14 23
Large US companies 14 43
Oil and gas companies 13 55
US Department of Energy (e.g., EIA) 13 47
Your state government 13 48
The US Congress 5 68
Source: University of Texas at Austin Energy Poll, March 2012 Page 23

24. Government should do more to address energy needs
Trying to Do Too Many Things: Should Do More: 56.9%
23.7%
Trying to Do Too Many Things: Should Do More: 56.7%
25.2%
Source: University of Texas at Austin Energy Poll, March 2012 Page 24

25. 41% expect improved choices within 5 years
Reduce Choices: 20.6% Improve Choices: 41.3%
Looking ahead over the next five years or so, how do you think U.S. energy policy will affect your choices for more affordable and
clean energy?
Source: University of Texas at Austin Energy Poll, March 2012 Page 25

26. Wave 2 summary of findings
• Importance of Energy to Consumers
• Views on Domestic Energy Production
• Environmental Focus
• Satisfaction with Addressing Energy Issues
• Hydraulic Fracturing Results
Source: University of Texas at Austin Energy Poll, March 2012 Page 26

27. Familiarity with hydraulic fracturing
How familiar are you with the term 'hydraulic fracturing' (sometimes referred to as 'fracking')?
NY
WY PA
OH
CO KS
OK
TX LA
U.S.
Source: University of Texas at Austin Energy Poll, March 2012 Page 27

28. Hydraulic fracturing: support and opposition
Based on what you know or have heard, please indicate the degree to which you support or oppose the use of
hydraulic fracturing in the extraction of fossil fuels.
NY
WY PA
OH
CO KS
OK
TX LA
U.S.
* Results from 752 respondents who indicated familiarity with hydraulic fracturing
Source: University of Texas at Austin Energy Poll, March 2012 Page 28

29. Need to require disclosure of hydraulic fracturing chemicals
How important is it to you that regulations be put in place to require companies to disclose the
specific chemicals used in their hydraulic fracturing fluids?
NY
WY PA
OH
CO KS
OK
TX LA
U.S.
* Results from 752 respondents who indicated familiarity with hydraulic fracturing
Source: University of Texas at Austin Energy Poll, March 2012 Page 29

30. Attitudes towards hydraulic fracturing regulation
%
Sufficient: 52%
* Results from 752 respondents who indicated familiarity with hydraulic fracturing
Source: University of Texas at Austin Energy Poll, March 2012 Page 30

31. Wave 2
Conducted March 2012
Source: University of Texas at Austin Energy Poll, March 2012 Page 31