National Survey of 1,000 Adults
Conducted August 24-25, 2009

By Rasmussen Reports

1* To help the environment and encourage greater energy efficiency by Americans, should the government expand the “cash for clunkers” program to things other than cars?

38% Yes
47% No
15% Not sure

2* A proposal has been made for a $300 million government program that would give cash rebates to Americans who replace old appliances with newer, more energy-efficient ones. Do you favor or oppose having the government give cash rebates to people who buy new, energy efficient appliances?

39% Favor
49% Oppose
12% Not sure

3* Are “cash for clunkers” programs for cars and appliances a cost-effective way to improve the environment?

31% Yes
47% No
22% Not sure

4* Generally speaking, do you favor or oppose increased government spending on programs that encourage Americans to be more energy-efficient?

48% Favor
36% Oppose
15% Not sure

5* Some people say that people in the United States must cut back on their lifestyle to conserve energy. Others say that new, cost-effective, energy sources will be found so there is no need for people in the United States to conserve energy. What do you think?

59% Cut back on lifestyle to conserve energy
23% New energy sources will be found
19% Not sure

NOTE: Margin of Sampling Error, +/- 3 percentage points with a 95% level of confidence.