Survey finds strong support for renewable energy and local, decentralised energy sources

According to a survey by Leipzig-based research and consulting group Hitschfeld, 53 percent of residents in Germany would invest in renewable energy projects. Young educated people in particular  indicated a great willingness to do so. Social aspects related to renewable energy, such as decentralisation and the idea of “from people for people” were more important factors in that decision than investment guarantees and returns, participants said. The survey also indicated a preference for regional energy providers, citizens’ energy programmes and cooperatives over large national and international corporations.

Read Hitschfeld’s press release in German here and find the study in German here.

For more details on the public perceptions, consult the CLEW factsheet Polls reveal citizens' support for Energiewende.