US EditionSupport for solar energy and offshore wind falls among Democrats and independents, AP-NORC poll says
- A June 5-9, 2025 AP-NORC poll found that support among U.S. adults for solar tax credits, offshore wind expansion, and electric vehicle incentives has decreased.
- The decline follows sweeping regulatory changes by President Donald Trump's administration, including workforce cuts in energy and climate departments and efforts to open national monuments for oil drilling.
- Despite the overall decline, Democrats remain the strongest supporters, although the poll shows increasing cynicism within their ranks and weakened enthusiasm among independents.
- Only about 58% of Democrats favor electric vehicle tax credits, down from about 70% in 2022, while independent support for auctioning public land for drilling fell from 49% to 28%.
- These trends suggest reduced public backing for renewable energy incentives and low support for Trump's oil and coal expansion policies amid economic concerns and regulatory rollbacks.
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Support for solar energy and offshore wind falls among Democrats and independents, AP-NORC poll says
A new poll shows Americans’ support for green energy tax credits and renewable energies like wind and solar power has decreased in recent years, driven by a softening in support from Democrats and independents.
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