Governments in northwest Colorado are seeking input from residents about the region's energy transition through a new survey.
The study is part of AGNC's Northwest Colorado Energy Initiative and will be available for viewing online through May 15. This survey consists of 29 questions and takes approximately 15 minutes to complete.
To complete the survey, please visit https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NCEI-ENWX-1.
The purpose of the survey is to understand how local residents feel about the transition to nuclear and coal. AGNC collects this information in order to tailor economic development projects to community preferences and aspirations as local energy sources change.
Matt Solomon, project manager and collaborative regional grants navigator, emphasized the importance of public participation in the study. He shared that AGNC is “committed to promoting economic development that truly reflects the needs and desires of our communities.”
Mr. Solomon said the public's insight on this issue is invaluable and that public cooperation is essential to driving meaningful change and progress in the region going forward.
Survey questions focus on five main areas: demographics, opinions, personal knowledge, personal impressions, and facts and ideas about energy production and use.
The purpose of the study is to establish a baseline of local knowledge and understanding of different types of energy. After this study, the results will lead to further action around energy education and provide a space for fact-based discussion about the future of economic development in Northwest Colorado.
Along with the education provided through the Northwest Colorado Energy Initiative, Solomon said the feedback gathered from the survey identifies “key growth opportunities aligned with community preferences and aspirations during Northwest Colorado’s energy transition.” It will help “identify goals and set goals.”
Survey participation is completely anonymous, and your honest feedback helps shape the future of Northwest Colorado's energy and economy.
For more information about the Northwest Colorado Energy Initiative, visit AGNC's website.
