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A2Zero
Carbon Neutrality Survey #3 |
A2Zero is Ann
Arbor’s campaign to create and implement a just transition to zero local
carbon pollution, community-wide, by the year 2030.
Through public engagement, work with technical advisors, and input
from peer cities, we have identified five overarching strategies that are
necessary if we are going to reduce local carbon pollution to zero by 2030.
These five strategies include:
1.
Reducing the miles we travel in our
vehicles by at least 40%;
2.
Switching our appliances and vehicles from gasoline, diesel,
propane, and natural gas to electric;
3.
Powering our electrical grid with 100% clean and renewable energy;
4.
Significantly improving the energy efficiency of our homes,
businesses, schools, places of worship, government buildings, and recreational
sites; and
5.
Significantly changing the way we use,
reuse, and dispose of materials
This survey focuses on how
we can support members of our community with implementing these strategies. Please
take 5-7 minutes to share your thoughts and ideas with us. Thank you. And remember to check out our www.a2zero.org for more
information and for details on how to get involved.
1.
To
reduce global warming /climate pollution to zero locally, we have to reduce the
miles we travel in our cars by at least 40%. To do that, we will need to significantly
scale-up our use of public transit, walk and bike a lot more than we do now,
link trips, and carpool whenever possible. What do you need to reduce the
vehicles miles you travel? (select up to
5)
More
frequent and/or faster transit service
Transit
service expanded into areas where I live, work, shop, and recreate
Cheaper
or free transit
More
protected bike lanes
More
sidewalks
More
crosswalks
More
housing options near employment centers
Better
outdoor lighting
More
bakeries, grocery stores, coffee shops, etc., within walking distance of my
home or work place
More
trees so I can walk and bike in the shade
Help
finding people to carpool with
More
park and ride lots that are connected to frequent public transit
Support
to work from home
Incentives
to take transit / disincentives for driving alone
Don’t
know
Other (please specify)_______________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
2. To reduce global
warming/climate pollution to zero locally, we will have to switch nearly all
appliances and vehicles from gasoline, diesel, propane, and natural gas to
electric. What kind of support do you need to switch your appliances and
vehicle(s) to electric? (select up to three)
Discounts/rebates
on new or used electric vehicles and electric vehicle chargers
Make
sure electric vehicle chargers are everywhere so I know I can always charge my
car
Parking
perks for electric vehicles
Information
on electric appliances currently available on the market
Discounts/rebates
on switching appliances to electric
Financial
support to cover the upfront costs of switching to electric
Help
identifying contractors and vendors that can support my transition to electric
Help
figuring out where to start
Don’t
know
Other (please specify)_____________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
3. To reduce global
warming/climate pollution to zero locally, we will have to invest in 100% clean
and renewable energy to power our electrical grid. How much extra are you
willing to pay to ensure that the electricity powering your life is powered
with clean and renewable energy? (select only one)
$0/month
$5/month
$10/month
$15/month
$20/month
Other (please specify)____________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
4. To reduce global
warming/climate pollution to zero locally, we will have to significantly
improve the energy efficiency of our homes, businesses, schools, places of
worship, government buildings, and recreational sites. What kind of support do
you need to reduce energy usage in your life?
(select up to three)
Information about possible energy efficiency improvements I could
make in my home/rental
Help accessing energy efficiency-related incentives and rebates
Financial support to cover the upfront cost of energy efficiency
improvements
Knowledge about how my energy use compares to my neighbors
Help
identifying contractors and vendors to make energy efficiency
improvements
Don’t know
Other (please specify)_____________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
5. To reduce global
warming/climate pollution to zero locally, we will all have to significantly
reduce food waste, greatly enhance recycling rates, purchase more reused
materials, and compost all of the food and lawn waste we generate. What kind of
support do you need to embrace these strategies? (select up to three)
Education
about what can be composted and recycled
Information
about purchasing reused materials and/or sharing my no longer needed materials
with others
Information
and/or help reducing food waste
Information
and/or help starting a local garden
Help
setting up a lending library, toy share, toolshed, or other neighborhood
resource sharing space
Year-round
compost pick-up
Don’t
know
Other (please specify)_____________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
6. Going forward, how would
you like to access information about opportunities to advance this work?
Email
In
the mail
Website
(A2Zero or a2gov.org)
At
events (aka, face to face)
NextDoor, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok,
Instagram, or other social media platforms
Newspapers
Radio
Other (please specify)_____________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
7. The city has launched or
is looking to launch initiatives in the following areas. If you are interested
in any of these topics, please insert your name and email next to the item you
are interested in and a member of the Office of Sustainability and Innovations
will be in touch:
Purchasing
solar for your home or business
Purchasing
an electric vehicle
Getting
an energy efficiency audit and making energy improvements to your home that
will help you save money
Serving
as a neighborhood ambassador on climate-related issues
Switching from natural
gas appliances to electric appliances
Contact info and program
interest (will not be used to identify your other survey responses in any way): _____________________________________________________________________
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Demographic
Questions |
The City
gathers demographic information to help us improve communications and
engagement. All questions are optional, and any information gathered will be
kept completely anonymous. Thank you for your help!
8. What
is your relationship with Ann Arbor? (Select only one)
I live
here
I work
here
I live
and work here
I go to
school here
I live
and go to school here
I live,
work, and go to school here
Just like
to visit
Other
(please describe)________________________________________________________________________________
Prefer
not to say
9. What
is your age?
Under 15
15-19 yrs
20-29 yrs
30-39 yrs
40-49 yrs
50-59 yrs
60-69 yrs
70 years
or older
Prefer
not to say
10. Which
identifiers would you use to describe yourself? (Select all that apply)
American
Indian or Alaska Native
Asian
Black or
African American
Native
Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
White
Middle
Eastern or North African
Hispanic
or Latinx
Prefer not
to say
Other
(please
specify)__________________________________________________________________________________
11. What
is your gender identity?
Woman
Man
Transgender
Woman
Transgender
Man
Gender
non-conforming or non-binary
Prefer
not to say
Other
(please
specify)_________________________________________________________________________________
12. Which
best describes your household income last year?
Less than
$24,999
$25,000 -
$34,999
$35,000 -
$49,999
$50,000 -
$74,999
$75,000 -
$99,999
$100,000-$149,999
$150,000-$199,999
$200,000
or more
Prefer
not to say
13. Do
you rent or own your primary residence?
Rent
Own
Other
Prefer
not to answer
Please drop
off this form and attachments at Ann Arbor City Hall or drop them in the mail:
City of Ann
Arbor Office of Sustainability and Innovations
c/o Missy
Stults
301 E.
Huron Street
Ann Arbor,
MI 48104
You may also scan it and any attachments and send
electronically to ghardy@a2gov.org