A whopping 91 percent of rural Nebraskans believe that “more should be done to develop renewable energy, such as ethanol, biodiesel or wind energy,” according to the 13th annual Nebraska Rural Poll conducted by the University of Nebraska's Center for Applied Rural Innovation. That's a lot of support for renewable energy like ethanol!
High energy and gas costs are having an impact on rural consumers, though: 91 percent said they have cut back on driving, 59 percent have canceled vacation plans and 18 percent have changed jobs to shorten their commute. Download the full report here.
Researchers told the Journal Star, in this article, that that the survey was conducted from March, when gas averaged about $3.20 per gallon, through May, when it averaged about $3.75. Gas is around $4 and holding will only make things worse.
Bruce Johnson, a professor of agricultural economics, told the paper that he hopes the results will prompt Nebraska’s elected leaders to keep pushing the state to become a leader in pursuing renewable energy. “The people of Nebraska are speaking here,” he said. “And there’s a resounding interest in moving this way (toward renewable energy).”
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