The cultural dynamics of energy: The impact of lived experience, preference and demographics on future energy policy in the United States

Cultural diversity is increasing in the US, which likely to have an impact on preferences toward future energy policy. This research investigates people’s lived experience and through a nationally representative survey (n = 3000) regarding system, how these relate cultural group other demographics. Our study highlights influence of background alongside educational achievement income level perceptions system Through rigorous multivariate statistical evaluation groupings, education experience, we identified groups that affordability differently, irrespective or achievement. For policy issue factor importance, identify positive link with income, varying across grouping. Overall, Native Hawaiian Pacific Islanders American Indian Alaskans had muted response issues factors compared their peers. findings need enhance overall outcomes engender more attitudes improving environment, for makers be aware enable development policies improve recognition justice outcomes.