1. Energy and The Election The National Press Club October 16, 2012 Dean Thomas Gilligan The McCombs School of Business Sheril Kirshenbaum Director of The Energy Poll Dr. Wayne Hoyer Executive Director of The Energy Poll Project

2. Page 2 Source: University of Texas at Austin Energy Poll, September 2012 Impartial and authoritative source of public perspectives on energy to inform and guide discussion, business planning and policy development

3. Page 3 Source: University of Texas at Austin Energy Poll, September 2012 Background First questionnaire developed in 2010 (Inaugural launch Oct. 2011) Collaborative effort with representatives from academic institutions, polling companies, non-governmental organizations, energy producers and energy consumers Third release Online survey conducted September 6-17, 2012 2,092 respondents, weighted to reflect U.S. Census demographics General Topics Energy prices and availability Energy concerns Satisfaction with government Consumer behaviors and voting preferences Hot topic: Energy and the Election

4. Page 4 Source: University of Texas at Austin Energy Poll, September 2012 When it comes to dealing with energy issues that face our nation, do you think things are headed in the...? September 2011 Base: 3406, March 2012 Base: 2371, September 2012 Base: 2092. All results based on weighted data

5. Page 5 Source: University of Texas at Austin Energy Poll, September 2012 Looking ahead, do you expect that 6 months from today, the price for gasoline will…? September 2011 Base: 3406, March 2012 Base: 2371, September 2012 Base: 2092. All results based on weighted data

6. Page 6 Source: University of Texas at Austin Energy Poll, September 2012 How likely are you to seek more information about each of the following in the next 6 months? March 2012 Base: 2371, September 2012 Base: 2092. All results based on weighted data

7. Page 7 Source: University of Texas at Austin Energy Poll, September 2012 Over the next five years, how do you think U.S. energy policy will affect your choices for more affordable and clean energy? March 2012 Base: 2371, September 2012 Base: 2092 All results based on weighted data

8. Page 8 Source: University of Texas at Austin Energy Poll, September 2012 Over the next five years, how do you think U.S. energy policy will affect your choices for more affordable and clean energy? September 2012 Base: 2092 All results based on weighted data

9. Page 9 Source: University of Texas at Austin Energy Poll, September 2012 Who do you trust to provide information on how to conserve energy? % September 2012 Base: 2092. All results based on weighted data

10. Page 10 Source: University of Texas at Austin Energy Poll, September 2012 Who do you trust to provide information on how to conserve energy? % September 2012 Base: 2092. All results based on weighted data

11. Page 11 Source: University of Texas at Austin Energy Poll, September 2012 Do you trust the academic/scientific community to provide information on how to conserve energy? September 2012 Base: 2092. All results based on weighted data

12. Page 12 Source: University of Texas at Austin Energy Poll, September 2012 Do you trust oil and gas companies to provide information on how to conserve energy? September 2012 Base: 2092. All results based on weighted data

13. Page 13 Source: University of Texas at Austin Energy Poll, September 2012 How likely is it that you will do each of the following within the next 5 years? September 2011 Base: 3406, September 2012 Base: 2092. All results based on weighted data

14. Page 14 Source: University of Texas at Austin Energy Poll, September 2012 How likely is it that you will do each of the following within the next 5 years? September 2011 Base: 3406, September 2012 Base: 2092. All results based on weighted data

15. Page 15 Source: University of Texas at Austin Energy Poll, September 2012 How likely is it that you will use “smart meter” technology within the next 5 years? September 2012 Base: 2092. All results based on weighted data

16. Page 16 Source: University of Texas at Austin Energy Poll, September 2012 Which benefits do you most associate with renewable energy sources? % September 2012 Base: 2092. All results based on weighted data

17. Page 17 Source: University of Texas at Austin Energy Poll, September 2012 Which benefits do you most associate with renewable energy sources? % September 2012 Base: 2092. All results based on weighted data

18. How satisfied are you with the job that each is doing to address the energy issues most important to you? Page 18 Source: University of Texas at Austin Energy Poll, September 2012 September 2012 Base: 2092. All results based on weighted data

19. Page 19 Source: University of Texas at Austin Energy Poll, September 2012 Compared to most people you know, how knowledgeable are you about how energy is produced, delivered and used? September 2012 Base: 2092. All results based on weighted data

20. Page 20 Source: University of Texas at Austin Energy Poll, September 2012 Compared to most people you know, how knowledgeable are you about how energy is produced, delivered and used? September 2012 Base: 2092. All results based on weighted data

21. Page 21 Source: University of Texas at Austin Energy Poll, September 2012 Do you think climate change is occurring? March 2012 Base: 2371, July 2012 Base: 1029. September 2012 Base: 2092. All results based on weighted data

22. Page 22 Source: University of Texas at Austin Energy Poll, September 2012 Do you think climate change is occurring? Sep-12 80% of both African Americans and Hispanics say climate change is occurring March 2012 Base: 2371, July 2012 Base: 1029. September 2012 Base: 2092. All results based on weighted data

23. Page 23 Source: University of Texas at Austin Energy Poll, September 2012 Do you think climate change is occurring? March 2012 Base: 2371, July 2012 Base: 1029. September 2012 Base: 2092. All results based on weighted data

24. Page 24 Source: University of Texas at Austin Energy Poll, September 2012 Do you think climate change is occurring? March 2012 Base: 2371, July 2012 Base: 1029. September 2012 Base: 2092. All results based on weighted data Alabama Arkansas District of Columbia Delaware Florida Georgia Kentucky Louisiana Maryland Mississippi North Carolina Oklahoma South Carolina Tennessee Texas Virginia West Virginia

25. Page 25 Source: University of Texas at Austin Energy Poll, September 2012 Indicate if you think each of the following is a significant factor contributing to global climate change: September 2012 Base: 2092. All results based on weighted data

26. Page 26 Source: University of Texas at Austin Energy Poll, September 2012 Do you support or oppose the use of nuclear energy? September 2012 Base: 2092. All results based on weighted data

27. Page 27 Source: University of Texas at Austin Energy Poll, September 2012 Do you support or oppose the use of nuclear energy? September 2012 Base: 2092. All results based on weighted data 37% of those who say climate change is occurring support nuclear 60% of those who say climate change isn’t occurring support nuclear

28. Page 28 Source: University of Texas at Austin Energy Poll, September 2012 Which presidential candidate do you believe has the best energy platform for the country? September 2012 Base: 2092. All results based on weighted data

29. Page 29 Source: University of Texas at Austin Energy Poll, September 2012 Which presidential candidate do you believe has the best energy platform for the country? September 2012 Base: 2092. All results based on weighted data

30. Page 30 Source: University of Texas at Austin Energy Poll, September 2012 Would you be more likely to vote for a presidential candidate who supports..? Source: University of Texas at Austin Energy Poll, September 2012 September 2012 Base: 2092. All results based on weighted data

31. Page 31 Source: University of Texas at Austin Energy Poll, September 2012 Would you be more likely to vote for a presidential candidate who supports..? Source: University of Texas at Austin Energy Poll, September 2012 September 2012 Base: 2092. All results based on weighted data

32. Page 32 Source: University of Texas at Austin Energy Poll, September 2012 Would you be more likely to vote for a presidential candidate who supports decreasing the use of coal as an energy source? September 2012 Base: 2092. All results based on weighted data

33. Page 33 Source: University of Texas at Austin Energy Poll, September 2012 How concerned are you about each of the following? September 2012 Base: 2092. All results based on weighted data

34. Page 34 Source: University of Texas at Austin Energy Poll, September 2012 To what extent do you agree or disagree with the statement: “The President has the power to manage the cost of gasoline.” September 2012 Base: 2092. All results based on weighted data

35. Page 35 Source: University of Texas at Austin Energy Poll, September 2012 Who or what do you believe is most responsible for the price of gasoline at the pump? September 2012 Base: 2092. All results based on weighted data

36. Page 36 Source: University of Texas at Austin Energy Poll, September 2012 Would you be more likely to vote for a presidential candidate who promises to make gasoline less expensive? Source: University of Texas at Austin Energy Poll, September 2012 September 2012 Base: 2092. All results based on weighted data

37. Page 37 Source: University of Texas at Austin Energy Poll, September 2012 % July 2012, UT Energy Poll, with American Clean Skies Foundation and Politico All results based on weighted data Percentage of people who selected the issues as 1st or 2nd choices.

38. Page 38 Source: University of Texas at Austin Energy Poll, September 2012 www.utenergypoll.com sheril.kirshenbaum@mccombs.utexas.edu (512) 232-5942 For more information: