# Americans favor investing in solar energy

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## Reading

Nearly two-thirds of Americans (64%) say the U.S. should invest in solar energy, a broader endorsement than any other technology draws, according to an October 2024 Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults.

Wind (48%) and hydroelectric dams (44%) also draw wide support, with gas and oil close behind at 41%. About a third (35%) would put nuclear power on the list, 19% back coal, and just 5% say the U.S. should invest in none of these technologies.

## Topline

In which of these energy technologies should the US invest?

Americans favor investing in solar energy.

Respondents could select more than one option, so shares may sum to more than 100%.

- Solar: 63.9%
- Wind: 48.3%
- Hydro-electricity (Dams): 44.0%
- Gas/Oil: 41.5%
- Nuclear: 34.8%
- Coal: 18.7%
- None of the above: 5.0%

## Methodology

- Mode: Verasight panel recruited via random address-based sampling, random person-to-person text messaging, and dynamic online targeting
- Population: US adults age 18+
- Field dates: 2024-10-01 → 2024-10-11
- Base (unweighted): 1,000
- Margin of error: +/- 3.4%
- Module: media_fin
- Sponsor: Verasight
- Weight variable: weight
- Weighting targets: age, race/ethnicity, sex, income, education, region, metropolitan status

## Source

- Canonical question URL: [https://verasight-apsa-2024.tiiny.co#u.s.-investment-in-energy-technologies](https://verasight-apsa-2024.tiiny.co#u.s.-investment-in-energy-technologies)

## Citation

Verasight APSA Omnibus Survey #2024-103, fielded October 1-11, 2024, N=1,000 US adults age 18+, +/- 3.4%.

Canonical question URL: [https://verasight-apsa-2024.tiiny.co#u.s.-investment-in-energy-technologies](https://verasight-apsa-2024.tiiny.co#u.s.-investment-in-energy-technologies)