A poll of Nevadans conducted by Public Opinion Strategies has shown that residents of the state strongly favor renewable energy.
According to the 600 person poll, 85 percent of Nevada Republicans, 89 percent of Democrats, and 94 percent of Independents think renewable energy is a sound investment that will create new jobs.
The poll results led Dave Archer, the chief executive officer of the Nevada Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology, to proclaim that Nevada could become the renewable energy capital of the world.
Archer points out that the state is already developing solar, geothermal, and algae-based biofuels. With ample space and natural resources, Nevada is well-positioned to become an energy powerhouse.
Whether the state's potential is realized will depend, of course, on policies enacted during President-elect Obama's term.