Superhot Rock Energy Study Results Q1 2023

The survey of 3,025 USA respondents found that while initial familiarity with superhot rock geothermal energy is low, support increases significantly after viewing an explainer video. Post-video, nearly 60% of respondents support the technology, and nearly 70% view it as better than other energy sources. Key priorities for low-carbon energy include cost-efficiency (43%) and community health, safety, and environmental impact (38%). Support for the technology and the role of government in supporting energy innovation is high across Democrat, Independent, and Republican affiliations.

• Initial public familiarity with superhot rock geothermal energy is low, with almost 60% of respondents stating they are "not at all familiar" with the technology.
• Exposure to an explainer video significantly increases support and positive perception of superhot rock geothermal energy; nearly 60% of respondents support its production post-video, and 64% reported that their level of support increased.
• After watching the explainer video, nearly 70% of respondents consider superhot rock geothermal energy to be better than other energy sources, while less than 8% consider it worse.
• When selecting a low-carbon energy source, the primary considerations for respondents are cost-efficiency (43%) and the health and safety of the community or minimal environmental impact (38%).
• There is broad cross-political support for both superhot rock geothermal energy production and the role of government in supporting new energy technology, with Democrats, Independents, and Republicans all favoring proactive or moderate government action.

APA

Clean Air Task Force (2023). Superhot Rock Energy Study Results Q1 2023. https://cdn.catf.us/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/17111633/U.S.-perceptions-of-superhot-rock-energy-in-2023-CATF-Brandata-study.pdf

Chicago

Clean Air Task Force. Superhot Rock Energy Study Results Q1 2023. 2023. https://cdn.catf.us/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/17111633/U.S.-perceptions-of-superhot-rock-energy-in-2023-CATF-Brandata-study.pdf.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{cleanairtaskforce2023superhot, author = {{Clean Air Task Force}}, title = {{Superhot Rock Energy Study Results Q1 2023}}, institution = {Clean Air Task Force}, year = {2023}, url = {https://cdn.catf.us/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/17111633/U.S.-perceptions-of-superhot-rock-energy-in-2023-CATF-Brandata-study.pdf}, urldate = {2026-10-23}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }