Energy ARC Survey

Through this survey, you can help shape our priorities when aligning future energy demand with your needs, values, and priorities. Your responses will inform the recommendations of the Energy ARC study and help us ensure everyone that needs to be at the table for these activities is invited.

The survey is seven questions long and may take about five minutes to complete. The survey will close on May 28^th, 2026.

We can help if you need accommodations for a disability or an interpreter to take part in the survey. Please contact us at: osej@sdcounty.ca.gov or 619-455-6865.

By 2050, San Diego region’s energy use is projected to double. What is most important to you as our energy demands increase? (Select up to two)

Generating energy from renewable sources

Generating electricity near where it will be used

Reducing strain on the energy grid

Increasing resilience to extreme weather events (e.g., high winds, heat, wildfire)

Increasing local control of energy generation and storage

Reducing energy costs

Other (fill in)

As energy demand increases, we are also prioritizing renewable energy sources. Which types of renewable electricity generation and/or storage should be prioritized in the region? (check up to 5)

Building-scale rooftop solar energy generation

Building-scale battery storage

Vehicle-to-Grid/Vehicle-to-Home (e.g., personal electric vehicle being used as on-home battery)

Neighborhood-scale solar energy generation

Neighborhood-scale wind energy generation

Neighborhood-scale battery storage

Grid-scale solar energy generation

Grid-scale wind energy generation

Grid-scale battery storage

Other (fill in)

Based on your response to Question 2, why is this/are these options of most interest to you?

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Rank these factors from most important (1) to least important (7) based on the existing regional challenges we should consider when prioritizing actions:

Frequency of power shutoffs

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Percent of income spent on electricity

Select

Environmental justice community designation, or similar

Select

Low adoption rate of solar installations

Select

Energy access challenges in rural areas

Select

Exposure to environmental risks (e.g., poor air quality)

Select

Other

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If you responded “Other” in Question 4, please note what other factors should be considered.

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Please list any specific organizations or communities you want the County to engage with to explore our energy future.

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Please provide your zip code. If you live outside of San Diego county, please respond based on your work zip code.

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