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Magellan Strategies
Colorado Clean Power Survey Topline Results
Magellan Strategies are pleased to present the topline results for a 730n
autodial survey of registered voters in the state of Colorado. The interviews
were conducted August 9th 10th, 2015. This survey has a margin of error of
+/- 3.63% at the 95 percent confidence interval. This survey was weighted
based upon past general election voting demographics.
T1. Are you registered to vote as a Republican, a Democrat or an unaffiliated voter?
Independent or Unaffiliated ................................... 39%
Republican ............................................................. 31%
Democrat ............................................................... 30%
Thinking now about environmental issues.
T2. How would you rate Colorados environmental quality? Would you say Colorados
environmental quality is excellent, very good, moderate or unsatisfactory?
Excellent................................................................. 21%
Very Good.............................................................. 44%
Moderate ................................................................ 25%
Unsatisfactory........................................................... 9%
Unsure or No Opinion ............................................ 1%
T3. Do environmental regulations from the federal government in Washington D.C. help
or hurt Colorados environment?
Helps...................................................................... 35%
Hurts ...................................................................... 52%
Unsure or No Opinion .......................................... 13%

Magellan ID#: COPOWER-080915 Colorado Clean Power Survey Topline Results

Field Dates: 8/9/15 8/10/15, MoE +/- 3.63%, 730n, CONFIDENTIAL

T4. Does the State of Colorados environmental regulations help or hurt the environment?
Helps...................................................................... 48%
Hurts ...................................................................... 36%
Unsure or No Opinion .......................................... 16%
T5. Which of the following do you trust more to do a better job regulating for a clean
environment? Please wait to hear all options.
State of Colorado .................................................... 37%
Both Equally ........................................................... 27%
Neither ................................................................... 19%
Washington D.C. ...................................................... 5%
Unsure or No Opinion .......................................... 12%
As you may know, the Environmental Protection Agency has proposed a plan to limit
carbon emissions from power plants, called the Clean Power Plan.
T6. If a Clean Power Plan established and implemented by the federal government in
Washington D.C. increased your electricity bill, would you be more likely to support it or
oppose it?
More Likely to Support ........................................... 33%
More Likely to Oppose ........................................... 59%
Unsure or No Opinion ............................................ 8%
T7. A study by the National Black Chamber of Commerce finds the Clean Power Plan will
increase poverty rates in the black and Hispanic communities by 23 and 26 percent
respectively, knowing this are you more likely to support or oppose the plan?
More Likely to Support ........................................... 27%
More Likely to Oppose ........................................... 55%
Unsure or No Opinion .......................................... 18%
T8. The Environmental Protection Agency has said if the Clean Power Plan were fully
implemented it would reduce global temperatures by 0.02 degrees Celsius. Knowing this
information, are you more likely to support or oppose the plan?
More Likely to Support ........................................... 37%
More Likely to Oppose ........................................... 51%
Unsure or No Opinion .......................................... 12%

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Magellan ID#: COPOWER-080915 Colorado Clean Power Survey Topline Results

Field Dates: 8/9/15 8/10/15, MoE +/- 3.63%, 730n, CONFIDENTIAL

T9. The Environmental Protection Agency has said if the Clean Power Plan were fully
implemented, it would have no notable impact on carbon emissions. Knowing this are
you more likely to support or oppose the plan?
More Likely to Support ........................................... 27%
More Likely to Oppose ........................................... 58%
Unsure or No Opinion .......................................... 15%
T10. Knowing that the Clean Power Plan will raise electricity rates and not have any
notable impact on carbon emissions, are you more likely to support or oppose it?
More Likely to Support ........................................... 28%
More Likely to Oppose ........................................... 63%
Unsure or No Opinion ............................................ 9%
T11. Would you be more likely to support or oppose a policy in which state government
would determine the cost of an environmental compliance plan before the plan became
the law?
More Likely to Support ........................................... 46%
More Likely to Oppose ........................................... 34%
Unsure or No Opinion .......................................... 20%
T12. As you may know, sixteen states have joined a lawsuit to sue the EPA to stop the
Clean Power Plan. Do you support or oppose this lawsuit to sue the EPA to stop the
Clean Power Plan?
Support................................................................... 53%
Oppose .................................................................. 37%
Unsure or No Opinion .......................................... 10%
T13. In your opinion, should Colorado wait to comply with the Clean Power Plan until all
lawsuits against the plan are settled?
Wait to Comply ...................................................... 59%
Move Forward ........................................................ 33%
Unsure or No Opinion ............................................ 8%

Magellan Strategies | 1685 Boxelder St. Suite 300 | Louisville, CO 80027

www.MagellanStrategies.com | (303) 861-8585

Magellan ID#: COPOWER-080915 Colorado Clean Power Survey Topline Results

Field Dates: 8/9/15 8/10/15, MoE +/- 3.63%, 730n, CONFIDENTIAL

And now I have a couple of questions for statistical purposes only

T14. Are you a man or a woman?
Woman .................................................................. 52%
Man........................................................................ 48%
T15. Which of the following age groups applies to you?
18-34 ..................................................................... 24%
35-44 ..................................................................... 18%
45-54 ..................................................................... 19%
55-64 ..................................................................... 19%
65+ ........................................................................ 20%
T16. For statistical purposes only what is your race? Press 1 if you are white, press 2 if
you are Hispanic or Latino, press 3 if you are black or African American, press 4 if you
belong to some other racial group.
White ..................................................................... 78%
Hispanic ................................................................. 17%
Black or African American........................................ 3%
Other ethnic group ................................................... 2%
T17. What was the total income of everyone in your household last year before taxes?
$35,000 or Less ...................................................... 18%
$36,000 to $74,000................................................ 32%
$75,000 to $99,000................................................ 15%
$100,000 to $124,000............................................ 10%
$125,000 or More .................................................. 12%
Unsure or No Opinion .......................................... 13%
Survey Methodology
This survey was conducted using automated telephone touchtone technology. The
sample used for this survey was randomly drawn from a state of Colorado voter file. The
survey response data was weighted based upon voting registration demographics. The
interviews were conducted on August 9th 10th, 2015. Three attempts were made to
interview each household in the sample. This survey has a margin of error of 3.63% at
the 95 percent confidence interval.

Magellan Strategies | 1685 Boxelder St. Suite 300 | Louisville, CO 80027

www.MagellanStrategies.com | (303) 861-8585