The Corporate Image Benefit
Few issues receive such universal praise as the renewable energy movement. Polls and academic studies have consistently shown that renewable energy is a priority to Americans regardless of socio-economics, politics, gender, age or race. Market studies have also clearly shown that consumers will switch brands based on environmental and social sensitivity of the supplier. In today's cultural and marketing environment, green energy and creating jobs in low income communities are the most appealing themes in the United States. Corporations that embrace these opportunities define themselves as North Carolina's corporate leaders, gain brand strength and consumer appeal.
- 2005 Yale University Study reported that 90% of Americans support building more solar power facilities and 87% support more wind farms.
- 2008 poll conducted by Public Opinion Strategies reported 98% of voters see a national goal of meeting a quarter of US energy needs through renewable energy as important and 90% believe it is achievable by 2025.
- 2010 Wall Street Journal-NBC Poll found 63% of respondents supported a national energy plan designed to reduce carbon emissions and increase the use of renewable energy sources, even if it meant an increase in the cost of energy.
- 2010 CNN poll found 72% support for the current federal alternative energy proposals, 69% believe these proposals will create jobs and 79% believe these proposals will improve our quality of life.
A SECDC Investment allows you to . . .
- Offset your Energy & Carbon footprint without altering facilities.
- Enhance your image as a Leader in Community and Environmental commitment.
