Mainstreet survey ed a random sample of 2,537 Ontarians by Smart IVR™ from May 18, 2016. A mixture of landlines and cell phones were survey ed. Margin of error: +/- 1.95%, 19 times out of 20. Results were weighed by geography, age and gender based on the 2011 Canadian Census. EMBARGOED UNTIL: 8 AM EST, JUNE 8, 2016 PRINT EXCLUSIVE: POSTMEDIA NETWORK WIND POWER
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June 8, 2016 (Ottawa, ON) – A new Mainstreet/Postmedia poll finds Ontarians split on wind powith 43% having a positive opinion of wind power and an equal 43% having a negative opini
The Mainstreet/Postmedia Poll has a margin of error of +/- 1.95%, 19 times out of 20.
While Ontarians are split on wind power, a closer look at the breakdown shows that negatopinions of wind power are stronger. 28% of Ontarians have a ‘very negative’ opinion with anot5% having a ‘somewhat negative opinion, compared to the 18% of Ontarians who have a ‘v
positive’ opinion and 25% who have a ‘somewhat positive’ opinion,” said Quito Maggi, PresidenMainstreet Research.
61% of Ontarians believe that wind power has led to an increase in their hydro bills and 5
expect their hydro bill will go up in the next 12 months.”
Ontario’s energy plans have come under scrutiny the last few months as the auditor general ooked at the impact of sourcing green energy on hydro bills and the provincial treasury. On of that there is ongoing litigation between the province and former energy producers. Thheadlines are very likely feeding into the negative perception of wind power in Ontario. In mcommunities that were directly affected by wind farms there were political consequences for provincial liberals, we’ll be watching to see if this becomes a greater albatross in the next provin
campaign,” finished Maggi.
About Mainstreet ResearchMainstreet is a national public research firm. With 20 years of political experience at all three levof government, President and CEO Quito Maggi is a respected commentator on Canadian puaffairs.
Differentiated by its large sample sizes, Mainstreet Research has provided accurate snapshotpublic opinion, having predicted a majority NDP government in Alberta, a majority Libe
government in British Columbia and a majority Liberal government in Ontario. Mainstreet has bhe most accurate polling firm in several by elections and the most recent Toronto mayo
election. Most recently, Mainstreet was the only polling firm to correctly predict a Liberal majo
government in the 2015 federal election.
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And do you have a positive or negative opinion of Wind Power in Ontario?
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And in your opinion, has Wind Power contributed to more expensive electricity bills in Ontario, lesexpensive electricity bills, or has it had no effect?
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And do you expect your household’s electricity bill to increase, decrease or stay the same over the n
Mainstreet is a national public research firm. With 20 years of political experience at all thrlevels of government, President and CEO Quito Maggi is a respected commentator on Canadi
public affairs.
Differentiated by its large sample sizes, Mainstreet Research has provided accurate snapshots public opinion, having predicted a majority NDP government in Alberta, a majority Liber
government in British Columbia and a majority Liberal government in Ontario. Mainstreet h
been the most accurate polling firm in several by elections and the most recent Toronto mayoelection. Most recently, Mainstreet was the only polling firm to correctly predict a Liberal major