New Climate Power survey says Michigan voters want Democrats to fight budget bill cuts to clean energy

Lansing, Mich. – In the runup to the U.S. Senate vote on the federal budget reconciliation bill, a new public opinion survey released today by Climate Power shows that a solid majority of Michigan voters are opposed to measures in the bill that would hammer Michigan’s clean energy economy, drive up energy costs and decrease the reliability of our energy grid. Opposition to the bill’s clean energy plan cuts across party lines.

These findings are based on a survey of 409 registered voters in Michigan from June 3-9, 2025 conducted by Hart Research on behalf of Climate Power. The survey assessed public reaction to the Republican budget bill’s proposed elimination of clean energy investments and tested what voters want Democratic leaders in Congress to do in response.

Among the key takeaways from the survey is that Michiganders see the Republican budget bill’s energy plan as a direct threat to their wallets, energy reliability and the broader economy. After learning about the energy policies in the budget bill, 62% of Michigan’s voters say the plan would hurt average Americans, and 61% say it would hurt them and their families personally.

The survey found that meeting America’s rising energy needs is a priority for Michigan voters. They see clean energy as a key part of the solution, and they overwhelmingly oppose Republican efforts to cut it from the budget bill. In fact, seven in 10 (71%) voters say Congress should not eliminate clean energy investments in the budget bill, including 50% who feel strongly. Opposition cuts across party lines: 91% of Democrats, 53% of Republicans and 75% of swing voters oppose these cuts.

The survey also reveals that Michigan voters want Democrats to take a stand to protect clean energy investments in local clean energy production and manufacturing. Fully 63% say they would feel positive toward their Democratic senator if they fought to protect clean energy investments in these areas, including 91% of Democrats and 61% of swing voters. This is important, as 59% of Michiganders – including 63% of men without college degrees – say it is important for the U.S. to beat China in clean energy manufacturing.

These findings and many more are outlined in a Hart Research memo available for download here.

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