This survey series studies Finnish public opinion on energy policy issues. The series was launched in 1983 at the University of Tampere, and was initially financed by the energy company Imatran Voima Oy (later known as the Fortum Corporation). Attitudes towards energy policy issues are studied by annual mail surveys. Comparative data allow detailed empirical analysis and systematic follow-up of citizen perceptions, opinions, beliefs, knowledge, values, and attitudes on these matters.
The surveys are jointly funded by the Fortum Corporation (Imatran Voima Oy until 1998) and Teollisuuden Voima Oy (TVO), and have been carried out by Yhdyskuntatutkimus Oy since 1994. The results are published by Energiateollisuus Ry (ET), the Association of Finnish Energy Industries.
The survey charted Finnish attitudes to energy production and energy strategy. The data are part of an extensive survey series launched in 1983. Respondents' conceptions, opinions, beliefs, assessments, attitudes and knowledge about various energy issues were studied by presenting several statements relating to energy production. Respondents were asked in what direction electric power production should be developed in Finland. In addition, different energy sources (e.g. natural gas, wood energy, hydroelectric power) were evaluated in terms of production reliability, environmental friendliness, costs, and degree of risk. Respondents were also asked which would be a better alternative as the energy source of a new hypothetical power plant: nuclear energy or coal.
Background variables included respondents' sex, age, region of residence, basic and vocational education, occupational group, political party preference and number of inhabitants in respondents' municipality of residence.
Simple random sampling