The poll, conducted by Public Opinion Strategies Nov. 12-13, showed 85 percent of Nevada Republicans, 89 percent of state Democrats and 94 percent of Silver State Independents see renewable energy as an investment that will create good jobs.
The survey of 600 state residents, which had a plus-or-minus error range of 4 percent, also said 88 percent of voters who perceive the economy as a top priority also view renewable energy as a prospective jobs-creation machine for Nevada.
Archer -- whose center routinely pushes for jobs creation via business entrepreneurs and technology transfers, along with "angel" or venture capital investments -- said the poll's strong support captured his attention.
"I'm interested by the sheer magnitude of it, but it makes perfect sense," said Archer, speaking from the Reno area. He said Nevada has the regulatory environment, the entrepreneurial spirit and the geographic setting for such development.
Wind, solar, geothermal and algae-based bio-fuels are all in some stage of development in the state, he said. He noted that means Nevada is in a good spot as President-elect Barack Obama brings his green and renewable energy rhetoric into office next month.
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