By wide margins, offshore wind is popular among U.S. coastal residents, with seven in 10 voters in support of expanding offshore wind energy and majorities seeing it as beneficial in addressing climate change and improving the economy, a new poll from Nexus Polling and Turn Forward finds.

When respondents were asked if they support expanding offshore wind power in places near where they live, support remained strong, with two-thirds (66%) in favor.

Majorities of respondents say expanding offshore wind would be good for:

• Energy independence – 71%
• Jobs – 64%
• The economy – 61%
• Their power bills – 60%
• Climate change – 59%