“…Historically, climate policies' direct impact on voters have been vague, as general goals such as the reduction of CO 2 emissions do not necessarily spell out what they mean for an individual. Energy transition is changing this development as more specific policies affect the electorate more directly (e.g., higher energy costs) and certain subgroups of voters differently, such as those who can profit from renewable installations as opposed to those who have to bear the cost of subsidies and the consequences of infrastructure projects in their vicinity (Wolsink, 2007; Devine‐Wright, 2009; Aklin & Urpelainen, 2013; Bardt & Niehaus, 2013; Meckling et al, 2015; Frondel et al, 2017). Over time, this has made energy transition more visible and salient to individuals (Umit & Schaffer, 2021), leading us to expect that the salience of energy and environment for voters increases over time (H1a) .…”