
Home
News & Press Releases
Spokespeople
Assets
Blog
Contact us
Schneider Electric survey reveals energy efficiency top priority in homes Rueil-Malmaison (France)
20/11/2023
Home & Distribution Energy Crisis
86% rank energy efficiency as most desired home improvement
75% of households reduced energy use last winter, over 70% doing so to lower energy bills
7 in 10 respondents consider sustainable lifestyles important
Making homes more energy efficient is the most popular home improvement action according to 86% of consumers in a new survey by Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation. Other energy-related home improvements also ranked highly, with energy security coming second (83%), closely followed by cooling (79%) and energy independence (78%).
According to the findings of this annual survey, the impact of the recent global energy crisis on prices has prompted a surge in energy-saving behavior across households. 75% of respondents said they reduced energy use during the winter of 2022-2023, with 72% of those doing so to lower energy bills, while one third did it to reduce carbon emissions.
The survey, which polled over 9,000 consumers in Australia, France, Germany, Spain, Sweden, the United Kingdom, and the United States, also asked how consumers reduced energy use over the past 12 months. 45% said they had switched to LED light bulbs, 24% said they had begun measuring energy use at home and 16% had installed a smart thermostat.
Consumers play a key role in addressing the causes and impacts of climate change
The 2023 survey found that seven out of ten consumers recognize the importance of sustainability and addressing climate change, and 81% of respondents highlighted the importance of countries meeting national commitments. However, over half felt that the responsibility for reducing emissions lies with individuals.
While more than half (55%) of consumers consider it important to make their homes net zero in their lifetime, 40% felt this was unlikely that this would happen: a 4-percentage point increase compared to the 2021 survey. The cost of living is also the primary concern of consumers when asked about the consequences of a global temperature rise above 1.5 C, with 86% concerned about higher energy bills for heating and cooling.
Energy efficiency seen as key to tackling higher bills and climate concerns
Consumers view household energy use as a priority, with 68% seeking to reduce the amount of energy they use at home . Interest in technology to help monitor and reduce energy consumption is high. Over 60% of those surveyed want to track their daily energy usage and 40% view smart home technology as an easy and affordable way of reducing energy bills.
Despite ongoing financial pressure, households are willing to invest significantly in energy efficiency measures, with an average spend of 1,926 euros planned in the next 12 months.
Smart and sustainable home solutions that help manage energy more efficiently are becoming popular. Consumers expressed a growing interest in smart thermostats and smart energy monitors, their popularity rising by 3 and 4 percentage points respectively compared to the 2021 survey findings.
The increased popularity of smart home solutions, such as Schneider Electric's Home Energy Management Solutions, to automate and control energy production, storage and costs in homes, is also changing people's perceptions about achieving net-zero. Those surveyed who already own and use smart home technology today are twice as optimistic about achieving net-zero emissions in their homes, compared to those who are yet to invest.
With today's fluctuating energy prices and growing concerns about the climate crisis, energy usage in the home is in the spotlight like never before. That's why our survey is so fascinating. By talking to more than 9,000 consumers globally, we were able to gain valuable insight into the challenges, opportunities and key drivers associated with sustainability and energy efficiency in the home, said Michael Lotfy Gierges, Executive Vice President of Home & Distribution at Schneider Electric.
What has been re-iterated is that behaviour change has long been instrumental in reducing energy bills, and carbon emissions. It's encouraging to see consumers worldwide making lifestyle adjustments and home improvements that bring both individual and society-wide benefits. Despite the drop in net-zero optimism, many of those surveyed are passionate advocates for living more sustainably and Schneider Electric will continue to invest in home energy management solutions that allow households worldwide to achieve this.
United Kingdom
Most recent headlines
04/12/2023
Dalet, a leading technology and service provider for media-rich organizations, announced the release of Dalet Cut, the cloud-native, lightning-fast multimedia a...
29/11/2023
A new analysis of controversial ads by advertising platform Illumin has found that some of the country's top brands, including Pepsi, Peloton, Gillette and ...
29/11/2023
29 11 2023 - Media release Screen Australia announces over $1.7 million for seven documentaries
Deeper
Screen Australia has announced three documentaries fun...
29/11/2023
Maxon One November 2023 Release Features
Brie Clayton November 28, 2023
0 Comments
The highly anticipated November Release brings comprehensive updates...
29/11/2023
Musashino Art University Uses Blackmagic Cloud and Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro f...
29/11/2023
Limecraft's Media Intelligence Wins Award at SATIS Expo 2023
Brie Clayton November 28, 2023
0 Comments
Accompanying photo shows chairman Maarten Ve...
29/11/2023
SNAPBRIDGE A New Method of Painting with Controlled Light for CRLS Precision Ref...
29/11/2023
A lucky winner will be heading to Vegas to see a Canes game in February thanks to 99.9 The Fan! On Monday, November 20, 2023, 99.9 The Fan's Tim Donnelly an...
29/11/2023
Beyonc , Taylor Swift, and the Soaring Popularity of Concert Films Ralph Jaccodine of Berklee's Music Business/Management Department delves into the recen...
29/11/2023
Gqeberha: The Empire: Tuesday's episode, 28 November 2023 [VIDEO]Missed an episode of Gqeberha: The Empire? No problem! Watch all the latest episodes of Gqe...
29/11/2023
Smoke & Mirrors: Tuesday's episode, 28 November 2023 [VIDEO]Missed an episode of Smoke & Mirrors? No problem! Watch all the latest episodes of Smoke & Mirro...
29/11/2023
Muvhango: Tuesday's episode, 28 November 2023 [VIDEO]Missed an episode of Muvhango? No problem! Watch all the latest episodes of Muvhango soapie right here,...
29/11/2023
Umkhokha: The Curse: Tuesday's episode, 28 November 2023 [VIDEO]Missed an episode of Umkhokha: The Curse'? No problem! Watch all the latest episodes of ...
29/11/2023
My Brother's Keeper: Tuesday's episode, 28 November 2023 [VIDEO]Missed an episode of My Brother's Keeper? No problem! Watch all the latest episodes ...
29/11/2023
GENERATIONS: Tuesday's episode, 28 November 2023 [VIDEO]Missed an episode of Generations ? No problem! Watch all the latest episodes of Generations soapie r...
29/11/2023
UZALO: Tuesday's episode, 28 November 2023 [VIDEO]Missed an episode of uzalo? No problem! Just watch all the latest episodes of uzalo soapie right here, don...
29/11/2023
SCANDAL: Tuesday's episode, 28 November 2023 [VIDEO]Missed an episode of Scandal ? No problem! Watch all the latest episodes of Scandal soapie right here. D...
29/11/2023
SKEEM SAAM: Tuesday's episode, 28 November 2023 [VIDEO]Missed an episode of Skeem Saam? No problem! Watch all the latest episodes of Skeem Saam soapie right...
28/11/2023
28 November 2023 - UKTV has appointed Helen Perry as Head of Drama to lead the multi-channel broadcasters growing original drama slate. Starting in January 2024...
28/11/2023
Earlier this evening the Gotham Film & Media Institute held their annual Gotham Awards and we're over the moon that Sundance-supported projects nabbed two m...
28/11/2023
At Spotify, we empower and amplify the voices of underrepresented creators by carving out spaces for new stories and perspectives to be shared and heard. NextGe...
28/11/2023
Based on the true story of two best friends, Jane (Yara Shahidi) and Corinne (Odessa A'zion), Sitting in Bars With Cake depicts a harrowing journey of matur...
28/11/2023
With this initiative, Claro, TIM, and Vivo will open their networks to developer...
28/11/2023
MUNICH ARRI has announced that Dr. Raphael Kiesel will be taking over the management of ARRI's Lighting division on December 1, 2023....
28/11/2023
Tennis Channel said it has hired Matt Graham as senior VP, direct to consumer and streaming business development, a new post at the Sinclair-owned network....
28/11/2023
NBC airs the holiday special How the Grinch Stole Christmas! Thursday, November 30, in the 8 p.m. slot. The 30-minute special airs again on Christmas Day, also ...
28/11/2023
Nexstar Media Group's WGN Chicago, said it hired Brhett Vickery, who will appear as a traffic reporter on the WGN Morning News starting December 11....
28/11/2023
Paramount Global has become the first programmer to join Go Addressable, a group formed by distributors to push addressable advertising that has now been incorp...
28/11/2023
WXIA, Tegna's station in Atlanta, said it named TV news veteran Carol Fowler as director of content, effective December 11....
28/11/2023
Comedian Michelle Wolf will guest host Comedy Central's The Daily Show during the week of November 27-30....
28/11/2023
Pandora's Box: How Guts, Guile, and Greed Upended TV looks at how the peak TV era came to fruition, and how the streaming giants and Netflix in particular...
28/11/2023
At a time when competition between streaming and broadcasting often drives a wed...
28/11/2023
Cox Media Group said it made a deal to have its Neighborhood TV free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) channel added to Xumo Play's lineup, effective...
28/11/2023
Trending, a media venture aimed at Generation Z, said it hired Mina Lefevre as chief content officer for television....
28/11/2023
ATLANTA Allen Media Group's Local Now free streaming service has announced it has added the recently launched Time FAST channel to its platform for local ne...
28/11/2023
The Media & Entertainment: Best in Market awards recognise the very best product...
28/11/2023
For the first time ever, The Element Tile 140 is available to hire!
Since its launch the Element Tile 140 has been loved by many. Its simple design and high q...
28/11/2023
London, UK, 28 November 2023 Custom Consoles announces the integration of a Module-R production control desk and MediaWall monitor display support system into...
28/11/2023
Broadpeak , a leading provider of content delivery network (CDN) and video streaming solutions for content providers and pay-TV operators worldwide, announced t...
28/11/2023
Eurovision Sport, the sports arm of the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), concentrated on securing sports rights and event production, took full advantage of i...
28/11/2023
Effective entertainment marketing is now video, but shorter
Andy Marken November 27, 2023
0 Comments
It was great the way her mind worked. No guilt, n...
28/11/2023
Boris FX Brings AI-Driven Creative Plugins to Post Production
Frank Beacham November 27, 2023
0 Comments
It seems as if artificial intelligence is swee...
28/11/2023
Starting today, MIX Mornings with Kyle, Bryan and Sarah, is overing listeners opportunity to win a little spending money for the holidays. Listen weekdays start...
28/11/2023
Berklee Honors TuneCore CEO at Annual Music Business Lecture Andreea Gleeson was the featured guest at the 30th Annual James G. Zafris Distinguished Lecture S...
28/11/2023
7de Laan live updates: Lesedi opens up to Bonita about all the people she's ...
28/11/2023
House of Zwide live updates: Faith reprimands Funani for letting Ona go off to s...
28/11/2023
Scandal live updates:A desperate time forces Prudence to desperate measuresWhat's new on Scandal? Find out HERE! Stay informed on what's trending on you...
28/11/2023
Generations - The Legacy live updates: Nozipho smells a rat and decides to find ...
28/11/2023
Muvhango live updates: Rendani considers Mpho's suggestion to buy a house of...
28/11/2023
Uzalo live updates: Gabisile wants to unite womenWhat's new on Uzalo? Find out HERE! Stay informed on what's trending on your favorite television show w...