Homeowners in Britain Accelerating Green Home Improvements
In a growing trend towards eco-friendliness, a significant number of Britons are expressing a keen interest in making their homes more sustainable. According to various studies, over half (55%) of respondents agree that homes should be made more sustainable, while a third (32%) are willing to pay an extra £11,730 for an eco-friendly home.
One of the key features that homeowners desire is natural lighting, with 53% expressing a preference for this in their homes. Similarly, 68% of people want a house with solar panels installed. These findings are supported by a survey conducted by EV charging company Hive, which revealed that 39% of participants want to install a home EV charger.
The desire for smart homes is also on the rise, with 62% of respondents considering smart home technology such as a smart heating system to be important. This is reflected in the fact that 57% of households now have a smart meter, according to the National Audit Office. Moreover, 37% of those who had made changes to their homes have installed a smart meter.
The use of reclaimed woodwork and wooden flooring is another popular choice, with 21% and 22% of people preferring these options respectively. Housing development companies are taking note of this preference, pledging to use more sustainable materials when building new houses.
However, the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) in the UK is lagging behind, with only 4.5% of people currently owning an electric car. Concerns about battery life, charging time, and rising electricity costs are deterring many potential buyers, as stated by British Gas.
Despite these challenges, Gavin Murray, Hive and EV director at British Gas, remains optimistic. He believes that net zero technology is helping customers to better track their energy usage, set schedules, and keep costs down. In line with this, 34% of those who had made changes have installed energy efficient lighting, and 33% have upgraded their roof insulation.
The government is not ignoring this shift towards sustainability either. Although it is falling behind on its planned rollout of smart meters, the increasing interest in installing solar panels and EV charging stations in homes is not lost on them. As the demand for greener living continues to grow, it is expected that more initiatives will be taken to support and encourage this transition.
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