A new YouGov survey undertaken on behalf of the Heating Helpline, to support the national Energy Savings Week, revealed what action homeowners would like Government to take to help them save energy and contribute to reducing climate change.
28 October 2010 – Findings from the recent online YouGov survey reveal important new evidence about where Government support will produce the most meaningful action from householders on reducing their energy consumption and their carbon footprint. Findings included:
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53% of people support the boiler scrappage scheme
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44% of people asked for targeted reduction of VAT on high cost energy saving improvements – such as controls for the heating system or solar panels
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36% would like to see the Government match their investment
Findings from the YouGov survey also highlighted that solar energy saving (32%) and a more efficient boiler (27%) are the most popular options for investment by homeowners. This is supported by results from the previous, popular, Government ‘national boiler scrappage’ initiative, where over 140,000 people applied for a boiler replacement voucher from which 118,000 boilers were replaced.
The Heating Helpline is backed by the Heating and Ventilating Contractors’ Association (HVCA) and operates to provide consumers with free, impartial advice on every aspect of home heating. Chief Executive Robert Higgs says: “We hope this strong, clear message from householders to Government will inform their thinking in preparing initiatives designed to secure an energy–efficient future. In the meantime, the Heating Helpline is helping to find highly experienced installers who are already providing cost-effective solutions to thousands of households.”
Issued on behalf of the HVCA by Next Step Marketing Ltd
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