More than half (54%) expect their new home or apartments to be equipped with smart home devices, a 6% uplift over previously conducted research (2020).34% of respondents believe that smart home technology will help make their home more sustainable.The study also reveals that today's consumers want to lead sustainable lifestyles, putting energy efficiency at home as their major priority. Moreover, we should be able to do good for the environment without compromising on our comfort."Ĭonsumers on the lookout for Smart Home devices to improve energy efficiency at home These findings show that as we adopt smart digital solutions to fight the invisible foe (energy management and consumption), replace fossil fuels with smart, clean electricity in our homes' energy diets, we can see how we're making a meaningful contribution to our global fight for the healthier planet. We have created psychological roadblocks that result in us shirking the responsibility to take action. "The biggest barrier to change right now is our mindset. While these numbers show many wanting to make changes but feeling pessimistic about the difference they can make - the future is truly in our hands as we make dwellings more sustainable with the help of modern home energy management (HEM) technologies. Jaap Ham, Associate Professor in the Industrial Engineering & Innovation Sciences at Eindhoven University of Technology, who consulted on the report findings says: "With energy prices on the rise and the cost of living higher than ever, coupled with the growing number of devices and Electric Vehicles (EVs) on the road, home energy management is now one of the biggest areas of consideration for consumers, home builders, businesses and governments globally. Brits are less likely to commit to switching to a hybrid or fully electric vehicle (16% vs 21% globally), and are the most likely to believe they are already doing enough (17%).Over half (59%) believe it's the responsibility of individuals to tackle climate change.Half (50%) place importance on their homes becoming net zero, 5% below the global average and the lowest of the countries surveyed, yet less than a third (26%) actually believe this is likely to happen.Almost 7 out of 10 (69%) consumers consider reducing carbon footprints a personal priority.Key findings from consumer study include:
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