Almost two thirds (62%) of homeowners claimed to have a good understanding of the benefits of retrofitting their home to become more energy efficient, according to the latest research by Hodge.
Hodge asked 2,000 people how they felt about the current state of the environment in support of its relationship with Sero – an energy technology and services company supporting the transition to net-zero across the residential housing sector.
While 62% had a good understanding of retrofitting, a further 42% rated it as a significant priority to them.
Emma Graham, business development director for Hodge, said: “It’s important in the midst of the energy crisis to note the many different pressures homeowners in the UK clearly feel exposed to at the moment, not just regarding the cost of energy, but what it is doing to the planet too.
“Many of us are aware of the targets now set within the UK and across the globe in reducing our carbon footprint, and our research shows that UK householders are taking the matter seriously and ultimately have a lot to think about when it comes to domestic energy.”
Participants in the survey were also asked how they felt about Social Development Goals (SDGs), with half of respondents admitting to not knowing what they are.
Of those who did know, the three most important SDGs to aim for were defined as; clean water, affordable and clean energy, as well as good health and wellbeing
Graham added: “It’s great to see so many people in the UK actively taking on board what we are being told needs to happen globally in terms of SDGs, in order for the climate crisis to improve.
“And these findings are a clear indicator that the intent from householders in Britain to try and do their bit is indeed a serious one.
“Coupled with consistent uncertainty in so many other areas of the market, it’s perhaps not surprising that talk of us living in the grip of a ‘perma-crisis’ has come to the fore more prominently recently.
“So, it’s increasingly important intermediaries and those working in the financial sector continue to do their bit to help their clients through what continues to be a challenging time in so many different ways.”
