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发布年 | 2020 |
语种 | 英语 |
国家 | 英国 |
领域 | 气候变化 |
正文(英文) | Press release Over a third of British households miss out on bill savings by not changing home energy useNew research reveals households have not taken steps to change their home energy usage, despite the opportunity to save money and cut contributions to global warming. ![]()
New research marking the start of Big Energy Saving Week 2020 (20-26 January) has revealed a significant gap in consumer understanding about managing their household energy use and the simple steps people can take to reduce their carbon footprint. The survey, conducted by Citizens Advice and Energy Saving Trust, shows that over a third (36%) of British households have not made changes to their energy usage at home in recent years. That’s 9.7 million households that experts say need more help and encouragement with ways to save money and reduce their household emissions. Almost three-quarters (73%) of people are surprised to hear the extent British homes contribute to global warming. British homes are responsible for around 25% of carbon emissions, making them one of the biggest contributors to the UK’s greenhouse gas emissions. Head of Consumer Advice at Energy Saving Trust, Laura McGadie, said:
The vast majority of households (87%) think small changes will make little or no difference to their finances. A third of respondents (31%) don’t consider managing their energy use as a priority or think it would cost them something to control it (19%). However, new analysis by the Energy Saving Trust has found that 4 simple changes alone have the potential to save households around £100 a year – and help towards the UK reaching net zero emissions by 2050:
The total carbon savings if households took these 4 simple steps would be the equivalent of taking around 3 million cars off the road. Business and Energy Secretary, Andrea Leadsom, said:
Chief Executive of Citizens Advice, Gillian Guy, said:
A quarter of British households say being given hints and tips would motivate them to make energy saving changes. To help, Citizens Advice, Energy Saving Trust and BEIS are launching an expert-approved list of 20 ways to save (2.10MB) as part of Big Energy Saving Week 2020, urging people to take their first step or do more on their energy saving journey. Consumers are also encouraged to contact the Simple Energy Advice Service for information and support. More than 460 events will also be taking place across the country at various locations, including Citizens Advice centres, aimed at helping people get advice, save money and reduce their carbon footprint. Notes to editorsBig Energy Saving Week 2020 (20-26 January) is brought to you by Citizens Advice, Energy Saving Trust and the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS), and is aimed at empowering people to save energy and money and reduce their carbon footprint by offering easy everyday actions the British public can take. The new and expert endorsed 20 ways to save (2.10MB) list aims to inspire positive changes throughout the week. Consumer research is based on 2,001 British adults between 17-18 December 2019 by Censuswide on behalf of Energy Saving Trust, Citizens Advice and BEIS. The 9.7 million figure is 36% of 27,056,107 British households. Financial and carbon dioxide savings are based on weighted average savings for Great Britain which takes into account the housing stock mix and heating fuel mix where applicable. (Correct as of January 2020).
Published 22 January 2020
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条目标识符 | http://119.78.100.173/C666/handle/2XK7JSWQ/227819 |
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