http://www.energyefficiencynews.comAfion Media LtdFrench consumers lead the way in turning green<p>French consumers have the greatest interest in improving the energy efficiency of their homes and cars, according to a survey of six countries by <a
href="http://www.strategyanalytics.com"
rel="external">Strategy Analytics</a>.</p>
<p>The report, <a
href="http://tinyurl.com/5ca2nv"
rel="external"><em>Benchmarking Consumer Energy Profiles – Strategic Implications</em></a>, analysed consumer interest in adopting ‘green’ behaviour and energy-saving measures such as insulation, compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) and microgeneration technologies.</p>
<p>“There is still a large gap between the willingness to adopt relatively low cost improvements and the levels of adoption,” says Harvey Cohen, president of Strategy Analytics. “Above €1000, only 15% of consumers will typically adopt new technologies for energy improvement in the home.”</p>
<p>According to another survey by a US estate agent, a third of American homeowners are prepared to spend over $5000 to improve the energy efficiency of their homes to appeal to potential buyers.</p>
<p><a
href="http://www.bhgrealestate.com"
rel="external">Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate</a> report that well over half of respondents are taking energy efficiency measures already such as replacing traditional light bulbs with CFLs (69%), turning down the thermostat (51%), conserving water (57%) and buying energy efficient appliances (30%).</p>
<p>For further information:<br />
<a
href="http://tinyurl.com/5ca2nv"
rel="external">tinyurl.com/5ca2nv</a><br />
<a
href="http://www.strategyanalytics.com"
rel="external">www.strategyanalytics.com</a><br />
<a
href="http://www.bhgrealestate.com"
rel="external">www.bhgrealestate.com</a></p>
http://www.energyefficiencynews.com/i/1569/
2008-11-17T00:00:00-00:00Energy efficiency, refurbishment, lighting, heating & ventilation, microgeneration