Home energy boost

There are plenty of grants available for people to make their homes more energy efficient, as Kya deLongchamps discovers

RECENTLY a survey of 500 people was conducted by an independent research agency on behalf of Bord Gáis Energy Home Team services. The results provide a compelling snapshot of what householders know about the potential energy savings available through improvements to their property, and their real behaviour and motivations when using and economising with their utilities and appliances.

What men and women really want? 62% of male respondents said they were familiar with energy efficiency schemes compared to 46% of females. Curiously, despite this greater awareness, a larger proportion of women appear to be environmentally motivated, 50% declaring they would make improve-ments principally to reduce their ‘carbon footprint’ compared to 40% of men, who prioritise cost savings.