Homebuyers are Embracing Energy Efficiency

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According to recent research from Pilkington energiKare, homebuyers in the UK have ‘embraced’ energy efficient technology in homes.

The survey, MOT Your Home, revealed that over three quarters of buyers (76%) now look at energy efficiency as a factor as to whether they should buy a particular home.

Architect and TV presenter, George Clarke, commented on the results, saying ‘it’s reassuring to know that more and more people are taking their home and their carbon footprint seriously’. He also added that people seem to realise that green living brings extra added value, including making homes more valuable and saving money on energy bills.

When it comes to the particular measures that impress buyers the most, loft insulation came in first place. Close behind was cavity wall insulation and double glazing in windows and doors. Double glazing, as well as saving an average of £135 a year on energy bills, has the added bonus of giving the property an upgrade in the way it looks.

Homes that include these energy efficient features will be naturally warmer. Not only does this mean that they will be cheaper to heat, but they will also be more comfortable to live in – staying warmer in cold winter months and cooler on hot summer days.

Energy efficient boilers were also high on the list of concerns for potential buyers, and property owners can visit the Energy Saving Trust to see if they are eligible for money off a boiler upgrade.

Research also suggests that, once people move into a new home, popular improvements include renewable energy generation.