MyVoice [Survey on energy-saving homes] Approximately 65% of people are interested in the energy-saving performance of their homes. Awareness rate of new buildings being required to comply with energy saving standards is just under 30%
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Press release: June 5, 2024
[Survey on energy-saving homes] Approximately 65% of people are interested in the energy-saving performance of their homes. Awareness rate of new buildings being required to comply with energy saving standards is just under 30%
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Approximately 65% of respondents are interested in the energy efficiency of their homes. Approximately 1% of respondents said they “live” or “plan to live/are considering living” in ZEH. More than 20% of those who intend to buy a home said they “don’t have any plans, but would like to live there in the future,” and more than 50% of those intending to buy a home*
■* The awareness rate of the requirement that new buildings comply with energy conservation standards is just under 30%. Among those who have purchased a home within the past 1 to 2 years and those who want to purchase a home, the percentage of those who “know in detail” is high*
* My Voice Com Co., Ltd.* (Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, President and CEO: Kazuhisa Takai) * “Energy-saving housing” *
An internet survey was conducted from May 1st to May 7th, 2024. We are asking about their interest in saving energy in their homes and their awareness of ZEH and mandatory energy saving compliance. We will inform you of the results of the investigation.
[Survey target] MyVoice survey monitor
[Survey method] Internet survey
[Survey period] May 1st to May 7th, 2024 [Number of respondents] 9,357 people [Details of survey results]
https://myel.myvoice.jp/products/detail.php?product_id=31006 1.* Level of interest in energy saving performance of home* Approximately 65% of people are interested in the energy efficiency of their homes, with a total of 65% of respondents saying they are “interested” or “somewhat interested.” It occurs in just under 80% of people in their 70s. Furthermore, the rate is also high among those who want to buy a house in the future, at over 80%.
2.* Home energy saving equipment/energy generating equipment* In terms of energy-saving or energy-generating equipment in the house you currently live in (multiple answers allowed), 27.3% said it had “double or triple-glazed windows,” 21.8% said it used highly efficient lighting equipment, and 21.8% said it had “highly efficient lighting equipment.” “Energy-saving heating and cooling equipment/air conditioners” accounted for 20.0%.
3.* ZEH awareness*
The awareness rate for ZEH (Net Zero Energy House) is over 30%, including those who “know about the content in detail” and “have heard of it to some extent.”
This is 60% of those who have purchased a home within the past five years, and just under 70% of those who intend to purchase.
4.*ZEH living situation/intention*
0.9% of people live in ZEH (Net Zero Energy Houses).
0.9% are planning to live there or are considering it, and about 14% of those who want to buy a house within the next 1 to 2 years. “I have no plans, but I want to live here in the future” was 23.3%, or just over 50% of those intending to buy a home.
5.* Recognition of mandatory compliance with energy conservation standards for new buildings*
From April 2025, all new buildings will be required to comply with energy conservation standards.
The awareness rate for the mandatory compliance is just under 30%, including those who “know the details in detail” and “have heard about it to some extent.”
Among people who have purchased or want to purchase a home within the past 1-2 years, a high percentage of 15-16% said they “know in detail.”
6.* Emphasis on housing performance*
When choosing a future home, we asked what they would consider important in terms of housing performance (multiple answers allowed). 66.9% said “earthquake resistance and earthquake countermeasures” and 50% each said “insulation” and “ventilation”. Strong, “Brightness, Daylight” and “Security Prevention” are each in the 40% range. “Energy saving standards and energy saving performance” was 38.8%, which is slightly higher in Tohoku.
Among ZEH residents, the top three are “insulation,” “energy-saving standards, energy-saving performance,” and “earthquake resistance and earthquake countermeasures.”
–Respondent’s comments–
☆* Energy-saving equipment in your home and things you do to save energy* (3,686 items in total)
・Reducing the use of the air conditioner is the best way to save electricity and money, so I do it every day. (Male, 29 years old) ・During the day, we use natural light instead of electricity. (Male, 35 years old)
・Thermal barrier paint was used for exterior wall painting. The eco-cute tank was covered with an aluminum sheet. (Male, 48 years old) ・To save on electricity bills, use blinds to protect your home from sunlight in the summer. (Male, 56 years old)
・Since it’s an old building, I’m not really aware of the facilities, but I put bubble wrap on the walls to keep them from getting too hot or cold. (Male, 68 years old)
・Cook food efficiently and avoid using gas as much as possible. After filling the bath with hot water, take a bath immediately. (Female 27 years old)
・When turning on the air conditioner, gather in one room as much as possible. (Female 34 years old)
– Frequently turn off lights and open windows to improve ventilation. (Female, 36 years old)
・Use energy-saving home appliances. Turn off the lights frequently. Adjust your body temperature through clothing and avoid using household appliances. (Female 49 years old)
・Installing a solar power generation EcoCute Complete your housework when electricity is cheapest. (Female 61 years old)
-Survey results details-
https://myel.myvoice.jp/products/detail.php?product_id=31006 * ◇Inquiries regarding survey results*
MAIL: otoiawase@myvoice.co.jp ／ TEL: 03-5217-1911
-Company Profile-
My Voice Com Co., Ltd.
[Representative] Kazuhisa Takai, Representative Director
[Established] July 1999
[Capital] 161.83 million yen (including capital reserve)
[Business] Internet research, offline research, text mining, questionnaire database
[Location] 5th floor, Eiha Building, 3-17-11 Kanda Nishikicho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo [Company website] https://www.myvoice.co.jp/
*MyVoicecom Co., Ltd. is a research company of the ITOCHU Group that mainly provides internet surveys.
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