6 November 2007
With the nights drawing in and a cold snap in the air, the question of making homes more energy efficient has become more pressing than at other times of the year.
Concerns about global warming - along with more personal worries about rising gas and electricity bills - might also be pushing efficiency questions to the forefront of some minds.
Either way, research released today by the Norwich and Peterborough (N&P) building society suggests that the green energy message has gone some way in penetrating the national consciousness.
Around 90% of those polled agreed with government plans to make all new builds 'zero carbon' by 2016 - and 81% said that they would consider installing a green feature such as solar panels or a ground source heat pump into their home.
Industry expert Richard Lloyd added: "Although adding green features to your home may seem like additional cost, you need to remember that you can make a difference with simple, relatively cheap methods such as energy-saving light bulbs or improving insulation."
The government aims to build three million new homes by 2020, most of which are planned to be zero-carbon.
This comes despite reports in the Daily Telegraph that green regulations could boost new buildings' construction costs by around 60%.
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