Elia / : survey of 1,000 respondents reveals that 68% are ready to use electricity in a flexible manner if doing so will lower their energy bills
March 12, 2024 at 02:44 am EDT
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12 March 2024
Elia's survey of 1,000 respondents reveals that 68% are ready to use electricity in a flexible manner if doing so will lower their energy bills
Belgian electricity transmission system operator Elia Transmission Belgium (ETB) has published the findings of a survey which was carried out to identify the knowledge, attitudes and behaviours held by Belgian residents regarding the use of electricity, the energy transition and the power grid. The main issues highlighted in the survey's findings are consistent with the main topics of the memorandum ETB drafted for policymakers. In particular, the survey's findings demonstrate the need for Belgium's future energy policy to be decided on today. Accessing carbon-free energy and competitive prices by deploying the appropriate infrastructure in good time was also highlighted by respondents, as were the need for flexibility and making it attractive to consumers. Finally, the survey revealed that technological development and respect for data privacy are important topics for consumers.
Main conclusions of the survey
The survey's results demonstrate a clear rejection of fossil fuels and a preference for low-carbon energy generation.
Respondents reported a willingness to spread out their use of electricity across time, provided that doing so means their bills are lowered.
There is a discernible dichotomy between respondents' high expectations regarding their electricity supply and their willingness to pay for it.
People generally think that electricity is the energy source of the future but also that the current power grid is not (yet) ready for an increase in electricity use.
Answers show that respondents are more aware of the topic of energy independence and their own consumption habits due to the current geopolitical context.
There is a need to raise awareness about the energy sector: knowledge about it is limited while the impact of the energy transition on everyday life is underestimated.
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Elia's survey of 1,000 respondents reveals that 68% are ready to use electricity in a flexible manner if doing so will lower their energy billsPDF -1 MB
Une enquête menée à la demande d'Elia auprès de 1000 Belges montre que 68 % d'entre eux sont prêts à consommer leur électricité de manière flexible si cela allège leur facturePDF -894.48 KB
Bevraging bij 1000 Belgen in opdracht van Elia Transmission Belgium toont dat 68% bereid is hun elektriciteitsverbruik te spreiden als dat goedkoper isPDF -1021.32 KB
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Elia Group SA/NV is the Belgian transmission system operator, transmitting electricity efficiently, reliably and securely from producers to distribution system operators and major industrial users. The group is responsible for importing and exporting electricity from and to neighbouring countries.
Elia Group SA/NV owns the entire Belgian very high voltage grid (150 to 380 kV) and some 94% (ownership and user rights) of the Belgian high-voltage grid (30 to 70 kV). The grid is a key link between electricity markets in northern and southern Europe. It also links Belgian producers and consumers. Belgium's recent investment in interconnection capacity with its neighbours makes it one of the most open and interconnected grids in Europe.
Elia Group SA/NV has recently expanded its activities on a broader European level and, following its acquisition of the German TSO 50Hertz and in cooperation with Industry Funds Management (IFM), is now one of the top five transmission system operators in Europe.
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