- 54% of Brits say generating their own energy would help them feel more in control of their bills, with 45% believing it would make them less reliant on the grid
- Eco upgrades are helping homeowners feel empowered, with 39% seeing features like solar panels as a sign someone has their life together and 32% saying having solar panels and a smart meter signals ‘life sorted’
- 35% say generating their own electricity through solar panels would help them feel truly in control and 31% believing it would make them more financially independent
Whether it’s remembering bin day, finally tackling the clothes pile or knowing exactly which cupboard the spare batteries are in, Brits have plenty of ideas about what it means to have their life together.
Research by British Gas reveals that, for most of us, having your life sorted still comes down to the little things. Making regular savings (52%)[1] tops the list, followed by enjoying your own company (43%), being able to admit when you’re wrong (42%) and saying no without feeling guilty (37%). Knowing when bin day is (35%), making the bed every day (34%) and having a strong friendship group (33%) also feature among the nation’s top markers of having life together.
Yet alongside these everyday markers, a new kind of ‘sorted’ is emerging. Nearly four in 10 (39%) of Brits now see eco-friendly home features such as solar panels, heat pumps and rainwater collection systems as a sign someone has their life together. And for nearly a third (32%), having solar panels and a smart meter is one of the clearest signs of all.
Modern Eco-Friendly Home with Solar Panels (Image: D. Goug/Pexels)
The appeal is clear. Almost half (46%) say having an energy-efficient home that costs less to run would make them feel more in control, while 39% want greater visibility over their energy usage. And for more than a quarter (27%), knowing exactly how much energy their home uses each month is now a sign that someone has their life sorted.
And when it comes to energy, generating your own is proving particularly appealing. More than half (54%) say it would make them feel more in control of their energy bills, while 45% say it would make them less reliant on the grid and nearly four in ten (39%) say they love the idea of being more self-sufficient. Meanwhile, 35% believe generating their own electricity through solar panels would help them feel truly in control.
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