Public is left in the dark when it comes to smart energy grids
Logica research finds that the British public lacks information on smart grids
Eighty-seven percent of people in the UK have not received any information regarding the smart energy grid, according to research commissioned by Logica, a business and technology service company, which is helping organisations across the private and public sector address their energy needs. The findings suggest that more needs to be done by both the Government and energy providers in awakening the British public to the potential of the smart energy grid.
The smart energy grid is an intelligent electrical grid that is able to respond to customer behaviour in order to meet demand more efficiently. It provides users with greater information about their energy usage and choice over the types of energy they use and how it is generated.
While the research identifies a clear need for greater levels of engagement, the findings show that the British public is likely to be receptive to the concept of smart energy. Thirty-five percent of respondents believe that being connected to the smart energy grid would help them to manage their energy consumption better. While a further 19 percent said that it would enable them to lower their energy use.
The findings echo research carried out by Logica earlier this year that found that the majority of UK citizens wanted more guidance on how to live a more sustainable lifestyle.
Tara McGeehan, Logica’s UK Utilities Director said, “The smart energy grid offers users the opportunity to take a far more active role in how they consume energy. It will provide the intelligence to allow users to make informed decisions about the energy they use and how it is provided, helping to greatly reduce the environmental impact of the UK’s energy use. If we are to realise the potential provided by the smart energy grid then far more needs to be done to educate the British public to the opportunities available to them. It would be ironic if the smart energy grid failed to have the desired impact, due to a shortage of information.”
About the Research
Opinion Matters carried out the research in August 2011 with 1246 adults.
About Logica
Logica is a business and technology service company, employing 41,000 people. It provides business consulting, systems integration and outsourcing to clients around the world, including many of Europe's largest businesses. Logica creates value for clients by successfully integrating people, business and technology. It is committed to long term collaboration, applying insight to create innovative answers to clients’ business needs.
Logica is listed on both the London Stock Exchange and Euronext (Amsterdam) (LSE: LOG; Euronext: LOG).
More information is available at www.logica.com.
The company is a public company incorporated and domiciled in the UK. The address of its registered office is 250 Brook Drive, Green Park, Reading RG2 6UA, United Kingdom.
Press contacts
Jenny Thorpe – UK PR Manager – Jenny.thorpe@logica.com, +44 (0)7771 815428
