Welsh Public Believes Politicians Aren’t Doing Enough To Reduce Carbon Emissions

• 74% of respondents in Wales think political parties aren’t doing enough to reduce carbon emissions

• Out of respondents who have purchased low carbon technology, Wales had the lowest uptake in the past year (39%)

• Wales’ green tech adoption rate is 5 percentage points below the national average in 2024

The Eco Experts’ 2024 National Home Energy Survey has revealed that 74% of respondents in Wales think political parties aren’t doing enough to reduce carbon emissions.

Wales has the highest dissatisfaction with political efforts to lower emissions

Of all the UK regions surveyed, Wales was found to have an enormous political dissatisfaction with parties’ efforts to reduce carbon emissions.

A staggering 74% of respondents in Wales believe that political parties are not doing enough to help reduce carbon emissions.

London stands out as the most optimistic region, as 29% of respondents in this city feel that political parties were doing enough to lower emissions.

Despite London’s optimism, the widespread discontent reveals a nationwide call for stronger climate policies, especially given how 62% of respondents believe political parties are not doing enough to reduce carbon emissions.

UK regions with lowest green tech adoption rate over the past year:

The following respondents said they haven’t purchased low carbon tech during the past year:

1. Wales (39%)

2. East of England (38%)

3. North East England (35%)

4. South West England (34%)

5. South East England (31%)

Wales lacks confidence in energy use

The Eco Experts’ survey also revealed that respondents in Wales lack confidence in managing and understanding their energy use.

1 in 5 are not confident in understanding their energy use, with 16% “slightly confident” and 4% “not confident at all”.

This clear lack of confidence in energy use could be a contributing factor to the country’s poor uptake of low carbon technologies.

The Eco Experts’ Editor, Roland Ellison, comments: “The overall picture across Wales is pretty clear – there is widespread dissatisfaction from the public with the efforts of political parties to reduce the UK’s carbon emissions.

“The UK’s political leaders need to be bolder in their policy, communications and government funding schemes. This could significantly help the general public adopt low-carbon technology in greater numbers.

“While our survey was carried out just before the 2024 General Election, the new Labour government has the power to prioritise renewable energy. This will likely lead to cleaner and cheaper energy for the nation in the long term.

“The ambition to make this happen is already there – the UK government just needs to provide the certainty and confidence for people to invest in this growing sector.”