Nine in 10 home hunters (93%) want their dream home to include green energy retrofits like solar panels and electric vehicle charging, according to research by E.On Next.
More than two-thirds (70%) of potential buyers say energy technology is now a non-negotiable when choosing a property, while 68% say they were not looking for these features a year ago.
Nearly all of today’s buyers (93%) report that increased energy uncertainty is impacting what they want in a home.
Rising energy costs (52%) and the desire for greater energy security (29%) are driving this shift toward improved energy efficiency.
Meanwhile, 60% of those surveyed said the current energy market had them looking for a property with solar panels, while 61% now want a home with electric vehicle charging capabilities.
Furthermore, 70% say they are looking for a home in it Heat pump For the first time ever, nearly two-thirds of respondents (63%) are looking for a home battery.
Richie Atkinson, head of future energy homes at E.On Next, said: “The pace of change is staggering – with more than two-thirds of potential buyers saying features like this were not on their radar a year ago.
“This shift is now shaping long-term purchasing decisions, and we are seeing sales as of February this year up 182% for solar and home batteries, 129% for heat pumps and 18% for electric vehicle chargers, as people take energy efficiency into account in what they want from their future home during times of uncertainty.”
E.On surveyed 1,000 adults between April 24 and 28, 2026 who plan to buy a home.
