Utilities Market Research Insights And Findings
Public confidence drops as consumers blame water companies for weather-related supply failures, according to new research
February 2026
Public confidence drops as consumers blame water companies for weather-related supply failures, according to new research:New research suggests that the majority of the UK public does not accept weather events as the primary cause of water supply outages… Read more...
UK retail and hospitality sectors identify energy costs as their top concern, according to a recent survey
January 2026
UK retail and hospitality sectors identify energy costs as their top concern, according to a recent survey: The survey revealed that, although rising energy costs and energy efficiency goals are considered major priorities for the UK retail and hospitality… Read more...
Heat pump installation costs too high for majority of UK households, according to latest research
December 2025
Heat pump installation costs too high for majority of UK households, according to latest research: Recent research shows that despite increasing public awareness of, and interest in, heat pumps, concerns about the initial costs of installation means adoption… Read more...
Almost two thirds of utility leaders have increased their innovation budget over the past year, according to new research
November 2025
Almost two thirds of utility leaders have increased their innovation budget over the past year, according to new research: The report found that 64% of leaders have expanded their innovation budget, helping to fuel a 15% increase in overall spending by surveyed… Read more...
The majority of Northern Ireland businesses report no difficulty paying energy bills, study finds
September 2025
The majority of Northern Ireland businesses report no difficulty paying energy bills, study finds: According to a recent survey, eight out of 10 (81%) non-domestic consumers in Northern Ireland report that they never struggle to pay their electricity bills… Read more...
Four times as many people want to maintain nuclear energy usage as want to phase it out, new survey finds
September 2025
Four times as many people want to maintain nuclear energy usage as want to phase it out, new survey finds: Seven in ten (67%) people want to uphold the use of nuclear energy compared to one sixth (16%) that would choose to gradually discontinue usage all… Read more...
