More than two-thirds (70%) of prospective buyers say energy technology is now a non-negotiable when choosing a property, while 68% say they would not have been looking for these features a year ago.

Almost all of today’s buyers (93%) report growing energy uncertainty is shaping what they want in a home.

Rising energy costs (52%) and a desire for greater energy security (29%) are driving this shift towards improved energy efficiency.

Meanwhile 60% of those surveyed said the current energy market has prompted them to seek a property with solar panels, while 61% now want a home with EV charging capabilities.

Furthermore, 70% say they are searching for a house with a heat pump for the first time ever, and almost two-thirds (63%) are on the lookout for a home battery.

E.On Next head of future energy homes Richie Atkinson said: “The pace of change is striking – over two‑thirds of prospective buyers say features like this wouldn’t have been on their radar a year ago.

“That shift is now shaping longer‑term buying decisions, and we’re seeing sales up from February this year by 182% for solar and home batteries, 129% for heat pumps and 18% for EV chargers as people factor energy efficiency into what they want from a future home during times of uncertainty.”

E.On surveyed 1,000 adults between 24 and 28 April 2026 that are planning on buying a home.