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Powering Britain: Energy & Net Zero Report 2026
CitizenVoice flagship report. Bills, energy security and the road to net zero - what the UK public will support, pay for and refuse.
2 respondents 5 min
Questions
What should be the top priority for UK energy policy?
2 responses
- Cutting household bills50%
- Energy independence and security0%
- Reaching net zero0%
- Keeping the lights on - reliability0%
- Creating green jobs50%
Which energy sources should the UK expand?
3 responses
- Offshore wind67%
- Solar0%
- Nuclear0%
- North Sea oil and gas0%
- Onshore wind33%
- Hydrogen0%
Would you accept new energy infrastructure near your home?
2 responses
- Yes - any of it0%
- Wind or solar but not pylons100%
- Only with community payments0%
- No new infrastructure near me0%
Who should own Britain's energy system?
2 responses
- Public ownership50%
- Private with tougher regulation0%
- Mixed model50%
- Current system is fine0%
How much do you trust energy companies to treat customers fairly?
2 responses
- A great deal0%
- Somewhat50%
- Not much50%
- Not at all0%
Results summary
Full results →What should be the top priority for UK energy policy?
Which energy sources should the UK expand?
Would you accept new energy infrastructure near your home?
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