Support for renewables, energy efficiency and energy autonomy

Close to nine in ten Europeans (88%) think it is important that the EU take action to increase renewable energy, and the same number (88%) believe that it is important for the EU to take action to improve energy efficiency, for example by encouraging people to insulate their home, install solar panels or buy electric cars. Three quarters (75%) believe that reducing fossil fuel imports will increase energy security and benefit the EU economically. 77% of Europeans agree that acting on climate change will foster innovation. More than eight in ten Europeans (84%) agree more support should be given to European companies to compete in the global market for clean technologies, demonstrating public backing for the Clean Industrial Deal.