Energy Queensland CEO Rod Duke said understanding the potential for change at the micro level helped Energex, Ergon Energy Network and Powerlink Queensland with macro planning, so the industry partners are encouraging record participation in the 2023 online survey.
“We want to support our customers’ choices now and into the future, whether it’s making the switch to an electric vehicle (EV) or installing rooftop solar, so the more we understand their motivations and intentions, the better we can prepare for the deep electrification of homes and businesses across the state,” Duke said.
“The Queensland Household Energy Survey is an opportunity for you to tell us about your electric life, your priorities and what’s on the horizon.
“Since the inaugural survey in 2009, we’ve seen rooftop solar rates soar and the 2022 results suggest there’s increasing interest in home battery energy storage systems to capitalise on that earlier investment.
“Last year 71% of survey participants in the market for a new vehicle said they would consider purchasing an EV.
“While the technology connected to our networks is changing, our commitment to delivering a safe, secure, affordable and sustainable electricity supply to our customers and communities remains.”
Powerlink Chief Executive Paul Simshauser said the survey is an opportunity for Queenslanders to have their say on the state’s new energy future.
“With the sheer breadth of change that’s coming with the energy transformation, understanding how energy affordability is impacting our customers is more important than ever,” he said.
“Better understanding the adoption of new technologies, such as battery storage and electric vehicles, is critical to our planning and decision-making for the future.”
As the Queensland Energy and Jobs Plan boosts the community’s awareness of the industry’s transformation and its role in powering their lives, lifestyles and livelihoods, the state’s electricity networks are encouraging more customers to share their aspirations and limitations.
“Queensland is a vast state with a diverse economy and communities, so we want the survey results to truly reflect the wide range of customers connected to our networks,” Duke said.
“What happens on the home front influences the decisions we make in the short and long-term, so we encourage as many people as possible to take the time to get online and complete the Queensland Household Energy Survey.”
The Queensland Household Energy Survey closes on 16 April, 2023.
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