Energy explorer quiz

A man and girl sitting at a table using a tablet.

What are you hoping to get out of this quiz?

Learn how to be more efficient with my energy usage

Learn how my household can use energy more sustainably

Learn more about how renewable energy is generated

I'm just curious

Question 1 of 9

Which of the following best describes your household?

I live alone

I live with my partner/spouse

I live with roommates/housemates

I live with my family/children

Question 2 of 9

A woman with curly hair and glasses reading paper, holding her smartphone.

When you receive your electricity bill, do you take time to check it?

Never

Rarely, I only check if the bill seems unusually high/low

Occasionally, I glance at them but don't look at in great detail

Yes, I regularly review the insights from my energy supplier

Question 3 of 9

A couple inspecting dishwasher in a shop.

Your dishwasher isn't working properly, you are shopping for a new one. Which of these factors do you consider?

Upfront cost—getting the cheapest option available

Brand reputation and design to match my kitchen

Features and technology, like smart controls or extra wash settings

Energy efficiency and long-term savings on bills

Question 4 of 9

A woman using her phone near a washing machine.

For your new dishwasher, how likely are you to upgrade to a smart device that helps optimise energy usage?

Very unlikely, not convinced about the benefit of smart devices

Not likely, I'm not interested in smart devices right now. I may be in the future

Somewhat likely, if I found the right device at the right price

Very likely, I'm interested in improving my energy efficiency with smart devices

Question 5 of 9

Toaster, radio, kettle and a mug on a kitchen counter.

You hear an advert on the radio from ESB Networks about 'Peak energy usage' - what are they talking about?

When renewable energy sources, like solar and wind, generate the most electricity

The time of year when overall energy consumption is highest, such as during winter

The time when households use the least amount of electricity

The times of day when energy demand is highest

Question 6 of 9

A man is charging his blue electric car and holding a phone.

You are planning renovations in your home, would you consider any of the following:

EV Charging

Solar PV Panels

Heat Pump

Would not consider any

Question 7 of 9

A clothesline with shirts hanging outside.

Would you change when you use your household appliances if you knew there was more renewable energy available at certain times?

It wouldn’t be a priority

I might consider it

It's likely I would

Definitely

Question 8 of 9

There is surplus renewable energy available, which of these do you consider doing:

Schedule the slow cooker to make dinner

Schedule my dishwasher

Schedule my tumble dryer

I wouldn't do anything

Question 9 of 9