The outcome of the survey done in February by the European Parliament shows that EU citizens want measures to cut energy bills, integrate energy networks EU-wide, and make the 20% energy savings by 2020 target binding. However they are less eager to invest in house insulation or eco-friendly cars when these measures are not subsidized.

The survey done in all 27 Member States in February to 26,836 citizens draws some interesting conclusions on energy savings and consumption, such as the 80% of Europeans want mandatory energy saving targets. In addition, the 80% of respondents agreed that it should be made mandatory the 20% reduction in energy use target.

Nevertheless, they did not favour expensive measures. Only 19% had insulated their homes and even fewer (6%) had bought a more ecological car. Among the EU citizens were likeliest to have insulated their houses are Europeans from Estonia, Slovenia and Slovakia. On the practical measures to reduce energy bills, a 47% of the respondents wanted to be able to measure their daily energy consumption using "smart" meters. Italy and Sweden, where smart metering systems are already in use, are first on the list of countries, with 59% each.

Citizens polled believe that an European energy network would help reduce energy costs, encourage better use of various types of energy and make delivery safer. In addition, they also show a strong support for establishing a European Energy Community.