The survey was conducted over three years and final figures were collected in December 2015. Public support for renewables has been consistently high since the survey began in 2012, and by December last year, only one per cent of respondents were strongly opposed.
Responding to the survey, chief executive of renewable energy company Good Energy, Juliet Davenport, said: “The message from the British public is loud and clear. 78 per cent of us back renewables for our energy – people want to see a transition to a renewable future here in the UK.
“Just a few weeks ago in Paris, world leaders agreed to ambitious plans to reduce carbon emissions. The government needs to listen to public support, take the lead in seizing new opportunities and keep us on the path to decarbonisation.”
Over half of the public (57 per cent) also trust energy suppliers to provide impartial and accurate advice on energy efficiency measures for their homes, the survey revealed.