Gas Pricing

Have you ever been to a group discussion or market research interview?

YesNo

How long ago did you attend your last group/interview?

Less than SIX MONTHS agoOver SIX MONTHS agoNever

How many group/interviews have you been to in total?

None1-23 +

Do you, or any of your close friends or relatives work, or have worked in any of the following industries?

AdvertisingJournalismMarketingPublic RelationsMarket ResearchEnergy SupplierInsuranceNone of these

What is your working status?

Full time workingPart-time workingStay at home parentNon-workingStudentRetired

Which of the following applies to you?

I am single and live with my parentsI am single and live in my own homeI am married/cohabiting and we have no childrenI am married/cohabiting and we have children living at homeI am single and have children living at homeI am married/cohabiting and our children have all left home

Thinking of your home, which of the following applies to you?

I am a homeowner and own my home outrightI am a homeowner with less than 5 years to pay on my mortgageI am a homeowner with more than 5 years to pay on my mortgageI rent – privateI rent – social housing

Thinking about your household financial decisions, which of the following applies to you?

I am the main decision maker regarding the financial decisions for my householdI make a joint decision with someone else regarding the Financial decisions for my householdSomeone else makes the financial decisions in my household

And now thinking about your household energy supplier, which of the following applies to you?

I am the main decision maker regarding the energy supplier for my householdI make a joint decision with someone else regarding the energy supplier for our householdSomeone else makes the decisions re which energy supplier we use in our household

Now thinking about your household energy supplier, please can you tell me which supplier

a) Currently supplies your gas
b) Currently supplies your electricity
c) Have used in the past / use currently but wouldn’t use again
d) Would never consider

Current gas supplier

NpowerEDFBritish GasBulbE-OnScottish PowerM&S EnergyFirst UtilitySSESainsbury’s EnergyOvo EnergyOther please write in

Current electricity supplier

NpowerEDFBritish GasBulbE-OnScottish PowerM&S EnergyFirst UtilitySSESainsbury’s EnergyOvo EnergyOther please write in

Have used in the past/use currently but wouldn’t use again
Choose all that apply

NpowerEDFBritish GasBulbE-OnScottish PowerM&S EnergyFirst UtilitySSESainsbury’s EnergyOvo Energy

Which of the following energy tariffs you are on?

Standard variable rate (this is your supplier's 'default' tariff. It will have variable prices that can go up and down with the market. You may also see it referred to as your supplier's 'evergreen' tariff)Fixed energy tariff (this is a tariff which offers guaranteed standing charges and unit rates, usually until a defined end date)Online energy tariffs (online energy tariffs require you to manage your account via the internet, usually in return for a discount to your gas or electricity. You will be asked to send meter readings online and will receive 'paperless' bills. Usually this means your bills will be sent as attachments to emails or will be available to download from your personal account area on the supplier's website)Pre-payment tariffs (these tariffs are for people with prepayment meters and enable customers to pay in advance for gas and electricity by 'topping-up' their meter using prepay tokens, cards or a key)Green energy tariffs (a 'green' tariff can be one of two things. Either the supplier will promise to match your usage with generation from renewable sources of energy, or it will contribute towards environmental schemes on your behalf)

Have you changed your British Gas tariff in the past 3 years?

YesNo

Thinking now about your home and your appliances, which of the following you agree with?

I take out insurance to protect me from unforeseen expensesI like to know I am covered for things around my home in the event of an emergencyI'd rather not pay for insurance I may never useI'm reluctant to pay extra for home repair and maintenance cover

Thinking now about your finances, which of the following best describes your financial situation?

I am financially comfortable and do not need to worry about closely managing my moneyI am reasonably in control of my finances and whilst I need to budget I can generally copeI have to be very careful with money. It's tough but I manage to cope somehowI really struggle to keep control of my finances. It’s really tough and very stressful

And, which of the following do you agree with?

I couldn't cope financially with a large unexpected billI rarely have money left at the end of each monthThe cost of energy is one of my biggest worriesI have money saved in case of emergenciesI don't have money saved but I would be able to get by if I have a large unexpected bill

Thinking specifically about technology now, which of the following you agree with?

I rely on online sources for adviceI love to buy the latest gadgets and appliancesMy smartphone is an important part of my lifeTechnology is integral to the way I manage my lifeI prefer to get advice over the phone/in personI am not bothered about owning the latest gadgets and appliancesI would say that technology doesn't play an important part in my life

Looking at the following list of adjectives, which ones would you say best describe yourself?
Choose all that apply

AdventurousArticulateBrightChattyCheerfulCreativeDaringEasy goingFun-lovingImaginativeHelpfulPositiveQuietSpontaneousTalkative

Which time slot would you like to be interviewed?

Slot 1: 6.00pmSlot 2: 6.45pmSlot 3: 7.30pmSlot 4: 8.15pm