Half of Singaporeans see higher bills from green shift: survey

At the same time, 58% of Singaporeans believe their government has a clear climate action plan.

Half of Singaporeans believe the transition to renewable energy will raise household electricity bills, according to the Ipsos 2025 People & Climate Change Study.

Despite this concern, higher than the global average of 44%, the study finds that Singaporeans remain strongly aware of climate risks, with 81% expressing concern about climate change’s impact on the country. This puts Singapore amongst the most climate-concerned nations in the APEC region.

At the same time, 58% of Singaporeans believe their government has a clear climate action plan, a figure that ranks well above the global average of 32%.

The study also shows relatively low skepticism toward green technologies. Just 30% of Singaporeans think electric vehicles are as bad for the environment as petrol-powered cars, compared to a global average of 34%.

The findings paint a nuanced picture: Singaporeans are aware of the potential economic trade-offs in the shift to renewables, yet continue to support broader climate action.

The Ipsos survey was conducted in January and February 2025, covering over 500 respondents in Singapore and thousands across 32 countries.

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