Cut by a quarter
The BBC recently reported households in England and Wales have cut their energy use by a quarter over the last six years.
Figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) suggest the average consumption of gas and electricity fell by 24.7% between 2005 and 2011.
The reduced consumption has naturally been attributed to households economising in the current financial climate, with bills rising by an average of 28%. One can only hope the raft of energy efficiency measures now available to the public played a very significant part too.
The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of Elinore Mackay and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Electrical Review. This content represents individual perspective and industry commentary.
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