The East of England accounted for the highest average household electricity consumption in Great Britain in 2022. That year, it added up to 3,720 kilowatt-hours per household. In comparison, households in the North East of England had the lowest average consumption, at 2,906 kilowatt-hours per household. End user consumption of electricity in the UK Despite continual annual declines in consumption since 2005, households have remained the largest electricity end-users in the UK since 2005. In 2020, amidst lockdown measures following the coronavirus outbreak, the gap between domestic and industrial consumption grew even wider. In 2022, domestic electricity consumption in the UK amounted to 96 terawatt-hours, while industrial consumption recorded the lowest figure of the century, at some 85 terawatt-hours. Declining electricity consumption in the UK Electricity consumption in the UK has seen a dramatic decrease in the past two decades, at least partially related to increased efficiency in equipment and distribution. In 2022, consumption from all electricity suppliers in the UK stood at 275 terawatt-hours. Projections indicate that the UK's electricity consumption will resume a growing trend after 2025, to surpass 32 million tons of oil equivalent in 2040.

Household electricity consumption in the UK has been annually declining for most of the century. Households in the United Kingdom used to consume over 100 terawatt-hours of electricity every year. However, in 2022, domestic electricity consumption dropped below 100 terawatt-hours and it amounted to approximately 92 terawatt-hours in 2023.

The consumption of electricity in the United Kingdom has fluctuated on an annual and seasonal basis throughout the period depicted, and indicated a general downward trend. Demand was consistently higher in the winter months, peaking each year in January or December. In April 2024, electricity consumption in the UK amounted to 22.7 terawatt-hours. Domestic users consume the most electricity Although the industrial sector's electricity demand was higher between 1990 and 2005, domestic consumers have since reclaimed their spot as the largest electricity end users in the UK. East and South East England were the regions with the highest domestic electricity consumption in Great Britain, with more than 3.7 megawatt-hours consumed per household in 2022. Declining electricity demand in the UK Electricity consumption in the UK has seen a mostly continual decrease since the turn of the century. After peaking at 357.2 terawatt hours in 2005, consumption has fallen below 300 terawatt hours in 2020. This is despite the UK's population growing by approximately seven million during this period. Projections on electricity consumption in the UK show that the decreasing trend will last until at least 2025.

The United Kingdom’s demand for electricity has been declining since 2005, standing at 316.52 terawatt-hours in 2023. Some factors for this decreasing are declining population growth in the country, energy efficiency regulations, energy-efficient lighting, and changing consumer habits. Domestic electricity consumption in the UK Households are the largest electricity end-users in the UK. In fact, domestic consumption is the only sector that registered year-over-year growth over the past few years, reaching roughly 100 terawatt-hours in 2022. Nevertheless, the average domestic electricity consumption varied from region to region. Consumption was highest in the East, South East, and South West of England, each registering an average of more than 3,600 kilowatt-hours per household. Declining electricity generation in the UK Keeping up with the decline in demand, electricity generation in the UK has also been decreasing. In 2023, approximately 293 terawatt-hours were produced, the lowest output in at least three decades. Although electricity generation has been declining, renewable generation has increased significantly. As of 2023, renewables accounted for the largest electricity generation capacity in the UK, and that capacity is forecast to more than double by 2050. By 2025, the use of coal is expected to have been completely phased out.

This statistic shows annual electricity consumption per square metre in households in England in 2011. On average all households consumed 71 kilowatt-hours per square metre that year. Terraced houses with an end terrace used up the most electricity per square metre, at 81 kilowatt-hours, followed by flats and multiple person households with no dependent children (77 kilowatt-hours per square metre in each case).

The United Kingdom’s electricity use has been declining since peaking at 357 terawatt-hours in 2005. In 2023, the UK's electricity consumption fell to its lowest level this century, at 266 terawatt-hours. Electricity consumption in the UK typically follows a seasonal trend, peaking in the winter months. How electricity-intensive is the UK? Despite the continual decline in electricity consumption, the UK remains one of the largest electricity consumers in the world. In terms of per capita electricity consumption, however, the UK pales in comparison to other European countries such as Norway, Germany, and France. In 2022, it registered an average of 4,813 kilowatt-hours per person. The race towards a clean power mix In 2010, gas and coal accounted for roughly 75 percent of the UK's power mix. Since then, alongside the EU Renewables Directive, the UK agreed and created its own National Renewable Energy Plan, to increase the use of renewable sources and decrease its fossil fuel dependence. In the past decade, the share of energy consumption in the UK attributable to renewable energy increased slightly, although it was still a small percentage out of the total in 2022.

Data is provided for ordinary domestic ,Economy 7 and total domestic electricity consumption (kWh), the number of ordinary domestic , Economy 7 meters and total domestic meters and average consumption for ordinary domestic , economy 7 or total domestic consumption (kWh) for Intermediate Geography areas in Glasgow in 2011.

This statistic shows the average maximum power demand in households in England in 2011. On average all households showed a demand of around 7,700 watts. Medium or large terraced houses, bungalows and multiple person households with no dependent children had the highest demand for power.

In the past decade, electricity consumption in the United Kingdom has been on the decline. Households have consistently ranked as the largest electricity final users in the country. In 2023, households in the UK consumed 93 terawatt-hours of electricity, or roughly 35 percent of the total consumption. Meanwhile, the industrial sector's consumption of electricity has fallen from 117 terawatt-hours in 2005 to 86 terawatt-hours in 2023.

Data is provided for ordinary domestic and Economy 7 electricity consumption (kWh) , the number of ordinary domestic and Economy 7 meters and average consumption for ordinary domestic or economy 7 consumption (kWh) for Intermediate Geography areas in Glasgow in 2010.

The data for Scotland in this dataset should be considered as provisional because DECC report a small inconsistency (-0.01% of total consumption) between the data contained in this dataset compared to the local authority dataset for Scottish geographical codes.

The UK's energy use by industry (SIC 2007 group - around 130 categories), source (for example, industrial and domestic combustion, aircraft, road transport and so on - around 80 categories) and fuel (for example, anthracite, peat, natural gas and so on - around 20 categories), 1990 to 2022.

Data showing the counts and average consumption of domestic energy consumption in Plymouth.

The average annual domestic electricity bill in the United Kingdom saw an overall increase from 2010 to 2022 and boomed in 2023. In this period, households with an annual consumption of 5,100 kilowatt-hours saw bills rise from 539 to 1,152 British pounds, including value-added tax. The household expenditure on electricity in the UK amounted to approximately 26.3 billion current British pounds in 2022. Direct debit payments consistently cheaper In the period under consideration, the annual bill for an electricity consumption of 3,600 kilowatt-hours was consistently more expensive for consumers using standard credit as a method of payment, averaging 959 real British pounds in the latter year. From 2016 onwards, consumers using the prepayment method paid less than standard credit consumers and, in 2022, their bill was the least expensive, at 903 real British pounds. Electricity prices on the rise Household electricity prices in the UK have doubled in the past decade for both consumer groups. Despite the UK government setting a tariff cap to protect consumers, UK’s power market was greatly impacted by the global energy crisis. In the summer of 2022, electricity prices in Great Britain peaked at 363.7 British pounds per megawatt-hour.

Domestic electricity consumption estimates for Glasgow based on the Intermediate Geography areas. In England the equivalent is the Middle Layer Super Output Area (MLSOA). Data is provided for ordinary domestic ,Economy 7 and total domestic electricity consumption (kWh), the number of ordinary domestic , Economy 7 meters and total domestic meters and average consumption for ordinary domestic , economy 7 or total domestic consumption (kWh) for Intermediate Geography areas in Glasgow in 2011. DECC provide a methodology and guidance chapter and an accompanying factsheet Data extracted 2014-03-09 from gov.uk MLSOA electricity and gas: 2011 Licence: None

Data is provided for non-domestic electricity consumption, the number of meters and average consumption for Intermediate Geography areas in Glasgow.

The data for Scotland in this dataset should be considered as provisional because DECC report a small inconsistency (-0.01% of total consumption) between the data contained in this dataset compared to the local authority dataset for Scottish geographical codes.

Non-domestic electricity consumption estimates for Glasgow based on the Intermediate Geography areas. In England the equivalent is the Middle Layer Super Output Area (MLSOA). Data is provided for non-domestic electricity consumption, the number of meters and average consumption for Intermediate Geography areas in Glasgow. Half Hourly electricity consumption at a Local Authority level for Glasgow is also provided. DECC provide a methodology and guidance chapter and an accompanying factsheet. Data extracted 2014-03-09 from gov.uk MLSOA electricity and gas: 2011 Licence: None