Note: Estimates for households for 2001 and 2002 are based on mid-year population estimates that take into account 2001 Census results. Estimates for 1982 onwards are subject to revision following revisions to population estimates, hence the apparent fall in numbers of households.
| Change since | |
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1970 |
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1990 |
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1997 |
Coverage: United Kingdom
Source: DTI, ODPM, BRE
- Energy use per household has fluctuated between +4 and -10 per cent of the level in 1970, and there has been no clear change. Household energy use has therefore increased broadly in line with household growth.
- Temperature changes from year to year cause variations in household energy use. For example, energy use per household was 8 per cent lower in 1997 than in 1996 (which had a colder winter).