Gas Consumption

How does annual household energy consumption vary across England & Wales?

Period: Annually, 2015 – 2024
Scale: Local Authority & MSOA
Data: Department of Energy Security & Net Zero , Meridian 2 (Digimap), EPC Register (DLUHC)
Map design: Adapted from D.A Smith, utilising dasymetric mapping where data is cropped to urban areas.
Mean annual household gas consumption
(kWh per meter)

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Domestic Energy Consumption

England & Wales, 2015 – 2024

This visualization provides an interactive map on the spatial distribution of domestic energy consumption across England and Wales. By integrating average gas and electricity consumption data from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) with Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) distributions, this visualisation provides insight into possible consumption hotspots and energy efficiency standards in urban settlements.

How to use:

  • Select Fuel: Choose "Gas" or "Electricity" to view specific consumption trends.
  • Explore Time: Use the slider to see how the energy crisis impacted consumption from 2015 to 2024.
  • Deep Dive: Click any area to view historical trends and local EPC distributions compared to national averages.