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Insight Posted 25th March 2026

Introducing our Consumer Energy Trends Whitepaper

Energy demand is set to rise despite consumer efforts to reduce usage. Learn why smarter LV networks are critical.
Report cover featuring a brain graphic and energy symbols, titled "VisNet Consumer Energy Report."
Rameez Majeed

We’re pleased to introduce our latest whitepaper, which uncovers a growing paradox at the heart of the energy transition. While consumers are increasingly conscious of their energy usage, demand is still set to rise sharply. Our research shows that three in four consumers believe they can reduce their energy use, yet UK household electricity demand is projected to increase by 40% by 2030.

This disconnect highlights the urgent need for smarter, more responsive low voltage (LV) networks. As electrification accelerates through the adoption of electric vehicles, heat pumps and distributed energy resources (DERs), the pressure on local networks continues to grow. The whitepaper explores what this means for network operators and why greater visibility, intelligence and flexibility at the grid edge are now essential.

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The growing gap between energy awareness and demand

The whitepaper explores the growing gap between consumers’ efforts to reduce energy use and rising electricity demand, highlighting why smarter, more visible and flexible LV networks are essential as EVs, heat pumps and distributed energy resources accelerate electrification.

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Consumer Energy Trends Whitepaper
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