Understand changing consumer energy demand

About the whitepaper

As more consumers adopt electric vehicles, heat pumps, air conditioning, solar panels and other energy-intensive technologies, electricity demand is becoming more complex and harder to predict.

Based on research with 8,002 consumers across the UK, Australia and New Zealand, this report explores how people use electricity today, how their habits are changing and what this means for network owners and operators.

It provides insight into peak demand, consumer flexibility, renewable energy adoption and generational differences in energy behavior. It also outlines how better visibility, forecasting and low voltage network management can support more proactive investment and help operators prepare for future demand.

Whitepaper themes

Networks for net zero
Understand how changing consumer demand could affect low voltage network capacity as electrification accelerates.

Responsible and sustainable business
Explore the adoption of electric vehicles, heat pumps, solar panels and other energy-intensive technologies.

Smarter networks
Learn how forecasting, behavioral data and real-time visibility can support more targeted network planning.

Resilient networks
Understand consumer concerns around rising energy costs, reliability, extreme weather and changing electricity use.

By 2030, the average household load is set to increase by 40% in the UK.

Ana Duran, PaaS Product Manager, EA Technology

Key findings

• 70% of consumers have medium or high electricity usage.

• 66% believe they could shift some electricity use to off-peak times.

• Average UK household load is expected to increase by 40% by 2030.

• 68% of consumers are concerned about rising electricity costs.

• 45% plan to buy an electric vehicle or electric bike within the next five years.