energy saving

The impact of the ‘cost of living crisis’ in Britain: energy saving actions by fuel-poor households in winter 2022/23

The Smart Energy Research Laboratory (SERL) Observatory, which collects smart meter data from nearly 13,000 British homes, has the scope to gather additional data in times of change. In early 2023 a survey was sent out to participants to gauge the …

Winter demand falls as fuel bills rise: Understanding the energy impacts of the cost-of-living crisis on British households

In October 2022 British households entered a heating season amidst exceptionally high energy prices – squeezing household incomes and increasing fuel poverty. This study analyses electricity and gas consumption in 5594 households from October 2022 to …