2. By the end of 2014, 2.33 million households
will be affected by fuel poverty.
Nearly half the energy we use is used for
heating.
The UK imports 56% of its gas.
In the last year, 3.7 GW of power generation
has been lost by closure of coal & gas power
stations
1.1 GW of wind energy has been connected to
the network.
3. The National Grid recently published a report
claiming four possible outcomes for Britain’s
future energy supply and demand.
Each of the four chart a different course in
terms of economic growth, political
leadership and sustainability.
4. This scenario pictures a world where Europe
and the UK are in harmony over energy
needs.
There would be lots of innovation in the
energy sector.
Consumers and taxpayers actively increasing
their energy efficiency.
All environmental targets hit.
5. There is slow or negligible growth in the UK
Economy.
There is political enthusiasm for energy
efficiency but the UK government lacks the
money to do it.
Levels of innovation in new technology in
energy sector are low.
There is low uptake of energy efficient
products due to lack of affordability and
energy targets are missed.
6. UK economic recovery is very slow.
Confused or little government action on
energy efficiency, resulting in lack of investor
confidence.
Gas remains the preferred choice over
renewables and there is little progress in new
energy innovation.
Consumers not engaged with energy
efficiency.
Environmental targets missed.
7. In this scenario, there is a growing UK
economy.
There is some short-term political
disagreement, but decarbonisation is
generally favoured
High innovation in the energy sector in favour
of renewables.
Energy efficiency not a priority for customers,
but there is a high uptake of electric vehicles.
Carbon target hit, but no new environmental
targets set.
8. Economic output, i.e. how fast will the UK
economy grow?
How many houses will be built in the coming
decades? There are currently 3.7 million
homes needed over the next 20 years to meet
demand.
The price of electricity, coal and carbon over
the coming 20 years.
Trends in consumer behaviour.