UK energy use drops due to efficiency gains, but price hikes and cold weather risk for poor households.

Energy usage in Great Britain has dropped significantly since 2019, with reductions in gas and electricity use attributed to better insulation and energy efficiency. However, the End Fuel Poverty Coalition warns that some households are cutting energy use to dangerous levels, especially during cold weather. The energy price cap is set to increase by 1.2%, and the government's warm homes plan aims to help 300,000 households with insulation and clean energy upgrades, offering a £150 discount to struggling families.

January 11, 2025
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