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Changing Electricity Use

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Changing Electricity Use

How people use energy in the UK has changed over time.

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20th century

  • Over the 20th century, electricity use increased in the UK because the population of the UK grew bigger.
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21st century

  • However, since the beginning of the 21st century, electricity use has been decreasing in the UK.
    • This is because appliances are becoming more efficient.
    • People are also becoming more concerned with how much energy they are using at home.

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