Changing Electricity Use

Physics: AQA GCSE Higher, topic 1.3.12

Changing Electricity Use

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

20th century

20th century

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

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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