| Energy and CO₂ in homes | 1970 | 2012 |
|---|---|---|
| Total energy use | 429TWh | 502 TWh |
| Total energy spending (2012 prices) | €20 ($27.296) billion/year | €34 ($46.4032) billion/year |
| CO₂ from housing | 182 Mt | 137 Mt (estimated) |
| Number of households | 19 million | 27 million |
| UK population | 56 million | 64 million |
| Energy and CO₂ per home and per person | 1970 | 2012 |
|---|---|---|
| Average energy use per household | 22,600 kWh | 18,600 kWh |
| Average energy use per person | 7,700 kWh | 7,800 kWh |
| Average energy spend per household | €1,050 ($1,433) | €1,250 ($1,706) |
| Average energy spend per person | €360 ($491) | €530 ($723) |
| Average CO₂ per household | 9.6 metric tons | 5.0 metric tons |
| Average CO₂ per person | 3.3 metric tons | 2.1 metric tons |