Demand and supply of natural gas

This is a quick post based around three charts describing our natural gas supply and demand. As households we are responsible for gas use both directly in our homes and via the electricity supply. Given the constraints on non-Russian supply at the moment, and the increase in prices for both gas and electricity, restraint is called for all round.

This chart is from Energy Trends showing demand for gas by quarter.  Domestic demand is at the top. 'Other' is mostly other buildings. We are currently in Q2 and demand is decreasing but there is still lots of demand for electricity generation.

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Easy ways to keep warm with less energy

With an expected 54% increase in energy bills from 1st April 2022, what can individuals do to minimise the impact of these cost pressures? Cutting our use of gas and electricity at home improves UK energy security and helps to keep prices low for everyone. 

Following an insightful talk from Karen Igho of PECT about fuel poverty and the services PECT provides, the Cambridge Transition energy group pooled experiences on energy saving at home. Here are some easy, low cost or no cost, wins we have found useful. 

• Lower the radiator temperature (if you have a condensing boiler)
• Get moving
• Wrap up warm and/or use heated clothing
• Only warm the room you use the most
• Share your home