The household consumption of solid fossil fuels in the UK is forecasted to decline significantly from 2024 onward. The estimated consumption levels suggest a downward trend, beginning at 3.2 thousand gigawatthours in 2024 and decreasing annually to reach 1.53 thousand gigawatthours by 2028. In 2023, actual consumption stood at 3.63 thousand gigawatthours. Year-on-year, the percentage decreases are approximately 13.4% in 2025, 15.1% in 2026, 17.4% in 2027, and 21% in 2028. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over this period reflects an average annual decline of about 14.5%.
Future trends to watch for include policy shifts towards renewable energy and technological advancements in energy efficiency, which may accelerate the decline in fossil fuel consumption. International regulatory changes and economic pressures on energy costs can also influence these trends.
