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Comparison of 2006 and 2007 Energy Survey Data

Comparison of 2006 and 2007 Energy Survey Data


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Sunday 18th of November 2007
Posted in Transport & Energy News

A big thank you to all those who took part in the 2007 Energy Survey, it is much appreciated.  The analysis of the returns is finally complete and a summary of the main findings is presented below.  A similar analysis and summary for waste and recycling is presented in the Recycling section.

The message in terms of transport and energy is that we have reduced our overall energy consumption, especially in terms of fewer car miles travelled and less air miles flown, both of which will have a big impact on your carbon footprint.

There is still room for improvement with more needing to install loft  insulation and those with some, increasing the thickness to +250mm; even more energy efficient lighbulbs can be fitted, with some of you having over 30 , so an average of 9 leaves a lot to yet install; most have boiler timer controls but more room thermostats and radiator valves can be fitted; and nearlt all of us can change to a green electricity tariff.

Let us see what further improvements we can make in 2008 and save money at the same time.

 

COMPARISON OF 2006 AND 2007 ENERGY SURVEY DATA
       
QUESTION RESPONSE  
Are your cavity walls insulated? no change
Do you have double glazing?      slightly more do
Do you have loft insulation?                               no change
If so, what depth is it?          increased depth for those with insulation
Do you use energy efficient light bulbs?            no change
If so, how many? average number increased from 4 to 9 per house
Fuel consumption for the past year  
electricity (kWh) slightly less (those energy efficient light bulbs!)
gas (kWh) about the same
Is your hot water cylinder well insulated?   15% more than in 2006
If you have central heating room radiators, do you have room thermostat(s)? 8% more than in 2006
Is your water metered?                                            8% more than in 2006
Annual average mileage for households with cars about 2,600 miles less than in 2006
Annual average mileage/car about 2,000 miles less than in 2006
Of those households who fly, what is the annual average number of hours spent flying per household?  9 hours per household less than in 2006

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