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Ofgem typical consumption values

In the last quarter of 2010 Ofgem consulted on typical domestic consumption figures.  The figures needed reviewing and updating due to changes in consumption patterns and consumer’s approaches to energy conservation.  They had previously been reviewed by energywatch in 2003. 

The overall effect of the changes is that as of January 2011, a “medium user” will now spend around £110-£130 less than previously estimated.  The table below had details of the changes, and further information can be found on Ofgem’s website.

		Previous Consumption Figures	NEW Consumption Figures from 17 Jan 2011	Change
Gas (kWh)	Low	10,000	11,000	+ 1,000
	Medium	20,500	16,500	- 4,000
	High	28,000	23,000	- 5,000
Electricity (kWh)	Low	1,650	2,100	+ 450
	Medium	3,300	3,300	no change
	High	4,600	5,100	+ 500
Electricity – economy 7 (kWh)	Low	3,300	2,900	- 400
	Medium	6,600	5,000	- 1,600
	High	9,900	8,300	- 1,600