The coronavirus outbreak has resulted in the greatest national change in behaviour since World War II. This has resulted in very large changes in energy use as, for example, homes are occupied most of the time with schools being closed and many people are working from home and social distancing. After coronavirus restrictions have been eased, a ‘new normal’ pattern of energy demand is likely to emerge. SERL is uniquely placed to contribute to important research on how the UK’s energy needs have changed and may change in future as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.
The results will be used to help the UK:
- recover from the coronavirus pandemic,
- inform effective government policies, and,
- make energy consumption more secure, sustainable and affordable.
For more details about this study please see more FAQs for CV-19 survey participants