The line graph illustrates the daily electricity consumption in England during winter and summer, while the pie chart shows how electricity is used in households.
Overall, consumption is consistently higher in winter than in summer for all times of day. Initially, at midnight (0 hrs), usage is around 35,000 units in winter and 18,000 units in summer. Demand fluctuates significantly throughout the 24-hour period, dipping to a low point at around 8-9 hours before rising sharply to a peak in the evening. The highest consumption occurs at 22:00, with figures reaching just over 40,000 units in winter and around 20,000 units in summer. By 24:00, usage returns to a level near the starting point.
According to the pie chart, more than half of all domestic electricity (52.5%) is used for heating rooms and water. Electricity used for ovens, kettles, and washing machines accounts for the second-largest share, at 17.8%. The remaining categories – lighting, TV/radio, and vacuum cleaners/food mixers – together make up the final 30% of consumption.
In summary, while daily electricity demand follows a similar pattern in both seasons, it is markedly higher in winter. Furthermore, heating constitutes the primary use of power in English homes.