A notable 83% of surveyed companies anticipate an increase in energy consumption over the next year, driven primarily by adopting AI, automation, and electrification technologies. This key finding from the recently published PWC UK Energy Survey 2025 highlights a pivotal moment for UK businesses, signalling a significant change in energy consumption trends.
This anticipated rise marks a notable shift from the UK's previous trajectory, where electricity consumption has steadily declined by 22% since 2005. Technology-driven productivity growth brings higher energy demands, presenting a new challenge for UK businesses: balancing growth ambitions with sustainability and cost management.
92% of businesses also expressed concerns that ongoing energy price volatility will affect their pricing strategies and profitability. The financial implications are clear, with 89% reporting reduced profits over the past year due to fluctuating energy costs.
EP&T Global recognises that proactive energy management is beneficial and essential in this evolving landscape. Businesses need tools that offer visibility into energy usage and identify actionable insights for efficiency improvements. EP&T Global's EDGE platform provides precisely that, empowering organisations to pinpoint inefficiencies, optimise energy consumption, and manage energy costs effectively.
Crucially, as the UK accelerates toward its ambitious net-zero targets, businesses need sophisticated, data-driven solutions now more than ever. While the PWC report identifies capital investment barriers and the pressing need for operational efficiencies, EP&T Global's solutions are designed to overcome these hurdles, offering scalable, immediate-impact energy management capabilities.
The survey also underscores the need for greater investment in energy management technologies, as more than 80% of businesses intend to increase their energy management budgets in the coming year. EP&T Global's approach aligns seamlessly with this strategic pivot, offering immediate ROI through cost savings and carbon reduction.
The PWC UK Energy Survey 2025 signals a new era of increased energy consumption and price volatility, driven by technological advancements and economic growth ambitions. At EP&T Global, we firmly believe that integrating innovative energy management technologies like our EDGE platform is pivotal to navigating this new reality, achieving sustainability goals, and maintaining a competitive advantage.
Get in touch today to explore how EP&T Global can support your business in optimising energy performance and achieving sustainability targets.
Read the full PwC UK Energy Survey 2025 here https://www.pwc.co.uk/industries/documents/energy-survey-2025.pdf