A notable 83% of surveyed companies anticipate an increase in energy consumption over the next year, driven by the adoption of AI, automation, and electrification technologies. This key finding from the PwC UK Energy Survey 2025 signals a pivotal shift in energy trends for UK businesses.
This marks a significant change from the UK’s previous trajectory, where electricity consumption declined by 22% since 2005. Now, technology-driven productivity growth is increasing energy demand, creating a new challenge: balancing growth with sustainability and cost control.
Energy Price Volatility and Profitability Concerns
92% of businesses are concerned that ongoing energy price volatility will impact their pricing strategies and profitability. In fact, 89% reported reduced profits over the past year due to fluctuating energy costs.
How EPX EDGE Supports Energy Management
At epx, we recognise that proactive energy management is essential in this evolving landscape. Our EDGE platform provides:
- Real-time visibility into energy usage
- Actionable insights for efficiency improvements
- Tools to optimise energy consumption and reduce costs
As the UK accelerates toward its net-zero targets, businesses need data-driven solutions more than ever. The PwC report highlights capital investment barriers and the need for operational efficiency—challenges that EDGE is designed to overcome.
Increased Investment in Energy Management
Over 80% of businesses plan to increase their energy management budgets in the coming year. EPX’s EDGE platform aligns with this strategic shift, delivering:
- Immediate ROI through cost savings
- Carbon footprint reduction
- Support for sustainability goals
The PwC UK Energy Survey 2025 signals a new era of increased energy consumption and price volatility. At epx, we believe that integrating innovative energy management technologies like EDGE is key to navigating this new reality and maintaining a competitive edge.
Get in touch today to explore how epx can help your business optimise energy performance and achieve sustainability targets.
Read the full PwC UK Energy Survey 2025 here https://www.pwc.co.uk/industries/documents/energy-survey-2025.pdf