The price of household heating in England, 1300-2000

Energy historian Roger Fouquet's analysis of historic energy transitions in household heating in England from 1300 to 2000 reveals interesting trends. The shift from wood to coal and later to natural gas resulted in fluctuations in fuel prices. Despite the increase in energy costs, improvements in technology and air quality led to a significant decrease in the price of heating services by 2000. The post The price of household heating in England, 1300-2000 appeared first on Visualizing Energy.