There is limited understanding of the relationship between neighbourhoods,
demographic characteristics and domestic energy consumption habits. We report
upon research that combines datasets relating to household energy use with
geodemographics to enable better understanding of UK energy user types. A
novel interactive interface is planned to evaluate the performance of
specifically created energy-based data classifications. The research aims to
help local governments and the energy industry in targeting households and
populations for new energy saving schemes and in improving efforts to promote
sustainable energy consumption. The new classifications may also stimulate
consumption awareness amongst domestic users. This poster reports on initial
visual findings and describes the research methodology, data sources and
future visualisation requirements.