energy consumption

Uso en IELTS

Very common in task 1 to describe energy use trends, comparisons, and efficiency changes.

Ejemplos

1. The line graph shows energy consumption in the residential sector.
2. Energy consumption per capita has fallen in several European countries.
3. The table compares energy consumption by source in 2000 and 2020.
4. Total energy consumption is projected to rise by 20% by 2030.

Colocaciones

energy consumption per capita

Energy consumption per capita is highest in North America.

reduce energy consumption

Insulation helps reduce energy consumption in buildings.

total energy consumption

The chart displays total energy consumption over 30 years.

energy consumption pattern

Energy consumption patterns vary by season.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo

consumption

Verbo

consume

Adjetivo

consumptive

Paráfrasis

• energy use: Shorter alternative; suitable for less formal descriptions.
• power usage: Often used for electricity data.
• fuel consumption: Specific when data is about fossil fuels.

Errores comunes

• energy consumption are high to energy consumption is high. Subject-verb agreement: 'consumption' is uncountable and singular.
• consumption of energy to energy consumption. Both correct, but 'energy consumption' is more compact and common.
• consume energy more to energy consumption rises. Use noun form in data descriptions rather than verb.