But they can't get the same kind of clear, timely data related to their electricity use and its price.

As a result, electricity use grew at home and in the workplace.

The results were notable - in the 1920s, electricity use increased at a rate of 22% per year.

The 50 million residents have cut electricity use by little more than half the mandated amount.

He added that electricity use had risen by more than 20 percent over the past decade.

"You're not likely to cut your electricity use in half by using more efficient appliances."

Cut 25% of electricity use in homes, offices and stores.

Ireland, as a whole, had a reduction in electricity use of about 1.5% for the evening.

Even after the "oil shock" of 1973, electricity use increased about 2.5 fold during the 35 years to 2008.

This led to the successful staggering of work hours and some restrictions on electricity use.