iTWire Wednesday, 14 July 2021 11:17 Increased use of home technologies impact energy consumption Shares Monash University researchers identify 45 trends and formulate ten principles revolving energy planning and forecasting for future home life in a new study. The researchers add that as trends emerge in different households, consumers’ interests should be taken into account in the development of future energy systems. The role of the home continues to change along with our day-to-day impact on household electricity demand, according to a Future Home Life report by Monash University. Future Home Life report presents 45 trends and ten principles to inform energy planning and forecasting for future home life.