Similar articles have popped up in several media lately. IMHO they are mostly fearmongering.
My two main reasons for this (specifically from an UK POV):
First, energy consumption at home is largely under personal control: If energy prices are high and it is cold then I can decide whether I keep the heating on an pay a lot of money or I turn the heating off and dress more warmly. (and in any case, what will you do when you come home to a freezing home after a day in the office?)
Second, commuting to work has a cost, both financially and in time spent. People who work in central London may well spend £500 a month and several hours a day on their commute. Where I live commuting into London at peak time (which many people do) on a monthly season ticket costs about £30 a day, so even paying £30 a day in home energy costs is still an overall saving!
Obviously, this all depends on personal circumstances and some people may decide to spend more time in office as a result of sky high energy prices but, on the other hand I have no doubt that working from home will continue to be attractive for many.
My two main reasons for this (specifically from an UK POV):
First, energy consumption at home is largely under personal control: If energy prices are high and it is cold then I can decide whether I keep the heating on an pay a lot of money or I turn the heating off and dress more warmly. (and in any case, what will you do when you come home to a freezing home after a day in the office?)
Second, commuting to work has a cost, both financially and in time spent. People who work in central London may well spend £500 a month and several hours a day on their commute. Where I live commuting into London at peak time (which many people do) on a monthly season ticket costs about £30 a day, so even paying £30 a day in home energy costs is still an overall saving!
Obviously, this all depends on personal circumstances and some people may decide to spend more time in office as a result of sky high energy prices but, on the other hand I have no doubt that working from home will continue to be attractive for many.