# Distribution grids, mini-grids and interconnectors and Energy in buildings

Energy flows from distribution grids, mini-grids and interconnectors to energy in buildings; their prices have moved together.

Source page: https://www.materialinsights.org/links/distribution-grids-mini-grids-and-interconnectors-and-energy-in-buildings/

[Distribution grids, mini-grids and interconnectors](https://www.materialinsights.org/energy/e_distribution/) (energy) and [Energy in buildings](https://www.materialinsights.org/energy/e_buildings/) (energy): 2 relationships.

## How they are linked

### 1. Energy flow

*Physical flow · 47.8% of flow · Distribution grids, mini-grids and interconnectors → Energy in buildings*

Local networks deliver power to homes, shops and offices.

- **47.8%** of Distribution grids, mini-grids and interconnectors's energy goes this way

### 2. Price link: grid cost

*Cost and price · Strong · Both ways*

Poles, wires, switchgear and substations make up a growing share of household bills. The switchgear proxy correlates at 0.78 yearly with the electricity price, consistent with grid spending being passed through to tariffs.

- **0.14** monthly change correlation
- **0.78** 12-month change correlation
- **0.59** fitted elasticity

Built from the site data on production routes, energy flows, industry value chains, input-output tables and prices.