Electricity consumption in France fell last week by 6.7% compared to the average of previous years (2014-2019), a “downward effect” that has lasted since the beginning of October, according to data published from Tuesday to Wednesday. by RTE. This decrease is more substantial than that of the previous week (-5.8%).
“During the last four weeks, electricity consumption in France at normal temperature shows a structural decrease (-6.4%) compared to previous years (2014-2019)” during the same period, indicates the network administrator of French electricity transmission.
more than last week
“Except for a few isolated days in November, temperatures have remained well above normal (seasonal) for more than a month,” reducing the need for electricity for heating, especially in private homes, RTE also points out.
In a context of energy crisis, the network operator has established weekly monitoring of electricity consumption in mainland France.
The published data was “in line with normal temperatures for the period” and is independent of the exceptionally mild values recorded in France in October and November.
The government’s sobriety plan, presented on October 6, foresees a 10% reduction in energy consumption in the next two years in France compared to 2019, and 40% by 2050.
Source: BFM TV
