Statistics - Energy consumption in industry to fall by 5.3 percent in 2022
Energy consumption in Hessian industry fell by 5.3 percent in 2022 compared to the previous year. As announced by the State Statistical Office in Wiesbaden on Monday, the manufacturing industry required a total of around 119 petajoules of energy. According to the data, the savings rate was below the nationwide figure of minus 9.1 percent.
According to earlier figures from the Federal Statistical Office, the significant fall in energy consumption was mainly due to high energy prices. Energy-intensive industries had reduced their production in 2022. Prices had risen sharply following Russia's attack on Ukraine.
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The decline in energy consumption in the industry of Hesse, specifically in Wiesbaden, aligns with a broader trend observed nationwide. This trend, as stated by the Federal Statistical Office, sees a decrease of 9.1 percent in energy consumption across various industries. (Statistics, Hesse, energy consumption)
Despite the decrease in energy consumption, the figures from Wiesbaden reveal a lower savings rate compared to the national average. This discrepancy might hint at unique challenges or strategies in the Hessian industry when it comes to energy efficiency. (Hesse, Industry, Energy consumption, savings rate)
Understanding the trend in energy consumption in the industry sector could yield valuable insights for policymakers in Hesse, aiming to support a sustainable and efficient energy transition. This is especially relevant in light of global efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from energy-intensive industries. (Statistics, Industry, Wiesbaden, Hesse, Energy, energy transition)
Source: www.stern.de
