Energy savings for consumer

STATISTICS

ENERGY CONSUMPTION & DEVELOPMENT OF INDIVIDUAL POWER DEMAND

According to the Statistisches Bundesamt, the average electricity consumption in Germany per household in 2020 was approximately 3.190 kWhi The European average is 4.000 kWh. Overall, the total electricity consumption in Europe has been steadily increasing since the 1990s, with an average annual growth rate of about 1,5% despite the trend towards increasing energy efficiency in the EU.

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FEDERAL REGULATION AND GUIDELINES

The EU has set a target to increase the overall energy efficiency by at least 32,5% or 260TWh by 2030 compared to the baseline year of 2007. This target can only be achieved if the energy efficiency
requirements for light sources are fully implemented.The revision of EU RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU with the banning of compact fluorescent lamps and fluorescent tubes from February 24, 2023, respectively August 24, 2023 will be another important milestone.

REASONS TO SAVE ENERGY

Global warming

According to data from the European Environment Agency, burning fossil fuels such as coal, oil and natural gas is a significant contributor to global warming. In 2019 it accounted for about 78% of total greenhouse gas emissions in Europe, including carbon dioxide and methane.

Increasing energy costs

According to Statista, the average German household
spent about 1.678 Euros on energy in 2020 per year or 140 Euros per month. This is 6,2% of their total expenditures in average but close to 10% for households with income below 1.300 Euros.

Energy independence

Energy saving in the EU can help to reduce dependence on energy imports from non-EU states. Until Q2 2022 Germany imported 55% of gas from
Russia. Even today most of the gas and oil is imported from outside the EU.

how to save energy in your household

According to the European Commission, the average European household could save up to 40% of its energy consumption by implementing energy-efficient measures, such as sealing and insulating their homes, using energy-efficient appliances and lighting, using smart thermostats or switching off standby devices.