Freezing weather boosts energy consumption

Last week’s freezing weather sharply increased energy consumption in Czechia. Natural gas consumption surged by 58 percent above the heating season average, while heat usage jumped by up to 20 percent and electricity use climbed over five percent compared to the previous week.

Cooler, sunny conditions also helped renewable electricity generation rise by as much as 30 percent. ČEZ and GasNet confirm that energy supply remains stable, with GasNet recording over 33.3 million cubic metres of gas on Monday—well above the seasonal daily average of 21 million cubic metres.