Heat consumption in Czechia lowest in six years

Heat consumption from central heating plants in Czechia fell by 12 percent year-on-year in 2022, according to data released by the Energy Regulatory Office on Friday. A total of 74 PJs of heat was consumed, which is the lowest figure in six years.

Consumption fell across all sectors, with industry and households traditionally accounting for the largest share. In addition to heat, the use of other energies also fell last year. Electricity consumption dropped by almost four per cent to 73.66 TWh.

Gas consumption was the lowest in eight years, with Czechs consuming a total of 7.544 billion cubic metres, down by a fifth year-on-year.