Czechia’s energy use up in 2025 amid colder weather and lower prices

Energy consumption in the Czech Republic rose last year, with Czechs using more electricity, gas, and heat. This reversed the trend of previous years, when consumption had fallen sharply due to the energy crisis and rising prices, officials from the Energy Regulatory Office (ERÚ) told journalists on Wednesday.

Gas use rose most sharply compared with 2024, increasing 6.5% year-on-year. The rise was driven mainly by colder temperatures, though falling energy prices also played a role. The overall increase in consumption was particularly noticeable in households, which, for example, raised their electricity use by 6.5%.

Energy production also increased. Electricity generation rose 3.2% year-on-year, helping the Czech Republic remain a net exporter. Nuclear power produced the most electricity, followed by brown coal, which also remains the main source of heat production.