Overall Energy Consumption in the Netherlands Fell

Statistics Netherlands says overall energy consumption in the Netherlands will decrease in 2005, the first decrease since 1999.

Comprehensive foreign news reports on March 1, Statistics Netherlands said that the Netherlands' overall energy consumption will decrease in 2005, which is the first decrease since 1999. The main reason is that power plants reduce energy usage. In 2005, the Netherlands produced less self-produced energy and imported more energy. At the same time, the energy consumption of Dutch energy users increased throughout 2005.

In 2005, the use of fossil fuels for power generation will decrease, with the use of natural gas falling by 6% and the use of coal and coal products falling by 9%.

Decreased use of fossil fuels has led to a decline in electricity production. Electricity fell by 2.5% in 2005. Net imports of electricity increased by 19%, accounting for 1/5 of total energy consumption by consumers. Electricity consumption by Dutch consumers has increased at an average annual rate of 1.5% over the past five years.