The French have cut their electricity consumption by 7 to 8% by the end of 2023

Low energy. Electricity consumption adjusted for weather was 7 to 8% lower in November and December than the average for these two months between 2014 and 2019, the Electricity Network Manager announced on Monday 22 January. reduce “In Observed Trends from Fall 2022”. WHO “Sustained energy savings, results from both inflation and the effects of an economic context marked by high energy prices”., estimate RTE. The reduction has been announced as the government has decided to increase taxes on electricity to cover the public deficit.

During the cold episode that affected France during the second week of January, consumption peaked between 83 gigawatts (GW) and 84 GW, “While similar weather conditions would probably lead to a peak of around 90 GW” In the pre-crisis context. This low demand reassures managers, who have categorized the risk in terms of power supply security for the rest of the winter. “weak”.

The nuclear fleet is available as expected, with 47 of 56 reactors operating as of January 9. The highest level after the start of winter 2022 and “Stress Corrosion Crisis” began in late 2021, which shut down several reactors. Other methods of electricity generation are also in good shape. Stocks are level “Above Historical Average” Hydraulics, for wind generation “Abundant” And “Regulated Gas Supply”. Several elements that allowed France to explore the situation “Strong Exports” In the past few months, though “Damage on Interconnection with Great Britain”.