Energy intensity of service sector in EU
- Decreasing energy intensity at EU level since 2010 (-2.1%/year) after a slight increase (+0.4%/year) until 2010, but varying trends among Member States.
- Increasing energy intensity in 5 countries between 2000 and 2022, especially in Greece, Cyprus and Portugal where it increased by over 1.3%/year. While energy intensity has decreased in almost all MS since 2010, it has kept its increasing trend observed before in Greece and Portugal during this period. This is probably linked to tourism and a larger diffusion of air conditioning.
Energy intensity
Note: Energy consumption at normal climate.
