Key findings: P4141 - Electricity generated and available for distribution, March 2012

Seasonally adjusted electricity consumption decreased by 1,1% for the first quarter of 2012 compared with the fourth quarter of 2011. A month-on-month decrease of 2,1% was recorded for March 2012, following a month-on-month decrease of 1,4% in February 2012.

In March 2012, the actual volume of electricity consumption recorded a year-on-year decrease of 4,4%.

Seasonally adjusted electricity production decreased by 1,0% for the first quarter of 2012 compared with the fourth quarter of 2011. A month-on-month decrease of 1,5% was recorded in March 2012, following a month-on-month decrease of 1,3% in February 2012.

In March 2012, actual estimated electricity production recorded a year-on-year decrease of 3,7%.