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04/29/2015
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Power transmission lines of the national electricity system (Fábio Rodrigues Pozzebom / Agency Brazil)
Warmer temperatures have contributed to the reduction of energy consumption residencialFábio Rodrigues Pozzebom / Agency Brazil
The electricity consumption in the country fell 0.9% in March, compared to the same period last year. In total, they consumed 39,800 gigawatt-hours (GWh) last month, according to the Energy Research Company (EPE), under the Ministry of Mines and Energy.
According to EPE, residential consumption fell 1.1%, due to factors such as milder temperatures compared to the same period last year, which led to less use of air conditioners.
The consumption of the industries remained in decline (-3.2%), still reflecting the general weak economic activity segment. But the trade consumption grew 2.1%, at a pace below its historical due to factors such as adverse economic scenario and milder temperatures.
In the accumulated result for the third quarter of 2014, the fall in energy consumption in the country reached 0.6%. Over 12 months, however, there was increase of 0.5%.
Source: Agency Brazil
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