Overall electricity demand in Greece fell for a thirteenth successive month in June, dropping 10.6 percent, compared to the equivalent month a year earlier, a latest monthly report published by power grid operator IPTO has shown.

Electricity demand fell by 8.84 percent in the first half of 2023 compared to the equivalent period last year, the IPTO report showed.

The latest data highlights the savings-minded behavioral changes of small and large-scale consumers following the outbreak of the energy crisis.

Electricity demand in June totaled 3,866 GWh, down from 4,312 GWh in June, 2022.

Subsequently, electricity production was cut back, dropping by 15.1 percent to 3,541 GWh last month, according to the IPTO report.

RES and hydropower generation dominated the country’s energy mix last month, capturing a combined 54.37 percent share.

More specifically, the RES sector’s share was 43.89 percent and hydropower’s contribution represented 10.48 percent.

Gas-fueled power stations captured a 45.63 percent share of the energy mix in June.