Energy use increases despite economic downturn
Rising energy use in buildings pushed up overall energy demand by 1.5% last year despite a 3% contraction in the economy over the same period.
The Energy in Ireland 1990-2008 report shows that a return to normal weather conditions last year after a mild year in 2007 was blamed for the 8.8% increase in residential energy use and a 7% increase in the commercial and public services sector.
