Energy Consumption By Households Under The Current Conditions In Germany And Russia

Abstract

The paper takes into consideration an essential topic for the modern world, i.e., energy consumption and energy saving. Exploring energy consumption and energy saving on representative examples of two regions (Salzland district and Perm region), the policy of Germany and Russia, two countries with different climates and lifestyles, are compared. The current trends in energy consumption in the domestic sector of both countries are described. The criteria for comparative statistical analysis are such parameters as interannual energy consumption, the standard of living, socio-demographic and economic situations in the country, etc. However, the available statistical information does not allow us to establish a correlation between the change in production volumes in the regions and energy consumption in the Russian Federation at the moment. Despite this, the article draws important conclusions that will make it possible to conduct an accurate analysis of energy consumption at the municipal level to form energy-saving strategies and, subsequently, to develop unified approaches to the development of energy supply for individual clusters and population groups.