Malta sees highest energy consumption growth in the EU

Malta had the highest growth in energy consumption in the EU over the last four years, according to Eurostat figures. The EU as a whole saw its energy consumption decline by 5.7 per cent between 2008 and 2011 but in Malta, despite hikes in the electricity bills, consumption grew by 17 per cent. According to Eurostat, energy consumption is directly related to the performance of the economy. “Malta was one of four EU member states which, between 2008 and 2011, saw an increase in energy consumption,” a Eurostat official said. The other countries, although to a lesser degree, were, Estonia, Poland and Belgium. Full story in The Times.