German energy use sinks to lowest level since reunification

Jessica Shankleman
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New analysis by AG Energiebilanzen suggests energy demand fell by nearly five per cent in 2014

Energy demand in Germany is set to fall by nearly five per cent over the course of this year, new figures this week predict, providing further evidence the government's Energiewende transition to a low...

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