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Consumers have reduced gas use significantly in response to energy crisis

Updated study from by Hertie School researchers Oliver Ruhnau, Clemens Stiewe, Jarusch Müßel and Lion Hirth shows that gas consumption has decreased even more than previously estimated.

Energy Crisis updates from the Centre for Sustainability

Our new energy crisis page includes a collection of our work, including research, interviews, op-eds, event announcements, and resources for learning more about the crisis.

German demand for natural gas fell significantly in response to energy crisis

New study by Hertie School researchers Oliver Ruhnau, Clemens Stiewe, Jarusch Müßel and Lion Hirth estimates demand response by energy industry and private households.

German gas consumers respond to energy crisis, Hertie School researchers find

The study shows that both industry and households respond to higher prices by reducing consumption. Higher prices incentivize energy saving, and therefore policy makers should focus on direct payments instead of price-based subsidies to support vulnerable customers.