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Basel's December 2025 Electricity Use Hits Lowest Since 2012 at 98.4 GWh
Published: January 6, 2026 · Period: 2025-12-01 – 2025-12-31In December 2025, the Canton of Basel's electricity consumption was 98.4 GWh, the lowest December consumption since 2012 and below the historical average of 113.2 GWh, with a stable daily pattern and no significant anomalies, indicating reduced demand possibly due to weather or efficiency improvements.
In December 2025, the Canton of Basel recorded a total electricity consumption of 98.4 GWh. The minimum daily consumption was 2.9 GWh, occurring on Thursday, December 25th, while the maximum daily consumption reached 3.7 GWh on Tuesday, December 2nd. Throughout the month, the daily electricity consumption showed a relatively stable pattern with minor fluctuations, peaking early in the month and tapering off towards the end.
Historically, the average electricity consumption for December since 2012 has been 113.2 GWh. The highest recorded monthly consumption for December was 130.1 GWh in 2012, while the lowest was 98.4 GWh in 2025. The highest daily consumption since 2012 was 5.2 GWh on August 21, 2012, and the lowest was 2.5 GWh on March 31, 2024.
Comparing December 2025 to historical data, this month's total consumption was notably lower than the historical average for December. The consumption pattern was stable with no significant anomalies, and the overall usage was at the lower end of the historical range. This suggests that December 2025 was a period of reduced electricity demand compared to previous years, potentially influenced by factors such as weather conditions or energy efficiency measures.
Table 1: Consumption of Electricity in December in GWh
| Year | Total Month | Max Daily | Avg Daily | Avg Weekday | Avg Weekend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 98.4 | 3.75 | 3.4 | 3.5 | 3.1 |
| 2024 | 104.3 | 3.77 | 3.4 | 3.5 | 3.1 |
| 2023 | 104.2 | 3.83 | 3.4 | 3.5 | 3.0 |
| 2022 | 106.9 | 3.92 | 3.4 | 3.6 | 3.1 |
| 2021 | 108.7 | 3.97 | 3.5 | 3.6 | 3.1 |
| 2020 | 108.0 | 3.94 | 3.5 | 3.6 | 3.1 |
| 2019 | 108.1 | 3.97 | 3.5 | 3.6 | 3.1 |
| 2018 | 114.0 | 4.14 | 3.7 | 3.8 | 3.3 |
| 2017 | 116.8 | 4.23 | 3.8 | 4.0 | 3.4 |
| 2016 | 118.0 | 4.3 | 3.8 | 4.0 | 3.3 |
| 2015 | 118.8 | 4.33 | 3.8 | 4.0 | 3.3 |
| 2014 | 124.4 | 4.52 | 4.0 | 4.2 | 3.5 |
| 2013 | 124.2 | 4.52 | 4.0 | 4.2 | 3.5 |
| 2012 | 130.1 | 4.77 | 4.2 | 4.4 | 3.7 |
Figure 1: Daily December 2025 Electricity Consumption in GWh Compared with Historic Daily Average since 2012
Figure 2: Monthly Electricity Consumption in December
🤖 This text was generated with the assistance of AI. All quantitative statements are derived directly from the dataset listed under Data Source.