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Basel's February 2026 electricity consumption remains below historical average.
Published: March 4, 2026 · Period: 2026-02-01 – 2026-02-28In February 2026, the Canton of Basel consumed 95.3 GWh of electricity, which is below the long-term historical average for the month. Daily consumption was relatively stable, with a moderate mid-month peak and a weekend dip, continuing a recent trend of moderately reduced usage.
In February 2026, the Canton of Basel consumed a total of 95.3 GWh of electricity, with an average daily consumption of 3.4 GWh. The highest daily consumption of 3.7 GWh occurred on Thursday, February 12, while the lowest consumption of 2.9 GWh was recorded on Sunday, February 8. The daily consumption trend throughout the month was relatively stable, with a moderate peak mid-month and a noticeable dip on the weekend.
Historically, the average total electricity consumption for February since 2012 is 105.5 GWh. The highest monthly consumption on record for February was 128.3 GWh in 2012, and the lowest was 92.9 GWh in 2023. Looking at daily extremes across all Februaries, the highest recorded daily consumption was 5.2 GWh on Tuesday, August 21, 2012, and the lowest was 2.5 GWh on Sunday, March 31, 2024.
Compared to historical February data, the total consumption of 95.3 GWh for 2026 is below the long-term average, continuing a trend of lower consumption observed in recent years. The daily consumption pattern was stable without significant volatility, and no major anomalies were detected. This month's consumption aligns with the recent pattern of moderately reduced electricity usage in the canton.
Table 1: Consumption of Electricity in February in GWh
| Year | Total Month | Max Daily | Avg Daily | Avg Weekday | Avg Weekend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 95.3 | 3.7 | 3.4 | 3.5 | 3.1 |
| 2025 | 98.0 | 3.8 | 3.5 | 3.7 | 3.1 |
| 2024 | 94.2 | 3.55 | 3.2 | 3.4 | 2.9 |
| 2023 | 92.9 | 3.69 | 3.3 | 3.5 | 2.9 |
| 2022 | 98.8 | 3.84 | 3.5 | 3.7 | 3.1 |
| 2021 | 95.9 | 3.81 | 3.4 | 3.6 | 3.0 |
| 2020 | 102.0 | 3.85 | 3.5 | 3.7 | 3.1 |
| 2019 | 104.1 | 4.04 | 3.7 | 3.9 | 3.3 |
| 2018 | 107.0 | 4.14 | 3.8 | 4.0 | 3.3 |
| 2017 | 107.4 | 4.14 | 3.8 | 4.0 | 3.3 |
| 2016 | 112.2 | 4.22 | 3.9 | 4.1 | 3.3 |
| 2015 | 115.8 | 4.58 | 4.1 | 4.4 | 3.6 |
| 2014 | 113.7 | 4.42 | 4.1 | 4.3 | 3.5 |
| 2013 | 116.8 | 4.55 | 4.2 | 4.4 | 3.6 |
| 2012 | 128.3 | 4.99 | 4.4 | 4.7 | 3.8 |
Figure 1: Daily February 2026 Electricity Consumption in GWh Compared with Historic Daily Average since 2012
Figure 2: Monthly Electricity Consumption in February
🤖 This text was generated with the assistance of AI. All quantitative statements are derived directly from the dataset listed under Data Source.