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Basel's January 2026 Electricity Use Hits Lowest Since 2012 Trend Start
Published: February 4, 2026 · Period: 2026-01-01 – 2026-01-31In January 2026, the Canton of Basel's electricity consumption was 106.8 GWh, the lowest since 2012, with daily usage showing stable patterns and reflecting a trend of decreasing electricity usage over recent years. This month's consumption was below the historical average, with no significant anomalies detected.
In January 2026, the Canton of Basel experienced a total electricity consumption of 106.8 GWh. The daily consumption varied, with the highest recorded on Tuesday, January 6th, at 3.8 GWh, and the lowest on Sunday, January 4th, at 2.9 GWh. Throughout the month, the daily consumption showed a relatively stable pattern with minor fluctuations, reflecting typical weekday and weekend variations.
Historically, the average monthly electricity consumption for January since 2012 has been 117.1 GWh, with the highest recorded in January 2012 at 138.5 GWh. The lowest monthly consumption in this period was in January 2026 itself, at 106.8 GWh. The historical maximum daily consumption was 5.2 GWh on August 21, 2012, while the minimum was 2.5 GWh on March 31, 2024.
Comparing January 2026 to historical data, this month's total consumption was below the average, marking it as a period of relatively low usage. The daily patterns were stable without significant anomalies, and the consumption levels were consistent with the recent trend of decreasing electricity usage observed over the past few years. No significant anomalies were detected during this period, indicating a continuation of the trend toward reduced consumption.
Table 1: Consumption of Electricity in January in GWh
| Year | Total Month | Max Daily | Avg Daily | Avg Weekday | Avg Weekend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 106.8 | 3.84 | 3.4 | 3.6 | 3.1 |
| 2025 | 108.2 | 3.85 | 3.5 | 3.6 | 3.1 |
| 2024 | 106.8 | 3.81 | 3.4 | 3.6 | 3.1 |
| 2023 | 106.9 | 3.81 | 3.4 | 3.6 | 3.0 |
| 2022 | 107.1 | 3.8 | 3.5 | 3.7 | 3.0 |
| 2021 | 109.0 | 3.85 | 3.5 | 3.7 | 3.1 |
| 2020 | 111.6 | 3.95 | 3.6 | 3.8 | 3.2 |
| 2019 | 117.0 | 4.16 | 3.8 | 3.9 | 3.3 |
| 2018 | 117.9 | 4.2 | 3.8 | 4.0 | 3.3 |
| 2017 | 122.8 | 4.41 | 4.0 | 4.2 | 3.4 |
| 2016 | 121.0 | 4.37 | 3.9 | 4.2 | 3.4 |
| 2015 | 126.8 | 4.45 | 4.1 | 4.3 | 3.6 |
| 2014 | 125.7 | 4.5 | 4.1 | 4.3 | 3.5 |
| 2013 | 129.9 | 4.59 | 4.2 | 4.4 | 3.6 |
| 2012 | 138.5 | 4.96 | 4.5 | 4.7 | 3.8 |
Figure 1: Daily January 2026 Electricity Consumption in GWh Compared with Historic Daily Average since 2012
Figure 2: Monthly Electricity Consumption in January
🤖 This text was generated with the assistance of AI. All quantitative statements are derived directly from the dataset listed under Data Source.