Final energy consumption

Final energy consumption by end users in 2023 decreased by 7% compared with 2022, while primary energy consumption, which includes all energy uses, decreased over the same period by 13%. Based on results in 2023, it is likely that the energy consumption target for 2030 (29.4 TWh) will be met. Estonia has one of the highest energy intensities in the EU. This results from the use of oil shale and the presence of energy-intensive industries in the country. In recent years, various crises have affected the economy and the related consumption of energy. Given the growth of the Estonian economy, maintaining energy end use at the same level would require cumulative energy savings. Reducing energy consumption can be achieved through increased efficiency in primary energy use.

A study funded by the European Commission identified measures by which Estonia could meet the 2030 energy efficiency targets, including the associated costs and impacts. The greatest potential for energy savings lies in households and transport, which consume 34% and 31% of energy, respectively. Measures planned for 2030 include doubling the area of renovated apartment buildings and increasing the renovated area of central government buildings by one third.