Final energy consumption

Improving energy efficiency is one of the key priorities for the energy sector enshrined in the national energy independence strategy and the national energy and climate plan. Since 2005, final energy consumption in Lithuania has been increasing, primarily driven by a fuel consumption increase in the transport sector due to a booming freight trade and ever-increasing light vehicle number. The electrification of transport, households and industry will further increase energy consumption. Lithuania aims to increase energy efficiency, introduce less energy-intensive technologies and increase consumer awareness. The highest potential for energy efficiency improvement is in the transport, manufacturing and building sectors. The final energy consumption target for 2030, according to the Energy Efficiency Directive’s calculation methodology, is 4 384 ktoe, and the mandatory final energy saving target for Lithuania is 39.3 TWh by 2030. Final energy consumption projections for the scenario with additional measures show that the 2030 targets will be achieved and energy savings will be reached. However, final energy consumption, calculated in accordance with the Energy Efficiency Directive’s methodology, excludes energy consumption for hydrogen electrolysis and heat pump ambient heat, which are the main drivers of energy consumption increases in Lithuania. It also does not consider structural changes in transport fleets due to electric vehicle (EV) uptake and the electrification of the industry.