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Consumption of renewable energy stable
Dutch consumption of renewable energy levelled off in 2007.
Production renewable electricity down in 2007
The production of renewable electricity dropped from 6.5 percent of domestic electricity consumption in 2006 to 6.0 percent in 2007.
Renewable energy consumption relatively low in the Netherlands
In 2006, renewable energy made up 2.7 percent of total energy consumption in the Netherlands, distinctly lower than the average of 6.8 percent across the EU-15.
Modest consumption growth in May
Households spent 1.2 percent more on goods and services in May this year than in the same month last year.
Economic growth continues at sturdy pace
Dutch economic growth was 2.4 percent in the second quarter of 2006. Employment also continued to rise.
Consumption up sharply in April
Dutch households spent substantially more in April. Compared with April last year, household consumption was 3.8 percent higher.
Consumption growth presses ahead
In February 2006, households spent 2.6 percent more on goods and services than a year earlier. It is the highest growth rate in recent years.
Consumers are buying more durable goods
In January 2006 households spent 1.5 percent more on goods and services than in January 2005.