According to the 2011 census, Romania registered 8.45 million homes, of which 4.58 million in urban areas and 3.87 million in rural areas.
Monthly expenses per person for water, electricity, gas an other fuels needed in the home amount to approximately RON130 and account for 17% of total expenses, statistical data show.
Romania currently produces a surplus of electricity, as consumption has declined. Romania has an installed electricity production capacity of around 20,000 MW, of which consumption is just 6-7,000 MW. Electricity consumption in Romania declined 4.5% last year compared to 2012.
A new energy strategy is expected early November but the project could be pushed back until after presidential elections.