Energy consumption in Germany dropped significantly in the first quarter compared to the same period last year, the Working Group on Energy Balances (AGEB) reported on Tuesday. According to preliminary calculations, the consumption of primary energies in Germany fell by 4.6% in the first quarter. Energy statisticians attribute the decline to the subdued economy, mild weather, high energy prices and the increased costs of CO2 emissions in national emissions trading. During the first quarter of the year, natural gas was the primary source of energy consumption in Germany, making up 31.8% of the …