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Firstly, before presenting the interval grey action quantity, the practical significance of grey action quantity is examined. In the DGM(1, N) model, the grey action quantity is transformed into an interval grey action quantity. Then, the calculation of the parameters uses the least squares method. A DGM(1, N, \u2297c) model containing interval grey action is then built, and meanwhile, the program code for DGM(1, N, \u2297c) is provided. Lastly, the aforementioned model is used to forecast the hydroelectricity consumption of China. The findings indicate that it produces more rational outcomes than the traditional DGM(1, N) model. 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