In Germany there are no general restrictions, which is why some cities or smaller settlements have taken the initiative and decided to dim the street lights or sights
By Chrysostomos Tsoufis
Race to fill their warehouses with natural gas they give almost all countries in Europe in view of a winter the likes of which no one – at least the younger generations – will have seen by all accounts. So far warehouses are 70% full with a target of 80% by November 1st. If the goal is finally achieved and everyone keeps the agreement to reduce consumption by 15%, maybe we will finally… make it.
In Germany there are no general restrictions, which is why some cities or smaller settlements have taken the initiative and decided to dim the lights in the streets or attractions, stop the operation in saunas, heat the water less in the swimming pools or stop for a few hours in the day the hot water. The only initiatives taken by the government are to recommend to public buildings not to heat unused spaces such as corridors and to industries to implement their own consumption reduction measures.
In France we are awaiting the announcements on the so-called “energy responsibility” plan expected in September. The information so far speaks of a ban on air-conditioned shops from having open doors and also a ban on illuminated advertisements from 1 after midnight.
The Spanish, although they do not have much dependence, are already applying the thermostat design. Air conditioners do not show below 27 degrees in summer and above 19 in winter in private and public sector. The measure is optional for households, for now. In Italy they are still drawing up the bill for the thermostat plan, the political crisis is of course a very good excuse.
Irish authorities recommend reducing speed to reduce fuel consumption. In addition, they advise citizens not to fill the kettles, but when using them, to do so by putting only the required amount of water.
The Poles have no national plan. The Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki asked Polish citizens to insulate their homes and promised subsidies but nothing else. The Czechs even more… cheerful, they just published a manual with ways to save energy.
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