The government concludes Energy Contingency Plan He said Brussels set the deadline for submitting the requested strategy and its design could be approved this Tuesday at the last Council of Ministers in September, whose design has been led in recent weeks by third vice-president Teresa Ribera.
The idea of the executive was to present the plan that Brussels has requested from all Member States during this month. reduce energy consumption in a context marked by the crisis caused by the Russian invasion of Ukraine before the winter.
If the government wants the plan to be approved by the Cabinet before it is sent to Brussels, only the last Tuesday remains, which is the day of the week when it usually meets. ordinary characterhowever, it can also hold an extraordinary meeting for the remainder of the week.
For now neither from Moncloa nor Ministry of Ecological Transition and Demographic Struggle He confirmed whether tomorrow’s Cabinet would work on the approval of the said plan.
from other aspectsdraft of the Spanish plan It does not impose any limitations on the use of Christmas lights by Local Governments, but only makes recommendations, but includes a technical review of outdoor lighting regulations.
Likewise, it is specifically considering adding new explanatory information to the electricity bill. average consumption registered in the same postal code, an innovation aimed at encouraging savings through comparison with neighboring consumers.
To devise this strategy, Ribera held multiple meetings with the parent company last month. sectoral, social, political and civil society agents.
In particular, he held meetings with companies such as Enagás, Redeia, Naturgy, Iberdrola and Endesaas well as associations from the energy, electricity-intensive, trade and tourism sectors, and twice with different parliamentary groups.
Likewise, he met with the PP’s Deputy Minister of Economy a few days ago, Juan BravoFollowing the rejection voiced in recent weeks by the main opposition party to energy-saving measures promoted by the government.
Prior to the contingency plan, the Government approved a set of energy saving and efficiency measures for the General State Administration (AGE) and public public sector organizations in May.
Later, in August, he promoted his strategy. energy-savingwill be the basis of the contingency plan, and by measures, including regulating thermostats in some buildings and closing shop windows.
In addition to these measures, at Community level Brussels prepares for new actions To combat the high energy prices to be determined at the Extraordinary Council of Energy Ministers to be held next Friday.
Among these, it is recommended to reduce energy consumption during peak hours. renewable and nuclear charges and put an unexpected tax on energy companies in addition to long-term energy market reform to separate gas-based generation from renewable sources.