Measures of the energy saving plan approved by the Spanish Government and put into effect this Wednesday, regulation of thermostats and lighting. The rest of European countries are taking similar measures. coping with gas It is expected to hit Europe this winter as a result of Russian isolation. These are the main strategies of the countries. European Union:
France to cut off hot water in public buildings
More advice than obligations. The French Government intends to reduce 10% power consumption In the next two years compared to 2019. It wants to do this through a series of measures that focus efforts. public sector and settle for recommendations for businesses and individuals. On October 6, he presented an energy sourcing plan that included shutting down hot water in public buildings, excluding showers. They will also limit heating at maximum 19ºC. A ceiling that can drop down to 18ºC in moments of tension. It will also encourage telecommunication increases 15% of the compensation they receive among civil servants.
The Government of Emmanuel Macron also approved a legal framework that municipalities can reduce. lighting as well as encouraging to reduce heating during the night, in gyms and sports facilities. In the case of companies, they will be advised to adhere to these measures, although they will not be forced. Therefore, it is not known whether they will do their part or not. In the case of individuals, the Manager would like to promote the fact that: share the car. And it plans to offer 100 Euros (one payment) assistance to every citizen who signs up for a new ridesharing platform.
Italy will be more tolerant in cold regions
In September, the Italian Ministry of Ecological Transition presented an energy saving plan that envisages: 5,300 million cubic meters of reduction Natural gas until March 2023
This figure will be achieved through a series of measures distributed as follows: reduction in home heating (2,700) and companies (500) and 2,300 million increase in electricity production through fossil fuels such as biofluids (500) and coal (1,800). Second, it’s something that is baffling among environmentalists.
Also, energy-saving measures will not affect all citizens equally. According to the plan of Rome, Italy was divided into 6 regions and the most warm They will have to drastically reduce their consumption. In contrast, in colder regions, the heating can stay on longer (up to 13 hours per day). Similarly, in the Alps and northern Apennines, there will be no time constraints on the use of heating in hospitals and healthcare facilities.
England stands out
The UK Conservative government does not follow in the footsteps of Europe and systematically rejecting to give any advice to citizens to save energy. Prime minister, Liz Cage, To this end, he vetoed an advertising campaign estimated at £15m on radio, television, press and social networks by his climate change advisors.
The initiative had received the approval of the business minister, Jacob Rees-Mogg and it’s designed to help save around 300 pounds (342 euros) a year on every home’s energy bill. Recommended in messages lowering the temperature of the heaters, Turn off the heating radiators in empty rooms and turn them off when you leave the house. Truss’s rejection sparked a wave of criticism even in his own Party. Some municipalities and other official institutions and private sector companies are taking measures on their own to reduce consumption.
Germany focuses on heating and lighting
The German Government, and in particular the Minister of Economy and Climate Transformation, Robert Habeckto citizens and companies for months reduce energy consumption in public administration and private fields.
In addition, the federal government passed a series of ordinances to force this savings at its gates in winter. Among the measures are the following: forbidden of the keep private pool water warm; in public buildings, the temperature of the rooms heating It cannot exceed 19 degrees, and the rooms passing through it can no longer be heated; also, in the same public buildings, bath water it will no longer come out hot as it is designed only for washing your hands; most lighting advertising and advertising posters remain forbidden in night time zones; the lighting of monuments and non-residential premises should remain off. These decrees will initially be valid until February 28, 2023.
Despite the efforts, at the end of last September, gas consumption by households and companies exceeded the average consumption for the same month last year by more than 14%, as recently confirmed by the Federal Grid Agency.