Germany Economy Minister Robert Habeck announced that these measures will enable 10.8 billion euros less to be spent in two years for households, companies and the public sector.
The main purpose of the application is to reduce the dependence on natural gas imported from Russia, which has been subject to many sanctions due to the war in Ukraine.
Pre-war Germany, which started on February 24, was buying 55 percent of its natural gas needs from Russia. This rate has dropped to 35 percent; however, Germany has announced that it is determined not to import any natural gas from Russia in the long run.
This import is also a serious source of income for Russia. In the first two months after the war started, Germany paid Moscow 9 billion euros for natural gas.
WHAT DO THE MEASURES COVER?
According to the plan approved by the government, from September, public buildings other than hospitals will not be heated above 19 degrees; Heating will be completely turned off in entrances, corridors and waiting rooms.
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State-owned statues and monuments will not be illuminated with aesthetic concerns; It will be possible to prevent shops from lighting at night.
Heating private pools may also be prohibited. Trains carrying coal and fuel oil will be given priority on railway lines. This means passengers can wait and public transport may not be as punctual as it used to be.
In Germany, the public also saving will explain how to take action.
Many European Union countries with war this winter energy announced that it will reduce its consumption by 15%. While this restriction is not yet mandatory, it could be made mandatory if the crisis escalates.
In Spain, restrictions were placed on the use of air conditioning in public buildings and large commercial buildings.
Switzerland on Wednesday also announced that it would “make a lot of sense” to implement the European Union’s energy saving plan. The Swiss government had told its citizens to stock up on candles at home, and that natural gas from Russia might not be guaranteed.
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