Hannover takes far-reaching measures to save energy. It is the first German metropolis to turn off hot water in all public buildings in the face of the Russian gas crisis. The German capital is also taking measures to save energy.
From now on, only cold showers can be taken in sports halls and swimming pools in the capital of the German state of Lower Saxony. Hot water will no longer be available in other buildings in the city either.
Public buildings are only heated from October 1 to March 31 – to a maximum of 20 degrees. In individual rooms (eg warehouses, technical rooms, corridors) 10 to 15 degrees should be sufficient. No portable air conditioners and heaters are used. The number of electrical appliances, such as printers and refrigerators, is being reduced. The town hall, museums and other sights are no longer illuminated at night. In addition, fountains are turned off.
The city council wants to save at least 15 percent on energy consumption and is preparing a crisis team for a possible gas shortage. “The situation is unpredictable,” said Green Mayor Belit Onay. “It’s about protecting the critical infrastructure and every kilowatt hour matters.” Nurseries, schools, nursing homes and clinics are exempt from the measures.
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It’s no fun. But I hope society will follow suit.
“It won’t be so comfortable anymore,” admits politician Axel von der Ohe (SPD). Mayor Onay also appeals to the residents of his city: “It’s no fun. But I hope society will follow suit.”
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Berlin extinguishes monuments and historic buildings to save energy
Berlin has recently turned off the lights of several monuments and historic buildings in the city at night. The German capital is doing this to save energy in the face of possible shortages, the ATS news agency reported on Thursday.
The lights go out at about two hundred monumental buildings, including the Victory Column, Charlottenburg Palace and the town hall. The decision will allow the city to save on the energy consumption of the 1,400 floodlights used to illuminate these places.
“In view of the war against Ukraine and the Russian threat to energy policy, it is important that we use our energy as carefully as possible,” said Betinna Jarasch (Greens), Berlin’s Environment Senator.
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