No more t-shirts in the office while it's snowing outside.
German Economy Minister Robert Habeck announced that public buildings will not be heated above 19 degrees this winter, “with the exception of course of hospitals and social institutions”.
A measure that comes on top of the package already taken in July to save energy.
In addition, historic buildings and monuments will no longer have to be illuminated at night, a measure that some cities in Germany such as Berlin have already adopted.
“In the world of work, more savings are needed”, judged in an interview with the daily Süddeutsche Zeitung, the one who is also Minister for Climate Protection.
Less air conditioning and fewer heated pools
Autumn and winter promise to be daunting in the main European economy due to the energy crisis "still to come for the economy", according to previous statements by the Minister of the Economy who predicts "a difficult winter".
A campaign has been launched, aimed at professionals and individuals, to promote certain practices, such as lowering the air conditioning of buildings, favoring public transport or even buying a shower head that costs less water.
Many cities have already lowered the water temperature of swimming pools or urban lighting.
The municipality of Augsburg in Bavaria is even considering shutting down some traffic lights.
Germany depended at the beginning of June to 35% on Russian gas for its imports, against 55% before the war in Ukraine.
More than 50% of heating for homes is still provided by gas.
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