A European country obliges public sector offices not to reduce the air-conditioning temperature below 26 degrees Celsius

The Greek government has decided to oblige public sector workers not to reduce the air-conditioning temperature in their offices below 26 degrees Celsius, as Athens seeks to reduce public sector costs due to the energy crisis.

Ilonian Energy Minister Kostas Skrekas told state radio Thursday that the decision not to lower the temperature below this degree will be implemented immediately.

He added that officials should also reduce street lighting to the minimum necessary.

The announcement comes as the government seeks to reduce energy costs in the public sector by 10% compared to last year.

Authorities and municipalities that fail to meet this goal will have to pay for the excess energy themselves using other items from their budget.

The minister explained that the energy crisis made these measures an urgent necessity, noting that the annual costs of air conditioning in the public sector and street lighting amount to 800 million euros ($850 million).

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