Germany announces energy-saving regulations public buildings indoor temperature is only allowed to heat up to 19 degrees Celsius

　　On the 12th local time, German Deputy Chancellor and Minister of Economy and Climate Protection Robert Habeck announced new energy-saving regulations.

According to this regulation, the indoor temperature of more than 186,000 public buildings in Germany is only allowed to be heated to a maximum of 19 degrees Celsius.

At the same time, buildings, monuments, billboards, etc. are no longer illuminated at night.

　　According to research data from the German Energy Agency, a reduction of 1 degree Celsius in indoor heating temperature can save 6% of natural gas.

According to Habeck, Germany will formulate specific measures for the "Energy Security Law", not only for public facilities, but also for energy-saving solutions in the workplace.

At present, the German Ministry of Economic Affairs is discussing this with the Ministry of Labour and social organizations.

　　Since the Russian-Ukrainian conflict, Germany has encountered a serious energy crisis, especially the natural gas supply is facing huge challenges.

Harbeck had previously proposed a series of points for new energy security regulations in July, calling on business premises, office buildings and private homes to minimize gas consumption.

According to him, the Ministry of Economy, in close coordination with the rest of the federal government, plans to take more energy-saving measures.

　　In addition, the German Urban Association recently put forward a list of 12 recommendations for energy conservation, including lowering the water temperature in public swimming pools and lowering the maximum temperature in school classrooms and gymnasiums.

However, experts also stressed that private households and industrial companies must also reduce gas consumption.

　　Statistics show that private households in Germany account for 31% of total gas consumption, and industrial companies account for 37% of total consumption.

While consumption of natural gas in private households fell by 6% between March and April this year and by 11% in industry, experts point out that this is still not enough to ensure gas supply for Germany's heating season.

(Headquarters reporter Ruan Jiawen)