Spain, Germany, Croatia start energy savings

It is a decree that applies from August 10th and that would fail if lawmakers did not support it.

“Energy savings benefits everyone. This helps us to deal with Putin's energy blackmail, is positive for the internal economy, the industrial sector and a strategic action in the face of the challenge of climate change”, said Raquel Sanchez, Transport Minister in Spain.

Meanwhile, in Germany, starting in September, public buildings, except for hospitals, will be heated at the maximum temperature of up to 19 degrees C. In fact, the warm one can be completely shut down at the entrance, corridors, and halls.

Also, public monuments and buildings will not be lit for aesthetic reasons, and businesses may be forbidden to keep shops lit at night.

Meanwhile, in Portugal, President Antonio Costa is expected to present the plan to limit energy by the end of August.

Reducing opening hours for businesses and turning off lights in formerly lit areas are among the measures under discussion.

Even in Croatia, the government provided a draft lowering the State Value Tax for timber supplies to 5 percent and envisions zero T AVA for solar panels. /Euronews. al