Portugal presented its energy balance plan Thursday, September 8, which plans notably to reduce lighting and lower temperatures in public places, as part of efforts called by Brussels to end European dependence on Russian gas.
this plan” Seeks to reduce unnecessary energy consumption without ” detrimental to the operation and business of companiesPortuguese Environment Minister Duarte Cordero explained during a press conference after the cabinet meeting.
The government introduced measures such as “lowering temperatures” or even canceling lighting. When businesses close as well as decorative lights After midnight “Minister’s detail.
These measures will be mandatory for public administrations but will remain recommendations for the private sector.
This moderation plan is part of the EU’s commitment to reduce its energy consumption to deal with the risks of shortages related to the war in Ukraine.
EU countries want to reduce their gas consumption by at least 15% between August 2022 and March 2023 compared to the average of the past five years during the same period.
Emphasizing their low level of energy connectivity with the rest of the continent, Spain and Portugal obtained from Brussels that their target is being set at only a 7% drop.
The Portuguese government unveiled a package of measures on Monday to help families cope with inflation, amounting to up to 2.4 billion euros, which will include a cut in energy taxes.
