“The cheapest and most efficient contribution to more independence is less energy consumption.”
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Berlin Saving energy in order to become independent of Russian energy: That is the declared goal of Federal Economics Minister Robert Habeck. “As important as it is to find alternative sources of supply for gas in the short term and to build the infrastructure for it: the cheapest and most efficient contribution to greater independence is less energy consumption,” says the Green politician. That is also “the real secret for the wallet”.
For Habeck, saving energy is “a joint, national project in which politics, industry, medium-sized companies and consumers play their part”. His ministry has drawn up an “Energy Efficiency Work Plan” for this purpose.
From June, the Habeck wants to start an energy saving campaign that is intended to encourage companies, tradesmen and consumers to reduce energy consumption with practical tips and advice. Which of the measures can help to save energy in the short and medium term, and which other proposals are circulating to reduce gas and oil imports from Russia – an overview:
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