Energy crisis: Proposal to turn off the light at the Brandenburg Gate and other public buildings after midnight
"In the situation in which we are, you have to examine all possibilities for saving energy," said Giffey to the German Press Agency.
"Even with street lighting, there must be a balance between safety requirements and potential savings," the SPD politician continued. "But the question is what is nice to have and where can you say in these times, we're going down at one point or another."
Not illuminating some buildings after midnight is a reasonable compromise. "It's about saving first where it's not as painful," Giffey said. "When I say we look at our lighting here in the town hall or our flow temperatures for the heating systems, that doesn't mean that anyone has to freeze."
"Use every opportunity to save energy"
It is also legitimate to look in public places and in public facilities to see where consumption can be reduced. "And you should think about that too - which doesn't mean that Berlin is dark then. It’s about moderate restrictions that are easy to implement and can quickly make a contribution to savings.”
The goal must be to become more mindful overall. "I believe that we have to use every opportunity to save energy," said the Governing Mayor. "I grew up so much as a child: if nobody is in the room, the light is turned off. It's very simple and nothing new.”
In view of the energy shortage and sharply increased prices for electricity and gas, Berlin's FDP parliamentary group leader Sebastian Czaja suggested last weekend that public buildings such as the radio tower, the Brandenburg Gate, the Victory Column or the Charlottenburg City Hall should no longer be illuminated after midnight.
Source: BZ
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