Europe told to turn down the heating in Russia gas standoff
Fears of a Russian gas supply crunch prompted some European countries today to ask people to consume less energy in a move that could potentially yield big results.
Despite months of soaring energy prices and tight supplies, most governments have avoided taking a step they fear could be unpopular but with concerns growing that Russia could turn off the taps, the message in some capitals is starting to shift.
"Every kilowatt-hour counts," German Economy Minister Robert Habeck said, as Germany declared an "early warning" of a possible gas supply emergency.
The International Energy Agency (IEA) in Paris agrees that when done on a large scale, small behavioural changes can significantly reduce gas and oil demand.
https://www.rte.ie/news/business/2022/0330/1289402-europe-told-to-turn-down-the-heating/
