7 energy saving measures Ireland could take right now

We're facing into a challenging winter in Ireland, with rising energy costs, supply issues and questions around energy security. In Germany, the government has introduced binding measures to protect energy supply and curb usage of gas. Buildings and monuments will no longer be illuminated for aesthetic purposes, illuminating advertising has to be switched off after 10pm, while temperatures in the halls and corridors of public buildings will be lowered to maximum 19 degrees.

We need your consent to load this rte-player contentWe use rte-player to manage extra content that can set cookies on your device and collect data about your activity. Please review their details and accept them to load the content.Manage PreferencesEnergy saving measures in Government buildings While the impact of energy-saving measures in government buildings would be"relatively small," the message it sends out in terms of leadership is important, he says.

From RTÉ Radio 1's Brendan O'Connor, Professor Aoife Foley discusses the impact of soaring energy costs "Doing this at a very wide level would deliver meaningful impacts and it also sends a message to society, it's kind of like wearing the masks during Covid. It reminds you of the crisis that we're in. It's not only what it does but what it symbolises: the need to reduce energy use and social solidarity around that."

Economic Affairs and Climate Action Minister Robert Habeck said Germany needs a"national effort" in reducing gas usage. pic.twitter.com/IXBMkoXEUW We need your consent to load this rte-player contentWe use rte-player to manage extra content that can set cookies on your device and collect data about your activity. Please review their details and accept them to load the content.Manage Preferences"For the household, a lot of the new Christmas tree lights use LED’s.

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