Berlin turns off the lights in a bid to save energy
Euronews says Berlin has decided to switch off the lights of several monuments and historic buildings overnight from Wednesday to Thursday, as part of a national effort to save energy amid fears of winter shortages.
Some 200 emblematic buildings in the German capital, including the Victory Column, Charlottenburg Palace and the town hall of the municipality, will eventually no longer be lit at night.
“Given the war against Ukraine and the threats from Russia in terms of energy policy, it is important that we use our energy as carefully as possible,” said Bettina Jarasch, senator for environment, mobility and consumers in Berlin.
The city will save on the energy usage of 1,400 projectors used to illuminate these sites.
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https://www.euronews.com/2022/07/28/berlin-turns-off-the-lights-in-a-bid-to-save-energy
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