According to the French electricity transmission network (RTE), the country may experience power outages for several hours in winter. On the other hand, new measures were taken against the energy crisis in Belgium. Here are the details…
In the preliminary forecast study, which compiled the scenarios for the winter of 2022-2023, the risk of serious pressure on the electricity system in France in the coming winter months was emphasized and it was noted that this risk could be controlled by reducing consumption.
The study addressed the possibility of a power outage risk when consumption-based pressure occurs in the electrical system.
In the research, which refers to the EcoWatt platform, which informs citizens about the electricity consumption in the country with green, orange and red color signs, it was mentioned that only a few “red” signals are foreseen in France during the 6-month winter period.
In the research, it was emphasized that there is a risk of interruption on weekdays, mostly between 08:00 and 13:00 and between 18:00 and 20:00.
It has been noted that most of the time, electricity consumption at the national level can be prevented by reducing 1 to 5 percent, and up to 15 percent in extreme meteorological conditions.
In the research, it was pointed out that there is no such thing as a complete collapse of the electricity system in France.
The “red” signal reported by EcoWatt informs that power outages are inevitable unless there is serious pressure on the electricity system based on consumption and consumption is not reduced.
ENERGY SAVING STEPS
Within the scope of the “Energy Savings Plan”, France aims to reduce its energy consumption by 10 percent this year compared to last year.
In order to save energy, it was decided to operate air conditioners at the lowest 26 degrees in the workplaces and to operate the heaters at the highest 19 degrees at the national level.
The lights of the shop windows were turned off from 01:00 at night until 06:00 in the morning.
Energy saving steps have been taken in different cities of the country such as Lille and Marseille, especially in the capital city of Paris.
In Paris, it has been decided to turn off the lights of all city halls at 22:00 local time, and the lights of the Eiffel Tower at 23:45, as of September 23.
The temperatures of public buildings in the capital will be gradually reduced from 19 degrees to 18 degrees, and buildings belonging to administrative institutions will start to be heated a month later this winter. The temperature in Paris’ swimming pools will also be lowered by one degree.
While the ceiling price application in energy in the country will continue, the increase in gas prices as of January 2023 and electricity prices as of February 2023 will be limited to 15 percent.
In the country, where an energy saving awareness campaign will be launched on October 10, an energy check of 100 or 200 euros will be given to 12 million households until the end of the year, as part of the fight against rising energy prices.
NEW MEASURES AGAINST THE ENERGY CRISIS IN BELGIUM
In Belgium, in November and December, 135 Euros of natural gas and 61 Euros of electricity per month will be provided per household.
Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo made a statement at the end of the meeting held due to the energy crisis in the country.
Pointing out that as the federal government, they determined new measures to support households and businesses in the face of rapidly increasing energy prices, De Croo said, “Depending on income and energy contracts, the households most affected by the crisis are 135 euros per month for natural gas bills in November and December, and 61 euros per month for electricity bills. Euro discount will be applied. used the phrase.
Explaining that those who are on social energy tariffs for the poor in the country will not be able to benefit from these discounts, De Croo stated that the package covers those who have energy contracts with variable prices and fixed payments.
De Croo stated that the 225 euro support provided to those who are heated with heating fuel has also been increased to 300 euros.
De Croo pointed out that they have also taken measures for businesses and self-employed who suffer from high energy prices, adding that companies will be allowed to postpone their social security premiums and tax payments, a temporary energy unemployment support will be applied, gas and electricity taxes will be reduced in November and December, bankruptcies due to energy bills will be allowed. announced that it will be delayed.
Vreg, the energy regulatory agency of the Flemish Region in Belgium, announced that the annual electricity bill of a family that makes new contracts in the country and consumes average amounts has increased to 3 thousand 256 euros and the natural gas bill to 5 thousand 954 euros.
The Belgian government has been implementing various measures to reduce energy bills recently.
In Belgium, the VAT rate on natural gas and electricity was reduced from 21 percent to 6 percent, and social tariffs for the poor were implemented.
225 euros were provided to those who heat their homes with heating oil, and 100 euros to subscribers to contribute to their electricity bills.
LIMITING LIGHTING FOR ENERGY SAVINGS IN ATHENS MUNICIPALITY BUILDING
Due to the austerity measures taken in the fight against the energy crisis in Greece, the lighting of the Athens Municipality building was limited.
According to the application, which will be valid from this evening, the lights of the Athens Municipality building will be turned off in the evenings.
There will also be a lighting restriction at archaeological sites in Athens. Existing lighting systems will be made economical with the use of LEDs.
At the beginning of the week, the lights of the Greek Parliament were limited. In order to save energy, it was decided to turn off the lighting on the building surface and to use only the lights around the building for security purposes. (AA)