Measures introduced by the Spanish government a week ago to save energy have already led to a 3.7 per cent fall in the demand for electricity, Minister for Ecological Transition and Demographic Challenge Teresa Ribera said.
The main measures limit air conditioning in workplaces, public buildings, shops, and commercial centres to 27 degrees, and 25 degrees in bars and restaurants, reports Xinhua news agency.
Meanwhile, lights must be turned off on public buildings and in shop windows from 10 p.m.
The measures are aimed at helping Spain reach the European Commission’s target of reducing gas consumption by 7 per cent between August 1 and March 31 next year.
