German Cities Impose Cold Showers And Turn Off Lights Amid Russian Gas Crisis Germany
Hanover in northwestern Germany on Wednesday became the first major city to announce energy-saving measures, including turning off hot water in showers and bathrooms in city-run buildings and recreation centers. Municipal buildings in the capital of the state of Lower Saxony will only be heated from October 1 to March 31, to a room temperature of no more than 20 degrees Celsius, while the use of portable air conditioners and air heaters will be prohibited....