France unveiled a sweeping plan to trim heating and power use in everything from public administrations and residential buildings, to shopping malls, stadiums and spas in a bid to avoid energy shortages this winter.
In a 50-page document released Thursday, the government presented dozens of measures, pledges and incentives to cut energy use by 10% over two years. The target, announced in June, is a part of France’s response to the energy crunch triggered by dwindling Russian gas deliveries to Europe, and Electricite de France SA’s issues with nuclear reactor maintenance and repairs.
