Greece presents energy-saving measures for public sector

STORY: Greece presents energy-saving measures for public sector DATELINE: Sept. 8, 2022 LENGTH: 0:00:52 LOCATION: Athens CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1 various of streets views STORYLINE: The Greek government presented on Wednesday a package of energy-saving measures in the public sector as part of wider efforts to address the current energy crisis and act against climate change. It is aimed to reduce energy consumption in the public sector by 10 percent in the coming months and by 30 percent by 2030, Environment and Energy Minister Kostas Skrekas told a press conference on Wednesday. Organizations meeting the targets will be awarded extra funds, while those lagging behind will not get funding for new hirings. A digital energy consumption monitoring system will also be launched, and all public entities should appoint energy managers for each of their buildings to make sure lights and devices are switched off when not in use and heating and cooling systems are properly maintained. Moreover, m