Germany to Reduce Heating in Public Buildings to 19 Degrees

Germany, which fears a shortage of gas, this winter will limit heating in public buildings with a thermostat that will not be able to exceed 19 degrees, announced the Minister of Economy Robert Habeck.

The environmentalist Habeck, who is also the climate minister, already in July presented energy saving measures.

"In addition to these measures, the heating in public buildings must no longer exceed 19 degrees, with the exception of hospitals and social institutions," he said in an interview with the Süddeutsche Zeitung....