The city of Linz is responding to the impending energy shortage by reducing the lighting in public buildings. In the future, buildings and bridges may only be lit in the evenings until 11 p.m. and not at all in the morning.
More and more cities are shortening the duration of public lighting to save energy. Also in Linz, after a push from the Greens, the lights on bridges, buildings, churches or trees in parks will be on for less time. When dusk sets in, the lighting remains activated. However, without exception, there is a shutdown at 11pm. Contrary to what has been customary until now, the light no longer turns on in the morning hours – from 5 a.m. to 8 a.m.
31 buildings on energy saving list
There are 31 buildings on the energy saving list, including the old and new town hall and the Pöstlingberg Church. The AEC and Lentos are not included. “In principle, the lighting of striking buildings has an important tourist effect for the city of Linz. And who wants to walk through a completely dark city at a later hour. However, the current situation makes it necessary for us on the part of the city of Linz to react and send an important signal to save energy,” says SP city manager Klaus Luger.
The Vice President of the City of Linz, Martin Hajart, who is responsible for lighting, added: “However, the current situation makes it necessary for us on the part of the City of Linz to react and send an important signal to to save. The entire population is also called upon to pay attention to economical energy consumption. As the city of Linz, we have set a good example.”
Source: Krone
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