The Spanish government seeks to save on electricity bills and not to make cuts in the service. Therefore, as part of the package of urgent energy saving and efficiency measures, it limited the use of heating and air conditioning in public places.
The measure applies in workplaces, businesses, cinemas, hotels, stores and transportation(train, bus, subway), not only in Barcelona but throughout the country.
In this regard, in public places, heating should be kept at a maximum temperature of 19 degrees in winter and at least 27 degrees in summer.
This was discussed yesterday by representatives of the Spanish Government in order to urgently implement the measures in search of energy savings and efficiency.
Limitation of heating and air conditioning in public places
Finally, in a meeting of the Council of Ministers yesterday, August 1, the package of measures aimed at voluntarily cutting gas consumption by 7% and achieving energy savings was approved.
In addition to regulating temperatures, storefront lights and lighting in public buildings that are not in operation should also be turned off. By September 30, 2022, all buildings must comply with the regulations.
Teleworking will be encouraged to save on travel and thermal consumption.
Extraordinary revisions of boilers, air-conditioning systems, domestic hot water, etc., of appliances that have been revised before 2021 must also be carried out.
Within a maximum period of 30 days, the measure will have to be validated by the Congress of Deputies as it is a decree.
