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Switzerland could ban non-essential use of electric cars this winter as government officials prepare for a winter energy crisis, reports say.
The Telegraph reported on Saturday that Swiss officials have drafted an emergency proposal to limit electricity use if things get worse this winter.
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For example, stores should have reduced hours, streaming services should be limited, and building heating should be limited to 20 degrees Celsius or 68 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Other prohibitions could include concerts, theater performances and sporting events to prevent blackouts, according to The Telegraph.
The reason Switzerland is preparing for possible blackouts is that the country relies on imports for energy during the summer months. More than half, or 60%, of the country’s energy comes from hydroelectric power, but production declines during the winter months, leaving the country dependent on imports.
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The war in Ukraine has led to shortages of imports across Europe, but combined with Switzerland’s reliance on hydropower, the country is, as The Telegraph put it, “vulnerable to energy shortages.” be.
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National emergency plans are divided into two phases: crisis and emergency. Also, the first tier has 3 levels of restriction and the 3rd tier has 2 levels of restriction.
Swiss authorities enable each tier and level based on supply levels. At a minimum, buildings can only be heated to 20 degrees Celsius. As the situation intensifies, electric vehicles will be limited to essential travel, and in the worst-case scenario, concerts and sporting events will be cancelled.
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Additional measures include turning off escalators and holiday lights, silencing leaf blowers, and banning cryptocurrency mining.
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