Offenbach saves energy

Germany is receiving less gas from Russia. Gas is important for heating. It is also important for electricity. Germany needs 16 percent of its gas to produce electricity.

The city of Offenbach wants to save energy this winter. For example, it will only heat the town hall, municipal buildings and schools to 19 degrees. Electricity will also be saved. In the evening, for example, the street lamps will be switched on later and provide less light.

Citizens can also save gas and electricity.

Heating accounts for the largest share of household energy costs. This is important:

• Never set the heating to the highest level in a cold room. The room will not warm up any faster. Level 3 is sufficient. Level 3 achieves a room temperature of 20 degrees.
• Each level consumes more gas and heats the room by around four degrees more. This is often not necessary.
• At night, you should heat less or not at all. It is good if the temperature in the room is between 16 and 18 degrees at night.
• Bleed the heating once a year. Venting means letting the air out of the heating system.
• Ventilate properly: Turn off the heating and then open the windows fully and for a short time. This is called shock ventilation. Airing three times a day is enough. Shock ventilation is particularly important in the bathroom and when cooking in the kitchen.
  It is wrong to "tilt" the windows. In other words, not opening them fully, but just a little. This way, heat is lost and the rooms are not well ventilated.