“I´d like you to note that I am not wearing a tie. That means that we can all make savings from an energy point of view,” the prime minister said at the news conference called to summarize his government’s annual performance.He said he encouraged his ministers and public officials, “that if not necessary, don’t use a tie.”Spain has sweltered for more than a month, with temperatures in parts of the country often surpassing 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit). The government has urged people to reduce electricity costs by not overusing air conditioning.Rising energy costs for households and businesses in Spain has been a major issue in recent months, especially since the Russian invasion of Ukraine in February. Sánchez said the government would present a new energy-saving plan next week, but he gave no details.He said the plan was designed to cut utility bills and to reduce energy dependency on “the aggressor, (Russian President Vladimir) Putin.”Advertisement In June, Spain approved economic relief measures worth more than 9 billion euros ($9,2 billion), including reductions in electricity taxes and a one-time payment of 200 euros ($200) for people with low-incomes.___Follow all AP stories on climate change issues at https://apnews.com/hub/climate-and-environment.Related...Joe Manchin Agrees To Sweeping Legislation To Raise Taxes On Wealthy, Invest In ClimateU.K. Prime Minister Debate Abruptly Ends After Presenter Faints On AirGOP Rep. Peter Meijer Rules Out Write-In Bid If He Loses Primary
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