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European officials have called on citizens in member states to reduce energy consumption in a bid to reduce their dependence on Russian sources.
“This guide has easy-to-follow steps that, with little or no discomfort, can reduce the flow of money to the Russian military and help us embark on a path to a cleaner and more sustainable planet,” said Fatih Birol, executive. Director of the International Energy Agency (IEA).
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Russia’s energy exports have played a central role in the conflict in Ukraine, as Moscow continues to use foreign dependence on its oil and gas to sustain cash flows as the economy stabilizes but remains vulnerable to Western sanctions.
Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a meeting with senior officials in support of the Russian aviation industry amid Western sanctions against a video conference at the Novo-Ogaryovo residence near Moscow, Russia, Thursday, March 31, 2022 (Mikhail Klimentiev, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP) AP images
The European Commission this week informed member states that Moscow’s plan to complete contractual payments for its energy may not necessarily violate sanctions, but also began outlining how citizens can reduce their overall energy consumption, according to the BBC.
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“Faced with the horrific scenes of human suffering we have seen since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, people in Europe want to take action,” Fatih said.
The measures outlined by the IEA could save the average household up to 450 euros ($ 486) a year and save a total supply of more than 220 million barrels of oil a year.
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The nine-point “I do my part” plan calls on citizens to drive less and use more public transport or to try to work remotely at least three days a week.
Other measures include reduced use of heating and air conditioning, driving at lower speeds, using trains instead of airplanes where possible, and promoting ‘car-free Sunday’. The plan also calls on households to invest in insulation, smart digital thermostats and similar technologies that can help reduce fossil fuel use.
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The United States and Britain have cut all Russian energy imports, and Poland is working to cancel its own commitments. Other European countries, such as Germany, are trying to follow suit, but are struggling to reduce their dependence on their main energy source.
In March, the EU announced plans to end its dependence on Russian gas by 2030.
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