We all remember the energy crisis that followed the coronavirus pandemic in 2020 and which jeopardized all unnecessary uses of electricity, such as traditional Christmas lights. But since then, things seem to have returned to normal, both in the streets and at home, whether with garlands of light on the tree or with illuminated outdoor decorations.
People seem to be very keen on illuminations, despite environmental recommendations. In Vendlincourt, for example, many people recently complained that the town had not installed Christmas stars on the village lampposts this year. A subject more a source of debate than the village's road safety project for example, to the great dismay of mayor Anne Sulliger.
Although illuminations remain important for many people, some adaptations were made, even before the pandemic, to reduce electricity consumption. This is the case of the town of Porrentruy, which has switched for several years to LED decorations, which consume less energy than incandescent ones.
Operation awareness at Christmas
But the Municipality, rewarded a second time in 2018 with the European City of Energy GOLD label, wants to do more. As a reminder, this certification rewards municipalities having achieved more than 75% of their action potential in terms of energy policy. Porrentruy is one of 45 Swiss municipalities to have reached this level.
In this context, the municipality has decided to take new action, again to improve its energy policy. Four wattmeters, acquired last fall, are now available on loan and 80 timers, to be donated, are offered by the Municipality during this end-of-year holiday period and even beyond. These electricity measuring instruments are available to citizens, free of charge, for the entire winter. An assessment will be drawn up at the end of the operation, which cost 450 francs. Discussions will thus be able to take place between citizens at the end of winter, to draw conclusions.
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