Le Figaro Nantes
And the light… was gone. In Reze, south of Nantes, the municipality has decided to drastically reduce the use of Christmas lights. Only one district, the Pont Rousseau district, will be illuminated in 2022. For comparison, let’s note that last year in 19 locations in the municipality, such a device was concerned.
If any area is an exception, it will also be subject to sobriety. the lights will be on for less time (between 5:30 PM and 10:00 PM) and for a reduced period (December 15 to January 2) i.e. fifteen days. less than 2021
“We decided to adapt to the current context and contribute to the reduction of energy consumption in our own way. Christmas lights are one of them., explains Anas Kabbaj, city councilor responsible for city services. Therefore, the choice was made to focus the lighting a “city entrance” some still to preserve “The Magic of Christmas”.
No new decor
This simplified device should allow “95 percent decrease in energy consumption compared to last year.”, assures the municipality in a press release. He also details that no new decor was bought for the year-end celebrations.
What reduces the bill compared to previous years? So it amounts to €12,500 (€6,600 for Nantes Métropole and €5,900 for the city of Rezé), compared to €57,000 in previous years.
This decision by the elected officials of Rezé is part of the sobriety program implemented in the town of Nantes. This forces a reduction in the duration of Christmas lights and the number of decorations.
Similar arrangements were made in Nantes. Their influence will be less strong than in Rezé. A 45% drop in energy consumption is expected in the city center. It decreases by 58% in the districts.
Source: Le Figaro
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