Energy Saving News
Russia's PM Urges Experts To Solve Energy Failures
Vladimir Putin, Russia’s Prime Minister, has urged power engineering specialists to solve energy failures without delay.
Mr. Putin expressed his concerns during a meeting with the Regional Development Minister, Viktor Basargin, a few days ago.
Mr. Putin explained that Russia had entered the peak heating season as usual , and that the national energy suppliers have so far been working almost without failures.
However, Russia's PM however pointed out that certain problems existed, which needed immediate attention, stressing that the people directly affected by those problems were not concerned about statistics and just wanted rapid solutions.
Council Member of the Energy Saving Association (ESA), Mr. Thomas Brandner, is aware of the excesses in energy demand, especially with extreme weather conditions such as those that have recently been experienced across Europe, and promotes energy efficiency as a way of tackling the problems caused by strains on demand.
"By using solutions that save energy for our daily energy consumption requirements, we minimise the strain on demand and facilitate the reduction of potential problems, while decreasing their frequency and also while saving money through the reduction of energy costs", Mr. Brandner said.
Russia commenced the cold season with harsher conditions than previously anticipated. Global warming challenges also have global cooling consequences, which need to be addressed promptly, according to Mr. Putin.
Although it is Mr. Putin's opinion that Russia was better prepared for the cold season than other Western European countries, he also believes that too many problems still remain unsolved.
"Many are due to the breakdowns of thermal power trunk pipelines. We need to oversee the process, to promptly react in case of any failure and provide support for municipalities and regions", Putin said.
Monday 18th January 2010
