Spain reduces energy use by 3.7 percent in first week of restrictive measures

MADRID, Aug. 17 (Xinhua) -- Measures introduced by the Spanish government a week ago to save energy have already led to a 3.7 percent fall in the demand for electricity, the country's Minister for Ecological Transition and Demographic Challenge Teresa Ribera said on Wednesday.

The main measures limit air conditioning in workplaces, public buildings, shops, and commercial centers to 27 degrees, and 25 degrees in bars and restaurants. Meanwhile, lights must be turned off on public buildings and in shop windows from 10 p.m.