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The City of Caravaca de la Cruz, at the initiative of the Department of Environment, will add to the "Earth Hour" with off street lighting of the Castle and its surroundings.
In this way, supports this global mobilization campaign, backed by thousands of institutions, enterprises and governments worldwide, to combat climate change
The Councillor for Environment, Antonia M ª Álvarez, has stated that "continuing with the experiment carried out on a pilot basis last year, will be turning off the lights in the 20.30 to 21.30 of the Castle, the couch and the cost of access, as the most emblematic and representative of our city. "
Thus, added Councillor Antonia M ª Álvarez, we should collaborate with this initiative to reflect on the problem of climate change and the need to save energy.
In addition the Council is aware of the need to promote energy conservation policies, has launched a plan which reduces lighting intensity of the 23.00 to 07.00 hours, resulting in a decrease in consumption of between 30 to 50%.
Also, within this savings plan, ornamental lighting of the church of El Salvador, The Temple, the Shrine, the Plaza de Toros and the church of La Concepción off at 01.00 hours, assuming that an approximate savings of 60 %.
"These measures, as well as result in energy savings represent a significant cost savings for the City Council and we appreciate the cooperation of all residents," remarked Councilwoman Environment.
Source: Ayuntamiento de Caravaca de la Cruz
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