Law stipulates that from July to close the night lighting except Champs Elysees Street

According to Russian media reported on July 3rd, this summer, many cities in Europe night lighting, saving energy.

Since July 1st, all shops, offices, public places, government offices in the whole law must be closed at 1 a.m. to 7 a.m.. As a result, the French government can save electricity, but also to create a cleaner environment. Economists estimate that the new law allows France to save 200 million euros per year, reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 250 thousand tons.

Violation of laws and regulations will be fined, you want to work at night to turn on the lights to pay 750 Euros per night.

Of course, not all places are closed at night lighting. Night work places, such as coffee shops, restaurants, night clubs, etc.. These exceptions are the lights of nightlife, such as Champs Elysees, france.

Germany's neighbors, Germany has not yet large-scale power savings, the German local government is still considering whether it is worth. However, the night into a completely dark city is increasing every day, there are 10 cities to join the ranks.

The German state of Lowersaxony in a small town in Goslar, midnight lights off to save 100 thousand euros per year. This is one of the many throttling methods that are supported by the local government.