Sun 21 August 2022:
Winfried Kretschmann, the governor of the German state of Baden-Württemberg, stated in an interview on Friday that using a washcloth instead of taking showers “all the time” can help people save a lot.
In an interview with the Südwest Presse newspaper, Kretschmann discussed the current energy situation in Germany and shared the methods he personally takes to reduce energy waste.
He said he had a “giant” solar power rig on the roof of his house, drove an electric car, and only heated a single room as a “healthier” habit.
When asked if he took a cold shower, Kretschmann replied that he did even better.
“You don’t always have to shower. After all, there are washcloths and face cloths. A useful invention.” he said.
Kretschmann administers the southwestern German province on the border of France and Switzerland, and the region has about 11 million residents.
As the nation scrambles to cut its energy consumption in the face of an impending Russian gas crisis, cities in Germany earlier turned off spotlights on public monuments, shut off fountains, and imposed cold showers in municipal swimming pools and sports centers.
In April, Berlin had announced measures to keep its outdoor swimming pools at two degrees below the weather-dependent standard temperature throughout the summer season.
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