Japan has asked corporations to cut electricity use by 15% in the wake of the nuclear crisis, according to the LA Times.
Most of these measures seem like good ways for any country to save power.
They include:
- Starting work one hour earlier, which means fewer workers at the office in the afternoon when energy use peaks
- Discouraging dark suits and ties this summer, while encouraging casual clothing
- Reducing the use of air conditioning
- Closing some elevators
- Dimming neon lights and electric billboards
The government is taking the lead with a pledge to reduce power use in its buildings by 25%.
Sometimes it takes a crisis to fuel a green movement. Remember the American WW2 posters: "When you ride alone you ride with Hitler."
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