Drumbeat: January 4, 2013

theoildrum.com 04 Jan '13, 1pm

Drumbeat: January 4, 2013

Posted by Leanan on January 4, 2013 - 9:15am Japan: 'Warmth-sharing' movement spreads Winter cold is not only uncomfortable but also sometimes expensive, and increased power use this time of year adds an extra burden to the already taxed power grid, which is why both the government and ordinary people appear to be willingly adopting "warmth sharing," or the communal use of warm and toasty places to save electricity. In addition to saving power and reducing carbon dioxide emissions, two benefits that the Environment Ministry hopes to gain from the movement, the concept can help provide companionship to elderly people living alone and help restaurants boost profits. The idea was introduced this year as part of the ministry's "warm biz" campaign to reduce wintertime electricity use.

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