Posted on 12/02/2022 10:57:10 AM PST by Rummyfan
The Swiss government announced its plan to deal with expected energy shortfalls this winter, and it sounds like a lot of fun — provided you’re a shut-in who likes reading by candlelight under multiple blankets.
The alpine country — one of the wealthiest in the world — will severely restrict electric vehicles from its roads, according to a Daily Mail report. If the country runs out of power, EVs won’t be allowed out for anything but “essential” travel.
But the restrictions don’t end there.
The contingency plan calls for three levels of energy rationing.
Under the least extreme, most buildings would be limited to 20C (68F) and “people will be asked to limit their washing machines to a maximum of 40C [104F].”
Under the mid-tier, retail stores could find their hours reduced by two each shopping day, many buildings would have their heat limited to 19C (66F), and nightclubs wouldn’t be allowed any heat at all — although given the other restrictions, that point might be moot.
Sports stadiums? Closed. Movie theaters, too.
But the Swiss might not find much relief at home, either. Should the worst come to pass, gaming consoles and streaming services like Netflix will go on the verboten list.
The Swiss generate nearly two-thirds of their energy from hydroelectric sources that produce very little electricity during the winter months when the water is locked up as snow and ice.
Most of the remaining third of their power is produced by nuclear.
Maybe, given that their country is in the friggin’ Alps, they should have switched that ratio around, but no. Instead, the government has decided to eliminate nuclear power altogether.
It didn’t have to be this way.
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If you’ve ever traveled through any of Europe’s alpine areas, there’s no doubt in your mind that the Europeans know how to build superior infrastructure — when they choose to.
Truly. Drive through Switzerland or Austria. All the tunneling and bridging it's impressive.
This isn’t going to end well, particularly for the “elites”.
Instead of ........?...............
best way to treat hypothermia is body heat
everybody get naked and get under the covers
just saying ladies
a shout out to all the swiss hotties
However, if you ask whether the homes of government officials fall under these requirements, you are nothing but an insurrectionist.
IIRC, I heard they have a couple of mountains and know how to ski in Switzerland. Thats not boring.
The EU seems to be using the same strategy to get rid of the “unwanted” as the Soviet Union used against the Ukrainians in the 1930s.
That is weird. Here in Alaska, we have a large dam that runs all year round. No problems.
Sounds like a typical upstate NYS winter...
Europeans have only had Russian gas for what? 25 years?
Europe existed without gas since the beginning
The main difference I see that the price of gasoline in Poland is only slightly above what I was paying in the big US city I left.
The elites will turn their thermostats all the way down to 70 degrees in a show of solidarity with their subjects.
....last time I checked, the Swiss elect their public officials to decide matters of this magnitude (electrical power).
So, let’s all cheer for the dumb bastards shivering under blankets and locked up at home!
“You want it, you voted for it AMIGO!........ YOU GOT IT !!!
If you have to be bored and cold and at home, you might as well be in Switzerland munching Chocolate. Or would you rather be in Boston?
All self-inflicted.
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Thank senile Joes sanctions, weaponizing the USD and spreading the Russian Derangement Syndrome-he destroyed world trade, caused untold suffering and pain…..and yes I have been all over the EU- the EU long standing saying : when shaking hands with a Ukrainian, check how many fingers he stole”, ….the population of the EU knows this, but Americans obviously do not- but they are waking up…..and learning anything senile Joe supports leads to destruction.
OH GEEE! Whatever did we do before electricity?
Enjoy your personal time with Your personal Hot Cocoa & Hot Chocolate Mixes! | Swiss Miss
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